F REEL AND TRIBUNE. VOL. VIII. NO. 88. ANNUAL COAL REPORT STATE OFFICIALS GIVE OUT THE FIGURES OF THE PAST YEAR. Over 100,000,000 Tons Produced In Penn sylvania in 1805—Anthracite and Bitu minous Regions Heat All Previous Re cords—The hatter Slightly Ahead. Owing to the neglect of some of tho mine inspectors to report promptly, as required by law, Secretary of Internal Affairs Latta has only this past week been able to prepare that portion of his report to the governor which bears on mining statistics for the year 1805. He precedes the facts with somo interesting suggestions relative to needed legislation for securing statistics and reports, say ing that it seems proper to call the at tion of the legislature to some of tho defects that exist in the present mine laws, at least so far as they relate to the department of internal affairs. The total number of tons produced in the anthracite region during tho year 1895 was 50,847,104, an increase of 5,340,- 025 tons over the preceding year. During tho year 1805 the number of employes was 145,005. There were 420 fatal accidents, and 1,075 non-fatal ac cidents. While the production of coal in 1805 was more than 5,000,000 tons greator than 1804, the number of fatal accidents was less, being 420 as against 430; but the number of non-fatal acci dents was greater, being 1,075 as against 010. These figures indicate that the condi tions surrounding the mining of coal are now less hazardous than formerly. In other words, tho improved methods and the safety appliances and appara tus which the law requires, have, con tributed largely to the safety of the miner. Luzerne still heads the list of eleven counties with 19,143,101 tons in 1805, an increase since 1801 of about 1,5U0,000 tons. The next largest producing coun ty is Lackawanna with 11,850,382 tons. Schuylkill follows closely with 11,405,388 tons. Sullivan county produced the smallest quantity, 152,141 tons. The total number of tons produced in the bituminous region during the year 1805 was 51,813,112, an increase over 1804 of 12,012,002 tons. It is somewhat remarkable that the production in the two regions is so nearly equal, although the Increase has been larger in the last five years in the bituminous region. During the year 1805 the number of employes was 84,004. There were 151 fatal accidents, and 410 non-fatal; in 1804,124 fatal and 357 non-fatal. These figures do not indicate tho improve ment in the conditions with reference to the freedom from accident that exist in the anthracite region, but they show that there is greater liability to acci dent in the anthracite than in the bitu minous region. This is shown very clearly by the fact that in the anthracite region, with prac tically the same production of coal, the number of fatal accidents in 1805 was 420, as against 150 in the other region, and the number of non-fatal accidents 1,075, as against 410. Under tho present law it is somewhat difficult to obtain reports from some of the mine inspectors. The publication of the annual report of the department for 1805 has been greatly delayed by one of the inspectors who failed to make his report within a reasonable time. Several lotters were written him, call ing his attention to the necessity for prompt action, and he was finally noti fied by telegraph that unless his reports were received by a certain date the manuscript already received would be given to the state printer without the data from his district. His report was soon after received, and is included herewith. Tho secretary of Internal affairs recommends that the legislature pass a law providing for a mining department, to bo subordinate to the internal affairs department. Annuls ami AVif© Were Accomplices. From the Huzlcton Standard. The coroner's jury on the case of An gelo Dongola, who was murdered at Lat timer a week ago, met on Monday after noon. Tho dead man's two brothers and his son were rigidly examined, and all three were positive in the assertion that the dead man stated that Andrew Annutz, alias "Shovel," was tho man who fired the fatal shot. The verdict is as follows: "That Angelo Dongola came to his death from a gun shot wound, inflicted by Andrew Annutz, alias 'Shovel,' and that Neil and Catha rine Annutz were accomplices." Electric Company's Improvements. Work upon the addition to the Elec tric