FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. IX. NO. 58. SELLING OUT! IVIy entire stock, which consists of Men's, Boys' and Children's Suits, Overcoats, Pan taloons, Reefers and Storm Coats. Also Furnishings of Every Kind. MUST BE SOLD BY APRIL 1, 1397. No Offer Refused. Everything At Your Own Price. I. IFOWICH, 37 Centre Street, GRAM) OPERA HOUSE John J. Welsh, Manager. Monday, January 18. Murry and Murphy's Comedians, supporting MARK MURPHY That Funny Little Man IN THE OPERATIC COMEDY O'DOWD'S NEIGHBORS. A whirlwind of laughter! A cyelone of fun! An avalanche of music! Comedians, vocalists and dancers. Gorgeous costumes. PRICES—7Sc, 50c, 35e and 25c. Seats on sale i at Woodring's three days before date of show. Florida on Wheels Coming. Gorgeous with golden decorations ana tropical scenery, lilled with a tropical exhibition, imposing in multitudes, v un derfill in realistics, marvelous in variety ami splendid with a thousand tropical wonders, Illustrating to tourists, invalids and prospective settlers attractions, ad vantages and resources of that sunny land. Tropical fruits, Florida wines, ex quisite perfumes, waving palms, live alligators, fountains, etc. This conser vatory on wheels, a tropical wonderland, was built of Florida wood at a total cost of #20,000. It is the most remarkable car on either continent; lias been visited by more peo ple on the inside and gazed at by more people on the outside than any car built in the history of railroading. To defray the necessary expenses incident to the visit of this Florida rolling exposition to this town, a normal price of 10 cents —children 5 cents —will bo charged on entering the car. Wanton S. Webb, general director Sub-Tropical Exposi tion, Florida, commission to the Paris exposition and the World's Columbian exposition at Ciiicago, director. This wonderful car will exhibit in Freeland on Thursday near the Lehigh Valley depot, from 0 a. m. to 0 p. ui. Florida on Wheels. From the Monsou (Mass.) Mirror. There are cars and cars, but Florida's car excels them all. It is the sensation of the day and crowded with thousands. Suits and overcoats and gents' furnish ings of all kinds reduced. Geo. Sippel. I BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS. PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. Synopsh of Local and Miscellaneous 0- currences That Can lie Read Quickly. What the Folk* of This and Other Town* are Doing. Miss Hose Burke, of Walnut slreet, is on a visit to friends at Lansford. 1 A. W. Worley, foreman and manager : of Wise's harness factory, contemplates going into business on his own account [ in town. The Mining and Mechanical Institute , directors are looking up a site upon which they can erect a suitable building ' for the school. Gethin Gibbon on Friday was awarded ' 84,0()() damages at Wilkesbarre for per sonal injuries received on the Pennsyl vania Railroad. John Isaac, a clerk in the Drlfton mining office, was married on Thursday evening at Heaver Meadow to Miss Tillio Gates, of that town. "O'Dowd's Neighbors" Company ar rived in town this morning. They play ed on Saturday evening at Hazleton and gave excellent satisfaction to a large house. The second annual charity ball of the Hebrew Ladles' Benevolent Society will be held on February 17, at the Audi torium, Hazleton. Tickets can be had at Olsho's. Sergeant Frank Cooper, of Pottsville, who has been for the past live years a member of the Pottsville Cadet Corps, has received an appointment to the West Point military academy. While visiting at Philadelphia last week Miss Annie Trimble, of Allentown, died there. She was a young lady who was well known here, having resided for some years at Highland. Notwithstanding the offer of the county commissioners to pay #IOO re ward for the recapture of Willie ShaiTer, the youthful jail-breaker, the officers and detectives did not catch him yet. At the coming election in Lehighton a vofco will be taken on the question of increasing the bonded debt #22,000 witli which to erect an electric light, plant, to bo controlled and owned by the borough. An eighteen-months'old child of E. U. Turn bach, of Front street, died of croup on Saturday morning. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, inter ment being made at Freeland cemetery. Noise Miller, the negro convicted of the mountain murder, lias been brood ing over his confinement so much lately that his health lias been affected. He has been removed to the hospital room of ? lie jail. The State Hoard of Charities lias re commended to the legislature that an appropriation of #23,000 be granted to Hazleton hospital. This is #O,OOO more j than the institution received last year from the state. Tho third floor of Oswald's building, which until recently was occupied by the Mayborry band, lias been rented by Garfield Comma rid cry, Knights of Malta, and will be lilted up for the exclusive use of that order." Tho Philadelphia Inquirer's Washing ton correspondent stated on Saturday that the bill appropriating #150,000 for a public building at Wilkesbarre has a very good chance of becoming a law at this session of congress. John, the four-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. P. F. McNulty, of South Cen tre street, died from Bright's disease at 1 o'clock Sunday morning. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, and proceed to St. Ann's cemetery. The young ladies who had cliargo of f the banquet and social held at tiio Grand . opera house on December 23 have settled all accounts in connection witli the same and yesterday they turned tho net receipts over to Young Men's Corps. The profits amounted to #270.80. Lewis Bruno, aged 18 years, was shot in the breast on Friday at Hazleton by his nine-year-old brother. The child was playing with a pistol when it was accidentally discharged. The bullet has not been located as yet, and but small hope of tho boy's recovery is entertained. Tho second entertainment given by the Young Men's C. T. A. B. Corps at the Grand opera house last evening was a fair success. All those who took part, comprising, with one or two exceptions and some additions, tho programme as published on Thursday, acquitted them selves creditably. A good sized audi ence was present. Next Monday evening the members of the Citizens' lloso Company will greet their friends at Valines' opera house. Tho occasion will be the annual ball of tho company, and tho efficient commit tees are working earnestly to make tho event one that will be pleasantly remem bered by all who attend. Delegations from the companies in all the surround ing towns will be present. . l Florida on Wheels. From the Jacksonville (Flu.) Memphis. Everywhere that this car and its owner ■ go tho people are charmed at the novel and tropical picture there presented. FREELAND, PA, MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1897. Mine Commission Opposed. The bill introduced in the senate by Senator Coylc, of Schuylkill, to create a - mine commission on the plan of tho de partment of agriculture, is the subject of discussion in official circles at Harris . burg,Fundntliere is considerable opposi , tion to it. This opposition Is not be : cause it is thought the department is not necessary, but because of the largo num ber of offices it will create. It provides for one chief at #5,000 salary, a deputy or chief clerk at #2,500, four clerks at #l,- 500 and forty mines inspectors at #5.000. : There are at present twenty-nine in spectors, who get #3,000 each, lint they are accountable to nobody, and it is ar ' gued that the real object of a Dill of this character is to see that tho work is done well and not to create a number of new offices and take #73,500 more from the treasury every year. An attempt will be made to have a bill passed that will create a chief of mine inspectors at a reasonable salary and give him two clerks, placing the whole under the control of tho department of internal affairs, the same as the bureau of railroads and the bureau of indus trial statistics are now. This bill will also provide that the mine inspectors shall continue in number as at present, but they must report weekly to tho chief of the bureau and will be held responsible by him for fail ure to report an accurate record of all their work. It is understood that the governor