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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-22
THE SNOW BLOCKADE
Heavy Slides and Drifts i)
 the Northwest.
REsCU1NG PASSENGER TRAINS
L ss of L f. Reported and Thousands (
 O-t and shAep Perish.

snow Twenty Feet Deep D Over I,COO shovsliers at Work in the Mnun;ain>.
 Railroad Passengers short l;at.ons.
 Several Houses Crushed Ey a
 Austin, Nevada.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Jan. 22.-Fif teen engines are at work with the TO- tary blow near Champion Spur. The snow was thrown 15 feet on either side of the track. Che hundred and fifty snow shovelle-s who were engaged ill digging a trench were surprised and completely buried by snow from the blow. They were not badly injured. The way is now clear to Tunnel No. ,. The railroad officials say that the road will surely be opened by tonight.
 Heavy slides and drifts. however. arc reported between Truckee and Boca. A rotary blow is clearing :; road to Blue Canyon and during the nj ght it is expected to clear the track to the two lmprlsor"t passenger trains be- tween Blue C: nyon and Alta. None of the snow shet ; have caved in, although the wclAht oi the snow in some places is very heav%. The average depth of the snow alolg the sheds is 20 feet. Over 1000 snow shovellers arc in the mountains,
 A dispatch from Tacoma says that most of the trouble has been on the 1QdQO U1VlSlOn Ill the mountain passes. There has been no Chicago and Eas tern mail for eight days. but this matter is sent via Portland and tho tnion Pacific. on which road there are many trains showed in at various points.
 The Okanagan country is covered with two feet of snow. Tho blizzard. which began with the year and lasted five days, caused a large amount of damage to property. killed much live stock and caused the death o: at least ten mon.
 Cattle are dying by hundreds on the reservation. The ranchmen calculate that they will lose one-half of their stock this season, but D per cent. would be nearer the true estimate.
 A special from Austin, Nevada. say s more snow has fallen in that vicinity than was ever known before. The snow lies three feet deep and the town is cut off from outside communication, except by telegraph The loss to stock is cX- pected to be worry great, and one rancher has already lost 4,O00 sheep. Several houses have been crushed from the weight of snow.
 On the Oregon road the passenger trains bound to and from Portland are still stuck in tho deep snows of Siskyou range The road is bloclladed between Mott and Dunsmir, between DUnsmil and Sims, and between Sims and Red ding. Supplies are being taken to the imprisoned trains at Sims from Red ding. From Simsons north on to Edge wood road is still blockaded.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-05-01
H. NJ. Brislin.

In all ages and in all climes respect for
the dead has been held sacred, and in
no country more so than ours. The dead
are treated with reverence; and those
who are engaged in the undertaking
business, possessing the finer feelings of
refined society and who have due sym
pathy at respect, are in geart demand.
This holds true to H. M. Brislin, who is
doing business at No. los Centre street,
Freeland. He keeps on hand caskets,
burial cases, coffins, trimmings, and takes
full charge of funerals when so desired
Embalming is also attended to, and the
latest and most scientific process used.
When the last sad rite has to be per-
formed, and the friends and relatives
are leaving their order for casket in
which to place the remains of the de-
parted one, 1t would be well for them
to examine the stock kept on hand by
Mr.. Brislin.
Mr.. Brislin is sole agent in this part of
the country for the Indestructible Burial
Casket. The illustration at the head of
this article represents diagram, show
ing the relation of the wire to the cement
wall of an indestructible casket.
The method of construction is, as
shown in diagram, galvanized woven
steel wire frame is cast in the centre
of cement wall, giving it great strength
and symmetry groove in the body,
forming a bell-shaped fanged, in which
rubber tube is used for sealing the
top, thus making them jointless and air
tight. They answer all sanitary require
ments and guard the remains of our
loved ones for all time from the loath-
some objects of the grave as well as
grave robbers. They are light, beautiful
in design, and constitute within them
selves miniature vaults. They are finish
ed in broadcloth, plush and satins, and
are furnished at price that bring them
within the reach of all classes.
Their adoption should be encouraged
by the press, the pulpit and all classes,
for they appeal to the most refined ideas
in regard to the final resting place after
| death
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-05-01