Light Company's building will be commenced on Monday. The increased space is for the new engine and dynamo which have been ordered. President ltlakesleo will superintend the building of the addition, and the same will bo pushed rapidly, as the company needs the increased power. There are now over 1,300 incandescent and over sixty arc lights on the lines, and all depend upon ono engine. The company is also making prepara tions to furnish power. For tho present this will be confined to such hours as the light current is turned on, but later it may be extended to an all day and night service. A new linn for this pur pose will be run through the business portion of town, and merchants and saloon men are arranging to have electric fans placed in their establish ments. Condy O. Boyle lias already procured fans and will have his saloon fitted up with them as soon as the com pany can give the power. Several places which use power are ready to do away with steam engines and boilers and equip their plants with electric motors when the company gives a day current. The machinery in the new building to bo erected for the manufacture of the Beagle mine hamcs will likely be run by electricity, and the bottling establishments of town are anxious to give up steam. Coal Prices Advanced. A canvass of officials of the leading anthracite coal companies of New York city develops the fact that although none of the New York companies have yet issued circulars to meet the 25 cents per ton advance intended to be put into effect by the Reading and Lehigh Valley I Companies on May 1, all will conform to their prices. The new schedule is: Grate, $3.50; egg and chestnut, $3.75; stove, $4, at tide water. The anthracite trade is very dull at the moment and but for the im pending opening of navigation, which will start up the movement of coal west, the tendency of prices would be to a lower level. Two Drowned at Nanticoke. On Monday afternoon a small row boat with two men in it went over tl.e Nanticoke dam. One of the men, Wal ter Drobinski, was drowned, but the otlnr, Ignatius Parduski, was rescue 1 by two railroad employes, who rowed from the shore. The rescued man stated that they had started from Inklcman on Sunday to go to Danville and look for work, and that he was eating while the drowned man was aslcop in the bottom of the boat. They did not notice how close they were to the dam. He also stated that Drobinski had between S4OO and SSOO in his clothes when ho was drowned. LoiKenrinK'H Deception. From Tuesday's Philadelphia Press. Representative Leisenring gave a sec ond dinner last evening at his home on Eighteenth street, Washington, to Penn sylvania congressmen. Those who en joyed his hospitality were Representa tives Wangor, Ilart, Erdtnan, Brumm. Woomer, Codding, Leonard, Kulp, Malion. Hicks, Stable, Arnold and Grow. The affair was one of the most pleasant of the season, and Mr. Leisenring has earned the reputation of being a royal entertainer. He has now given dinners to the entire state delegation and has done much to increase the good feeling among them. A Terrible Di*eane. From the Wilkeslmrrc Newsdealer. The following sworn certificate of a Hazleton physician was handed to the court Monday as an excuse for an absent juror: "I hereby certify that Jacob Stoinmetz has been suffering from a severe arthritis of the matatarsal pha langeal and tarso metatarsal particil lations of the right foot and he is at present unable to attend to any duties calling him away from home." Judge Lynch remarked after reading the above that he thought a man suffering from all that would be unable to re cover. May Krect a New Court HOUMC. Tho supremo court on Monday handed down a doclsion affirming the opinion of Judge Soarle, which gives the commis sioners a right to erect a new building on the site of the present court house. The plan now under discussion is to have the present structure enlarged and another story added by which all the court rooms can be placed on the second Moor and the offices of county officials on the first floor. It is estimated that it will cost SIOO,OOO to make the change. Won't Disk tho SSOO. The magnates of the Pennsylvania State league hold a meeting at Phila delphia on Tuosday afternoon. The mooting was called by President Hough for the purpose of deciding what should bo done about the SSOO guarantee which tho clubs agreed to put up to finish the season but which all have so far failed to do. Tho magnates talked over the matter and then adjourned without ar riving at a decision. llewiire 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 the damage they will do is ten-fold to the good you can possi bly derive from them. