FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. VIII. NO. 62. BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS. PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. Synopsis of Local and Miscellaneous Oc currences That Can He Read Quickly. What the Folks of This and Other Towns are Dolus. The first ball in the new opera house will be held on the evening of March 17 by St. Patrick's Beneficial Society. The young ladies of Freeland and Drifton will give a leap year party at Cross Creek hall on Tuesday evening. Miners are complaining of the poor time the collieries are working. Three or four days a week is the limit again. The Weathorly silk mill Is reported to be rushed with orders and more help has beon engaged to keep up with the demand. William S. Barnhart, who was an inmate of Laurytown for five months, died there on Monday. His home is in Hazleton. Tho Heaver Hrook Water Company, of Hazle township, was granted a charter at Ilarrisburg on Monday. The capital stock is $2,000. Eggs sold by A. Oswald are guaranteed to be fresh. The town of Nescopeck has become a borough. Tho population is 000, and tho limits are one mile in longth and one-half mile in width. Stock for the new brewery company is being liberally subscribed, and the In dications aro that the plant will be a certainty before 180(1 Is over. An effort will bo made by the Repub licans of town to organize a club tomor row evoning. A meeting for the pur pose will bo held at Zemany's hall. Colonel Keck, ex-commander of the Ninth regiment, Is enrolling men around Wilkcsbarre to accompany him to Cuba, to assist tho natives In their fight for freedom. While taking a Gordon printing press I from tho Lehigh Valley freight house to tho Katholic ofiice on Tuesday, tho ma chine overturned and a serious break resulted. The coroner's jury, which investi gated the death of tho boy who was r recently killed in the rollers of Eckley breaker, returned a verdict of acciden tal death. The number of liquor license applicants In Luzerne is 1,240 this year, against 1,036 in 1805, an increase of 204 persons who want permission tc* sell. Freeland has several now applications on file. Rev. F. A. Dony, of Seranton, the leader of the Sunday closing movement In northeastern Pennsylvania, is in Hazleton at present and is trying to create a sentiment for Sunday closing of all kinds of business. Fresh fish ovory Thursday and Friday at McNeils' meat market. Miss Rose McCabe, a Wllkosbarre young lady who has many friends here, will be given a course in the Hoston Con servatory of Music by the publishers of tl ic.Ladies' Home Journal , for which she Secured 500 subscribers. Albert Brozlnski, a young Pole em ployed as a patchor at No. 2 Highland, f had his oyo sevorely injured on Monday by being struck by a pioco of harness on a mule which he was driving. He may lose the sight of the organ. Thomas Evans, of South neborton, has declined the nomination of auditor on the Republican ticket in Foster town ship. Mr. Evans is a staunch Prohibi tionist and respect for his convictions would not permit him to accept favors from another party. Tho TRIBUNE'S columns are open to any person who has anything to say that will interest or enlighten tho public. We prefer to have communications appear over the names of tho writers, but will allow the use of a nomdcplumo when the author is known to us. George Kromlcy gavo a party at his home In Shlckshinny, a few even ings ago. During the evening hi; quarreled with Lemuel Oplinger and used a carving knlfo with telling effect. Op linger is seriously injured and Kromley is trying to elude the police. Sweet roll butter, always fresh, at Oswald's grocery store. Try it. fThe Reading Company has decided to shut down its mines tomorrow night for an indefinite period. This action is in view of the sentiment expressed at tho meeting of the presidents of the coal companies, when it was deemed advisablo to restrict the tonnage. 11. A. Fuller has tendered his resigna tion as assistant district attorney to District Attorney Fell. Mr. Fuller was compelled to take this step by the de mands made on his time by his praetico. John M. Carr, Esq., of town, has beon mentioned as his probable successor. The appointment of a coadjutor to Hishop O'Hara is dally expected, from Rome. It is now four months since the appointment was asked for. There is no telling who will be the appointee, but many clergymen think he will be cither Father Iloban, of Ashley, or Father Flnnen, of Pittston. Watch the date on your paper. Wandered Four Days In a Mine. Andrew Screnock, a Polish miner, who worked in the Exeter mine and lived in Pittston, and who was missing since last Thursday was found on Monday. His friends claimed that he had not come out of the mine and that he had been lost in the workings. The report spread, however, that he had gone to New York, and no systematic search was made for him. On Monday morning the engineer at the old Knight shaft discovered that something was wrong with the air cur rent. An investigation was