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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
Weekly Coal Report.

The anthracite coal trade presents no
new or interesting feature to note this
week The colder weather along the
Atlantic coast during the past week in
creased the consumption, and conse-
quently the demand for the domestic
sizes, but otherwise there has been no
change from the monotonous state that
has ruled the anthracite trade during the
past three months.
The Coal Trade Josrnal, in its weekly
review of the state of the anthracite trade,
says: "The reports which we receive of
the hard coal trade show no great change
from those of week ago; it has expert
enced no particular reason for changing,
and one can hardly anticipate any in the
general trade conditions for some time to
come; the companies are acting with ex-
treme caution in regard to the output,
and this is the feature of most importance
Just now in connection with this industry.
Coal is not wanted at present, in any
great quantity, and therefore the output
is down to minimum; the price is also
down to very low figure compared with
those ruling at this time in the last year
or two some of the sales which come to
our notice are on basis equal to that of
the so-called low figures of 1879. The
trade will no doubt take start for the
better when the shipping season of 1890
opens, and there may be good average
years business done, in spite of all the
drawbacks which have been encountered
in the early part of this year-due to the
mild winter. At New York the dealers
report a trifie more doing, as the stocks
are depleted from day to day, but there
is no animation in the trade, and transac-
tions at the rate of So. 80 or less are heard
of for stove coal by the cargo at the load
ing points. Anthracite is selling very low
in the West; the stocks carried over will
depend largely on the climatic conditions
during the month of March; our Chicago
adyices are that anthracite drifts along as
previously reported, with the possible eX-
ception that there is sitter tone to the
larger sizes; there is scarcity of these
sizes, without any immediate prospect of
further receipts, and the disposition to
hold all there is in stock at higher figures
than now current is growing and shippers
are cautious in accepting orders therefor;
the small sizes, stove and chestnut, COM
prise the larger portion of the present
stocks on hand There is great diversity
of opinion among the Missouri River
iobbers as to the course of trade after
the 1st of April, many affecting to be-
lieve that May will see quite heavy
movement of coal to points on and be-
yond the Missouri, from the coal in stock
at lake ports; good coal burning weather
for one month would set everything in
good shape for the opening of the active
season of $780,"
The total amount of anthracite coal
sent to market for the week ending
March l, as reported by the several
carrying companies, was 439, ,435 tons,
compared with 470, ,374 tons in the cores
ponding week last year, decrease of
3O,93S tons. The total amount of an
thracite mined thus far in the year 1890
was 4, 232, 7l5 tons compared with 4, ,769,-
024 tons for the same period last year, a
decrease of $50, ,309 tons.-Ledger
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
HIGHLAND NOTES.

The grip still prevails among number
of our residents.
John McGeady, formerly of Highland,
but now of Hopeville, is spending few
weeks at the home of his parents.
Mrs. Hugh McNelis is confined to her
bed, owing to serious attack Of brain
troubles. Mrs. Thos. Brown is troubled
with the same complaint.
The Highland Social Club held secret
meeting few nights ago and decided to
buy new foot ball; the key of the one
now in use having been lost through the
carelessness of a member.
The young men VINO congregate at
what is familiarly known as "Ranch 10"
had Ito all appearances) considerable
pleasure last Sunday, in drinking a
bucket full of lemonade. After the LEM
onade was drank, number of those
present greeted the audience to stories of
ancient times.
The snow storm of the past week was
hailed with delight by many of our peo-
pie, and sleigh rides by the wholesale
were planned, but the rain and mild
weather Of the past week has dashed
their hopes to pieces. Jno. McMenimin
and wife, and Peter Waters and wife
took advantage of the snow, and enjoyed
sleigh ride on Sunday. UNo.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
ECKLEY.