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. .1. Cheney & Co., Toledo, ().. 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 genulno. It is taken internally, and made In Toledo, Ohio, by F. J.' Cheney & Co. Testi monials "freo. OT'Sold by druggists; price, 75c a bottle. FREELAND, PA, THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1890. ATTACKED BY TYROLERS. George Gemcinder. of Stockton, Tlad a Narrow Escape Monday Evening. The latest victim of evil-doers is George Getneinder, of Stockton, says the Hazleton Standard. George on Monday went over to Sandy Run, in search of employment, and on the way back called on some friends at Freoland. It was late when ho left there, and upon reach ing a point on tho highway between Oakdalc and Stockton about 8 o'clock in the evening he was commanded to halt by three burly Tyrolors. He realized that he was in the hands of highwaymen, but this did not deter him from making an effort to escape, hut as he dicPhe was seized by ono of them and thrown on the highway, breaking liis hat and tearing his coat and vest into shrods. Just as they were about to complete tho job, one of the gang having him by the hair and ready to strike, Dr. George Wentz and iiis hostler happened along. They noticed the commotion and brought | tho carriage to a stop. The highwaymen at once realized that to wait would mean detection and they took to their heels and escaped. Had it not been for this, Mr. Gemeinder would have been badly used up and perhaps murdered. Mr. Gemeinder was unable to recognize his assailants, other than that they were foreigners. A badly sprained wrist and a very sore cranium were the only injuries sustained by Mr. Gemeinder. Frank Klousor, Lewis A mold i and August Zadra, of town, were arrested yesterday by Officer Zelander, of Hazle ton, on a warrant sworn out before Al - derman Laubach by Mr. Gemeinder, who charged them witli the above assault. They went beforo Squire Buckley and entered bail for their appearance at court. Needless Expense. ne —Will you give me a lock of your hair? She—No. He—lt's all right; I shouldn't, want you to buy a new lot on my account-. — Town Topics. Information Wanted. Mrs. Bingo—Do you know, dear, I think we pa}" altogether too much for our church pew, considering its loca tion. Dingo—ls that so? Where Is It lo cated ?—Truth. Suspicious. "V iio is this Prof. Roentgen, the dis coverer of X rays?" "He's a German scientist." "Is he the same man who induced fcehle-mlndeTT people to write Xmas for Christinas?"■ —Chicago Record. A Good Kcmcdy. Gus de. Smith—ls there any way to keep a.n old lion from sitting? Ilostetter McGinn is—Yes; wring her neck and sell her for a spring chicken.— Texas Sifter. AH Over. First Italian Count—She has rejected you ? Second Italian Count—Yes. There is nothing now between me and the fruit business! — Puck. On lllcfh Olympus. Jove—My! What a lot of war scares they are having on enrth. Js Mars, the god of war, down there? Satellite—Xo, your highness, only Aeolus, the wind king.- Truth. Tho Litorary Movement. "They say very few authors sleep more than seven hours a day." "But think how much slumber they furnish other people!"— Chicago Rec ord. The Object In View. Dashaway—l have un idea that Mrs. High toner has asked me to dinner in order to fill up. Cleverton—That's what we are all going for, old man.—Life. Very l.lkely. " I never kissed another man Rut you," the sweet girl said; Alan! I know too well the fact: The men kissed her Instead. —N. Y. World. Not a I'orm.inont Condition. ( umso—She is a widow, I believe? Cawker—Yes, but she will outgrow that.—Life. 11. W. Montgomery, florist, storo 35 West Broad street, greenhouses corner Church and Second streets, Hazleton. Full stock of bedding and decorative plants. Special prices to all purchasers from Freoland and vicinity. Wanted.