FREELAND TRIBUNE.
VOL. XIII. NO. 4.
Special Sale 1
BOOTS I
Hi
SHOES!!
We have placed SI
n special sale a large gl
tock of Boots and SI
hoes. The stock com- js
rises all the latest S
fcyles of the most up- 15
j-date footwear. All S
ur shoes are well-made |s
f good wearing ma- 5
jrial, and we can fear- js
)Bsly say, that, at the s|
rice we are asking for 5
ach pair, they cannot jrj
e matched in town. Is
Besides Boots and aj
hoes, we have jgj
Dry Goods, pj
Groceries, y
Provisions, l|jj
Flour, Feed. [jji
m Our Groceries liave a jcj
m reputation for quality [fffl]
f3j and freshness, which ngj
Iml coupled with fair prices,
JS is our chief recommen- 5
IS dation of them. ISj
I® Our Dry Goods de- I®]
raj partment includes the raj
g] very latest offerings for gg]
a] Summer dress making. a|
S See them. 5
15. WENNER I
I & SONS, I
[rol
aj Corner Centre and al
Lgj Luzorne Streets. S
EXTRA BARGAINS
IN
BOOTS,
SHOES,
RUBBERS
ANO
SLIPPERS.
All summer goods at re
duced rates.
Special sale of
Tan Shoes and
Hisses' Slippers.
HUGH MALLOY,
Corner Centre and Walnut Streets.
Freeland School
iusic and Languages.
Instruction given in
Voice Culture, Solo Singing,
Piano and Organ Playing,
Harmony, Counterpoint
and Composition.
Greek, Latin,
• German, English.
German Conversation a Specialty.
P. C. POYSER, M. B.
Director.
For information, terms, etc., inquire at the
TiunuNß office. Summer torm begins July
16. Iteylater now.
CANDIDATES
ARE NAMED
Crawford County System
Has Been Tried.
Palmer Nominated for Con
gress, Drury for Senator
and Lloyd for Clerk of
the Courts.
The first test of the Crawford county
system of nominating candidates for
county offices has been tried by the Re
publican party ut Luzerne, and the re
sult of Saturday evening's voting is as
follows:
Congress—lf.W. Palmer, Wllkesbarre.
Senator—William Drury, Plttston.
Judge—George S. Ferris, West Pitts
ton. ~.
Dlstrict attorney—Benjamin R. Jones,
Warrior Run.
Prothonotary—Brlnton Jackson, Nan
tlcoke.
Clerk of Courts—Reese Lloyd, Free
land.
Palmer has a plurality of over 5,000
votes for congress, and Reese Lloyd
leads his opponents by over 6,000.
The contest for the senatorshlp was
botween Drury and Scott and the
former's majority Is loss than 1,000.
Baxter was weaker for district attor
ney than expected and came in second
nearly 4,000 votes behind Jones.
For judge, Ferris leads Nichols by
4,500.
Jackson, for prothonotary, has a
plurality of less than 1,000.
In Freeland borough the contest fail
ed to bring out all the party's voters,
but those who remained at home had
their places filled easily, and the total
vote ran up to 450.
The candidates who led here were
Palmer for congress, Drury for senator,
Ferris for judge, Jones for district at
torney, Jackson for prothonotary, Lloyd
for clerk of courts. As Frueland went,
so went the county.
Judges were elected at each polling
place to carry the returns to Wllkes
barre. They will meet at 10 a. m.
tomorrow when the vote will be counted
and officially announced.
Outside of the interest manlfestrd
in the fate of the several candidates,
the systom Itself attracted many voters
to the polls and a very largo number of
votes were cast.
From reports throughout the county,
the new method was given a trial by
many Democrats.
SEVERE STORMS.
Considerable Damage Dona on Friday
aad Saturday by Lightning.
A sovern electrical storm passed over
this section on Friday between 5 and n
o'clock p. m. The lightning flashes
rapidly followed each other, and bolts
struck in several places. In the South
ward the residence of William Shelly,
Adams street, was struck and Mrs.
