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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-05
Weekly Coal Report.

The anthracite coal trade continues
dull and without any new or especially
noteworthy feature. The colder weather
of the past several days has improved
the local retail trade. The large con-
sumption of the furnace sizes of anthra-
cite, due to the active condition of the
iron manufacturing industries, has in
creased the demand for lump, steam
boat and broken sizes. 1t is rumored
that an advance in the prices of those
sizes at an early date is not improbable.
The Reading Coal and Iron Company is
now working 80 of its 46 active collieries.
The Coal Iiude JournoI says: ''It is
given out that the Delaware and Hudson
Canal Company will next spring ship
coal from Plymouth to tidewater by way
of the canal. 1t is also stated that the
company has already purchased the
tldewater (Susquehanna) canal from
Columbia to Havre de Grace" This
will give that company new and en-
larged field for the sale of its Goals.
The seven coal producing and CARRYING
corporations which control the anthra-
cite trade have about completed arrange
ments to cut off from the public, if not
from each other, all official intelligence
of their respective tonnages. From in
formation we have gathered recently it
appears as if several of the carrying
roads have been publishing statements
which, if not greatly exaggerated in
showing an increase or decrease in their
respective tonnages, We're not entirely
correct. Instead of furnishing weekly
reports of the tonnage carried over their
respective railroads and canals, we un-
derstand that the Chief of Bureau of
A,,tl 90 tnt, 80,
structed to hereafter furnish to the press
weekly statement of the total tonnage
shipped from the three producing dis
tricts-Schuylkill, Lehigh and Wyoming
giving the figures by regions only.
For the past year or two efforts have
been made by some of the carrying roads
to hide from the public the accurate
statistics of the production of anthracite
and the amount of tonnage carried by
each road. The first effort in this direc-
ton proved turtle. Several attempts
were made to suppress the publication of
the monthly statement of the Bureau of
Anthracite Coal Statistics. The "Chief
of Bureau" was forbidden to give the
statement to the press, but some one in
the combine kindly furnished the figures
to the reporters, and month after month
they were made public. Then the policy
of secrecy was abandoned and the official
publication of the statement was resum-
ed. Afterwards Mr.. Jones's statement
made its appearance in new form,
being divested of that information which
the owners of the railroads and the
business public wanted, viz, the indi-
vidual tonnage of each company, instead
of the output by mining regions only
Since then various means have been de-
vised by two or three of the carrying
roads to cover their tracks from their
neighbors by publishing figures which
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-05

Judge Rice has filed an opinion in an
important suit between the city of
Wilkes-Barre and the Wyoming His
torical and Geological Society. In 1862
the city donated large plot of ground
on Washington Street, in the very CEN
tire of the town, to the Historical and
that they build upon it building within
five years. Failing to do this the land
was to go to the city The society never
erected the building, but short time
ago sold a strip of ground to liverymen
OF that city. The city at once stepped
in and had an injunction issued restrain
ing the society from consummating the
sale. The case was given to a referee,
who decided in favor of the city. The
society appealed from the decision, but
Judge Rice filed an opinion on Monday
confirming the referee and giving the
land to the city.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-05
Killed on the Rail.

A middle aged foreigner, supposed to
be a Hungarian, who had been going
around Freeand and the neighbOring
towns for the past week playing fiddle
for aims, was struck and killed by engine
No. 1858, Philip Jacobs, engineer, near
the lower station at Jeddo Tuesday even
ing. The unfortunate man was walking
down the track and paid no attention to
the engineers danger signals and was
struck by the engine which was running
in backwards to Ebervale. The remains
were terribly mangled. PLAIN Speaker
Immediately after the accident Squire
Grimes of Freeland empaneled jury
and viewed the remains. An adjourn
ment was then taken until $50 yester-
day morning, when the jury returned a
verdict of accidental death. A violin,
two watches, a revolver and S4.35 were
found upon the dead man. There being
no one present to claim the remains the
Justice ordered H. M. Brslin to have
them inferred, which was done at
Laurytown yesterday afternoon.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-05