Eckley is fast becoming a sporting
place. 1t is noted for its numerous
sprinters and perambulators and prom
ises to turn out some professional gam
blers before the slack time expires, as
not few of the married men as well as
the younger once can be seen gambling
daily, and can scarcely find time to eat
their meals, so intent are they on manip-
ulating the spotted paper.
Mr.. George Sweeney, who has been
residing at the house of John O'Donnell,
has gone to Stockton, on visit.
Francis Steibler had his foot injured
by cars at No. slope on Monday, but
not of serious nature.
What is the matter with the Drum
Corps, we don't hear them practicing
Wake up boys The time is fast ap-
preaching when you will need to put
your best foot forward.
An entertainment will be held in the
school house on the 18th inst. for the
benefit of the p. M. Church of Jeddo.
The company teams were busy haul
ing ice from the reservoir on Monday.
Mr.. Shadrack Davis is the owner of a
handsome organette, and is getting quite
proficient at it,
Mr.. Peter Carr was unable to work for
a few days last week, owing to a severe
cold, but is now at his work again.
Quite number of our young men took
a sleigh ride to Freeland on Thursday tc
attend the minstrel performance. Fish.
er's large team was brought into requisi
ton, and all enjoyed themselves.
The rel orter wishes to inform assist.
ants that he is now ready to attend to all
Communications must be addressed tc
M. Y. b.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
Life.

By request we publish the following
composed by Jno j. Brennan, Freeland
1 wish We were happy for ever,
Without any trouble or strife;
Situated in union together,
To share in the pleasures of life
Life is much dearer than treasures,
There's no one can tell what it's worth;
It's greater than all earthly pleasures,
Its value is not of this earth.
Many has pondered for ages
To find out the true meaning of life;
Their searches are transferred to pages,
To seek out the fruits of their life.
Now, Soloman the wisest of mankind,
He couldn't tell what is the life;
There's no one to us can describe it,
1t came from the breath of the Lord.
The value of life is in Heaven,
Where man is in union with God;
To reign in his Kingdom forever.
To enjoy the sweet pleasures of life.
Man is not wise, but ungrateful,
When he trades Off the birthright of life;
For treasure that's vain and must vanish,
He parts with the pleasures of life.
Life now is better than Brennan can tell,
For life is pearl that never can die;
Life is a treasure that money can't buy,
And, the giver of life we should never deny.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

Next Monday being the anniversary
of st. Patrick's day, Irishmen all over
the world will vie with each other in
honoring his memory. Here in this
Lehigh Coal region the custom hereto
fore of having parade of the Irish
societies and others of Irish birth or
parentage, will be followed up on more
elaborate scale this year. The societies
of Drifton, Freeland and Eckley, as well
as those who are Of Irish birth or parent
age will celebrate the day in Freeland
by public parade. The committee
having in charge the parade would urge
all to turn out and show by their pres
ence, and geptlemanly behaviour, that
they revere the memory of their illus
trious Patron Saint. The parade will
leave st. AIMS Church, Woodside, at II
o'clock, and parade over the route men,
toned last week. Let the ranks be
swelled ON that day.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
The Mine Disaster.
[ From the Pittsbarg Dispatch. |


The mine disaster at Wilkes-Barre pre-
sents another terrible example of the
perils of the underground industry.
The case of eight men imprisoned alive
in burning mine, which has taken fire
from gas explosion, is one of such fear
full peril that the whole country will
share the suspense of their friends and
relatives until their fate is known. The
heroic conduct of one of the number,
who faced almost certain death on the
chance that he might warn the miners
in the more remote parts of the mine,
added to the tragic event an imposing
proof of the highest qualities of human
nature.
But while the magnificent self-sacri-
flee lightens the gloom of the disaster, it
will not be just to overlook the fact that
the calamity is attributed to causes that
might have been prevented. Whether
the ventilation of the mine was sufficient
or whether inspection might not have
prevented the disaster, are questions
that Will call for investigation, but the
presumption from the fact that the mine
was so full of gas as to cause the fire is
that some of the precautions were neg
lected. But, wholly aside from that ques-
ton, the report leaves no doubt that the
explosion was produced by neglect that
has heretofore cost many life in the
mines. The gas was ignited by naked
lamp. Had there been none but safety
lamps In the mine the disaster would not
have occurred. The naked lamp has
been the agent in producing many mine
fatality; and for the neglect which per-
mits 1t to go anywhere near explosive
gas both masters aud men are penerallv
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
Unclaimed Letters.