Shelly was rendered unconscious by the
crash. The barn of Jacob Sosnowskl
was also hit. Neither property was
badly damaged.
At the silk mill the lightning catne In
over the electric light wires and the
blinding dash startled the 200 employes.
Fully fifty girls on the upper floors
fainted and for awhile consternation
reigned. In thn course of half an hour
all the girls had recovered sufficiently to
return to their homes.
The electric light wires through town
were badly deranged by the lightning,
and the street and commercial arc
systems were not operated until 10
o'clock that evening.
At Drlfton thn Odd Fellows' hall was
struck and at tho samo tlmo a bolt hit a
residence nearby. No one was injured,
but considerable alarm was occasioned
in Freeland and Drlfton by the blowing
of Drifton fire whistle. The blaze was
at the hall and was extinguished In
short order.
On Saturday another severe storm
swept over tho region, but Freeland was
more fortunate than the day previous.
In Hazleton, however, lightning played
liavoc. Four churches were struck.
St. Gabriel's Roman Catholic church
was badly damaged, fire resulting. It Is
estimated that the edifice was Injured to
the extent of 92,000.
Christ German church, the Holy Trin
ity German Catholic church and the
English Reformed church wero aiso
struck and considerably damaged. Six
dwellings were Injured, but no fatalities
rosulted.
At Cranberry the house occupied by
Patrick Conahan and Andrew Coplsh
was struck and Mrs. Coplsh was badly
Injured by the bolt.
FREELAND, PA., MONDAY, JULY 9, 1900.
STEEPED IN LAW.
Drlfton Corporations Are Making aa Ca
aarlabla Record ae Squabblers.
Scracely a week passes without find
ing some one of the several Drlfton cor
porations engaged In a legal contest of
one kind or another.
The number of suits brought against
them lately by men who cannot obtain
their alleged rights except by appealing
to the local courts It beginning to at
tract attention, and, regardless of the
merits of the cases, the general opinion
Is that there Is a lack of something
around the headquarters of the com
panies, or else the great firms which
bear tho name of Coxe would not be
compelled to produce their officials and
books every week or two In tho different
squires' offices.
The latest case in which these cor
porations are figuring was tried before
Justice Shovlin Friday evening. Adatn
Hlldebrant, an Oneida miner, claims
payment for coal mined. The coal Is
lying In a breast In Oneida colliery, and
the company refuses to allow It to be
loaded Into cars. Hlldebrant values the
coal at over $250. He has also made an
additional claim for the sums deducted
from his wages for powder, oil and
other mine supplies, which are sold by
the company without any authority In
their charter to make such sales. The
total amount involved is about 9280.
The evidence in the case required
several hours' time In bringing It out.
The justice reserved bis decision until
Wednesday next.
As this is only one of several such
cases which have been ventilated lately,
the public Is beginning to realize how
small and narrow are the methods and
rules, to say nothing of the men, which
now prevail around tho works of the
Drifton companies.
For over a quarter of a century,
while the late ex-senator directed the
general affairs of the Coxe Interests,
thero was nothing of tho kind known or
practiced. Disputes between employes
wore then settled amlclably, and the
reputations and dignity tf those who
compose the Drlfton firms were not
subjected to the scorn and ridicule that
follow attempts of Incompetent and
grasping managers to deprive men of
their just dues.
Jacob Mock Dead.
Jacob Mock was burled yesterday
afternoon In Vine street cometery, Haz
leton. He died on Friday at his home In
Jeddo after an Illness which had been
more or less chronic for the past few
years. Ho was aged 70 years, 3 months
and 4 days. For over thirty years ho
had been employed by G. B. Markle &
Co. as a stable boss.
Funeral services wore conducted at
Jeddo M. E. church previous to the de
parture of the romalns to Hazleton.
Camp 259, P. O. S. of A., of Drlfton,
attended the funeral. The deceased
was a member of the organisation.
Anthracite Output
The production of anthracite coal In
the first six months of this year Is much
greater than In the same period In 1899.
