FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. IX. NO. 70. HARRISBURG'S DOINGS. CAPITAL NEWS SERVED BY OUR REG ULAR CORRESPONDENT. Trouble llrewlng Over tlie Erection of the New State Huu*e—Summary of the 11111 M That Have Panned—New Measures Introduced. Harrisburg, Pa., February 2d, 1897. The erection of the new capitol build ing is going to create trouble befon long. The row may break out this wee! if all signs do not fail. The cause of tlx trouble lies in who shall have charge ot the erection of the building. Governor Hastings believes that the commission ers of public buildings should superin tend the work. The commission b composed of the governor, auditor gen eral and state treasurer. It was create< for purposes of this kind and natural!} would lie the proper authority to pro ceed with tho work. The legislator think differently and claim the priviiogi of erecting the now structure. A bill lias been prepared and will like ly be introduced tills week, creating commision to take charge of the build ing. Should this be dune, trouble wil follow. It provides that the cominissioi shall consist of the ten members of tlx senate committee on public building.- and .grounds; ten of the twenty-fivi members of the same committee in tlx house; Speaker lloyer; President pn tern. McCarrell and and tho three mem bers of the commissioners of public buildings. The governor is opposed to this plai and may havo have something to sat about it in a special message which !x is to present to the legislature wltliii tho next few days. The members of tlx house are very anxious to assume charge of tho work and can scarcely wait un til the preliminary plans have been completed. At the Republican convention ii August, 1895, when Senator Quay ha< liis memorable fight with the combine, he promised a number of reform meas ures and at contests since lie repeated these promises. Senator Penrose also loath to resign on account of those measures. The legislature has now been in session nearly two months aix. not a word lias been heard of thesu bills. If Senator Quay wants to keep his won. ho should hurry them along. If then wus any sincerity in his promises tlx bills should be forthcoming. Representative Ilosack, of Pittsburg, has created the first big sensation of tlx legislature, by making a startling aix sweeping charge against the manage ment of the dairy and food commission, especially the special agent, Frank V Moore, located at Pittsburg. Hosack has offered a resolution, asking for ai. investigation into this department, aix it was passed. It is claimed that 500,- 000 pounds of oleomargarine are sold ii Pittsburg every month. Few dealer have over been prosecuted and Moore seems to be on very friendly terms with them. # lt is also claimed that it cosh the dealer one cent a pound to bo allow ed to put it on tho market. It is claim ed that Moore got this money. The first hearing in tho investigation of tho state treasury and auditor gener al's department was held on Thursday. State Treasurer Haywood was tho on ly witness called. A number of question.- weru asked which were of no importance whatever. Nothing new was Icarnet. and very little is likely to bo. This in vestigation is a first-class farce from be ginning to end. About the only benlit the state may flerivo from this investi gation will be the passage of a bill com pelling banks to pay interest on state deposits. Another invoice bills was received in the house, a majority of which asked for appropriations. Representative Stewart presented tho fisli bill us pre pared by tho state fish commission. A good bill presented is this: "To punish and prevent the loan, gift, sale or dis tribution of indecent and immoral writ ings, printings, pictures, photographs or representations of immoral character and of all articles, drugs, receipts, etc., for unlawful uses, and also to provent the advertisuicnt, exhibition or publiea catiou of tiie same and to authorize the seizure and destruction of all such mat ter." Another bill provides for discon tinuing the Legislative Record. This costs j the state#3o,oooevery session. Another 1 fixes the number of schools in eacli dis trict as tho basis of distribution of the public school appropriation. These bills passed second reading in the house: To prohibit the manufacture or sale of paper wrapper cigarettes or cigarette paper. Prohibiting tho wear ing of hats, bonnets or other coverings for the head, which will obstruct tho view at any public performance or en tertainment to which an admission feo is charged. Making valid tho bonds or other obligations issued since April 18, 1895, by municipalities or incorporated districts witli tho consent of the electors, in amounts in excess of two per cent and less than sevon per cent of the assessed valuation of taxable property in such in corporated district. These bills passed tho house finally: Amending the act of April 20, 1874, abolishing the restriction that the tax levied to pay municipal indebtedness