The following is a list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the Freeland Post
office, March IL, 1890:
Boyle, John P.
Ferry, B. j.
DiFlorio, Elizabbetta.
Novak, Andras.
McNelious, Miss Annie.
Ruffer, S.
Saliva, Felix's.
Shaffer, Sylvester.
Persons calling for any of the above
letters should say Adgertised.
WIN. f. BOYLE, P. NJ.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

While the funeral ceremonies of the
G. A. R. were being held over the
remains of their late comrade Jos. IL.
Lindsay, at the Freeland cemetery yes
terday, S. B. Vanhorn was taken sud-
denly i'll, and had it not been for Burgess
Cowen who promptly came to his aid it
might have resulted seriously. The
presence of mind displayed by Mr..
Cowen, on this occasion was highly
commendable.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

The funeral of the infant daughter OF
William and Mary Gittinger, of Nurem-
burg, took place on Monday afternoon at
st. AIMS cemetery, Woodside. The re-
mains were conveyed from Nuremburg
to Freeland and then taken to Woodside
for burial, and not at Hollywood as was
stated in the Plain Speaker of the Sth
jpst.-Plain Speaker.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

On Tuesday afternoon at No. Upper
Lehigh, Charles Schrader, and his
laborer Andrew Smetz were loading a
car of coal in breast, a piece of top coal
fell and caught Schrader SO that he was
fast between the car and the coal.
Smetz tried to extricate him and was
himself nearly buried by the top falling
on him, resulting in his death and the
breaking Of schraders leg in two places,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
The Place to Get Your Clothing.

I. Reiforwich, the clothing merchant
and gents furnisher, is at No. 81, Centre
street, Freeland, with stock of goods,
that for quality, cannot be surpassed in
this region. Hats, Caps, Boys and Mems
Clothing special feature. A large stock
of suits made to order for S25.00 reduced
to $780,. This is a saving to persons of
limited means over ready-made clothing.
Clothing made to order by experienced
workmen at short notice and at the low
est prices. A large stock of piece goods
to select from. Ready-made clothing of
all sizes and styles.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

The Reading Railraad has ordered ten
coal barges to be used in the trade be.
tween Philadelphia and Boston, Provi-
dence and New England ports, and three
have been launched. They will carry
from 1000 to 1000 tons of coal each and
the first, the Shenandoah, has already
reached Boston with a cargo.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
. Communicated.
FREELAND, March II

EDITOR TRIBuNE:-The fine showing
made by the Freeland Choir, at the late
Eisteddfod held here on March 1st, has
induced number of prominent singers
of this vicinity to organize permanent
choir, as there is to be another Eistedd-
fod held at Hazleton in the near future;
and in order to be prepared to take part
in it a meeting will be held in the Free
land school house Monday evening,
March 18th, 1890, at which all who are
interested are cordially invited.
SEVERAL OF THE SINGERS
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
DEATHS.

LINDsAY.-At Freeland, March 8, Joseph
H. Lindsay, aged 81 years, II months
and ID days. Interment in Freeland
cemetery yesterday.
KENNEDY.-At Freeland, on the inst,
William, infant son of James and
Mary Ellen Kennedy, aged about s
months. Inferred on Sunday in st.
AIMS. McNulty, undertaken.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

Ball of DePierro's orchestra, Monday
evening, March II.
Ball of Soapies Athletic Association,
Friday evening, April Is.
Ball of st. Patrick's Cornet Band,
Easter Monday evening. April 7.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

L'OR SALE.-Two good cows and a calf, one
u a Durham, years old, the other Jersey
breed years old land calf, will be sold at Il
bargain Apply to EDWARD QUINN,
Highland, Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

L'OR SALE.-A fine bay horse @ years old,
IL sound and solid in every respect; can be
used in double or single harness, lady or child
ren can drive him. Warranted to travel u mile
in three minutes. For terms call on JOHN
RUGAN, Kosciuszko Hotel, Centre street, Free
land. Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