—A reliable lady or gentleman to distribute samples and make a house to-house canvass for our vegetablo toilet soaps and pure flavoring extracts. S4O to $75 a month easily made. Address Crofts & Reed, Chicago, 111. Summer clothing, straw hats, light shirts and dainty neckwear at Olsho's clothing and hat store. Everything at rock-bottom prices, as usual. The "Twentieth Century" shoe Is the ladies" favorite. At the Wear Well only. PLEASURE CALENDAR. May 2.—Fair of Division 20, A. O. 11., at Ecklov. May 20.—8a1l of tho Fearnots Athletic Association, at Cross Creek hall. Ad mission, 50 cents. May 30. —Seventh annual picnic of the Tigers Athletic Club at Freoland Public park. Democratic State Convention. Notwithstanding that the Democrats of Pennsylvania are in a hopeless minority this year, the state convention at Allentown yesterday was one of the greatest political gatherings held in the country in this campaign, and it was at tended by nearly all the prominent Democrats of the state. The convention, in its platform, en dorsed the administration of President Cleveland, pronounced in favorof a gold standard and calls the attention of the country to the failure of the Republican congress to relieve the money panic. Ex-Governor Robert E. Pattison is named as Pennsylvania's choice for the nomination of president, and the sixty four delegates to the national conven tion are instructed to vote for him and to vote as a unit upon all questions be fore that body. John M. Garinan, of Nantlcoke, and E. P. Kisner, of Hazleton, have been chosen as delegates from the twelfth congressional district to the national convention. The delegates-at-large are: William Ilarrity, Philadelphia; John T. Lenahan. Wilkesbarre; It. F. Myers, Harrisburg: J. Ilenely Cochran, Williamsport, Clias. A. Fagan, Allegheny; Dr. John Todd, Montgomery county; John S. Rilling, Eric; Robert E. Wright, Allentown. Thomas R. Phillips, of Kingston, will represent the twelfth district on the presidential electoral ticket. The electors-at-large are: William M. Singerly, Philadelphia; J. Denton Hancock, Venango; General A. 11. Cof froth, Somerset; G. M. Guthrie, Alle-- gheny. Garrett E. Smedley, Delaware county, and James M. Braden, Washington county, have boon named as the candi dates for congressmon-at-largo. The New Fire Alarm. Since the appointment of committees by the Citizens* Hose Company and the borough coigicil tu investigate a belter lire alarm and an electric system for town, several conferences have been held and the matter has been thor oughly investigated and discussed by the members of both committees. At a meeting last evening the joint com mittee decided to recommend to council that a 3,000 pound bell bo purchased and that an electric system, with boxes, etc., be secured. Council will take up the question at the regular meeting on Monday night. Missed All Trains, Hut Got Tliore. A. A. Rachman, of town, is doing jury duty this week. He missed the morn ing trains for Wilkesbarre on Monday, and was not present to answer at the first roll-call. Judge Lynch ordered that he, and another juror who had not shown up, be lined 330 each. After missing the trains Mr. Rachman mount ed his bicycle, and arrived at the county scat during the afternoon. Attorney Carr explained the cause of the juror's failure to appear in the morning, and the lino was remitted by the court. Summer Time Table. The Lehigh Valley Railroad Company is preparing its summer time table. The new schedule will go into effect about May 17. A fast train between Ilazieton and tho county seat will be one of the prl nclpalr natures. It will pass through hero about 8 a. in., and arrive at Wilkes barre at 0.20 o'clock. Little Buy's Narrow Kscape. A young child belonging to Harry Sundinacher, of Driftoji, was taken seri ously HI yesterday after drinking a quantity of birch sap. For awhile it was thought he would not recover, but ■through the efforts of Dr. Wentz tin; little fellow's life was saved. He is now out of danger. Licenses Transferred. The following liquor licenses were transferred In court on Monday: James Woodring, Butler township, to J. F. Christian. Daniel Shovlin, Freeland, to Andrew En os. John Dusheck, Freeland, to Peter Rami. New Summer Hotel Begun. The foundation walls were completed last week for a now summer hotel for Mauch Chunk. It will bo 40x40 feet in size, three stories high, and will be located on tho road leading to Penn Forest, about a mile beyond