lias on several occasions emphatically stated that he would disapprove of any meas ures whereby new offices are created to any extent. Cuxfi tiro*. Still Cutting. The anthracite sales agents are mak ing an energetic effort to strengthen tho trade, and at an "informal conference" in New York on Thursday radical restric tion of tho output was agreed upon. All the companies are carrying onorinons stocks, and it is said that 1,000,000 tons are at tidewater awaiting a market. That this may be worked off the output for the rest of tho month will be sharply reduced, one company after another shutting down under the guise of mak ing repairs. Instead of an output of 3,000,000 tons in January it will not ex ceed 2,500,000 tons, and will probably be brought down to 2,000,000. It was also agreed to hold up better in the mat ter of prices. Coxe Brothers & Co. have continued their raid and stove coal lias been sold in the cities as low as #2.50 or 50 cents below the circular. Lehigh's (iotiil Showing. Tho board of directors of the Lehigh Valley Railroad lias formally approved the report of the operations of the com pany for tho fiscal year ending Novem ber 30, 180(1. Tho report shows that the company had a fairly good year and earned a surplus sufficient to have paid a dividend of about 1 per cent to the i stockholders. Tho Lehigh Valley Coal Company, whose bonds are guaranteed by the railroad company, was not so fortunate, and its expenses consumed tho surplus earned by tho railroad com pany. There was an increase In both the freight and passenger traffic, and for the first time in the history of the com pany tho tonnage mileage of iniscellan | oous freights exceeded that of anthracite arid bituminous coal and coke. Kckley I'. O. S of A. OlHcem. The following have been elected as officers of the I*. O. S. of A. camp of Eckley: President—Edward Davis. Vice president—Harvey Shellhamcr. Master of forms and ceremonies— Henry Wagner. Conductor—William Vannuker. Secretary—George Knyrim. Chaplain—Samuel Schuler. Inspector—William Monk. Outer guard—August Wagner. Sentinels —William Bierly and Christ ian Stoinheiser. Trustee—August Wagner. Legion of Honor OfllcerH. Union Council, No. 300, Legion of Honor, has installed the following of ficers: Commander—Dr. N. Malay. Vice commander—Owen Fowler. Orator—D. J. McCarthy. Past commander—W. E. Belles. Secretary—Dr. F. Schilcher. (Collector—W. J. Schmidt. Treasurer—W. E. Oberronder. Chaplain—Rev. J. W. Bischoff. Guide—Charles Pol&niski. Warden—James Baker. Sentry—Victor A. Oswald. Medical examiner—Dr. Van Home. Inquest on McCue's Death. The jury appointed to ascertain the cause of William McCue's death, which was reported In tho last issue, decided i that "ho came to bis death by violence j inflicted by a person or persons un ! known to the jury, between Monday 1 evening, January 4, and Tuesday niorn i ing, January 5." District Attorney Strassburger, of Montgomery county, will take immediate steps to ascertain who tho guilty person is and arrests will he made this week. Tho body of McCuo was shipped to Pittston on Thursday evening, where his three brothers reside. Damage Case Was Non-Suited. The case of Mrs. Sarah Schaulo vs. the Delaware, Lackawanna and Wes tern Railroad Company was called in court on Thursday. The suit was brought by Mrs. Schaulo to recover damages for the death of her husband, Maximilian Schaulo, who was killed near the Plymouth planing mill July 21, 1891, by a train. During the afternoon the prosecution closed, and Mr. Palmer at once made a motion for a compulsory non-suit, in support of which lie offered the following reasons: First —The plaintiff has failed to make out a cause of action against the defen dant. Second—The plaintiff lias established .is a fact that if the deceased had stop ped to look and listen before stepping on tin; track lie could have seen the ap proaching train. Third—There is no evidence in the case to show that deceased was struck at a public crossing. Fourth—The plaintiff's suit is barred ! by the statute of limitation. Tho acci dent occurred, according to tho testi mony, July 29, 1891, and the record shows the suit was brought