I,OR RENT-The store and dwelling now oc-
L cupied by John Turnbach, in the Birk-
bech brick, corner of Main and Centre streets,
Freeland is offered for rent from May lst, 1880.
For terms apply to THOMAS BIRKBECK,
Freeland, Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP-Notic
L. is hereby given that the partnership lately
subssting between John NJ. Powell and John
Brelsford, of Freeland, trading under the firm
name of Powell Brelsford manufacturers of
soap, was on the 18th day of March, A. D., 1880,
dissolved by mutual consent. All debts owing
to the said partnership to be paid to the said
John Bresford, and all demands on the said
partnership will be paid by. the said John NJ.
Powell. JOHN NJ. POWELL
JNO. BRELSFORD,
Freeland, March 12th, 1890.
N0TICE,-The partnership heretofore exist
In ing between John NJ. Powell and John
Brelsford, trading as Powell L. Bresford, soap
manufacturers, Freeland, Pa, having been this
day dissolved by mutual consent. The business
of manufacturing soap will be carried on by
the undersigned, at the same place, where he
hopes to receive II share of the public patronage.
JOHN NJ. POWELL,
March l2th, 1890. Freeland, Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13

The members of st. Patrick's Bene-
fetal Society, of Drifton, are requested
to meet at their usual meeting place on
Sunday next, March 16, at 8 a. m, as
important business is to be transacted.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
is FRONT STREET,

Capital, - $4,000.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-03-13
STATE NEWS.

--Olin Thurston, of Plymouth, aged
So years, was found frozen to death on
the roadside near Wilkes-Barre Sunday
morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-11
The Travellers Exchange.

The travellers exchange is becoming
quite popular resort for visiting travelling
men from other sections who find it a con-
venient lounging place, and quiet place
where they are able to do their correspon-
dence. The country merchants ars also
awaiting them selves Of the conveniences ex-
tended by the exchange. and are TO be seen
there almost every evening Every day
something new is being added to the rooms
to make them more attractive.
The Central railroad has placed in the
exchange, for the benefit of the members, a
neat holder for folders, schedules, etc. IL
is arranging t. put up one of the Ocean
steamship engravings of its feet. The
other roads will ais put up folders with
schedules aud Information. In short
time the members hope to have the rooms
furnished with all matter appertaining to
the railroads and transportation for travel
ing men.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-11
CITY BRBVITIES.

Chatham Assembly No. 1856, r. S. G. F.,
meets this evening.
Eight prisoners were reported at the
police barracks last night.
Oglethorpe Lodge No. 1, |. o. o. F., holds
regular meeting this evening.
Regular meeting of Ancient Landmark
Lodge No. 231, f. and A. NJ, this evening.
A sneak thief entered the room of Con-
stable Cole nan the other night and stole a
coat containing warrants, judgments and
various other documents.
Chief Deputy Cunning f. Thomas to
United States Marshal Corbett passed
through Savannah yesterday on his way to
Sharon to put Postmaster Duckworth in
office.
A local alarm of fire was sent in from
State street near Habsrsham yesterday, and
the No. engine and aerial ladder truck
responded. The fire caught in some clio H.
ing in the room of Flora jenkins, laun-
dress, and was extinguished without turn
ing on water. Fire popped out from the
fire place and set the garments on fire. The
loss was slight.
Sam Mungen, a 10-year-old colored youth,
was arrested yesterday upon warrant
charging him with S ealing toy wagon
from in front of the store of J. W. Teeple
~ Co. Sam Green, another colored boy,
was tried in the city ut yesterday for
the same offense, but he denisd having
taken the wagon. He said that Mungen
was the thief. and at the instance of Green's
father Mungen was arrested. He was turned
over to the city court.
An incendiary fire was discovered Satur-
day night in an uloccupied tenement house
on Waldburg street lane between E Ist
Broad and Price Kerosene had been
poured on a partition in the house and set
on fire. and the empty bottle which had
contained the inhammable material was
fou d in the room. The fire was reported
TO the members Of the NJ. 2 hose reel CON-
pany, an auxiliary force of the fire Depart
mem, and they extinguished the flames
before they gained Roadway, the damage
being slight.
Alderman George N. Nichols saw the no.
tice in the MORNING NGws day or two
ago of q balsam apple put up in a bottle
Of alcohol In 1867 oy Dr. Weic lselbaum,
and it recalled t. him that he had put up
an apple somewhere in the sos In looking
| over his cellar he found the bottle with the
apple which was fully grown, and which
was put up in New England rum in 1858,
thirty-two years ago. 1t is pc fectly pre-
served. The apple is about six lches long.
| 1t was put in the bottle when nall and
grew SO that it filled the bottle to the neck.
The apple is a curiosity from its age and its
excelle It preservat on. It is not often that
one sees an apple nearly third of CEN
| turY old.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-11
TO OPEN FOR BUSINESS TO-DAY.
The First Message Over the Postal
COmpany's Wires.