hall be equal to eight per cent of the amount of such increased debt and pro viding for the method of assessing and ievying a tax for the payment of the principle and interest when the bonds oecome due and the forui of statement to bo liled. The bill relating to tax collectors in ooroughs, making tliom ineligible to re election for the next succeeding term, and providing for the making by them f monthly reports to borough councils, •vas discussed at length aud then sent back to committee. A bill has been introduced in the senate prohibiting hypnotism; one on blackmailing; one on relieving tenants from paying rent after building is ren lered unlit by fire; prohibiting company stores; one to prevent employers of labor from discriminating against labor or ganizations. Niisley. Want Judge**' Day Abolished. From the Weatlierly Herald. The annual meeting of election judges u tho Middle Coal Field poor district, it the almshouse in Lowrytown, took dace on Tuesday. This farce costs the ax payers of tho district over #SOO an mally, and is a proceeding entirely un iccessary. Tho returns from each dis trict at every election of a poor director ire made at the prothonotary's office of arbon county, and there need be no extra count made at the poor house. The directors of the district cannot discontinue this meeting unless the law •ailing for same bo annulled. It may not bo generally known, but a special aw of this state makes tho return judge ay necessary. This can ho easily re pealed if tho legislator from Carbon .vill ask for its repeal. No sane person would want to oppose the bill. When the Middle Coal Field Poor dstrict was first organized, there wore only seven election districts included, but these have grown until now thoy lumber seventy-one.• One judge from each district was on hand last Tuesday. Some of them brought a friend and some two, others were accompanied by their families. The mileage and days wages I •or the judges was #398, while the extra help in house, preparing meals, extra ,earns and cost of extra victuals, would bring the bill to #SOO and over. BerlUM Accident ut a \Y< tiding. Stanley Kalinoski and Miss Annie Kulakovan, both of Jcddo, were married •n Saturday, and all went well until late in the afternoon, when the happy pair started off to enjov a short drive before j the evening's exorcises began. When the carriage was departing one of the , quests pulled a revolver and fired asa- j lite. lie was rather reckless in hand ing the gun, and one of tho bullets! found a resting place in tho body of Simon FiLnsiky. The injured man was taken to Hazleton hospital for treat- j uent. There is some doubt as to who did the j -hooting. Two men named Smith and Loskey have been arrested. One v was taken before Squire Shovliu and placed under #I,OOO bail and the other was ar rested by Hazleton officers. Tho injured nan is expected to recover. Anthracite Coal Trade. The anthracite coal trade is beginning to show signs of weakness. The demand is less than it was expected to bo at. l this time, due not only to a reduced consumption but to the policy of large i dealers who are postponing purchases with the idea that prices will be lower ; x month hence. There is little doubt that* some of tho New York companies are cutting prices. The very best evi dence that cutting is going on is tho fact that tho companies holding to tlie circular are getting no business, while other companies arc moving nearly all their output. There will be no activity in tho trade until tho spring prices are fixed, about tho middle of next month. llow'K This ! We offer One Hundred Doliarv Re ward for any case of Catarrh that can not be cured bv Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., £*ops., Toledo, Ohio. We the undersigned have known F.J. Cheney for the last fifteen years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by their firm. WEST & TBUAX, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. WALDINQ, KINNAN A MARVIN, Whole sale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally, acting directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials tree. Hall's Family Pills are the best. The Inauguration. Fof the inauguration of President-elect McKlnley, at Washington, the Lehigh Valley Railroad wil! make very low ex cursion rates, and this is your oppor tunity for sightseeing of the capital of the United States, witnessing the pomp and pageantry of the Inauguration fes tivities. ut a small cost to yourself. This company offers tho best of accom modations as to train service, and passes through the mountain of Pennsylvania where tho most magnificent scenery of tho "Switzerland of America" may be seen from the train. Inquire of ticket agents for time of trains and rates. Working mittens, 15c. At Slppel's. FREELAND, PA., MONDAY, MARCH 1, 1897. DRIFTON ITEMS. The Hustlers' Athletic Association, of Drifton, has elected the following of ficers: President, William F. Richards; secretary, George W. Anderson; treas