There has been an Increase In every
month this year, and the total produc
tion to the end of June was 22,472,471
tons, against 20,698,072 tons for the
samo period in 1890.
The trade Is said to be In good shape
and the prospects for the balance of the
year are fairly good.
Died at McAdoo.
Larelda Viola, a daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Jacob Fuchs, died on Saturday at
the family residence at McAdoo. The
girl was aged 9 years and 15 days. The
family formerly resided here and tho
remains were brought to town this
afternoon and interred at Freeland
cemetery. Death was dun to scarlet
fever, consequently a private funeral
was required.
A Home Comment
Our neighbor, the Tribune, on Mon
day made its first appoarance as a tri
weekly, changing from a twlce-a-week
Issue. Its pages are full of bright crisp
accountsof all the local occurrences, and
we wish the publishers well deservod
success In their new venture. —Freeland
Press.
Appointed to Teach.
Miss Hattle M. Cunningham, of Drlf
ton, and Miss Edith Kuntz, of Freeland,
have been appointed as teachers In
Conyngham township. Mist Cunnlug
ham has been assigned to the primary
school In Conyngham town and Miss
Kimtz. to Tomhicketi primary school.
School Appropriations.
The amounts due the school districts
of this vicinity from the stato appro
priation for schools are as follows:
Freeland, 94,101.42; Foster, 90,058.22;
Hazle, 910,019.93; Butler, 91,775.18.
DEADLOCKED
ON SOLICITOR
Foster Township Directors
Fail to Agree.
There Are Three Candi
dates for the Office and
Five Ballots Have Been
Taken by the Directors.
The members of Foster school board
are deadlocked over the election of a
solicitor.
At Saturdays evening's meeting of the
board tho following Freeland attorneys'
names were presented: John M. Carr,
George T. Brown, R. J. O'Donnell.
The first ballot resulted as follows:
Carr—Directors Zelstloft and Doudt.
Brown—Directors Argust and Lesser.
O'Donnell—Directors Keilar and Mc-
Htigh.
There being no choice, another ballot
was taken. The result was tho same.
On the third ballot Director Lesser
changed from Brown to Carr, but this
failed to give the latter a majority and
the voting was rosumed.
The fourth and fifth ballots wero the
same as the first and second.
Further action on the matter was
postponed until the naxt meeting.
Principal HofTinan read an Itemized
list of supplies necessary for the schools
for the coming year, and advised their
early purchase. The supply committee
was authorized to attend to the matter.
A communication from the county
commissioners was read in which it was
stated that It was true that a judge of
election had drawn 85 duo the board
for election rent. It was tablod until
next meeting.
The rate of wages for cleaning school
buildings was fixed as follows: White
washing, 84; scrubbing, 83; cleaning
outhouses, 81.
A motion prevailed that no apparatus
of any kind will be purchased by the
board during the coming year.
Tho committee appointed at the last
mooting to confer with the Cross Creek
Coal Company In regard to leases of
school buildings reported that they had
not yet met the officials, but expected
to do so before the noxt meeting.
The principal reported tbat ho was
engaged In working on a form of a
record for teachers and would presont
the same at the next meeting.
A bill for coal from the Wyoming and
Pond Creek Coal Company was given to
Director Doudt for Investigation.
Freeland School Board.
The members of Freeland school
board inet Saturday evening and passed
upon tho accounts of ox-Tax Collector
Daniel Kline.
Additional exonerations and abato
monts to tho amount of 829.38 on 1898
account were allowed.
For 1899 the ex-collector presented
several hundred names for exoneration,
with amounts aggregating 8531.68.
With few exceptions the names repre
sented deceased persons, non-residents
or errors in assessment, and with the
exception of 839.11 the amount asked
for was allowed.
Tho auditors' roport for the year end
ing June 1 was presented and approved
by the directors.
The report was ordered published one
time In the Tribune, the Progress and
the Press.
The building committee reported that
all the contractors have not yet been
given an opportunity to prepare pro
posals for the alterations and improve
ments to tho Daniel Coxe school.
When the bids on this work are ready
a special meeting will be called to act
upon them.