The new telegraph Office of the Postal
Telegraph and Gable Company will be
formally opened this morning in the post
office building, the finishing touches having
been put to the Office decoration yesterday
and all the instruments tested.
The office force consists of j 5. Seabrook,
manager and operator; B. G. Brown,
operator; f. N. Andrews, the companys
New York electrician, operator until his
place can be supplied; j. G. Courtenay
bookkeeper, Charles Bell delivery clerk,
Julius LeHardy check clerk, and force of
eight white messenger boys.
MIR. Seabrook Is an experienced operator
who first handled the instrument in the
cotton exchange for the Western Union.
Mr.. Brown is an old veteran with the wires
having been in the employ of both the
Western Union and Southern during his
twenty years experience as ticker, having
been located at Charleston, Augusta and
other southern cities. Messrs. Courtenay
aud Bell were formerly in the employ Of
the Western Union.
The first message sent over the wire was
from the top of the Guckenheiner building
to the Augusta office as test of the wires,
and the first message received Over the wire
was commercial telegram sent to Ham
mond, Hull & Co.
The new Office is neatly arranged, fur
nished and lighted by both gas and electric
lights. 1t has battery of 3l2 cups and
works direct to Richmond, Va. 1t has
quadruplex and single wire, and other
wires are to be brought in. The force
which we're employed in putting up the line
from August to Savannah are now putting
up the liae from Augusta to Charlesto i, and
the Charleston office will be opened next
month.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-11
AT THE OJURFS.
Gossip Picked Up Here and There IL
the Court Rooms.

GOSSIP FlcRed Up Here and There In
the Court Rooms.
To-day is return day in the superior court
for the March term. To-day and tomorrow
have been assigned for the consideration of
criminal causes, and the traverse jury
which was in court yesterday, and special
panel called for by notice in the special
column of to-day's MORNING NEWS, will be
in attendance.
Henry l. Seeman was appointed notary
public in the superior court yesterday.
In the case of S. Guckenhein er &c Son
against G. A. Sagurs and w. w. Fenner
in the city court yesterday, the jury
brought in a verdicJ for the full amount
claimed of $243 S. Fenner desired the
partnership in lease of the Screven house
view of it. Guckenheimer q Son have
garnisheed NJ. T. Lswman q Co.. and
others for moneys due w. W. Fenner & Co.,
for the p tent cement pavements. The
case was vigorously pushed in the city
court so that a Judgment would have the
priority of anticipated judgments to-mor-
row IN the magistrates court.
James Williams, a colored prosecuting
witness, was fined S. or five days in the city
court yesterday for contempt failing to
appear and answer to his subpoena. An
attachment was issued and the delinquent
committed to Jail in default of his fine.
Elliott DobSon, whom Williams swore had
stolen fourteen pounds of tobacco from
Henry Berg, was discharged, having clearly
established his innocence.
The following persons were convicted in
the city court yesterday:
William Ca npbell, sent to the chain. gang
for larceny from the hou e, aud who escaped
on Jan. % last, was given an additional
sentence OF twelve months
Ed ward Davis, for the larceny of twenty
pounds of meat from George Dasher, was
sent to the lain-gang for six months.
William Green, for the larceny of three
turkeys, ten months.
Moses Spann, six months for the larceny
of four chickens.
Frank Warner, for the larceny OF beaver
cap from thu store Of L. Bluestine, was sent
to the bitches for six months