FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. IX. NO. 59, SELLING OUT! My 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, 1897. No Offer Refused. Everything Al Your Own Price. I. REFOWICH, 37 Centre Street, GRAND OPERA HOUSE John J. Welsh, Manager. Wednesday, Jan. 27, MR, EDvYARD HARRIGAN, Formerly of Harrigan & Hart, iu his famous "OLD LAVENDER." A ltun of 350 Nights in New York City. A Great Company, Special Sceuery, New Music and Roaring Melodies. PRICED—7f>o, 50c, 85c and 25t\ Seats on sale at Woodring's three days before date of show. POLITICAL PICKUPS. Several of tlio most staunch Republi cans of town have placed themselves at the head of a movement to have a Citi zens' ticket in the field. The turning down by Monday night's convention of several party workers and respoctod citizens has created a dissension which bodes no joy for the men the delegates namod. It is rumored that the Citizens' ticket, if it materializes, will contain some names now on the Republican ticket and some from the Democratic ticket, and would be headed by J. M. Lewis for burgess. The prominence of the men interested and the causes which make such action necessary would at tract many voters from both parties. The friends of the candidates on eaeli ticket believe that they have exception ally strong men in the field, while their opponents claim that each ticket has vulnerable points. Dissatisfaction exists in both parties, but it is too early in the campaign to consider what bearing this will have on the result. Councilman Joseph Neuburger and M. 11. Hunsicker would like to have been nominated for council on the Republican North ward ticket. School Director Johnson also felt entitled to the nomina tion for director from ids party, but the delegates ruled otherwise. South lieberton was not given rep resentation in any Foster convention, except by the Prohibitionists. Deloga? tions also appeared from that town at the borough conventions, but were re fused recognition by both parties. School Director Evans, who has been renominated by Foster Republicans, was endorsed by the Dmoerats. He has made an excellent director, still somo Democrats think it was poor policy to endorse him, Every candidato on the Democratic borough ticket was nominated by ac clammation. On tlio Republican side .Lames Lewis was before the convention for burgess and James Bell for tax col lector. WEEK OF CONVENTIONS. BOROUGH AND TOWNSHIP TICKETS HAVE BEEN NAMED. Draslier and LnuiH Head the Freeland Republican Ticket, While Gallagher and llacltinan Are the Standard Bear era of Democracy—'Towuahip Nominee*. Freeland Republicans started the polit ical ball rolling in the borough by nominating their ticket on Monday evening. The delegates met at the Cottage hall, and after electing Frank DePierrochairman and George Birkbeck secretary the following were placed on the ticket: Burgess—Steve Drashcr, fourth dis trict. Tax collector—Thomas Lewis, second district. Justice of the peace—Thomas Elliott, second district. Auditor— W. E. Martin, second dis trict. The ward nominations were made as follows: North ward—Council,Thomas E. Davis; school directors, B. F. Bute, William Fletcher. South ward—Council, William J. Mor gan, Peter Magagna; school director. James Crawford. District candidates are: First—Judge, John M. Powell; In spector, James Williamson; register, Wil liam Moses. Fourth—Judge, S. DePierro; inspector, Charles Seosholtz; register, AI ZoistUft. Freelantl Democrat*. The Democratic delegates of the bor ough met at Van lies' opera house on Tuesday evening. A. Goeppert was chosen permanent chairman and John J. Welsh secretary. The following ticket was then named: Burgess—James M. Gallagher, first district. Tax collector—A. A. Bachman, fourth district. Justlco of the peace—Thomas A. Buck ley, third district. Auditor—Condy Furey, second district. Nominations for ward candidates are as follows: North ward—Council, I'. 