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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-10-02
THE COUNTY CONVENTION.
THE COMPROMISE RATIFIED
GOOD MEN SFLECTED.

Pursuant to . call OF the chairman,
the democratic county convention
assembled in Halifax on Thursday,
September 18th, for the purpose OF
considering the ratification Of the
compromise proposed by the Ex~
ecutiye committees and the Alliance.
Chairman w. +. Daniel called the
convention to order and read the
letter Of advice Of DR.. |. +, Green,
Chairman Of the Executive com
mittec, and the call made in accord~
ance Herewith, changing the time
Of the convention from the 9Th Of
October to 25th Of September.
BY motion Of Mr.. w. A. Damn the
change for the time of the convention
vas ratified and the chair then de
cla7ed the convention ready for bust
ness.
Secretary ". Nv, Hall read the
following
REPORT OF TIE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEES:
At a meeting of the county dem.
ocratic committee held at Halifax
on AUGUST 21st. q committee Oh the
part of the Farmers Alliance SUBJ
mitted a proposition to which it ask
ed Your committees assent, namely
That the naming of the Legislative
candidates be given to the county
Alliance and that the salaried offices
Of the county be divided between the
two respective political parties.
After q full and free discussion
the proposition was acceded to, and
|. K. Green, Il. w. Brown aud j
Cohen were authorized to act in The
premises should the republican com
mittee also accept the proposition.
The republican committee having
signifed its acceptance, on the 5th
of September the committee of the
three gentlemen named above met q
similar committee representing the
Republican County Executive Com.
mittee in conference, present. at
which was J. 4. Collins, representing
| the Farmers Alliance, and the fol
lowing understanding was reached
to wit:
That Che Farmers Alliance Of
Halifax county name the three can
didates for the Legislature.
That the Democratic party nomi
nate the sheriff and treasurer.
That the Republican party noml
nate the clerk of the Superior court
the Register Of Deeds, Coroner and
Surveyor.
That no nominations be made by
either party except such as are as
corded it by this agreement.
|. +. GREEN,
Chairman Co. Dem. Elk. Com
DEL, A. Collins moved that the
report be ratified. Mr.. r. Ii. Smith
said that the report was not as full
on the matter of the proposed com
promise as had been published il
the Roanoke Nelc&, and asked 70;
the reading of the entire report and
recommendations by the Executive
Committee as had been published il
the NelcS. The chair permitted Mr.
Smith to read the whole report from
that paper, and Secretary Hall was
asked to read it.
Mr.. Smith offered to the consider
alton Of the convention the resolu
tons adopted by convention 0
democrats in Scotland Neck Sept
20th and published in TIE DEMO
GRAFT last week.
SpEECUS.
Mr.. Smith then proceeded to op
pose the compromise in a strong
speech, claiming that in his opinion
it was undemocratic and would work
harm to the democratic party.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-10-02

Mr.. Smith then proceeded to op-
pose the compromise in a strong
speech, claiming that in his opinion
it was undemocratic and would work
harm to the democratic party.
Mr.. A. f. Thorne spoke for the
compromise as an Alliance man and
as democrat. He thought that it
was the best thing that could be
done, and that the proposition was
fair.
D.. J. 4. Collins favored the com
promise in some remarks explaining
the plan, and urged that it WAS fair
and that there could be no reasona.
Die objection to the plan.
Mr.. W. A, Damn spoke against
the compromise. He arraigocd the
republican party for the maladminls
tration OF our government, and
thought it unwise and bad policy to
show them any favors in granting
them part of the county offices by
withholding nominations against
them. Mr.. Dunn's speech was
logical and strong. and it was re-
marked afterwards that it would
have done honor to the cause for
which he spoke in the halls of ma,
tional assembly.
THE VOTE WAS TAKEN.
The roll of townships was called
and the vote OE The cOmnrnmisa WAS
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1890-10-02

The roll of townships was called
and the vote OF the compromise was
taken which resulted IS follows:
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25