East Mauch Chunk. The site is a splendid one. A Warning to Boroughs. The jury in the suit brought against the borough of East Mauch Chunk by Mrs. Jackson Smith for $1,500 damages awarded her $750. The costs will prob ably run up the total bill against the town to SI,OOO. She was injured by fall ing on a defective sidewalk. Heavy Sentence for Luwhreakers. For soiling liquor on Sunday, three saloon keepers of Allentown, wore on Tuesday morning fined by Mayor Lewis, under a city ordinance, SIOO each and costs. This is the lufciviest penalty un der tho ordinance, and is the first time it ever was imposed. For bed bugs, roaches and moths, buy ''Tebuoy," the best insect destroyer in the world. Sold at A. Oswald's. ' Old newspapers for sale. BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. Synopsis of Local and Miscellaneous Oc currence* That Can Dead Quickly. What, tho Folk' of This and Other TOIVIIH are Dollt£. The railroad brotherhoods are gaining rapidly in membership in this section. D. P. Gallagher, of West Virginia, is the guest of his brother, ex-Burgess E. P. Gallagher. John M. Ciinnius is building a house on the corner of Ridge and North streets for Daniel Faust. A. Oswald sells spring and summer dress goods at reduced prices. Joseph Chnrmol and wife have remov ed to Reading. The fonnrer is a rail road contractor and has a largo job to finish in Berks county. Dr. F. Schilcher and Rev. .T. W. Blschoff are attending a meeting of the state council of the American Legion of Honor at Philadelphia today. I). J. McCarthy and Hugh Shovlin at tended the Democratic state convention at Allontown yesterday. Tho latter was one of the district delegates. Diphtheria exists in sixteen residences at Milnesville, and one death has occur red. A lack of proper sanitary regula tions is said to be the cause of the epi demic. The Wear Well has just the kind of ilioes you need for this weather. The Young Men's C. T. A. B. Corps lias changed its time for holding meet ings to Tuesday evenings, and hereafter will moot weekly instead of semi monthly. Tho Grand opera house, Wiikosbarre, will be remodeled so as to permit tho floor to be leveled and used for dancing purposes when desired. The change will cost $1 (),()()(). An unknown Hungarian from Sandy Run was admitted to Hazleton hospital on Tuesday. He is suffering from an injury received several months ago and is not expected to recover. A pair of Woar Well shoos will outlast anything bought at the same price. A meeting of tho Freoland branch of the Washington National Building and Loan Association will be held at the Central hotel this evening. Several ap plications for loans will be acted upon. The candidates for county superinten dent of public schools are making a spirited contest for the position, and directors say it is as hot as any political battle. Tho choice will be made next month. W. 11. Butz, a D. S. & S. operator, and A.J. Beltz, master mechanic on the some road, have tendered their resigna tions. The former will superintend tho new overall factory when it begins operations. Ladies, buy tho R. & G. summer cor sets—they are so cool. Sold at Oswald's. Patrick Carr, of Upper Lehigh, who was injured in the mines there last month, Is improving very slowly. Tlios. Argust, who was hurt with him, is re c ivoring rapidly and will soon bo able to resume work. The reopening of tho Ebervalo eol iiories and the nuiner u< other im provements being made by Markle & Co. about their mines lias necessitated a larger repair shop. An addition will be built to tho Jcddo plant. M. A. Ferry, of Slionandoah, formerly of town, has leased the store room of William Gallagher, opposite the Central hotel, and will open a novelty store about May 15. Mr. Ferry is well-known to the people of town as a thorough business man. Even Boys Admire Tailor-Made Clothes! H jl p If There are reasons for it. They fit; the material is better; they are better made. Don't wear hand-me-down. It is a mistake to dress a boy in hand-me-down; give him good clothes; let him feel that he is worth being clothed well. The first expense should not prejudice. Custom-made clothes are less expensive in the end. Call and see our sll suit. I. REFOWICH, 37 Centre street. 