11. Ilanion; school director, George C. Schaub, Wil liam Johnson. South ward—Council, Alex Mulheran. John Shigo; school director, James B. Ferry. The district nominees are: First —Judge, Soloman Ivresky; in spector, James Herron; register. 11. G. Deppe. Second—Judge, John 11. Shovlin, in spector, Anthony Gallagher; register, James J. Ward. Third—Judge. James MeKinloy; in spector, Philip C. Miller; register, Mauus Conahan. Fourth—Judgo, Daniel Jones; inspec tor, Daniel J. Boyle; register, Kyatan K y msha. Fouler Democrat*. Foster Democratic delegates met at Woodside on Monday evening and nomi nated the following ticket: Tax collector —W. E. Obcrrender, Woodside. Supervisors—Frank Burke, Sandy Run; John Metzger, East Foster. School directors—John Evans, Hazle Brook; Jacob Zeistloft, Drifton. Justice of the peace—T. W. McElugh, Woodside. Constable—Charles Dornbach,Drifton. Treasurer—August Brehm, Upper Le high. Clerk—John Machitski, Eekloy. Auditors—l*. B. Ferry, Upper Lehigh, 3 years; William Anion, Sandy Run, 1 year. Fouler Republicans. Fostor Republican delegates nomi nated the following ticket on Monday evening at Woodside: Tax collector—George Fear, Eekley. Supervisors—William Carrol, High land; George Smith, East Foster. School directors —John Evans, Tlazle Brook; John Rumsey, Sandy Run. Treasurer —George Ginder, Woodside. Clerk—A. Fairchilds, Pond Crock. Auditors—John C. Stroll, Drifton, 3 years; Archie Keers, Upper Lehigh, 1 year. I'oor District Candidates. The Democratic poor convention was held on Tuesday at Munch Chunk. Ed ward O'Dounell, of Lansford, was named as the candidate for director and L. G. LuJjrccht, of Hazloton, for auditor. The latter lias declined the nomination. At the convention held by the Repub licans of the lower middle coal Held dis trict in Mauch Chunk on Monday, James MeCready was nominated for poor direc tor. The nomination is pleasing to Re publicans. liazlo township voters will choose delegates on Saturday evoning. The Democratic convention will be held at Hazloton on Tuesday. The Republicans meet at the same" place the day previ ous. 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. Children Cry for FREELAND, PA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1897. Ituinur. of a Hig Coal Deal. • From Today's Hazloton Standard. For the past forty-eight hours rumors 3 have been current to the effect that there is a monster deal on foot, by which the collieries of A. S. VanWickle at J Milnesville and Coler&ino will pass into r the control of the Lehigh Valley Coal . Company at an early date. Just how , much truth there is in the statement we are unable to say, but those in a posi tion to know stated last evening that k jth s report is correct. A. S. VanWickle ' ii in Georgia on a bunting trip and for that reason the rumor could not be veri i lied. c It is a well known fact, however, that 1 the Pennsylvania Company wearied of the contract entered into witli the Van ■ Wicklo Company some years ago, and they will raise no objections to the pro- I posed lease, or sale. The Lehigh Valley Coal Company, too, is anxious to secure . more territory, and this is what gives color to the story. Another instance that gives color to the deal is the fact that Mr. Van Wiekle's * residence on North Church street is offered for sale. William Wooden, of i Berwick, is likely to secure it. i A person who stands close to Mr. Van Wicklo stated last evening that S( in : weeks ago he made the remark that the health of his family would bo much im proved if ho located at Bristol, Rhode Island. From this it may be inferred that before another year rolls by Mr. VauWickle will leave this mountain top. There seems to be but little doubt that such a deal is on foot, but those interest ed are very close-moutod, and it is im possible to get at the facts. In I lie Hands of the Sheriff. The church of the Polish Independent Catholics at South lieberton has been levied on by the sheriff and will be sold on February 6 for a debt due A. Itudc wick. On the same clay the property of George and Eleanor Chestnut will be sold to satisfy a claim held by John M. Powell et al. The stationery