urer, William S. Anderson; manager of base ball team, D. E. Hoffman; captain, John J. Raskin; assistant manager, John E. Phillips. Thomas Molly, a former resident, was buried at Coal I)aio last week. The funeral was attended by several of his Drifton friends. He was aged 07 years. Ambrose Eaves, a clerk in the main oflicc, won the box of cigars at tho opera house on Friday evening for being the handsomest young man in the audience. John Gallagher, better known as "Shieve," now a resident of Scranton, is visiting his parents here for a few days. Our town intends to be well repre sented in the St. Patrick's Day celebra tion at Freeland. A Pole was hurt In tho mines here on • Wednesday and died yesterday from his injuries. Miss Miry Sweeney was the guest of Shenandoah friends last week. Mrs. 11. E. Sweeney is visiting friends in the upper end of the county. Miss Liza Carr, of Wilkesbarre, is visiting friends in this section for a few days. Four eight-hour days will bo worked this week, today and Thursday being the idle ones. Miss Reekie Gallagher returned home Saturday evening after spending a few weeks with friends at Sugar Notch. A little better time at the collieries j this month would be appreciated here. February was a hard one and much suf foring is resulting from the slack time. Ilroke 111K Step-Motlier'* Arm. During a family altercation on Walnut street yesterday, Mrs. Bridget White, an aged woman, had her arm broken by a fall. Her step-son, James White, came up from Bowman's, Carbon county, to take his younger brother to his father's homo. Mrs. White refused to allow her younger step-son to go, and during a scuffle James White gave her a push, causing her to fall and break her arm. The young man was arrested by Chief Gallagher on tho charge of dis turbing tho peace and at a hearing was sentencod to pay $5 or serve four days in the lockup. He is serving his time. It is not likely that his stepmother wi 1 prosecute him on tho other charge. The old lady's arm was promptly dressed, but she is suffering severe pain. Remarkiible Case of ReHtitutinn. A remarkable case of destitution lias boon disclosed at Wilkesbarre by Mrs. David Hughes, who has asked the police to help find her husband, who disap peared. She fears that ho may have committed suicide. Hughes applied for admission to tho city hospital, saying ho was very sick, had no money, and that his wife had ail she could do to take care of tho three children who wore sick with diphtheria. He was refused admission, owing to this latter fact, and since Thursday has been missing. Small Fire on Suturday. The (Ire company was called out on Saturday morning to extinguish a blaze iu a back kitchen of tho house occupied by Androw Yunnos, on Fern street, Coxe addition. The nearest plug was at Centre and Carbon streets, where a con nection was made. This was fully 2,000 feet from the tire, and by the time the hose was laid under tho railroad tracks and run to Fern street, tho bucket brl gado hail the flames under control. The lire was outside the borough limits. Greik Church 1 IICMI rporated. The certificate of incorporation of tho St. Mary's Greek Catholic church, of Freeland, was filed with the prothono tary Thursday. Following are the trustees of the church for the first year: Michael Potochny, George Molinky, Rev. Cyril Gulovich, Peter Lemon and John Zacharias, all of Freeland. The officers of tho corporation are: Michael Poto cliny, president; George Molinky, treas urer; Rev. Cyril Gulovich, secretary. Invited to Drink Heartily. The Langhorne, Pa., Standard, whose unwarranted comment on tho number of Luzerne county's liquor license applica tion was criticised in a recent issue of the TRIBI NK, had the following to say last week: "Our informant was the Pheenixville Messenger, and we gladly make this apology to our Luzerne fellow citizens, whom we respectfully invito to drink heartily whenever they feel like it." C ASTORIA For Infants and Children. TOs fas- /t If you want a good mince pie buy your mince meat at A. Oswald's. Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria* Tut H Combustible in His Pipe. A decidedly peculiar accident occur red in Luzerne Tuesday evening. It, happened in the building where the band rehearses. Joseph Williams, one of the members of the hand, has an im portant part to perforin in one of the band's favorite selections. It is a mar tial piece and in order to make it realis tic Joseph explodes a ritle. For this purpose ho keeps a stock of cartridges on hand, which he carries in one of his pockets. Tuesday evening he thought he would like a smoke, and in pursu ance of his desire he brought forth his pipe and proceeded to take some tobacco from his pocket. In the same pocket in which lie carries his tobacco wore several cartridges and. as ill-luck would have it, one of the cart ridges got mixed up with the weed and formed a component part in the filling of the pipe. Joseph quietly lighted uj and settled down to a comfortable