made and the missing man was found at tho foot of the shaft. He was in a famished con dition and looked like a corpse. He said that while on his way ont of the mine on Thursday night his light went out and he lost his way. He wan dered about in the darkness until he came to tho place where he was found. Here he fouud a wooden brattice, which he tore down, thus disturbing the air current and attracting the attention of the fan engineer. llazle Township Politics. The Republican ticket of Hazle town ship was nominated on Monday, as follows: Supervisors—Jeremiah Green, Ilazle ton; Michael Bell, Jeanesvillc. School directors—George Wagner, Drifton; J. D. Morgan, Garwood. Treasurer—Eli (fuscott, Stockton. Clerk—Soverico Deßocco, Hazleton. Auditor—William Mason, Milnesville. The Democratic nominations were made on Tuesday, and are as follows: Supervisors—John Mohan, Jeddo; Michael McGee, Ilarwood. School directors—Thomas Girard, Mil nesville; Edward Dinsmorc, Stockton. Treasurer —John Brcnnan, Drifton. Clerk—Eckley Klingerman, Beaver Brook. Constable—Tague Gallagher, llazlo ton. Auditor—Edward Ryan, May He Asked to Pay the Loss. The borough of Lchighton may be j asked to pay damages as tho result of a fire which destroyed the building oc cupied by John W. Koons as a liquor store on Friday night. For some time past there has been a war between the borough authorities and the water com pany, which resulted in tho fire hydrants being sealed. After tho alarm was sounded for the fire it was fully fifteen minutes before tlie superintendent al lowed tho seals to be opened. It is claimed that the borough is liable for tlie loss, because tlie taxpayers are com pelled to pay a fire protection tax, which should bring with it all safeguards. On account of the dispute these were not provided Friday night because the hy drants could not be opened. Joo Struclio Released. Joe Stracho, the Upper Lehigh Hun garian who attempted to murder Mrs. Peter Groggo at that place on December 9, was tried at Wilkesbarre on the charge of felonious wounding. He shot the woman in tlie right leg, according to her statement. Stracho, however, maintained that the shooting was ac cidental. The jury took his view of tlie case, and he was acquittod. Tlie senti ment of the people in Upper Lehigh was strongly against tho prisoner, but tiiore were no witnesses to tlie shooting other than interested parties, and a verdict as stated above was rendered on Tuesday. Second Anniversary Services. The second anniversary services of tho English ltaptist church will bo held on Sunday next, February 3, at 10.30 a. in., 2 and 6.30 p. m. Rev. W. li. Grow, of Carbondalo; Rev. C. A. Spaulding, tho former pastor, now of Jlazloton, and the present pastor, Rev. J. T. Griffith, will officiate. At 6p. in., beforo the evening sermon, tho ordinance of baptism will be administered, and after the sermon tho ordinance of the Lord's supper. All per sons are cordially invited to attend these services. Vouns People'. .Society, A convention of Young People's Socle ties will be held on Monday next at Seek, Schuylkill county. Tho Freeland branch of tills organization will be rep resented by Miss Mary A. Bell, who has boon chosen as delegate. Tlie conven tion will also be attended by Rev. S. Cooper, pastor of St. Paul's P. M. church, who will deliver an address before tho convontion that evening. The Young People's Society of town is in a flourish ing condition. Engineer Lonzer's Inquest. The inquest on the death of Michael Lonzer, who was killed by his engine at tho time of tho cave-in oil tho Lehigh Valley road noor Stockton, Is not ended yet. Officials of the company liavo testi fied that onginoors were instrnctod to run slowly In that vicinity, and are now endeavoring to prove that this order was not obeyod by Lonzer. Anothor hearing takes place tills evening. PLEASURE CALENDAR. February 14 to 22. —Fair at Cottage hall by Frooland Company, No. 29, Knights of Mystic Chain. Admission, ft cents. February 22.—Shooting match at Mrs. Krauso's hotel, followed by a masque rade ball. All are invited, FREELAND, PA., THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, IS9O. COMMITTEE HAS APPROVED. Proposition of tlie Silk Mill Company Is Favorably Considered. The executive committee of the Hoard of Trade, which had the proposition of the silk mill company under advisement for the last three weeks, met in the Central hotel parlors Tuesday night for the purpose of giving the matter final consideration. The promoters of the now industry had representatives in town, and the conference between these gentlemen and the committee was throughtly satisfying. The proposition as presented embodied all features here tofore enumerated, viz: the erection of a two-story brick building, on purchased ground, stocking the same with ma chinery and giving a first mortgage bond on the whole plant as security for a loan of 815,000 by the citizens. The committee approved of the proposition, and decided to report the matter favorably to the board at its next meeting. Until