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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01
FOSTERS SUPERVISORS.
The East Enders Want Hand in the
Making of Township Roads.

The White Haven Journal is in posi-
tion to understand the feeling existing
among the taxpayers of East Foster, as
the following remarks upon a recent
item in the TRIBUNE about Joseph Hand
longs candidacy will show:
Mr. Handlong or any other good man
i'll East Foster ought to be elected one of
the townships supervisors. Heretofore
these officials have been chosen from
other parts of the township, and the
East District has accordingly suffered
from lack of attention on the part of
the supervisors. The roads in this end
of the township are an abomination.
They are unsafe to travel, and are a
standing disgrace to wealthy and popu-
lous township. The farmers and tax
payers in the East District have been
patient under their long suffering, and
have made many appeals to the super
visors to fix their roads, only to have
their requests refused and ignored.
They were finally compelled to invoke
the aid of the law to secure to them their
natural rights, and their first effort in
this direction has been crowned with
success. Several years ago the court
ordered the opening of a new road in
OleyValley, which has long been needed
by the farmers in that section. The
supervisors deferred it from time to
time, until last year Supervisors Hugh
Brogan and William Jenkins were per-
emptorily ordered to comply with the
courts order. But, like their predeces-
sors, they cared nothing for the necessi-
ties and requirements of the East enders,
and calmly ignored the courts direction.
The taxpayers returned the supervisors
to the Grand Jury for neglect of duty,
and they were indicted. They were
found guilty in court, and were sentenced
to pay fine of 81 and costs, amounting
to $3.50 more. If this wholesome lesson
shall have been administered in vain to
the present supervisors and their imme-
diate successors, then our neighboring
taxpayers will again resort to the same
methods to secure to them long-deferred
and exact justice. In the meantime
they should unite and elect one of their
own number as supervisor.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01
THE STONE LAID.
An Auspicious Commencement of the p.
o. s. of A. Building.

The exercises in connection with the
laying of the cornerstone of Washington
Camp Hall Associations building on
Saturday were carried out as stated in
previous issues. The number of socie-
ties IN line was somewhat smaller than
was expected, but otherwise the affair
was success. After the parade the
assemblage gathered about the site of
the building, where the Weatherly and
2. o. S. of A. Bands rendered national
airs. Eckley B. Coke acted as chairman,
and the State President, +. p. Spiese,
delivered very able and entertaining
address. His remarks were well receiv-
ed and were such as could be indorsed
by all good citizens.
Upon concluding the stone was placed
in position and in it were deposited the
following: Copy of Camp Meas, contain
ing history of Valley Forge; copy of Sons
Of america, containing history of Camp
147; copy of Progress, copy of TRIBUNE,
bible, presented by w. c. Berner; con-
stitution of P. O. S. of A., list of officers
of association, one-cent piece of 1871,
date of camps institution; one-cent
piece of 1884, date of camps recharter;
tive-cent piece of 1888, without the word
"cents;" tive-cent piece of 1891, date of
cornerstone laying; United States flag,
declaration of independence and consti-
tuition of the United States.
III. L. Edmunds, secretary of the asso-
citation; District President VIM. Vanau-
ker, of Eckley; Ex-Dstrict President
w. B. Brader, of White Haven, and
Rev. f. D. Miller also took part in the
exercises. Camp 80, Patriotic Order
True Americans Qadies), sang "Colum-
bia" and "Guard the Flag" and music
again by the bands completed the pro-
gramme.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01
KING OF MINERALS.
Some Interesting Figures About Penn
sylvania's Coal Product.