A verdict of guilty was rendered in the
case of Martin Wilkes at Wilkes-Barre
on Saturday, charged with aggravated
assault and battery on Michael Melvin.
Melvin is constable of Plymouth and
had arrested two Polanders in the riot
that occurred at the opening of the Polish
Church war in that place last October.
Wilkes being the leader of the Polish
faction he endeavored to gain entrance
to the lookup, where the two Polanders
just arrested had been confined, when
Melvin prevented him, and fight fol-
lowed in which the latter had leg
broken and was badly beaten about the
head. The case was the outcome of this
fracas and resulted with verdict as
above. The defense was conducted by
able lawyers, and the trial was very
interesting one. Immediately after the
rendering of the verdict the counsel of
the defendant gave notice of their in
tention to apply for a new trial. AT
their request the passing of sentence was
postponed until next Saturday to give
time for the preparation of the motion
and reasons for new trial. There is
very little chance that he will get new
trial, and it is expected that Judge Rice
will impose a pretty heavy sentence.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-05-01
Violated the Game Laws,

For some time past the members of
the Freeland Game Protective Associa-
tion were led to believe that some per-
son or persons were in the habit of fish
ing in the Nescopec and Obey creeks with
nets. The large catch of fish brought
home by some of our amateur fishermen,
considering the short space of time that
they were away, gave rise to the query,
"did they really get them in the creek
and by hook and line, or did they pur-
chase them at the creek from some per-
son or persons who were violating the
law and catching them with nets P" "If
by the former method then fish must be
very plenty, and if by the latter then it
must be stopped" Such was the excla-
nations heard on all sides during the
past week from men who have put money
into the fund to protect fish from such
vandals.
On Friday evening the fish warden
had a warrant sworn out before T. A.
Buckley charging Wesley Seirfoss, of
Nescopec, with having, on the 10Th day
of April, 1890, fished with nets in the
Nescopec creek. The warrant was placed
in the hands of Constables Quigley and
Sault who together with a special officer
of the Borough of Freeland proceeded
to the Nescopec creek and arrested Seir-
foss and they took the two nets out of
the creek, where they were found.
Subppnas were issued for four witnesses,
and on the trial it was proven that the
law had been violated. He was held in
5000 bail to appear at court, Mr.. A. P.
Goedeke, of Butler township, becoming
his bondsman.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-05-01
PERSONALITIES.

:. Miss Maggie Boner is on the sick
list this week.
Miss Mary Burns, of Mauch Chunk,
is visiting her parents at Jeddo.
Miss Name Boyle, of Jeddo, is at
present visiting relatives at Scranton.
Joseph Birkbeck, President of the
Citizens Bank, was a visitor in town
yesterday.
Mr.. Peter McHugh, of Jeddo, was
visiting relatives at Summit Hill the fore
part of the week.
John D. Hayes, Esq, spent yester.
day at the county seat on business per-
tanning to his profession.
j. P. Mcdonald was at Philadelphia
and New York last week purchasing
goods for their dry goods department.
Patrick O'Donnell, George Kugler
and John Metzger, all of Foster town
ship, are at the county seat this week do.
ing jury duty.
Will Getz, the popular jeweler, will
leave for New York on Saturday next te
purchase stock of the latest designs OF
goods in his line.
Rev. James Brehony, of Philadel
phia, and Rev. Thomas Brehony, OF
Eckley, called on Mr.. and Mrs. J. P
Mcdonald last week.
John Mclaughlin and William A.
Mulhearn leaves here tomorrow morn.
ing for Elmira, where they intend to take
course in one of the educational insti
tutions of that city.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-05-01
Accident at Highland.

On Saturday last an accident occurred
at No. l Highland, by which Andrew
Furey lost his life. He had been en-
ployed as miner, working in the airway
following a subterranean slope that was
being driven, and had fired shot in the
airway, and upon returning to the face of
the work piece of bench or clod, which
became loose, fell on him and broke his
neck. The deceased was resident of
Jeddo for number of years, and was
always considered a very careful work
man. He leaves a wife and six child
rem.
The funeral took place on Tuesday
morning from his late residence, and
was attended by large namber of peo-
pie. A Requiem Mass was read at 10
a. m. in St. AIMS Church, Woodside.
Interment in st. AIMS cemetery.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-05-01
The Rooster Fight.