storo of John T. Davles, of Hazloton, was closed on Tuesday on an execution issued by R. L. Martin. The confectionery store of S. A. Smith, in the same city, was also levied on by the sheriff on executions issued at the instance of Dr. 11. B. Casselberry, trus tee. Ex-Poor Director George W. Miller, who ran a general store at Weatherly, failed on Saturday. His liabilities amount to over sff,ooo. Father Stafford Coming. Rev. D. J. Stafford, D. I)., of the Catholic university, Washington, D. C., lias been engaged by the Tigers Athletic Club to deliver a lecture at tlio Grand opera bouse on April 20. Rev. Stafford has already attained national fame through the ability he has displayed on the publie platform, and while lectures, as a general rule, do not appeal strongly to the people of this community, it Is not likely that any one in Freeland who realizes what pleasure it is to hear a subject thoroughly and properly treated w.ll allow this opportunity to listen to such nn eminent man pass by. Father Stafford will lecture here on '•The American Citizen," which is one of his masterpieces. SHiidy Run Man's Narrow Fnoape. Valentine Mills, a man 70 years of ago, strolled into the Liberty hotel, liazlcton, Monday night, and asked the proprietor for lodging. The man was penniless and his request was granted. He was placed in a room and shown how to turn the gas off. When he retired lie turned the gas off, but not sufficiently and when ho was called for breakfast yesterday morning it was discovered that the room was filled with gas. The propiiotor broke in the door and opened the window. Medical aid was summon ed and the victim, while alive, was un conscious. He was removed to another room and It was noon before he recover ed from the effects. Zrinit IK Will Have a New Trial. By a decision of Judge Lynch the rule for a now trial in the case of the com monwealth vs. Anthony Zcmitis has been made absolute. Zcmitis is the man who was tried and convicted of murder in the first degree some time ago on a charge of having killed Andrew Yiestlcy, a follow miner, iu the Black mail mine. The defendent's attorney, lias, it is said, discovered now evidence which throws strong doubt upon tlio guilt of Zemitis. HcriouK Fall from a Window# Mrs. Brislin, the mother of ex-Deputy Register John ,1. Brislin. was seriously injured at her home in Sugar Notch on Sunday. While closing a window iu the second story she became overbalanced and fell to the sidewalk. When pickod up and carried into the house jt was j , found that lior back was badly hurt. 1 , She is over GO years old. Florida on Wheel*. 1 From the Ashuolot (Mass.) Herald, ■ j The visitor will be astonished to loarn i what a school of information concerning I the land of flowers this "rolling palace" is. The car affords one of the most i complete exhibitions of the kind ever j shown by any slate. I At Freeland today. oa. m. to 9p. in. Pitcher's Castoria. Nail in'a Leg for Teu Years. From the Wilkesburre Newsdealer. .lobn Mellinskl, about ten years ago while at work repairing a fence in his home iu Italy, stepped on a sharp point ed nail which worked its way into his leg and there remained until Saturday morning. When Mellinsky got, up from his bed he complained of his leg feeling sore and upon making ail examination lie discovered the nail that had so long been troubling him had worked its way down and out of his leg. Mellinsky is now residing in Ashley. He was sent to the. hospital in Italy some time ago, but the doctors could do nothing to relieve him, nor could they Incite, the nail. Mellinsky then came to this country and started to work in the mines. When lie was here a short time lie complained considerably about his leg and said lie could not endure tin; pain any longer, and lie suggested to his friends on sever al occasions that ho would just as well have it amputated. His friends advised him to go to one of the hospitals iu New York, and was treated there for a few months. At last the doctors told him he would have to leave the institution, as