Hugh Gallagher, young man en-
ployed as a miner at No. Drifton and
residing on Main Street, had a narrow
escape from death on Monday. He
was working alone in the breast that
day and about nine o'clock made prepa-
rations to fire a shot. Having every
thing ready he lit the fuse and while
running to a place of safety his lamp
was extinguished, leaving him in dark
ness and unable to find the manway
where miners are secure from the effects
of the explosion. While in this condi-
ton the charge went off and he was
knocked insensble at once by large
piece of coal striking his head. Mr..
Gallagher fell to the ground and the
large mass of coal, rock and props came
rushing down upon him, pinioning both
arms and legs, and several Jumps rested
across his body. The left leg, however,
was free from the knee down, and upon
recovering consciousness and realizing
his awful position, he began to feebly
strike the heel of his boot against the
pillar, in the hopes that the miners in
the next breast would hear it. This
was continued at short intervals, and
just as Mr.. Gallagher was about to des-
pair of obtaining help, the tapping of
the boot was heard at three O'Clock by
P. II. Hanlon, who was working two
breasts away. When found he was con-
siderably weakened by the loss of blood
from several cuts on the head, face and
arms. Great care was taken to avoid q
rush, but after some time he was released
from the dangerous position and taken
home. He is now rapidly recovering
and will be about in short time. Many
a person would have succumbed in a
much shorter space of time if situated in
that position, but Mr.. Gallagher is the
possessor of a strong constitution and a
firm determination to live while longer,
to which he probably owes his life.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-05

The Teachers Institute for this county
will meet in Music Hall, Wilkes-Barre,
on Monday, December Is, and will con-
tinue its sessions until Friday, December
90 DIR. R. X. Snyder, of Indiana, Pa;
DR.. Mary Allen, Ithaca, N. Y; Alex +.
Frye, Hyde Park, Mass; Theo. F. Sew
ard, East Orange, N. j.; DIR. j. S. Clark,
author of Prany's System of Drawing,
Boston, Mass; Miss Mary A. Spear,
principal of the Model School, West
Chester, Pa, and Prof. II. w. Markley,
of West Conshohocken, Pa, will instruct
the teachers at the day sessions.
Russell III. Conwell will lecture on the
Jolly Earthquake" ON Monday evening.
Will Carleton, an ex-member of the X.
of l.. General Executive Board, will
lecture on the Golden Horse" Tuesday
evening; Wednesday evening George w.
Kennan will lecture ON Russian Police
and Prisoners" Thursday evening an
entertainment will be given by the
Meigg Sisters Vocal Quartet, and Charles
II. Underhill humorist.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-05
COUNTY SEAT JOTTINGS.

Caleb f. Wright, former resident
Of Wilkes Barre, died at Doylestown on
Monday morning.
Register James McGreevy starts to-
day upon triple Ireland. He was ten
dered farewell before his departure.
Walter Kirk, aged Sc years, of the
Hotel Stockton, Atlantic City, died sud-
denly at the Exchange Hotel, on Mon
day.
The Morning Times of Kingston made
its bow to the public yesterday, and the
appearance of its first number indicates
that Editor Holbrook intends to give the
West Side first-class penny daily.
Patrick McCaffrey has commenced
suit against the Electric Road Company
for $500 for the killing of horse that
stepped on the power wire which had
fallen down on Canal Street about year
ago.
AT convention of the Luzerne and
Lackawanna County delegates of the
Order of Free Ivortes, a Welsh organiZa-
ton, held on Saturday, it was resolved
to hold an annual celebration, with
parade and eisteddford on May IL, 1890,
at Wilkes-Barre.
The Hish-Americdn of Wilkes-Barre
has been revived by Mr.. Rudolph Lam
bert and the first number made its ap-
pearance on Saturday. 1t has an open
field before it in this county and will no
doubt cover it thoroughly. The TRIBUNE
wishes it success.
AS a number of workingmen were
about to board passenger train at the
Halle Street crossing yesterday morning,
bound for Ashley shops, fast freight
train dashed into the party. William
Brent, Edward Pollsue and William
Ernst were killed, and John Steffier was
fatally injured.
I'm court on Monday the case of
Maggie Collins VS.. the d. & II. Co. was
taken up, and the rule for a new trial
made absolute unless plaintiff agrees to
allow the verdict to be reduced to $500.
Mrs. Collins had previously been award
ed $4,000 damages for the loss of her
husband in one of the company's collier
les.
The award of $1,000 to Susannah
Watkins by arbitrators for the death of
her husband has been appealed by
Schumacher, the defendant in the suit.
He alleges that Watkins was killed
through his own negligence, and not
while in a drunken stupor caused by
liquor sold by him. The case will now
come before the court of common pleas.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-05
STATE NEWS.