May 20, 1893. After some argument between coun sel Judge Woodward stated that on ac count of tlie fourth reason, referring to the statute of limitation, it was the duty of the court to ruio a compulsory non suit as asked, because the statute pro vides tiiat action be brought within a year after such accident occurs. Pugilist Bonuer Won Another Figlit. Nick Hurley, a Callfornian who gained considerable reputation by boxing before Queen Lil when she reigned over Ha waii, was stopped in three rounds on Thursday night by Jack Bonner, of Summit Hill. The men mot in the arena of the Tuxedo Club, Philadelphia, and 300 persons were disappointed witli the showing Hurley made. From the very start Bonner showed that he was the superior man, and had the Californ ian almost out in tho second round. Burley lias a very long chin, just the kind that boxers should not have, and Bonner li.id no trouble in landing on it. Bonner punched his antagonist very hard and had him over the ropes in a helpless condition in the second round. In the third round Bonner went after his man, and soon had him "going." He landed a hard left on the jaw, and Burley staggered to the ropes. Another on tho same spot sent Burley to the lloor, and tho bout was stopped. Soiitutliing New in Shoes. The One-Piece Shoo is the latest mar vel of tho shoemaker's art, and it is bound to spring into public favor as soon as its merits become fully known. The entire upper is cut in one piece, and from this (lie shoe takes its unique name. The One-Piece Shoo is specially adapted for workingmen's use. Being without seams, it is absolutely ripless: it is made over the latest iinprovod lasts; it is solid throughout, having been cut only from honest leather. M. Refowich. proprietor of the Wear Well Shoo House, lias secured tho agency for tho One- Piece, and so well satisfied is lie with tho shoe that lie gives a personal guaran tee with every pair sold. Tho prices are #1.25 for sizes 11 to 2 and #1.50 for sizes 2to 5. A new pair will be given iu ex change if tho shoes fail to give the satis faction claimed for them. They can be had only at the Wear Well. Marry ami Murphy's Comedians. The well known operatic comedy. "O'Dowd's Neighbors,'' which is to bo presented at the Grand this evening by Murry and Murphy's comedians, sup porting Mark Murphy, is probably the boldest theatrical venture iu the history of this class of amusement. In organiz ing this attraction nothing was done in haphazard shape. From the moment the comedy was written everything was operated in the most business like man ner, the best of talent was engaged and (lie most skilled artists and costumers were put to work to even out-do them selves. The attraction is being boomed as no other lias been and nothing is left undone to advise the multitude of its coming. "O'Dowd's Neighbors" is a most excellent operatic comedy and every thing connected with its production is of the very best that money could pur chase. "Power of the Press." The great drama, the "Power of tho Press," which is to bo presented at the Grand opera house, Hazleton, on Friday and Saturday evenings of this week, lias made a most successful record in every place it has played. The performance calls out enthusiastic applause for its many effective scenes and thrilling tab leaux, and the members of the company have their merits recognized nightly after the principal sensational events iu tho action of tho drama. The play serves to dignify the profession of journalism, and the audiences are quick to echo tho sentiments put in the mouths of the hero and heroine. Florida on Wheels. From the South Framing ham (Muss.) Tribune. The car will be opened from 9 a. m. to 9 p. in. and the admission is 10 cents to ! defray incidental expenses. If it Is not worth that amount it is not wortli any thing. It is certainly a clean educator for the people, and every one of the ris ing generation should see it. A. Oswald has just returned from Philadelphia with a full new line of dry goods and notions. You will do well by giving him a call. PLEASURE CALENDAR. January 25.