this is done, no definite action will be taken, but, after consideration by the whole board, it is likoly that steps will be taken to make the industry a permanency in the shortest possible time. The mill will in all probability be lo cated on Birkbock street, in the vicinity of the Electric Light Company's station. More than enough money for the re quired loan has already been subscrib ed by the citizens, and it is not likely that the company will lack sufficient backing in this respect. Turning Prisoners Out of Jail. Charles Chuchro, of Eckley, charged with burglary, was acquitted yesterday at Wilkesharre. The prisoner was in jail since the early part of Soptomber. and was charged with a felonious assault upon Mrs. John Shedlak, his boarding mistress, and while in an in toxicated condition forced the door open in ordor to roach her. Whon the matter reached the hands of the grand jury the indictment was changed to burglary, hence his discharge. Ho was in Free land last night and looks well aftor his long confinement. Services at St. Paul's Church. Rev. R. C. Bacho, of Nanticoke, will preach in St. Paul's P. M. church on Sunday morning at 10.30 a. m. Ilis subject will be "Missions," and a special collection will be taken up during the, services for missionary causes. In the evening at 0.30 o'clock there will be re vival services, and preaching on the subject of "A Two-Fold Ruin." Commencing at 7 p. m., revival ser vices will be held at the church each ovening during next week. To Change the Trout Season. A number of local anglers of Allen town will have a law introduced at the next session of tho legislature to change the trout season, which now extends from April 15 to July 15. It is proposed to make the season from May 1 to Au gust 1. It is contended that trout have not a chance to get fat by April 15, and that the weather is not favorable to trout fishing so early. Tho change is approved by Superintendent Crovoling, of the state fishery. Iloltl for I'nsslng HH.v Tim Durst. Tho most exciting glove contest that over took place in lower Luzerne ended at 1.20 o'clock this morning, when, after a twenty-live round bout, William Qulnn, a Kansas City negro, known in pugilistic circlos as "Scaldy Bill," was declared by tho referee to have bested ids opponent, Charles Johnson, of Minneapolis. The contest took place at Molinky's hull, on Fern street, just outside tho borough limits, and 550 people were crowded into the space around tho twelve-foot ring. Sporting men from all parts of tho state were in attendance, and all the promi nent pugilists of the coal regions were thoro. The doors were opened shortly after 8 o'clock, and the crowd poured in at $1 per head until the hall was overcrowded. The usual delays attending such affairs occurred, and it was not until 11.30 o'clock that the principals appeared. "Scaldy Iilll" was tho lirst to enter the ring. lie was seconded by Joe I'nr coll, of Dubuquo, lowa. Johnson en tered a few minutes later, with Walter ( ampbell, of Philadelphia, as ids second. Both men received liberal applause, and as they sat facing each other the audi ence took advantage of the opportunity to make comparisons. At 11.40 o'clock Tim Ilurst, of Ash land, whose fame as a National League umpire aud a referee is general, stepped into the ring with two pairs of light gloves. Peter McCloskcy, of Ashland, was selected as timekeeper, and tho men were ordered to prepare. Johnson of fered a 875 bet that he would win tho "go," and 825 of it was covered by tho colored man. The start was made at 11.47 o'clock, and right from the start the contest was a hot one. All doubts as to whether it was on its merits wore soon dispelled, and those of tho audience who beforo had no choice, soon picked their favo rites. Qulnn won many friends at tho outset by tho style ho pushed the fighting during the lirst half of tho contest, lie punished Johnson severly, but the latter took it well ami camo up each round with but little signs of fatigue. For some time the white man acted on the defensive, satisfied only to stop Qulnn's rushes. Campbell, however, urged him to load oftenor as the light progressed, and at times he did his share in making tho bout interesting. Throughout tho affair the negro un questionably had the best ot tho fight, and when tho twonty-flfth round ended at 1.20 o'clock tho decision of Referee Hurst, that he awarded the coutost and the 8200 purse to Qulnn, was received with general satisfaction. Both men were In fair condition, and neither were disfigured or cut at the end. Very good order was maintained dur ing th(! evoning, and thoro was no trouble of any kind. Both men and their friends expressed great satisfaction at the Impartial troatmont accorded them by tho audience, and Qulnn said Freeland was the first town in which ho has entered the ring against a white man where ho was not Insulted on ac count of his color. As tho audience was leaving the hall the floor sank about throe inches, and a rush was made through tho various exits. No damage, however, resulted, and the place was soon emptied. A special Lehigh Valley train loft for Hazleton at 2 o'clock with the sports of that city. THE FIGHT BV BOUNDS. 