The much talked of cock fight came
off at South Heberton on Saturday af-
ternoon. The principal contestants of
the main were parties from Hazleton,
this county, and Summit Hill and Lans-
ford, of Carbon county; though much
interest was manifested in it by the
sports of this section and other places
The combined power of the parties of
the last named places have made it very
successful, and they showed their skill
in handling the birds of this nature in
the fight of Saturday when they came
out victorious.
The main was for purse of 5000 and
consisted of six battles. The first fight
was won by the Hazleton party and a
considerable amount of money changed
hands. The second battle was won by
Carbon and the money changed again.
Hazleton captured the third and the
lower end took all the rest, and marched
off the victors with nice sum of money
belonging to the sports of this region.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-05-01
Ice cream at Jacobs.

Strawberry, Vanilla and Chocolate
ice cream at Jacobs every day.
For rent.-The saloon on the corner
of Pine and Walnut streets, Freeland.
License granted. Apply to Mrs. Hannah
McCole. on the premises.
The streets of our borough never
presented finer appearance than at
present. We are getting there fast.
Let us try and keep them so.
Ice cream at Jacobs.
Mr.. James M. Conahan, of Upper
Lehigh, will open grocery store in the
room lately occupied by Hugh Malloy,
as boot and shoe store, on Walnut
street. He expects to be ready in a few
days.
ALI members of Machemleck Tribe
No. 231, 1. o. r. NJ, will meet at their
regular meeting place at one o'clock on
Saturday, May Sd, 1890, to attend the
funeral of their late brother, Nicholas
Landmesser.
WIN. G. Davis, of No. Drifton,
will shortly leave for his native country,
and before doing so will offer his house
hold furniture and other effects for sale.
The furniture is nearly all new and will
be sold at bargain. Sale to continue
until all are sold.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-05-01

District Assembly 16, Knights of La
Dor, held meeting in Wilkes-Barre
yesterday and transacted large amount
of business. Resolutions to various eff
fects were adopted, and among others
one pertaining to the mine inspection dis
tricts of the coal regions, which reads as
follow:
Resolced, That as the Mine Inspectors
in the anthracite region still complain
that they are unable to visit the different
mines as often as necessary for the
proper protection of the workmen en-
ployed therein on account of the IN
creasing depth and extent of the work
ings, we request the Legislature to enact
a law sub-dividing the largest of the
present districts and providing for the
election or appointment of additional in
spectors in order to prevent such serious
disasters as have recently taken place.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-05-01

Nicholas Landmesser, a miner, work
ing at Upper Lehigh No. 4, at robbing,
was instantly killed yesterday morning
by fall of coal. There had been a
double shift on the place for some time
past, and miner and two laborers on
each shift. A few nights before the ac-
cident the surrounding showed signs of
caving in, and the night shift was taken
off. Yesterday being an idle day at the
colliery, as is customary on such occa-
sions, all spare cars were sent into these
places, and Mr.. Landmesser, two labor
ers and the miner of the opposite shift
went in to get as much coal out as posi-
BILE; expecting to finish that pillar the
same day. They had loaded about five
cars when an overhanging piece of coal
fell out and struck Landmesser, killing
him instantly. Mr.. Landmesser was
resident of Upper Lehigh for number
OF years, and was a prominent member
of Machemleck Tribe No. 231, |. O. R. NJ
The funeral will take place at 2 O'Clock
on Saturday.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-05-01
Members of the Scranton Diocesan Union

c. c. Donovan, Secretary of the c. T
A. Union of the Scranton Diocese, yes
terday received decision from Rev
Father Conaty, of Worcester, Mass, de-
claring the Father Mathew Z. A. B. So
ciety and st. Joseph's and st. Johns
Cadets, of Pittston, members of the
Scranton Diocesan Union. Atthe Cleve-
land convention the question was raised
as to whether these organizations be-
longed to the Scranton or the State Con-
vention. They had applied for admis-
sion to the Scranton Diocesan Conven-
ton, but the State Union declared that
the per capita tax due it (the State Union)
had not been paid. The matter was re-
ferred to Father Conaty, with the result
stated.-Scranton Truth.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-05-01