—Annual ball of the Citi zen's Hose Company at Valines' opera house. Admission, 50 cents. DELEGATE ELECTIONS. DELEGATE ELECTIONS. DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS HAVE REPRESENTATIVES SELECTED. Hotli Parties in Foster Township and FreelnnU Ileld Primaries Saturday Evening Foster Prohibitionists Have Nam>(l Their Candidates. Frooland borough had some Interest ing political contests on Saturday even ing from 4 to 7 o'clock. The Demo crats and Republicans were electing delegates to their conventions, and in some districts very spirited struggles for the honor were made. The following are the Democratic delegates chosen, and they will meet tomorrow evening at i Yanncs' hall to nominate a borough ticket: Delegato-at-large—F. P. Gillespie. North ward —Hugh Doyle, Sr. South ward—Dornard McFaddon. First—M. E. Fritzingor, James Welsh, Michael McGlll. Second—Charles Moerschbacher, John Trimble, John J. Wolsh. Third—John McKiuley, Daniel Boyle, Thomas Oborrendor (one-half vote), Ed ward O'Dounell (one-half vote). Fourth—A. Goeppert, Peter Gallagher, John H. Hanlon. All the above delegates, excepting Messrs. Boyle and O'Dounell, in the third district, were elected to nominate J. M. Gallagher for burgess, A. A. Bach man for tax collector and T. A. Buckley for justice. Opposed to them were Daniel Gallagher for collector, D. A. Furey for justice and a dark horse for burgess. The result In the borough was 1&H lb favor of the first slate to 1% for the latter. The elections throughout were harmonious. The Republicans elected three men for each district, as follows: First—John Gibbon, Ilarry Kulp, Robert Dunlap. Second—Ben Reese, W. J. Morgan. George Birkbeck. * Third—William J. Eekort, John Za dra, F. 11. Albert. Fourth—li. F. DoPlerro, William Fletcher, Adam Drumtra. The choice of the first district dele- ! gates is Jamos Lewis for burgess and j James 801 l for colloctor, while those of j the other three districts will vote for Steve Drasher for burgess, Thomas Lewis for collector and Thomas Elliott for justice. The delegates meet tonight at the Cottage hall to make the nomina tions. Always First in tho Flltl. On Wednesday evening of last week the Prohibitionists of Foster met at South lleberton and placed in nomina tion tho following township ticket: Tax collector—Albert Buchman, Up per Lehigh. Supervisors—Benjamin Moses, Ilazle Brook; Edward M. Jones, South Hcber- ' ton. School directors—Thos. Evans, South j lleberton; Augustus (Juris, Sandy Run. i Treasurer—George Arnold, Sandy Val ley. Clerk—Reuben S. Balliet, Sandy Run. ' Auditor—Joseph 11. Evans, Upper Le high. In Sandy Run district, tho party's stronghold, the following election of ficers have been nominated: Judgo—Alonzo Solt. Inspector—Gilbert 11. North. POLITICAL PICKUPS. Bach man's delegates in the first dis trict and his delegato-at-large had no opposition. In the second district they received from 09 to 75 votes, In the third from 48 to 50 and in tho fourth from 51 to 55. His delegate in the North ward received 43 votes in the first and 55 in the fourth, and his delegate in tho South ward recoivod 75 in tho second and 48 in the third. D. Gallagher's delegates received from 38 to 48 votos in the second, from 45 to 50 in the third and from 27 to 30 in tho fourth. His North ward delegate received 28 in the fourth dis trict. In tho South ward his delegate received 38 in tho second and 40 in the third. Confusion was caused at some of the polls on Saturday evening on account of both parties holding their primaries in the same room. Some Republicans got their ballots placed in Democratic boxes and vice versa. Tho Democrats and Republicans of Foster moot tonight. The composition of tho tickets is not certain this morn ing. On tho Republican side there is a battle on tho collectorship and school directors. The Republicans tomorrow will re nominate James McCready, of Summit Hill, for poor director. The poor audi tor will be chosen from tho Luzerne portion of the district. Card of Thanks. At ft regular meeting of the Young Men's C. T. A. it. Corps, held yesterday, a unanimous vote of thanks was passed in recognition of the work done for the society by tho young ladies of St. Ann's parish in conducting so successfully the recent banquet and social, also thank ing the public and all others who in any 1 manner contributed towards making that event such an unexpected success. By order .f I lie corps. Working mitten?, 15c. At i . A C S 1 ! r | OT3 £□=- harsw.l "l 7. I IJ r x i -i er~^ ens ' ! tM ™ e ==. oo j pstZi CLT73 g—— ' C~2 cro c-v^ E==i pZZ-j cro h—p=^ CO b^> f—d ' *~ CP ?"