39c The fine laundered Percale Shirts, which we sold till now for 4£c, are reduced to 30c. 49c We just received a line of extra fine, double yoke, laun dered Percale ,Shirts, regular make, full sizes and newest designs, worth 75c, which we will let go now at 40c. Better grades a little higher. 25c Will buy a nobby Golf Cap in any shade you" like. For 40c we will give you a little better quality. 48c Will get you a first-class Al pine. Others, of extra good quality, as high as $3.50. 99c Stiff Hats from this price up to $1.50 and $3. The largest line in town to select from. We are convinced that each of the many hats we sold this spring will sell hundreds of others. OLSHOS Clothing and Hat Store, 57 Centre street, Freeland. GREAT BARGAINS IN Dry Goods, Groceries and Provisions. Notions, Carpet, Boots and Shoes, Flour and Feed, Tobacco Cigars, Tin and Queensware, Wood and Wiltoioware, 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 every month. Every article is guaranteed. AMANDUS OSWALD, N. IP. Cor. Centre and Front Sts., Freeland. Dr. H. W. Monroe, X>3iitist. Located permanently in Freeland, in the Birkbeck brick, second floor, rooms 1, 2 it' 3. Gas and ether administered for the pain less extraction of teeth. Teeth filled and ar tificial teeth inserted. Reasonable prices and all work fully guaranteed. Condy 0. Boyle, dealer in Liquor, Wine, Beer, Porter, Etc. The finest brands of Domestic and Imported hiskey on sale in one ol the handsomest sa loons in town. Fresh Rochester and Shenan doah Rcer and Youngling's Porter on tap. U8 Centre street. COTTAGEHOTEL Washington and Main Streets. IIBNRT HAAS, - Proprietor, The best accommodation for permanent and transient guests, (lood table. Fair rates. Hai ti nely stocked. Stable attached. Dr. N. MALEY, Second Floor, Birkbeck Brick. OVER niItKBECK'S STOKE. T. CAMPBELL, dealer In Dry Goods, CI rocerio.s, 1 toots and Slioes. Also PURE WINES AND LIQUORS FOF FAMILY ANI) MEDICINAL PURPOSES. Contra ana Main b tracts, Freeland, $1.50 PER YEAR QIIAS. ORION STROH, Attorney and Counselor at Law and r Notary Public. Office: Rooms3and4, IJirkbeck Brick, Freeland. JOHN M. CARB, f Attorney-at-Lavt All legal buaineai promptly attended. Poetoffioa Building, ... meland. ■ jyj HALI'IN, Vannufacturer at Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, Ac. , Walnut and Pine Street*, Freeland. ' jy/JRS. S. E. lIAYKS, Fire Insurance Agent. Washington Street. None but Reliable Companies Represented. -T 11. KNERR, Contractor and Builder. Es'lmatos cheerfully given. Brick build ings a specialty. Correspondence solicited. I*. O. Box 411, Muuch Chunk, Pa. p.VTRICK MeFADDEN, Carpet Weaver. All kinds ol plain carpet, single nnd double warp, woven in lu st of style, ilnlv the Tory best yarn used. Prices reasonable and work gunrunleed. Call at shop or residence. Opposite electric car terminus, Centra street. 'yiXCENT EN AMA, Mason and Stone Dealer. Building, crossing and flag sfonos supplied nan my own quarries. Contracts taken for Inundation and masonry work. Ridge Street, Freeland. G. HORACK, Baker & Confectioner. Wholesale and Retail. CENTRE STREET, FREELAND. CENTRAL HOTEL LEADING HOTEL IN FREELAND. M. 11. II UN SICK Ell, Prop. Rates, $2 per day. Bar stocited with line whiskey, wine, beer and cigars. Sale and ex change stable attached. GEO. SIPPEL, MERCHANT - TAILOR. Centre Street, Freeland. A large variety of cloths always on hand. Perfect Jit guaranteed and style up-to-date. Prices equally as low as any house in town. FRANCIS BRENNAN, RESTAURANT 151 Centre street, Freeland. FINEST LIQUOR, REER, POUTER, ALE, CIGARS AND TEM PERANCE DRINKS. DePIERRO - BROS -CAFE.- Corner of Centre and Front Streets, Freeland, Pa. Finest Whiskies in Stock. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Rosenbluth's Velvet, of which we have EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Mumin's Extra Dry Champagne, Hennessy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Claret*, Cordials, Etc. Imported and Domestic Cigars. OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE. 11am and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS. Ballcntine and Hazleton beer on tap. Baths, Hot or Cold, 25 Cents. VIENNA: BAKERY. J. B. LAUBACH, Prop. Centre Street, Freeland. CHOICE IIREAD OF ALL KINDS, CAKES, AND PASTRY, DAILY. FANCY AND NOVELTY CAKES RAKED TO ORDER. Confectionery $ Ice Cream I 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.