they were unable to do anything for him. Mellinsky returned to Ashley again and got a job in the Maxwell shaft. Some days lie would be able to work and other days he would have to remain at, home. Mellinsky was beginning to get tired of this country. He thought if he would be able to get back to his own country again he might find some relief. He was contemplating this movement for some time, but now lie will stay. Mellinsky feels all right again and is going to remain as a miner in the Max well. Girard Estate Can't Donate. At a recent meeting of the board of the Girard estate, an opinion was read from the solicitor, F. Carrol Brewster, which is of importance to Schuylkill county. The opinion was on the ques tion: "Can the Girard estate donate a : lot of ground in Schuylkill or Columbia' county for a miners' hospital, to be built, by the state of Pennsylvania." Solicitor Brewster says; "I have ; carefully considered this point, and am i of tin? opinion t hat the question must be j answered iu the negative. The land held by the city under the trusts of Mr. I Girard's will must bo devoted exclusive- j 1y to the objects directed by that testa- ' tor, and tlio trustee cannot give away j any part of the property exempt in a case ( where the donation would be absolutely 1 nocessary for the administration of the j trust." The Girard estate owns 18,000 acres in ' Schuylkill and Columbia counties, and it j was intended to give a lot for a site for ! an hospital at Mt. Carmol or Muhanoy I City. Will Celebrate an Anniversary. At the English Baptist church on the first Sunday of next month, February 7, the fifth anniversary will be celebrated iu a befitting manner. Rev. J. S. James, D. D., editor of the Baptist Com monwealth, Philadelphia, is expected to lio present and will preach at all the services during the day. Rev. James is a divine of renowned ability, and it was due to the fact that ho is a personal friend of the pastor, Rev. Griffiths, that his services were secured for this occa sion. The members of the congregation are proud of the advancement made during the five years of the church's existence, and they will endeavor to make the anniversary exercises all that that could 1)0 expected. Women Will Get Idea* llere. Every woman has natural curiosity to see how other women furnish their homes. To satisfy this the Ladies' Home Journal will publish during the year in terior photographic views of a hundred of the most artistic, cheerful and com fortable homes in America. These will show iu detail the construction, fitting and furnishing of parlors, drawing rooms, halls, reception, music, sitting, dining, bed and bath rooms, kitchens, porches, piazzas, etc. Tills unique series will be full of excellent ideas for 1 every housekeeper or home-maker. It will present views of the interiors of houses of moderate cost, which are fitted' and furnished with conspicuous good taste, and at comparatively small expense. A Candidate Withdraws- To tlio Republican nominating com mittee of the fourth election district of Freeland borough: I herohy tender you ' my sincere thanks for the unsolicited honor conferred on me by nominating me for the office of inspector of election, and as circumstances beyond my control prevent me from accenting the same, 1 most respectfully decline the nomina tion and request that my name be stricken off the list of candidates. Charles Seosholtz. Florida on Wheels. From the Goshen (Ind.i Daily News. "Florida on Wheels" arrived this morning and lias boon thronged all day by those who enjoyed the splendid dis- j play of fruits and beauties of the land of ! summers. The tropical oxhibit Is mag- ; niflCent, and there is a tank of live alli gators to interest the curious. At Freeland today. 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. 