1. Qulnn started tho mill with first blow on Johnson's body, and rushed the fight until a left-hander from Johnson sont him on his knees; ho rose and push ed his man hard until time was called. 2. Qulnn rushed, pushing Johnson against the ropes, the latter returning some of the blows; honors about oven. 3. Johnson tried to reach Qulnn, but the latters agility and scientific ducking prevented him; Qulnn got in a right hand swing which gavo him the first clean knockdown; ho followed by chas ing Johnson to tho ropes, where he went down as time was called. 4. Opened with clinching, followed by aggrossivo fighting by Johnson; tho lat ter failed to guard himself and was knocked to his knees. Both played for wind to tho end. 5. Qulnn opened with rushes, pushing Johnson into the ropes and playing on his breast with telling effect; reopened a scratch on Johnson's 4ace and drew first blood. 6. Qulnn continues tho rushes, which aro met hotter by Johnson in this round; both men fought hard until time ex pired. 7. Johnson still acted on the defen sive, trying to guard against further punishment, his body now commencing to show the effects of Quinn's work. 8. This was a round of dodging on the part of Quinn, who hit and ducked quickly several 'times In rapid succes sion, Johnson satfslied to avoid the (Continued on Page 4.) 1 to 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 57 Centre street, Freeland. GREAT BARGAINS IN Dry Goods, Groceries and Provisions. Notions, Carpet, Boots and Shoes, Flour and Feed t Tobacco, Cigars, Tin and Queensware, Wood and Willow ware. 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 fresh goods and am turning my stock every mouth. Every article is guaranteed. AMANDUS OSWALD, N, W. Cor. Centre and Front Sts., Freeland. Dr. H. W. Dentist. Located permanently in Dirkbeck brick, second floor, rooms 1, '2 and 3, over Smith's shoe store, Freeland, J'a. Gas and ether administered for the pain less extraction of teeth. Teeth filled and ar tificial teeth inserted. Seasonable prices and ALL WORK GUARANTEED. CONDY 0. BOYLE, dealer in Liquors, Wine, Beer, Etc, The finest brands of domestic and imported whiskey on bhlo at his new £ and handsome saloon. Fresh Roches- rife tor and Hallcntine beer and Yeung ling's porter on tap. Centre - Street, - Five - Points. COTTAGE HOTEL Washington and Main Streets. IIENR I' HAAS, - Proprietor, The best accommodation for permanent and transient guests. Goodtahlc. Fair rates, liar finely stocked. Stable attached. Have you seen the io Corkscrew Suits we are making to order for M which are worth fully §22. A nobby fit and good trimmings guaranteed. IWI two doors above Wear Well Shoe House, Freeland. $1.50 PER YEAR QHAS; ORION STROH, Attorney and Counselor at Law and Notary Public. Office: ltoomsHand4,Blrkbeck Brick,Freoland. JOUN M. CARR, Attorney-at-Law. All li'grtl buijluea, ptnmptlx attended. PostoGloo Building, , ~ Freoland. jyj HALI'IN, Mannufacturer of Carriages, Buggies, Wagonsr&& Walnut and Pine Street*, Free land. S. E. HAYES, Fire Insurance Agent. Washington Street. None but Reliable Companies Represented. Q BOXOMO, TAILOE. Centre Street, Near^South. A laixo stuck of flrst-oluss material to select ironi. (kiou workmanship ami rail' prices. A good lit guuruniccd. Dr. N. MALEY, mmWWEBW. Second Floor, Birkbeck Brick. OVEtt BIUK BECK'S STOKE. G. HORACK, Baker & Confectioner. Wholesale and Retail, CENTRE STEEET, FREELAND. Sehtral Y Hotel LEADING HOTEL IN FREELAND. M. 11. lIUNSICKER, Prop, Hates, $2 per clay. Rar stooged with fino whißkey, wine, beer arid cigurs. fchilo and ex change stable attached. LIBOR WINTER, OYSTER 1 SALOON. No. IB Front Street, Freeiand. The finest liuuors and cigars served at tho counter. Cool beer and porter on tap. GEO. SIPPEL,~ MERCHANT - TAILOR. Centre Street, Freeiand. A large variety of cloths alicays on hand. Perfect Jit guaranteed and style up-to-date. Prices equally as low as any house in town, FRAITCIS BRENFAFS RESTAURANT 151 Centre street. EXCELLENT LIQUORS, BEER, PORTER, ALE, CIGARS, Etc. All kinds of TEMPERANCE DRINKS. VIENNA: BAKERY! J. B. LAUBACH, Prop. Centre Street, Freeiand. 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. Delivery and supply wagons to all parts of town and surroundings every day. DePIERKO - BROS. -CA ri: - Corner of Centre and Front Street*, Freeiand, Pa. Finest Whiskies in Stock. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club, ltoscnbluth s Velvet, of which we have EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne, Honucssy Brandy, Blackberry, Dins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Imported and Domestic Cigars OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE. 11am and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches Sardines, Etc. MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS. Ballentlne and Hazleton beer on tap. Batlis, Hot or Cold, 25 Cents.