smoke. He way puffing away screnh when a loud "bang" was heard. Joseph jumped several fpet in the air and frag ments of pipe were scattered promiscu ously about the room. The other members of the band who were present were as much startled as Williams, and for a time pandemonium reigned. Several minutes passed before the strange explosion could he account ed for. Strangely enough Williams escaped with slight Injury. Deutti of an Old Resident. Mrs. Aaron Ilowcy died at her home on Birkbock street at 1 o'clock yester day afternoon from gangrene, from which she had suffered severely for the past ninetoen weeks. Mrs. liowey was aged 56 years. A husband and seven children survive her, as follows: Robert, Thomas, Matthew, Mrs. Robert McClel lan, Mrs. William Macfarlane, Sarah and Pnelepy Howry. She was a sister of William Johnson. The funeral will take place on Wednesday afternoon. Interment at Freeland cemetery. Mrs. liowey was one of the earliest settlers in this section, and her family is numbered among the pioneers who settled at South Heberton half a century ago. She leaves a host of friends. .Sidewalks In Court Agaili. Win. J. Brown and Margaret Brown, of Nanticoko, have brought suit against the borough of Nanticoko for damages In the sum *of 810,000. The plaintiffs say that on April 2, 1806, there was a certain sidewalk In Nanticoko which was out of repair; that by reason of this Margaret Brown fell in a trench and suffered serious injury and great pain, by which she was confined to her bed for many weeks thereafter. Also, that William J. Brown was put to great ex pense and inconvenience by reason of the accident. Another Crowded House. Last evening's entertainment at the Grand opera house was witnessed by another large audience, and was well liked by those who attended. A number of the people on the original programme failed to appear, and their places were filled by members of the J. E. Toole company and.the Indian medical troupe. Another entertainment will be given on Sunday evening next. These entertain ments are drawing larger audiences every time, and appear to be meeting with favor from the entire public. Burglars Vlstt a Postmaster* Burglars broke into the general store of Postmaster Nels Pearson, at Warrior Run, Saturday morning, and secured over 8500 worth of watches, rings and 815 in cash. They entered the store by breaking open the baek door. There were three men engaged in the robbery, and they were tracked some distance through the snow toward Nanticoko, ! The trail was lost in the road, however, a mile from that town. Murderer Arretted In Italy. The Italian consul in Philadelphia notified Detective Treseott last week that Joe Camorani and Angelo Passer colla has been arrested in Italy, charged with the murder of Tote Lashlaw, on the night of December 13, 1895, near the Milnesvillo hotel. Ths men will be held by the ItalTnn authorities until further evidence is furnished by tho district at torney. Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria. The Wear Well's celebrated One-Piece Shoe is a great seller. Nothing is sold ' in this town like It for 82. For railroad j work and shop wear it is ynequailcd. Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria. Suits and overcoats and gents' furnish ings of all kinds reduced. Geo. Sippol. PLEASURE CALENDAR. March 15. —Lecture by Rev. Father Phillips, of Plains, under tho auspices of Division 6, A.(). 11., at the Grand opera house. Subject: "Ireland for the Irish and the Land for the Peo ple." Admission, 25 and 15 cents. March 17.—Production of "The Rag- Pickers' Child," under the auspices of St. Patrick's cornet band, at tho Grand opera house. Admission, 35, 25 and 15 cents. 1 BRIEF ITEMS OF A'EWS. PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. Synopsis of Local and Miscellaneous Oc earrenceH That Can lie Head Quickly. What the Folk* of This and Other Towns are Doing. Michael Kehoo, of Philadelphia, is a visitor in town. Wednesday next will be Ash Wednes day, the first day of Lent. Rev. J. T. Griffiths conducted services at Nesquehoniug yesterday. It is reported tiiat a new county bill will be introduced in the legislature today. The TRIBUNE is indebted to Hon. T. M. Powell for copies of the Legislative Record. Miss Mary Ferry, of Washington street, is visiting Philadelphia friends this week. Congressman Leisonring Ins secured quarters for 150 people from Luzerne who wrote to him asking to find rooms for them during inauguration. Jos. McClellan represented the Junior Mechanic council last week at Newark, where the annual convention of the Funeral Benefit Association of tin; order was held. Ira Kline, an accomplice of Willie Schaffer in his escape from prison, hud a hearing at tho jail, and was required to give bail in the sum of 8600 for his appearance at court. The rate of wages to be paid miners in the Schuylkill region, for the last half of February and the first half of March, is 4 per cent above the 82.50 basis, a re duction