The general sales agents of the sew
eral large anthracite producing and car
rying companies met at New York on
last Thursday. After reviewing the stu
alton of the coal trade at the various
business centres and comparing notes
they concluded to adhere firmly to their
resolution made short time previously,
viz, to insist upon getting the full prices
quoted by the Ledger last week instead
of making a further advance at present,
and recommended to the general man
ayers of their respective companies that
the output of anthracite for the month
of May be restricted $500, 900 tons, or
half a million tons less than the produc-
ton in the corresponding month of last
year. Another meeting of the sales
agents will be held in about two weeks,
when the questions of an advance and
the propriety of publishing open circu-
lar selling prices will again be considered.
The failure of the coal freight agents to
agree upon reduction in anthracite
tolls at their last conference is said to
have called forth from the agent of one
of the largest individual operators q
letter denouncing them for their in
action in the matter, and threating to
cut the market prices for coal in retalia-
llOH. lC iCtttl 5tittS tidb lllt
nies which are both poducers and car
riers of anthracite have taken advantage
of their.position to sell their product at
low prices in competition with the indi-
vidual operators, who are compelled to
pay the high rates of tolls for carrying
their coal to MARKET" and this, it is
claimed, is unjust and Improbable to the
individuals. We are informed that the
Reading Company is unable to promptly
fill all the orders for coal it has been re-
ceiving during the past week, and that
company Is also declining to accept any
orders for coal at the present market
prices excepting for immediate ship
ment. The Reading Company is accu-
mulating additional stock of chestnut
coal at interior stocking points, bnt it is
short of stove size, and finds some diff
Guilty in satisfactorily filling its orders for
the manufacturing and steam sizes.
The total amount of anthracite coal
sent to market for the week ending
April 10, as reported by the several
carrying companies, was 627,71 tons,
compared with 5l5, ,637 tons in the cores
ponding week last year, an increase of
1903 tons. The total amount of an
thracite mined thus far in the year 1890
was 1904, ,976 tons compared with $780,
1872 tons for the same period last year, a
decrease of 451 ,216 tons.-Ledqer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-05-01
Half-HoIidays.

Each succeeding year sees more con-
verts added to the ranks of believers in
the Saturday half-holiday, though the
number of offices and stores that now
keep open on that afternoon are few in
deed. The weekly opportunity for rec
reation Is OF practical benefit to every
man or woman who enjoys it, while
trade makes up for its loss by the re-
newed strength and vigor of its workers.
The Pope Mfg. Co., of Boston, Mass,
makers of World Typewriters, among
the firstto recognize this, have published
a handsome colored lithograph suitable
to display in door, window, office, or
for Saturday, and also for the other
weekdays. By an arrangement of
stickers, any hour can be posted. These
cards are sent free upon receipt of stamp.
Address Typewriter Department, POPE
Mfg. Co., n Franklin ST., Boston, Mass.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-05-01
6127
7-3O X

The Robert Emmett Social Club of
Freeland will hold their first annual
picnic at the grove below the l.. V. R. R..
depot on Friday, May 30th, to which an
invitation is extended to all to attend. A
dancing pavilion, 100x100, will be erected.
Quigley's orchestra will furnish the dane
ing music. Refreshments of all kinds
will be served on the grounds.
The ball held under the auspices of
the Young Men of Jeddo Shops, at
Yannes' opera house, last Friday even
ing was social success. The grand
march took place at 10 o'clock, led by
Master of Ceremonies Robert Boyle and
Miss Maggie Boyle, both of Jeddo, and
was participated in by fifty couples.
The Depierro's orchestra furnished the
dancing music.
On Tuesday evening the young peo-
pie of the borough and the Five Points
gathered at the residence of Francis
Brennan and proceeded to the home of
Miss Sadie Slattery, where they celebrat-
ed her birthday. The feature of the
evening was some very good vocal and
instrumental music. Refreshments were
served in abundance. Harrison's or
chestra furnished the dancing music.
Dancing was kept up till about o'clock,
when the participants dispersed feeling
we'll pleased with the evenings en-
joyment.
"A special meeting of council was
held on Thursday evening, April "a, tc
take action in reference to widening
Centre street, from Front to Walnut. A
representative of the heirs of the Donor
estate was present and stated that the
exceptions filed to the report OF the
viewers appointed by the court would be
withdrawn and that the heirs of the es
tate would accept the report of the
viewers as final; the borough to put IL
gutter at its expense. The matter IL
about nearly adjusted, and in a few day.
we may expect to see the fence movee
back and sidewalk laid.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-05-01