A sensational rumor was put in circu-
lation in Hazleton, on Monday afternoon,
to the effect that the First National Bank
was about to close down and had actually
refused payments to its depositors. Upon
the hearing of the news on this side
early Tuesday morning the people were
greatly excited, and, as matter of self
4 protection, took the first train at their
command for Hazleton, to either draw
their deposits or learn the cause of the
rumor.
Yesterday morning a representative of
the TRIBUNE called upon a gentleman of
FreeIand, who has deposits in the bank,
and from him we gained the following
information
at appears that one of the beneficial
orders on the south side had elected a
new treasurer and had resolved to with
draw their money (some 5000 from the
bank for the purpose of making an in
vestment, whereby they could realize
little more on their investment, and upon
this person presenting himself at the
bank to ask for the money, he was, as is
customary, required to furnish proof
that he was the proper person to receive
it, whereupon he either through not
receiving the proper instruction from the
bank officials, or anger at being refused)
circulated the report that the bank sus-
pended payment. The story, being cir
culated after banking hours, soon spread
among the people who had money on de-
posit and on Tuesday morning a general
rush was made for the bank, with the re-
suit that all who asked for their money
were promptly paid. The promptness
with which all were paid had good effect,
and many, who went to Hazleton with
the avowed purpose of withdrawing their
deposits, came home without even show
ing themselves at the bank"
Yesterday a number of people of Free
and Upper Lehigh were seen wenoing
their way towards Iazleton for the pur-
pose Of Withdrawing their deposits
The bank has always been considered
Il safe one and business men in Freeland
are not in the least disturbed over the
report. What the outcome of the run
may be it's hard to tell, but it is safe
to say that whoever was the cause of
circulating the report is greatly to
blame. When business men and work
ingmen begin to lose confidence in banks
1t has tendency to unsettle trade.
The rumor of Il suspension of payment
on the bank question has done one thing
for which our business men and others
interested are thankful. 1t has shown
to them who have and who have not got
hank accounts. The crowd at the L. V.
r. Il. depot Tuesday morning was made
up of ali nationalities and disclosed the
fact that many who are considered poor
and unable to pay their debts are quiet
depositors in these institutions.
Inquiry at the Citizens Bank, at Free
land, yesterday morning after the open
ing hour, disclosed the fact that a great
many of the deposits were transferred
from the First National Bank to it by
people on the north side.
A little more care on the part of those
who succeed others as trustees, etc, for
societies having deposits in bank, and
more civility on the part of bank officials
will tend greatly to prevent repetition
of the scenes witnessed on Tuesday.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25
Big Things in the World.

The largest empire in the world is
that of Great Britain.
The most extensive cavern is the
Mammoth Cave, in Edmonson county.
Kentucky.
The Chinese wall is the largest wall
in the world. 1t was built by the first
emperor of the Tain dynasty, about
220 b. G., as protection against Tar
tars.
The largest body of fresh water on
the globe is Lake Superior. 1t is 400
miles long, 100 miles wide at its great
est breadth, and has an area of 81, 900
square miles.
The largest inland sea is the Caspian,
lying between Europe and Asia. Its
greatest length is 700 miles. its great
est breadth is 270 miles, and its area
156, 800 square miles.
The largest suspension bridge in the
world is the one between Brooklyn and
New York. The length of the main
span is 1896 feet, 6 inches. The en-
tire length of the bridge is 3, 9S9 feet.
The largest bell in the world is the
great bell of Moscow, at the foot of the
Kremlin. Its circumference at the bot
tom is nearly 6S feet, and its height is
u feet. Its weight has been computed
to be 443, 772 pounds
The largest tunnel in the world is
that of st. Gothard, on the line of rail
road between Lucerne and Milan. The
summit of the tunnel is $50 feet beneath
the surface at Audermatt and 6, 600 feet
beneath the peak of Kastelhorn of the
st. Gothard group.
The largest library is the Bibliotheque
Nationale in Paris, founded by Louis
XIV. 1t contains !, 400 900 volumes,
100000 pamphlets, 10000 manu-
scripts, 800, 600 maps and charts, and
$50, 900 coins and medals. The collec-
ton of cngrayings exceed 1900 900,
contained in some 10000 volumes.
A cast-steel gun weighing 235 tons
has just been shipped by the Messrs.
Krupp from Hamburg for Cronstadt.
The caliber of the gun is 10 IA inches
the barrel is 10 feet in length, its great
est diameter being IL feet The
range of the gun is over eleven miles,
and it will fire two shots per minutes,
each shot costing between E250 and
G3H0
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25