1 Suits and overcoats and gents' furnish- ] ings of all kinds reduced. Geo. Sippcl. j Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria. j BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS. PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. S.vnop.U of Locul >tml >1 iMcellaneoui. Oc currence Thai Can lie licntl Quickly. What the Folk- of This anil Other Town. lire Doiiilf. Senator \V. J. Scott iias appointed William Loib, of Uarleigli, as private secretary. A new freight station is in course of erection by the I). S. & S. Company at ! Derringer. The firm of Sweeney & Herron, furni ture dealers at Hazloton, has dissolved partnership, Mr. Sweeney retiring. The fare on the Lehigh Valley Rail road from Freeland to Sandy Run has been reduced from 13 to H cents a frip. The quarterly convention of tiro Catho lic temperance societies of the Lehigh region will be held at Ifaricigli on Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander I!. Co.xe left Philadelphia on Monday for St. Augus tine, Florida, where they will spend the winter. James J. Elliott, of Shenandoah, has sued the borough of Ashland for SIO,OOO damages for injuries received by a fall over an embankment in the street. Rev. J. W. lilschofT, of Upper Lehigh, who is district deputy of the Legion of Honor, installed the officers of the Iluzleton council on Monday evening. The Drifton collierios have worked fourteen hours this week. Seven more will be worked tomorrow, making a total of twenty-one hours for the week. The Ilazleton eisteddford on March 17 wiil us d •übtedly be a success, judging from the fact that choirs are rehearsing in several towns In Wyoming and Lack awanna valleys. "O'Dowd's Neighbors" was played to a largo audience hero on Monday evening. Mark Murphy and his company made a good impression and thoroughly satisfied ail who witnessed tlio performance. Rev. J. T. Griffiths will preach on | Sunday at 10.30 a, m. in the Evangelical Methodist church at White Haven. In the evening he will hold the regular ser vices iu thu English Baptist church. Ilazleton, Weatherly, White Haven and McAdoo lire companies have prom- j ised to send large delegations to the hall of the Citizens' Hose Company al annus opera house next Monday oven ing. Experiments of mixing bituminous coal and the smaller sizes of anthracite coal for engine fuel on the Lehigh Val loy line have resulted satisfactorily and the use of tlio mixture is said to ho economical. Stockton will witness a revival next week when a cuul washery operated by McTurk & Scott starts tip, The old breaker has been put into shape and smpi employment will he given to a num ber of men and hoys. In a decision given on a case recently argued before tile superior court an edi tor is not eligible to servo on a jury. Judges Rice, Willard and Wickham dis sented from tliis opinion, hut tlio other four upheld the point. The collieries of the Lehigh and Wil kesburre Coal Company at Plymouth worked only seven days last mouth. The employes state that their earnings are insufficient to purchase food, leaving rent, clothing, etc., out of the question. Ex-Representative William It. Jeffrey, of Upper Lehigh, lias boon appointed assistant sergeant-at-arms of the state house of representatives, and ox-Rop nsuitativo James Orlnor, of Wilkes burre, lias been named as a paster and folder. Edward Garrahan, who claims Beaver Meadow as his home, was taken to Laurytown almshouse yesterday. He has steadily tramped back and fortli through the. coal regions since the war. Gararhan had a splendid record as a soldier. Tlio Lehigh Valley Railroad Company has reduced the fare from Wilkesbarro to Pitts tun, a distance of nine miles. Ten tickets can now ho purchased for $1.50. Why can't the same tiling bo done between Hazloton and Freeland? —Speaker. Judgo Hemphill, of Chester county, lias pronounced the pure food law uncon stitutional. Six grocers wore found guilty there under the act and applied for "a new trial, then Judge Hemphill gavo the decision on the unconstitutionality of the law. The company operating tlio Twin shaft at Pittston began on Monday In a 1 small way, the first since the catastro j pho of June last, to uilno coal. At tlio J time of tlio accident the eastern part of the uiine was unharmed, having j wall of coal botwoon it and tlio cave. | In tills section tlio company lias begun. PLEASURE CALENDAR. j January 25.