Samuel Bush, section hand on the
Lehigh Valley, was struck by train al
Pittston last night and instantly killed.
Benjamin Weaver, of Weissport,
a brakeman on the Lehigh Valley, was
killed while at work near Mauch Chunk
on Tuesday.
John Lewis of Hazleton had to have
leg amputated on Friday as the result
OF a fall while attempting to leap on a
train at Tomhicken.
The Pennsylvania, Poughkeepsie
and Boston Railroad shops will be locat-
ed at Pen Argyll, in consideration of
$4,000 in cash and six acres of land.
The hardware store of A. w. Camp
bell at Shickshinny was entered by
burglars yesterday morning. The safe
was blown open and rified of money and
valuable papers.
Joseph Very, a miner at Wilkes
Barre, was crushed to death between the
cage and the breast, and Michael Lough-
rey was killed by an explosion of gun
powder at Pittston last Friday.
Frederick Even, a miner employed
in an Alden mine, was killed on Friday.
While loading car in his breast there
was an extensive fall of coal and slate
and he was caught in the mass.
mittee met in Harrisburg and districted
the state into nine divisions for campaign
purposes. Luzerne was represented by
Chairman Kisner and Hon. f. B. Coke.
Charles Griffith, aged % years, was
killed on Tuesday at the foot of the slope
of the Parrish Colliery, Plymouth. He
was the only support of father, mother,
brother and sister, the brother being a
cripple.
The members of the Mt. Carmel
borough council, the chief burgess,
supervisor and street committee have
been sued by the citizens of that place
for failing to keep the streets in pass
able condition.
John Chapman, "Whisky Jack" of
Williamsport, who was recently notified
that he would receive $500 pension
money, died in station-house cell Sun
day morning from the effects of a
prolonged spree.
In the United States District Court
at Philadelphia on Saturday, ex-Post-
master James +. Farrell of Starucca
Wayne County, who pleaded guilty to
embezzling postal funds, was sentenced
to five months Imprisonment and $25
fine.
James Blacker, the St. Clair tax
collector, has been sent to Jail, where he
remains in default Of $1,000 bail. Blacker
is charged with defaulting on his dupli-
cate for 1888 to the extent OF S16O5
Blacker stood well IL the commnGity.
He is an invalid, and it is feared can not
ontliye the Impeachment if he is con-
victed.
The case of Edward Callaghan
against 7. V. Powderly, J. r. Byrne and
Peter Wine, for alleged conspiracy, came
up on Saturday before Justice Merritt,
at Scottdale. After hearing Callaghan's
evidence Justice Merritt decided that it
was not sufficient evidence to hold the
defendants for court and the case was
dismissed.
1t is said that "Red Nose Mikes"
two oaccomplices, who helped him murder
Paymaster Mcclure and his crmpanion
near Wilkes-Barre, have been tried in
the Italian courts for the crime and
convicted; that one of them was SEN
fenced to imprisonment for life and
other was given 20 years term in prison.
No official confirmation of this can be
obtained, however.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-05
BRIEF ITEMS.

Christmas is approaching at the rate
of seven days week
The business places are commencing
to take on their holiday appearances.
Phil J. Boyle, late candidate for
recorder. is an aspirant for the postmas-
tership of Hazleton.
The delegation of the Citizens Hose
20. that attended Slatington on Thurs
day report an excellent time.
The White Haven Journal ended
the tenth year of its useful life on Satur-
day. 1t is a good local paper.
Jos. P. Mcdonald made a business
trip to Philadelphia yesterday morning
to purchase his stock of Christmas goods.
The Presbyterian Church at Upper
Lehigh was reopened last evening by
Rev. j. w. Bischoff with special services.
Austin Mochamer of Eckley, at
present confined in Phila. hospital, is
reported to be in fair way of recover
ing.
"A marriage license has been granted
to Patrick Murrin of South Heberton
and Miss Annie Gallagher of Beaver
Meadow
The Democratic pole at Centre and
Walnut Streets has been condemned and
the street commissioner has orders to
remove it.
The TRIBUNE moves right along with
increasing patronage. 1t makes no noise
or bluster but the people want it and
they get it.
Thieves robbed the clothing store of
Joseph Jones at White Haven on Mon
day night. Overcoats and other articles
were taken.
The complete programme of the
esteddford exercises, to be held at the
opera house on Wednesday, January l,
1890, appears in another column.
The Union Insurance Co. of San
Francisco was organized in 1865 with
cash capital of $3.50, 900, fully paid in
gold. Their agent here is w. A. Grimes.
One of Upper Lehigh's prominent
sportsmen shot a farmers cat near Mt.
Yeager on Thanksgiving Day, and has
since been trying to pass it off as a cata-
mount.
"A boiler explosion occurred at No. 4
Jeanesville colliery on Saturday morn
ing, by which the fireman, George. R.
Peacock, was so seriously scalded that
he died.
While medicine company was
giving a free concert in Haas Hall
Monday evening the porch leading to
the entrance of the hall broke down,
throwing large number of people TO
the ground. No serious injuries are re-
ported.
A joint meeting of the X. of l..
assemblies of Freeland and vicinity will
be held at Passarella's hall Friday even
ing December 6. A meeting of the CO.
operative board will be held at their
usual meeting place at 10 a. m. on the
8th inst.
MIR. J. d. Myers, native of Munster
township and brother of ex-Sheriff
Myers of this place, spent Saturday and
Sunday of last week in Ebensburg, after
an absence of thirteen years. He is now
a resident of Freeland, Luzerne County.
-E5ensbwg Freeman.
The soliciting committees of the
Church of immaculate Conception at
Eckley are meeting with much encourage
ment throughout this vicinity and the
indications are that the fair and festival
will be big success. The object for
which it is to be held is worthy one.
The Freeland Citizens Hose Com
pany at its meeting last evening decided
to hold ball in the opera house on
Thursday evening, January 16. The
proceeds of the ball, together with the
amount now in their treasury, will be
expended in establishing a library for
the use of the members.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-05