We have made arrangements with
DR.. B. j. Kendall Co, publishers of
"a Treatise on the Horse and his
Diseases" which will enable all our
subscribers to obtain copy of that
valuable work free by sending their
address (enclosing two-cent stamp
for mailing same) to DR.. b. j. KENDALL
Co., ENosBURG FALLS, VI. The book
is now recognized as standard authority
upon all diseases of the horse, as its
phenomenal sale attests, over four mil
lion copies having been sold in the past
ten years, sale never before reached by
any publication in the same period of
time We feel confident that our patrons
will appreciate the work, and be glad
to avail themselves of the opportunity
of obtaining valuable hook
1t is necessary that you mention this
paper in sending for the Treatise. :"
This offer will remain open only a
short time
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25

Signor Succi, the italian faster, who
began fast of 45 days, in New York,
on November 3, at S.l0 ended his fast
at s. % on Saturday evening last. The
little bundle of nerves, sinews and mus
cles have accomplished what no one else
ever did, or even attempted. Other
fasters have gone 10 days without food
but they were so weak that they could
not sit up. DR.. Tanner could not sit up
after the tenth day. and could not write
his name after the fifteenth day, but
Succi has scorned the idea of weakening
all through the weary weeks. On his
fifteenth day he rode seven miles on
horseback, and has exercised every day
since. Only last ednesday, upon some
one accusing him of being played out,
he challenged n fencing master who was
present to tive-minute battle with
broad-swords. He defeated the pro-
fes or points to =.
Succi's weight on November was
1474 pounds. and ON the last day of his
fast 1n44; total loss of 42t pounds or
less than pound day. The worst at
tack of gastric trouble that he had during
his fast occurred Saturday afternoon,
during which his pain was so acute that
it was feared he would collapse, but his
indomitable will power carried him sue
cessfully through.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25
MeekIy Coal Report.

The anthracite coal trade is quiet,
and, with the exception of a slightly in
creased demand for the domestic sizes,
there has been no important change in
its condition since our last report. Pea
coal continues in good demand, but the
supply is short and spot cargoes are
scarce. The inquiry for broken, egg,
stove and chestnut is better. Within the
past week shippers have been in receipt
of numerous small orders for coal from
the East and from the line and city trade.
Retail dealers are replenishing the stocks
in their yards, which have been mate
rally reduced by the seasonable weather.
The demand for special brands of red
ash. Lykens Valley, Lorberry and other
fancy Goals is good and in excess of the
supply. This week the output of an
thracte will be curtailed. A number of
the individual operators, we are in
formed, will either suspend working
their collieries entirely or else shut down
from Christmas Eve until after New
Years Day. Since the LIST instant almost
the entire production of coal has been
going directly into consumption. Last
month the accumulated stocks of anthra-
cite were drawn upon to the extent of
$4,000 tons, to make up the deficiency be-
tween the actual output of coal and the
market requirements.
The total amount of anthracite coal
sent to market for the week ending
December 13, as reported by the several
carrying companies, was 7O4, ,194 tons,
compared with 7l9 S45 tons in the cores
ponding week last year, decrease of
1861 tons. The total amount of an
thracite mined thus far in the year 1890
was34, POI ,6l7 tons compared with "a ,05S,
497 tons for the same period last year, an
increase of l43, ,120 tons.-Ledqer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25

James Welsh, age 8 years, son of
Patrick Welsh, of No. Drfton, was in
stantly killed on Monday by being run
over by sleigh
Deputy Coroner T. A. Buckley was
notified and went to the scene of the
accident, viewed the body and took the
testimony of those who were present at
the time. The testimony showed that
the deceased and another boy were
out on the road and saw a large sleigh
belonging to j. c. Bright & Co., of Halle
ton. coming along the road loaded with
oil and mining supplies. They approached
tie sleigh, one ON each side, and asked
the driver for ride, which was refused.
Nothing more was thought of the oc-
currence until the team reached the
house where the Welsh boy resided,
where two teams from Freeland were
standing on the right hand side of the
road, which is very narrow at this point
and the sides slopes to the ditch very
rapidly. In trying to keep off from the
teams which were standing on the side
of the road, the driver of the Hazeton
team did not notice the other side, and
his sleigh got down with such force as to
cause an oil barrel and other supplies to
fall out, and, upon examination, it was
found that the boy was underneath the
barrel. When rescued and taken into
his home life was found to be extinct.
The driver asserted that he did not see
the boy, who must have been hanging II
the runners, and when the sleigh slid
down the bank was thrown off In view
of the facts stated above, the Coroner
decided that there was no need of an
inquest, as the death was one that was
caused by an accident where no person
was to blame, and that the holding of an
inquest would be of no benefit to the
public; and there is no blame attached
to the driver.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25
STATE NEWS.