• ' .J J fk BWiauoJ RBl • cnb iX> cn=> X ! £=s i i I <-"•""? ■ r*f ■ o —■ GREAT BARGAINS IN Dry Goods, Groceries and Provisions. Notions, Carpet, I?wte a/id Shoes, Flour and Feed, i Tobacco, Cigars, Tin and Queen&warc, Wood and Willowware, Table and Floor Oil Cloth, Etc. A celebrated brand of XX Hour always iu stock. Roll Butter and Eggs a Specialty. i My motto is small profits and quick sales. I always have fresh goods aud am turning my stock every month. Every article is guaranteed. AMANDUS OSWALD, I AMK. Cor. Centre ami Front Sts., Freeland. GEORGE FISHER, dealer in FRESH BEEF, PORK, VEAL, MUTTON, BOLOGNA, SMOKED MEATS, ETC., ETC. Call at No. 6 Walnut street, Freeland, or wait tor the delivery wagons. VERY LOWEST PRICES. Oondy 0. Boyle, dealer in Liquor, Wine, Beer, Porter, Etc. ! The finest brands of Domestic and Imported I Whiskey on sale in one of the handsomest sa loons in town. Fresh Rochester and Shcnun | doah Deer and Youngling's Pot ter on tup. U8 Centre street. COTTAGE HOTEL. Washington and Main Streets. JIENIiY IIA AN, - Proprietor. The best accommodation for permanent aud transient guests. Good table. Fair rates. Hat j finely stocked. Stable attached. Dr. N. MALEY, BUM TIHT. j Second Floor, Birkbeck Brick. OVER BIRKBECK'S STOKE. T. CAMPBELL, dealer in Bi\v Goods, Groc erics, Boots and Hiioos. Also PURE WINES M LIQUORS FOII FAMILY AND MEDICINAL PURPOSES. Centre and Mutn streets, Freeland, $1.50 PER YEAR. j £HAS. OKION STROU, Attorney and Counselor at Law and Notary Public. Office: Kooms3and4,Birkbeck Driek, Freeland. | JOHN Ai. CAR.B, Atterney-at-Law All legal bu&naoi promptly attended. Postoffiee Bulkfteg. :. - Vtoebind. ' M^ ALI>IS - . Kannufacturor ci Carriages, Cugglos, Wagons, Walnut and Plue Streeta, Frvehiod. I S. li. HAYES, Fire Insurance Agent. Washington Street. None but Reliable Companies Represented. O D. ROIIRBACH, General Hardware. Builders 1 supplies of every kind nlwavs in stock. Wall paper, paints and tinware. Bicy cles and repairs of ull sorts. South Centre street. J AMES QUIGLEY, Confectionery, Fruits, Cigars, and Tobacco. Green truck ot all kinds handled in season Opposite Birkbeck Brick, Freeland. LIBOR WINTER, Restaurant and Oyster Saloon. No. 13 Front Street, Freeland. the G. HORACK, Baker k Confectioner. Wholesale and Retail. CENTKE STEEET, FREELAND. CENTRAL : HOTEL LEADING HOTEL IN Fit EEL AND. H. 11. II UNSI CKEII, Prop. Kates, per day. Bar stocked with fine whifkuy, wine, beer and cigars. Sule and ex cluinge stable attuehed. FRANCIS BRENNAN, RESTAURANT 151 Centre stroot, Freeland. FINEST LIQUOR, REEII, PORTER, ALE, CIGARS AND TEM PERANCE DRINKS. HYYRYrESSI Light Carriage Harness, $5.50, $7, $9 and $lO Co. Heavy Express Harness, $10.50, sl9, S2O and $22. Heavy Team Harness, double, $25, S2B and S3O. GEO. WISE, Jeddo and Freeland, Pa. VIENNA: BAKERY. J. B. LAUBACH, Prop. Centre Street, Freolaud. CHOICE BREAD OF ALL KINDS CAKES, AND PASTRY, DAILY. ' FANCY AND NOVELTY CAKES BAKED TO ORDER. Confectionery f s Ice Cream supplied to balls, parties or picnics, with ull necessary adjuncts, at shortest notice and fairest prices. Delivery and.supply wagons to all parts ot town and surroundings every day. BePIERRO BROS. -CAFE.- Corner of Centre and Front Streets, Freeland, Pa. Finest Whiskies in Stock. Gibson, Dougherty, Kinder Club, Hoseubluth's Velvet, of which wo have EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne, llunnufsy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Imported and Domestic Cigars GYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE. i i Bum and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches 1 Sardines, Etc. MEALS AT - ALL - HOURS. Ilallentlno and Haaleton beer on tap. J Baths, Hot or Cold, 25 Cents.
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