of 1 per cent. Rev. P. Austin has been appointed pastor of the church of the Holiness Christian Association, succeeding Rev. 11. P. Jones, who has been stationed here for two years past. That mince meat at A. Oswald's makes delicious pies. On March 15 Rev. Father Phillips, of Plains, will lecture at the Grand opera house under the auspices of Division 6, A. O. 11. lie is a noted orator and should attract a large audience. Editor J. W. Maloy, of the Lansford Record . lias been appointed postmaster of that town. Owing to the short time until the administration changes, it is possible that the senate may not confirm the appointment. James Welsh, Jr., of Walnut street, was on Saturday appointed assistant assessor of the first district of tho Nortli ward, succeeding 11. G. Deppe, w ho was elected last month hut has since remov ed from the district. Diphtheria claimed another victim late Saturday night, when Miss Jennie Davis, the nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Davis, succumbed to this dread disoaso. Tho remains were inter red privately yesterday afternoon in Freeland cemetery. The Freeland Green Men met yester day and decided to take part in the St. Patrick's Day parade. The following officers were elected: Marshal, Edward Murphy; captain, 11. M. Breslin; first lieutenant, Christ Kennedy; second lieu tenant, Joseph Murrin. At the recent election in Lausanne township, Carbon county, there were no split tickets, and us thero woro fifteen Democrats and fifteen Republicans voted nobody was elected. The court took this case in hand and last week appoint ed all tho officers for the township. J. E. Toole and company in "Killarney and the Rhine" failed to give this play ; as satisfactorily on Saturday night as I might have been donT). Mr. Toole was s ff ring from a severe cold which pre vented him from singing and otherwise interfered with IBs acting, and the piece was consequently somewhat slow. A. Oswald sells the freshest eggs in town. Every egg is guaranteed. Tho last regular monthly meeting of the present borough council w ill ho held tonight, after which the new members, Messrs. Davis, Mulhearn and Miller, will take their seats, and the new council will reorganize. Messrs. Neuburger and Shigo are the retiring members. There are several applicants for tho different I appointments. MIKCKL.L A N KOUS A I) VKItTISKM KNTS. V <>Ti< iv A meeting of thestooktu l leraof 1> the Citizens 1 lunik of Freeland will bo held at the bunking house of said bank on i Wednesday, April 7. IW7, from 10 to 11 oYI e < a. ni., to elect directors to serve the ensuii g year. 11. It. Davis, cashier. Freeland, Pa., February 27,1M7. AUDITORS' NOTICK.-Noticc is hereby j\ given that the auditors of Foster town ship will meet at i a. in. on Monday. March s, 1807, at tho hotel of Mrs. John Krouse, to ex iimine the accounts of the supervisors, tax collector, treasurer and clerk of said town ship. T. G. A i ff ust, Archie Keers, !'• b- Ferry. TNCOHPOItATION.—Notieo is hereby given 1 that an application will be made to tho governor of Pennsylvania on Thursday, the Isth day of March, INW. by Ellis It. Simpson, | Alexander Simpson, Henry \V. Kingsbury, Frank Frlgcrio and Fred \v. Bleekley, under the act of assembly entitled, "Au act to pro vide for the incorporation and regulation of certain corporations," approved April 2W, 1M74, ami the supplements thereto, for the charter of an In ended corporation to lie called "The Freeland Siik Mill Company," the character and object of whi h is silk and other fibres." and for these purposes to have, possess and enjoy all the rights, benefit* and privileges of said act of assembly and supplements thereto. 1 Watson, Dlelil, Hall & Kemmoror, Solicitors. TIB'S 111 B TALKING! If you want a fine Shirt or Necktie you must go to Olsho's. Have you seen our win dow? Our Hats, too! How can we sell a Stiff Hut, for which you used to pay $2, for 99c? The finest $2.50 Hat for $1.50? Answer: It's the quanti ty we're selling, and we're satisfied with small profits; and, besides, we buy direct from the factory, the lar gest one in America. See the Geisha Hat, the latest out. We're sole agents for the Gotham Hat. ISM'S 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 Willow ware, 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 and am turning my stock every month. Every article is guaranteed. AMAUDUS OSWALD, N. IE. Cor. Centre and Front Sts., Freeland. GEORGE FISHER, dealer in FRESH BEEF, PORK, VEAL, MUTTON, BOLOGNA, SMOKED MEATS, ETC., ETC. Call at No. 0 Walnut street, Freeland, or wuit 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 aim Shenan doah Deer and Youngling's Porter on tap. Wb Centre street. COTTAGE HOTEL Washington and Main Streets. HENIIY HAAS, - Proprietor. The best accommodation for permanent and transient guests, (lood tabic. Fair rates, bar finely stocked. Stable attached. Dr. N. MALEY, DBNTOMP. Second Floor, Birkbeck Brick. OVER BIRKBECK'S STORE. T. CAMPBELL, dealer in Dry <*r