j. C. Berner has sold over two him.
dred ladies and children's coats. Over
two thousand dollars worth left yet.
Thomas Cafrrey, aged 80 years, who
was probably the oldest man in Luzerne
county, died at his home in Georgetown
last week.
A heavy vein of natural gas was
struck at Newton Center, Lackawanna
county, last week, by number of pros
pectors who were boring for coal.
The Engle Clock, with its 4S life-like
moving figures, built by Hazletons we'll
known Matchmaker, has achieved Won
derful success as an entertainment; and
we advise all to see it while the oppor-
tunity presents itself 1t remains here
this week.
Governor Beaver, on Monday, issued
certificate declaring the city of Allie
gheny city of the second class. I'm
der the act Of May Sth, 1889, dividing
the cities into three classes, it is provided
that whenever a city of the third class
attains population of 100000 or over it
can be advanced to city of the second
class, and by the last United States CEN
sus it is shown that Allegheny City has
a population Of 1o5, 2S7.
"A cave-in covering many acres oc-
Cured last week at the Laurel Run Mine,
near Wilkes-Ba The surface for
thousands of yards around is covered
with tissures, and further trouble is an
ticipated. The houses located thereon
are mostly owned by the company, and
many of the occupants have left their
homes for fear Of further settling of the
ground. The mine is owned and operated
by the Delaware and Hudson Coal Com
pany.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25

Lincoln Sterner, former resident of
South Heberton was arrested Monday
morning by Constable Quigley and Po-
liceman Gallagher, on a warrant issued
by Squire Stroh. on oath of Sterner's 5
wife charging him with desertion. AS
the trial was in progress stranger en-
tered the office, who proved to be a Mr.
Thompson, of Allentown, who was in
search of the faithlesss Sterner to COM
pei him to support his (Thompson' 'sl
daughter who Sterner married in Allen
town some time ago. The case against
Sterner began to assume very serious
aspect, and AS Sterner pleaded guilty. he
was committed to the lookup over night,
and on Tuesiay morning Constable
Quigley escorted him to the county jail
where Christmas dinner at the public
expense awaits him.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25

A letter from Private John w. Jones,
Go. T., 18th Regiment, u. S. Infantry,
who is at present at the front against the
Indians. has been received by the Editor
of the TRIBUNE. In it he gives a fair
statement of the situation. The soldiers
are suffering greatly owing to the want
of supplies. They are on the run day
and night, as the place where the In
dians ensconced themselves is almost
inaccessible to the soldiers. He reports
that the snow is three feet deep on the
level, and they have to camp out at night
with no tents but wrapped in blankets.
Mr.. Jones was formerly resident of
Upper Lehigh and is well and favorably
known here. He has, within the past
three months, re-enlisted.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25

Yannes opera house was well filed
on Tuesday evening the occasion being
the appearance of Stetson's Uncle Tom 5
Cabin Co. The Company acquitted
themselves satisfactorily to all present,
and left good impression on all who
were present. The play is an old one,
and one that is over done by small
troupes but in the Stetson Company can
he found everything for successfully
carrying out the parts assiLnrd to each
of the actors and actresses With fine
scenery, good mu 'ir, and the best Of
order. the lessees start out un er good
auspices.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25

On Tuesday last, 23d inst, Rev. Thos.
]. j. Wright at his residence. on Walnut
street, Freeland. united in the bonds of
matrmonv Mr.. Henry p Peters to Miss
Mary A. Burger, both Of Freeland.
On Thursday Mr.. w. A Siegfried, of
Drfton. and Miss Beckie Moore, of town,
were married. They will make their
home at Drifton, where Mr. $. holds a
clerkship for Coke Bros. .-Mlueh Chunk
Cor. LaRsf0rd RecoW
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25

The northumberland foot race be-
tween Harry Campbell, of Wilkes Barre.
and Frank Travers, of Hazleton, was
run on the old Highland road on Mon
day afternoon. Campbell was beaten by
about two yards, There was very little
betting done on the affair, and but n
small sum of money changed hands.
Quite number of sporting men from
Wilkes Barre, Hazleton and other towns
were present.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25
DEATHS.