Mrs. Belva Lockwood will deliver a
lecture at the opera house on Monday
evening, December 23, under the aus
pices of Washington Camp, No. 147, P.
0. $. of A. Subject: Marriage Not a
Failure" All should avail themselves
of this opportunity to hear this talented
lady, as she has national reputation as
an orator. Music by the P. o. s. of A.
band. Admission, 50 cents; gallery, 25
cents
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-05

The reports were accepted and ordered
placed on file.
The burgess report was read, showing
receipts from Noyember / to December
|, $26.50; commission and police salary
$17.75, leaving balance due the borough
of 1915 which was handed over to the
treasurer.
The street commissioners report was
presented, showing an expenditure for
the month of November of $26 SO. The
report was approved and ordered paid.
Ex-Tax Collector Williamson asked
that he be exonerated from the taxes of
Justus Troell, deceased, which was
granted. He then paid over to the
treasurer a check for the balance of
money due by him to the borough,
which amounted to $35.39.
The secretary reported having written
to Mr.. Cunningham in reference to pur-
chasing ground on Pine Street for street
purposes and had received an answer
that Mr.. John d. Hayes was his agent.
In the absence of Mr.. Hayes no action
could be taken on it at present.
The street committee reported the
pole on corner of Centre and Walnut
Streets in dangerous condition and he
was ordered to have it removed.
regard to parties giving concerts, shows
and theatrical exhibitions in halls other
than the opera house, and what should
be the license fee charged for such
places. 1t was decided that any show
or theatrical company charging an ad-
mission fee be charged the sum of five
dollars per night, no matter in what
halls said shows are given.
The janitor presented his bond and
agreement properly signed and the same
was accepted and ordered placed on file.
The secretary was instructed to see
that the warrant taken out by the bur
CESS some time ago he taken from Con-
stables Sault and Quigley and placed in
the hands of High Constable Rinker, as
Mr.. Rinker claims to have knowledge of
the parties who broke into the lookup
on the night of October 25 and allowed
prisoner to escape.
Mr.. Goeppert reported that as chief
of the fire department for the past year
he had, previous to the expiration of his
term, examined the fire plugs of the
borough and found them all in good
order, also that the hose and fire appa-
ratus were in good condition.
There being no further business the
council adjourned to meet January 6,
1890.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-05

", Our Tell-known and popular jeweler,
W.J. Getz, has put his establishment in
tasty holiday dress. The large store
room Is hlled with all the novelties of
MS iine, selected from the stocks of the
most reliable jobbers in New York City
The show windows are arranged in a
very attractive style and something new
and unique. appears each day. The
public is invited to give him visit and
see the fine display. Early visitors will
have first choice, therefore make no
delay in calling.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-05
DEATHS.

EDwARD.-At South Heberton, Novem-
ber 20, William Edward, aged 5
months. Inferred on Sunday at White
Haven.
REILLY.-At Freeland, December /,
Ella, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Reilly, aged months. Inferred Tues
day morning at Hazleton.
GALLAGHER.-At Freeland, November
80, p. j. Gallagher, son of Anthony
and Cassie Gallagher, aged years,
month and 27 days. Inferred at St..
AIMS on Monday. Brislin, under
taker.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-05
A Card of Thanks.