—Annual ball of the Citi zen's Hose Company at Valines' opera | house. Adniisslou,\">D cents. | Working mittens, 15c. At Sippet's. I Read - the - Tribune. I Great Sacrifice Sals Miss [t! It Bo's Cliii aii Hat Stars Don't Miss It! S? CSifiS Slrf, Mil GREAT BARGAINS IN Dry Goods, Groceries and Provisions. Notions, Carpet, Boots and Shoes, Flour and Feed, Tobacco, Cigarß, Tin and Queensioare, Wood and Willovncare, Table and Floor Oil Cloth, Etc. A celebrated brand of XX flour always in stock. Roll Butter and Eggs a Specialty. My motto is small profits and quick sales. I always have fresh goods und am turning my stock every month. Every article is guaranteed. AMANDUS OSWALD, N. W. Cur. Centre and Front Ste., Freeland. GEORGE FISHER, dealer in FRESH BEEF, PORK, VEAL, MUTTON, BOLOGNA, SMOKED MEATS, ETC., ETC. Call at No. 6 Walnut street, Freeland, or wait for the delivery wagons. VERY LOWEST PRICES. Condy 0. Boyle, dealer in Liquor, Wine, Beer, Porter, Etc. The finest brands of Domestic and Imported Whiskey on sale in one of the handsomest sa loons in town. Fresh Rochester ami Shenan doah lieer and Youngling's Porter on tap. 98 Centre street. COTTAGE HOTEL Washington and Muin Streets. HENRY HAAS, - Proprietor. The best accommodation for permanent and transient guests. Good table. Fair rates, liar finely stocked. Stable attached. Dr. N. MALEYT" BE'iXTiST, Second Floor, Birkbeck Brick. OVER 111 UK DECK'S STORE. T. CAMPBELL, dealer in Dry Goods, Gi' ooeriew, Boo!s and Nlioos. Also PURE WINES | LIQUORS FOIt FAMILY AMD MEDICINAL PURPOSES. Centre and Muiu streets, Freeland. $1.50 PER YEAR ORION ST 110H, Attorney and Counselor at Law and Notary Public. Office: Rooms3and4, Ilirkbcck Brick,Froeland. JOHN il. CARR, Atiorney-at-Lawi An legal business promptly attended. Pcsfoffloe UuIUJIbb, - - • rrcelanrl. jyj IIALPIN, Knnmifacturer of Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, Ac. Walnut and Tine Street*, Frceland. S. E. HAYES, Fire Insurance Agent. Washington Street. A r oue but Reliable Companies Itepresented. £ D. ROHRBACII, General Hardware. Builders' supplies of every kind always in stock. \\ all paper, paints anil tinware, bicy cles and repairs of i.ll sorts. y South Centre street. J AMES QUIGLEY, Confectionery, Fruits, Cigars, and Tobacco. ' Green truck of all kinds handled in seusoli Opposite Dlrkbeck Brick, Frceland. LIBOR WINTER, Restaurant and Oyster Saloon. No. 13 Front Street, Frceland. th ° G. HORACK, Baker & Confectioner. Wholesale and Retail, CENTRE STEEET, FKEELAND. GEEiTRAL : HOTEL LEA DING HOTEL IN FREELAND. AI. 11. IIUNSICKER, Crop, Bates, {3 per day. liar stecaed with lino whiskey, wine, beer and eigurs. Sale and e.x change stable attach, d. FRANCIS BRENNANT" Restaurant 151 Centre street, Frceland. FINEST LItfUOE, BEES, I'VE TEE, ALE, VIC AES AND TEM PERANCE DRINKS. IEEE _A_ JER, si Light Carriage Harness, $5.00, $7, $9 and $lO Go. Heavy Express Harness, SIO.OO, sl9, S2O and $22. Heavy Team Harness, double, S2O, S2B and S9O. GEO. WISE, Jeddo and Freelaud, Pa. VTENNATBAKERY J. B. LAUBACH, Prop. Centre Street, Freelund. CHOICE DEE AD OF ALL KINDS CAKES, AND PASTRY, DAILY. ' FANCY AND NOVELTY CAKES BAKED TO ORDER. Confectionery r s 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 arui surroundings every day. DePIERRO - BROS. -CAFE.- Corner of Centre and Front Street*, Freeland, Pa. Finest IJ 'hiski.es in Stock. Oilwun, Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Uownblutli's Velvet. <f which wo have EXCLUSIVE SALE IH TOWN. Muunn's Extra Dry Chamnnfrnc, HennwK.v Mrmidy, Ulaikberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Imported and Domestic Cigars. OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE. llam and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches Sardines, Etc. MEALS AT - ALL - HOURS. Ballentlue and Hazlcton beer on tap. Baths, Ilot or Cold, 25 Cents.
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