His First Sermon.
Rev. Hugh L. McMenamfn delivered
tho sermon at the last mass in St. Ann's
church yesterday morning. He spoke
on devotion to the Blessed Virgin. Al
though this was Father McMenamin's
first sermon, It was remarkably well
delivered. After pointing out tho origin
of devotion to the Mothor of God, its
co-existence with Christianity Itself,
the reverend speaker alluded to the
futile efforts of various ages of apostasy
to stamp It out.
Father McMenamin has a pleasing
and powerful voice, which could be
heard distinctly throughout the whole
church.
Administrator Appointed.
Rdward Leslie, of Wllkesbarre, has
been appointed administer of the estate
of the late Bridget Conners, his sister,
who died here last Tuesday evening.
The estate is valued at 9500.
Cooling Drinks
for Warm Weather!
Pay a Visit
to Our Parlors.
ICE CREAM
SODA WATER
from the fountain with Crushed
Fruits; very delicious; ail flavors.
Thomas Brown, Jr.
Centre and Walnut Streets.
fOOMK'SI
Sporting Goods,
Newspapers, Books,
Stationery, etc.
Cigars a Specialty.
SILAS WOODRING'S
Centre and Main Streets,
LAUBACH'S YIENNA BAKERY.
B. C. LAUBACH, Prop.
Choice Bread of All Kinds, Cakes, and Pas
try, Daily. Faucy and Novelty Cakes Baked
to Order.
COIFECTIOIIfir @ ICE CHAM
supplied to balls, parties or picnics, with
all necessary adjuncts, at shortest
notice and fairest prices.
Delivery and tupply wagon* to all part* oj
town and twrrounding* every day.
Confectionerrl
THE BEST.
Saratoga
Penny
Ice Cream.
Cigars and Tobacco.
Fresh Candy.
ANTON SCHACH,
Next to Postoffice.
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.
SHERIFF SALE.—By virtue of a writ of
fieri facias issued out of the court of oom
mon pleas of Luzerno county, there will be
exposed at public sale, on
Saturday, July 28,11)00,
at 10 o'clock a. m., at the Arbitration room,
Courthouse, Wilkeabnrre, Pa.:
All the right, title and interest of the de
fendant in and to the following described
piece, parcel or tract of land, viz:
Lot of land 25 feet by 180 foot and improve
ments thereon, In Woodside addition of Free
land borough, Luzerno county, Pennsylvania,
lot No. 8, of Block E, on map of Cross
Creek Coal Company, situate on oast side of
Washington stroet beginning 175 feet south of
southeast corner of Washington and South
streets, thoncc extending southwardly along
Washington street 25 feet, thence oxtending
castwardly between two parallel linos, both
parallel to South street of a width of 26 feet
for a distance of 190 feet more or less to an
alley.
Improved with a two and one-half story
frame dwelling house,22 feet by 38 feet, a barn
aud other outbuildings.
Said lot is more fully described in deed to
Peter \ amies rooorded in Luzerno county in
deed book 337, page 378.
Late the estate of the defendant in said writ
named with the appurtenances.
taken in execution at the suit of
v ietorio Martaoi vs. Peter Valines.
K U I J a'es G. Ifarvey, sheriff.
Joseph H. Jones, attorney.
SALK OF VALUABLE HEAL ESTATE.—
The undersigned, attorney In fuet for ail
ipe heirs and legal representatives of Sarah
Gallagher, deceased, will on Thursday, tho
twelfth day of July, 11IU0, at 10 o'clock a. in.,
""iw,? Mttl " street, Freeland, Pa.
. following property at public sale:
All that certain lot of land situate on the
wnith side of Main street, In the borough of
Freeland, hounded and doseribod as follows-
Beginning at a corner on tho south side of
Main street, and Hfty (60) feet east from Itldgo
street; thence by land of William Biggins,
south three degree, thirty minutes west, one
IlloYim r an . ii ( m°" fuot '" * corner on a
S*' 110 ' alley; thence by said alloy south
eighty-six degrees thirty minutes east rffty (50i
feet to a corner; thence by land of Thomas A
Buckley, north three degrees thirty minutes
east one hundred aud fifty (160) foot to ii onruor
no,.M, a "f "fee 1 sforewid; thouee by Main street
a!!?'? mlnutos west
fifty (s°) feet to the place of boginning.