WARp.-At South IIeberton. December
10, John, son of Patrick Ward, aged
"A years. Inferred at st. AIMS ceme-
terry on Sunday. Brislin, undertaken.
WELsH.-At Drifton. December 22d,
James, son of Patrick Welsh, age 8
years. Interment Yesterday at st.
AIMS cemetery. Brislin, undertaken,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25

A fair and festival for the benefit of
the Welsh Baptist Church, of Woodside,
will be held at Donop's Hall, Freeland, :,
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sat
urday, January II, 10, l6 and II, 1891
Refreshments will be served to ticket
holders, and they can take supper or
oysters. Tickets are % cents each.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25

st. AIMS Pioneer Corps, New Years
Eve, December 81.
FreeIand Citizens Hose Co., Friday
evening, January l6
Tigers Athletic Association, Friday
evening, January %
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25

LNOR SUPERVISOR.-To the Democratic
II voters of Foster Township. hereby offer
myself as II candidate for Supervisor ut the
primary election; and if nominated and elected
| will fulfill the duties of the office faithfully
and 10 the best of my ability.
ANTHONY GALLAGHER,
Wpp1si1n
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

TOR TAX COLLECTOR.-The undersigned
II respectfully announces to his friends i'll
Foster township that he will be candidate for
the Office of Tax Collector ut the next Demo-
cratic township convention.
MICHAEL j. BURNS,
South Hcberton.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25

TOR SUPERVISORY hereby offer myself
IL as a candidate for the nomination of Sup
ervisor of Foster Township Subject to the
decision Of the Township Democratic Conven-
tion. THOMAS EARLY,
Sandy Run.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25

TOR SUPERVISORY desire to state to my
IL friends and fellow Democrats of Foster
township that will be II candidate for the nomi-
nation of supervisor at the nominating con-
ventiOn. GEORGE kRoMMES,
South Heberton.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25

rINO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.-Noticei is
L hereby given that from and after this date
| will not be responsible for any debts con-
tracted 10y my wife, Mrs. III. Il. Walters, she
having left my bed and board without just
cause HENRY t. WALTERS,
December |, 1890. Freeland, Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25
PRICES

Glass Baskets, Work Baskets,
Scrap Baskets, Paperettes,
Plush Collar and Cuff Boxes,
Fancy Calendars, Wall Pockets,
Port Folios Sets Pictures, Toilet
Bottles, Boxes Soap, Handker.
chief Cases, Table Covers, Head
Rests, Lace Pins, Japanese
Handkerchiefs, Silk Handker-
chiefs, Xmas Cards, Boxes
Paper, from 30 cents to $3.50;
put up in fine Plush Boxes,
Boxes Handkerchiefs, from 5
cts. to 81 100, Hats and Caps,
Dressed Dolls, Pin Cushions in
all styles, from small plush
covered tops, at 25 cents to IS. 90
apiece, Toilet Bottles to match
Cushions, Figured Plush for
Sofa Cushions, Silk Scarfs.
japanese Panels, Silk Mufflers.
Plush handkerchief Cases.
Muffs, Imitation Seal, Opossum,
Astracan, Children's Plush
Muffs, Children's and Ladies'
Feather Boas, Stamped Linens.
Shoe Bags, Laundry Bags, Um
brella Holders, Knit Skirts il
all shades, Embroidered Skirts
Pillow Shams, Infants Dresses.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25

INOR TREASUBER-The undersigned an
IL nounces himself as candidate for the Of
flee of Township Treasurer OF Foster township.
Subject to the Democratic Nominating Convcn-
tion. CONRAD BREHM,
Upper Lehigh
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25

ISSOLUTfON OF PARTNERSHIP Notice
- is hereby given that the partnership here
tofore existing between Il. NJ. GeritZ and Wm
Wehrmann, matchmaker and jewellers, Free
land Pa, has this day been dissolved by mutual
consent. Il. NJ. GERITZ.
WM. WEHRMANN
Frceland, Dec. l, 1880.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25

You can spend an hour very profit
ably to-day in visiting the Engle Clock i,
on exhibition at Haas Hall.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25

SNTRAYED.-Fro the premises of the under
- signed, ut WoOdside, near Freelund, II dark
red COW. a suitable reward will he given upon
her return to ANDREW NIDROw,
Woodsidc, Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-12-25
NJ ILLINERY GOODS.

We have prepared special line for
the holidays and anything which might
have been omitted in the following sum-
mary of our stock will he found at our
store and sold mt