The Young Mems 7. A. b. Society of
Freeland have received contributions for
their library from the following parties
and wish to return their sincere thanks
for the same: Hon. John Lynch,
Wilkes-Barre, congressional records, re-
ports and statistics; Rev. M. ]. Fallihee,
Freeland, Webster's unabridged diction-
ary; FREELAND TRIBUNE, book; Patrick
McGeehan, book Peter McGettrick,
book; Jas. McLane, portrait of Father r.
N. Burke; Geo. Wagner, musical instru-
ment
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-05

The poet-editor of the Nanticoke Sun,
Deputy Treasurer John S. McGroarty,
on Tuesday registered as law student
under Mr.. John McGahren. Mr.. Nc
Groarty's many friends and acquaint-
ances throughout the county will rejoice
to see him among the legal fraternity, in
which his well known abilities should
enable him to hold high rank.-Pain
Speaker.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-05

TELLURIDE, Colo, Nov. &c, 1899.

TELLURIDE, CUIU', NOV 70, 1903.
EDITOR TRIBUNE.-In reply to letter
just received from Freeland, stating that
VIM. Dougherty, alias Witty, has de-
clared his intention to meet me in a
twenty-four foot ring to fight fair
standup fight, according to the London
prize ring rules, for as much money as
wish, you would oblige me to state to
the public through the TRIBUNE that
will go to Freeland and fight Willy for
$500 a side; or, if he will come to any
town in this state (Colorado), will pay
his fare here. An answer to this will
receive my immediate attention.
STRONG Boy JONES.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-05

VOCAL.
|. For choirs not less than 60 in
number, "Arise All Ye Ma
tions," UloyO. $3.50 90
2. For choirs of same number,
eve Meyer Will Bow Down."
Q1andeD ..................... 100 90
3. For choir of children not under
thirty in number, and not over
16 years of age, tenor and bass
to assist them, "He Knows"
Gospel Hymns). ............ 25 90
4. For party of male voices, not
under twenty in number,
monks March," Parry. .... 25 90
8. Quartette, Good Night, Gen
tie Folks" (Will l.. Thompson) 90
6. Trio, ''The Magic Wove Scarf
Dittston Edition). )............. 6 90
7. Duet, 1.-The Two Bards,"
Prlce) ..,............... 90
s. Bass solo, "The People That
Walketh in Darkness" Mes
Slah) ................... ) 90
8. Baritone solo, "The Noble Boy
of Truth" Parry. ........... 8 90
10. Soprano solo, but Thou
Didst Not Leave His Soul in
He'll" (Messiah). ).......... 8 90
IL. For girls under 16 years of
age, 81 Love Her STILL" on. II.
Rosenfeld). NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 9 90
~. Tenor solo, "The Missing
Song" d. Emlyn Evans). 90
INSTRUMENTAL.
Cornet solo, "Delecta," (by Hi
Henry, published by A. Squire,
Cincinnati, 0...............$ 5 90
REGULATIONS.
l. For men only, "The Falls of
2. For girls, "The ship on Fire. W
Oxford Junior Speaker). 80. 3 90
3. For boys and girls, "The
Frenchmans Lesson" (Oxford
Junior Speaker. ............. 90
CONDITIONS.
l. No prizes shall be awarded without
sufficient merit.
2. All names of competitors to be in the
hands of the corresponding secretary
on or before December 10, 1889.
3. Competitors can use piano or organ or
sing without any.
A. All competitors can use Welsh or
English.
PRESIDENTS Hon. Eckley b. Coke.
Drifton; Alvin Markle, Esq, Hazle
ton; General d. IL. Hastings, Belle
fonte Josiah Williams, Esq, Lansford.
CoNDUcroRs.-T. j. Edwards, II. Nor
gan Ulyfnwy).
ADJUDICAToR.-Prof.J ]. w. Parson Price
New York accompanist, Prof. d. L.
Miles.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-05

The electric light plant at Freeland
has been purchased by Sol Hirsch, of
this city. He intends to make some
extensive improvements. The borough
agrees to take sixteen night lamps of
him, while Eckley B. Coke and others
will aid in increasing the business
Wilkes Barre Record.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-05
Why Not Buy the Best {?

The undersigned informs his custom
ers and others that in future he will sell
rye whiskey at the price of common
whiskey, SO those buying may as well
drink rye when it costs no more. Now
this is doing what has not been done by
anyone else since June, 1864.
Il. CAMPBELL.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-12-05
Balls at the Opera House.

St. AIMS Pioneer Corps, Tuesday
evening, December 81.
Freeland Citizens Hose Co., Thurs
day evening, January is.
Tigers Athletic Association, Friday
evening, January II.