Belug lot Number 24, as surveyed by BamuH
A eD DTs7 0r JoSe " h Blrkbi;k - Jroin O?EtmJ
Improvod with a double two-storv frame
r,'! l e k ,^ heo '- and a lare
day e of I s , ale f Ba '° W "' be made k,mwu on the
Thomas A. Buokley. attorney.
fl 10 In? on ph H # EA ! 4, 7 For caßh ' a hoi,B ° an(t
t Dij on Chestnut stroet, Birvunton west
wtroot \ Property of John Walitzky.
Albo a houßo and two lots on same street, tho
F;s.s^Va& t i n^ d ,ra;:s ssia
streets, also several good dwellings: easy
• terms. Apitly to Andrew Zemany, real estate
dealer. 111 South Centre street, second floor.
TJX)UN p.—On July 4, In Freeland, a purse
JJ containing money. Owner can obtain
same at Tribune oftiee after describing prop
erty and paylug ehurgos.
Tho tower of tho Municipal building
Is being surmounted with a spire.
$1.50 PER YEAR
Great SIM Sale j
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y on hand that are "Just the J.
w Thing" for this weather. We
M want you to have the pleasure m
M of wearing them while they &
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IK stock consists of
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K Silk Fronts. &
y Some have collars attached; W
W some have two collars de- ®
t| tached; some are without col- n
W lars; all are of this season's n
jjj production. Your choice, k
;! 49c ;;
I Phila. One-Price |
I Clothing House I
Birkbeck Brick, Freeland. ||
AMANDUS OSWALD,
dealer in
Dry Goods, Groceries
and Provisions.
FRESH ROLL BUTTER AND EGGS.
A celebrated brand of XX flour
mlwaya In stock.
Latest Styles of
Hats and Caps.
All kinds of household utensils.
19. W. Cor. Centre and Front Sts., Freeland.
We J. ECKERT,
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, WALL PAPER,
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Glass,
Miners' and Builders' Supplies.
South Centre Street, Freeland.
Geo. H. Hartman,
Heats and Green Truck.
Fresh Lard a Specialty.
Centre Btrcet, near Central Hotel.
Confectionery and Cigars,
Fresh Roasted Peanuts,
All the Daintiest Fruits for
Summer Eating.
UCvislixLericlE Bros.
South Centre street.
£MIAS. ORION STROII,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
and
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Office: Rooms laml 3, Blrkbeck Brick, Freeland
JOHN M. CARR,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
All legal business promptly attended.
Postofliee Building, ... Freelaad.
MCLAUGHLIN,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Bueinesa of Any Deecription.
Brennan's Building, So. Centre St. Freelalld.
R. J. O'DONNELL,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Bueinesa Promptly Attended.
Campboll Building, ... Preelnnd.
JOHN J. McBREARTY,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business of every description, Flro
Insurance, and Conveyancing given prompt
attention.
MeMenuinln Building,South Contro Street,
'puos. A. BUCKLEY,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
All business given prompt attention,
Trlbuno Building. ■ . Main Street.
N. MALEY,
DENTIST.
OVER BIRKBBCK'S STORE,
Second Floor, . ■ Birkbeck Brick.
S. E. HAYES, "
FIRE INSURANCE AGENT.
Washington Street,
None but reliable companies represented.
Also agent for the celebrated high-grado
Pianos of Hazel ton Bros., New York city.
J~)R. S. S. HESS,
DENTIST.
37 South Centre Street.
Second Floor Front, ■ Itefowleh Building.
ZEMANY,
NOTARY PUBLIC.
and
REAL ESTATE DEALER.
11l South Centre Btroet, 2d floor, Freeland.
The work of enlarging St. John's
Slavonian Catholic church is progressing#