1. 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 $25. 90 reduced
to $17.00. This is 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. Readymade clothing Of
all sizes and STYLES.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-05-01
To Drain Ebervale and HarIeigh Slopes

In speaking to parties interested in the
proposed tunnel, to tap the water in the
Ebervale and Harleigh collieries, on
Monday last we were told that opera
tions would be commenced at an
early date. The right of way has been
secured and everything is about ready.
1t is proposed to sink slope be-
low Harleigh on one of the underlying
veins and put it down to the depth re-
quired, and then start the tunnel north
west to meet the parties driving from
the valley end. The tunnel will probably
be 7xS feet, and when completed will
open up a large amount of coal now
covered with water and at the same time
drain the Jeddo and Oak Dale slopes.
When this work is accomplished we
may again see Harleigh and Ebervale
assume their usual activity as in days of
wore.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-05-01

HO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.-By the
the Borough of Freeland and in order to faith
fully carry out its provisions, | hereby notify
all whom it may concern, that all persons are
strictly prohibited from standing, lounging or
lettering Upon the sidewalks, street corners or
public crossings of the borough, in such man
ner as to obstruct the free and open passage of
the same; and all persons so Offending shall
forfeit and pay a fine of not less than two dol
lars, nor more than five dollars
The police are empowered to arrest on sight
any person or persons so offending.
W. ID. COWEN, Chief Burgess
Freeland, Pa, April 18th, 1890.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-05-01

The Catholic Record of Scranton is
authority for the statement that Rev. P.
j. McManus, of Green Ridge, President
of the Scranton Diocesan Union, will
not accept reelection as President. 1t
says Secretary Donovan will stand for
reelection, and that 7. J. Eagan, of st.
Paups Pioneer Corps, is also mentioned
for the position. The convention will be
held at Wilkes-Barre Wednesday and
Thursday, May 2lst and 22d.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-05-01
Democratic Club Chartered.

On Saturday the council approved the
article of incorporation of the Central
Democratic club of Luzerne county. 1t
is an organization composed chiefly of
younger Democrats whose object is to
bring strength and harmony to the party
throughout the county. 1t is said there
are already nearly 100 members.-Neacs-
Dealer
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-05-01

NOTlCE.-Notice is hereby given that all
~ horses, mules, cows, sheep, goats or swine
found running Mt large through the streets of
the borough, will be seized and taken to the
borough pound to be therein confined, and the
owner or owners of any such animals will pay
the cost of seizure and detention, otherwise
they will be sold to the highest bidder.
1t shall be unlawful to permit horse, cow,
swine or other animal to walk upon the side
walk while being driven through any portion
of the borough, or to feed or milk any COW or
cows on the sidewalks, or in the streets, or to
allow any COW or COWS to be at large between
the hours of eight O'Clock p. IN. and six o'clock
IA. m. within the borough and any person or
persons violating this ordinance shall pay Il fine
of not less than two nor more than five dollars.
w. d. COWEN, Chief Burgess.
Freeland, Pa, April 18th, 1890.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-05-01
Amusements at the Opera House

Ball of Upper Lehigh Base Ball Club,
Friday evening, May IS.
Ball of st. AIMS Pioneer Corps, We'd
nesday evening, May 2S.
Ball of the Junior Gimlers base ball
club, Thursday evening, May 90.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-05-01

LANDMEssER.-At Upper Lehigh, April
30, Nicholas Landmesser. Interment
in Freeland cemetery on Saturday af-
ternoon at o'clock
FUREY.-At Jeddo, April 26, Andrew
Furey, aged Al years and IL months.
Interment in st. AIMS cemetery on
Tuesday. Brislin, undertaken.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-05-01

LNOR RENT.-The store and dwelling now oc-
IL cupied by John Turnbach, in the Birk-
bech brick, corner of Main and Centre streets,
Freeand, is offered for rent from May lst, 1890.
For terms apply to THOMAS BIRKBECK,
Freeand. Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-05-01

LNOR SALE-A fine bay horse, years old,
II sound and solid in every respect; can be
used in double or single harness, lady or child
rem can drive him. Warranted to travel IL mile
in three minutes. For terms call on JOHN
RUGAN, Kosciuszko Hotel, Centre street, Free
land, Pa.