Robert P. Porter, Superintendent of
the Census, has issued an extra census
bulletin, prepared by John Ii. Jones,
special agent, showing the coal product
in the United States. The paper is
accompanied by maps showing the loca-
tions of the coal fields and the production
in the United States for the census year
/ 1890.
The following summary is made from
the paper regarding the anthracite coal
region of Pennsylvania, which is confined
to the following counties: Carbon,
Columbia, Dauphin, Lackawanna, Lu-
zerne, Northumberland, Schuylllill, Sui
livan and Susquehanna. The area of
the entire region is about 100 square
miles, but the area underlaid by work
able coal beds is only about 40 square
miles. This region produced in 1889 49,
544, $40 tons, which is within 55,517 tons
of the entire product of the United
States. The regular mines number 1862
and the local 49 in the State, and but
three in the rest of the Union. The
spot value of the coal mined in 1889 was
$50, ,721 ,57S, against $l57, 1856 in other
States. The average price per ton of the
coal mined in the State was 81 A. The
employees numbered 124, ,2O3, with grand
total paid out for wages of $39, ,27S, ,355.
The grand total of all expenditures was
S61, l09,95S, and the capital invested
Sl61, 7S4, ,473.
In Pennsylvania the number of tons
of anthracite coal loaded at mines for
shipment on railroad cars and boats was
40, sol; sold to local trade at the
mines, 1,l63, ,539 tons; used by employees,
325 ,591 tons; for steam at the mines, 81
940, $3.50 tons. The total average number
employed above ground was 46, 154. The
average number of foremen or overseers
employed was 564, at an average rate of
wages per day of $2.71, with an average
employment of 29l days. The average
number of mechanics employed was 1870,
at an average rate of wages per day of
Sl.92, with an average of 257 days work.
The average number of laborers employ
ed was %, 779, at an average rate of wages
per day of $1.29, with an average num-
Der of 1913 days work. The average
number of boys under 16 employed was
1901, at an average rate of wages per
day of 81 cents, with an average of 1S5
days employment.
The total number employed below
ground was 1882. The average num-
Der of foremen or overseers was 1877, at
an average rate of wages per day of S305,
with an average number of 291 days
work. The average number of miners
employed was 36,369, at the average
wages per day of $2,40, with an average
of l19 days employment The average
number of laborers employed was 80 ,376,
at the average rate of wages per day Of
) .65, with an average employment of
lS4 days. The average number of boys,
I1nHar \
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01
STATE NEWS.

Judge Rockefeller refused to grant
naturalization papers at Sunbury to a
number Of Huns and Poles, on the
ground that they were not familiar with
the Federal Constitution.
John Wallesia, of Weatherly, for
mer engineer on the Lehigh Valley, had
his tongue cut out at the Bethlehem
Hospital. A cancer, caused by excessive
smoking, was the trouble.
Governor Pattson on Saturday even
ing issued a proclamation calling an ex-
ira session of the State Senate to meet
on October 13, for the trial of charges
made against Auditor General Mccain
ant and State Treasurer Boyer in connec-
ton with the Bardsley defalcation.
j. B. Shearn, the Wilkes Barre mine
superintendent who eloped with Miss
Ellen Williams, the soprano of that city,
has returned to his family. His wife
forgave him, but the girls relatives had
him arrested on charges in connection
with the runaway. Shearn is under
$1,000 bail for court.
"A fierce fire is burning in the lower
workings of the Delaware and Hudson
Company's Conyngham colliery in
Wilkes-Barre. The mine is one of the
best owned by the company and has
been idle in part for several months,
owing to the water. The time required
to fill the vein and then pump it out will
reach nearly to February l.
"A systematic and thorough effort to
find ex-cashier Livsey has failed utterly,
and there is the best of authority for the
statement that he has never been in Mil
waukee; that all letters addressed to him
here have been forwarded to an address
in Canada, where he has been for some
time, presumably since he left Harris
burg and resigned his place as cashier in
the Treasury Department there.
On September the golden ciborium
in the tabernacle of Scranton Cathedral,
valued at $500, was stolen by unknown
parties. Detectives were put to work on
the case with the result that it was re-
turned yesterday. 1t was learned that
few days after it was stolen the vessel
was shipped to Denver, Colorado, and
the officials succeeded in intercepting it
in the express office in that city.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01

The rumor having been circulated that
the late John Leib's death was caused
from being engaged in a rowing contest,
and that death occurred while in the
boat, is false in every particular. The
facts are as follows: Some time ago Mr..
Leib expressed desire to have a days
pleasure at the Honeyhole and to bring
his family along. On the morning of his
death he and family called at my house.
and | took my wife and children and
drove with them to the Honeyhole,
where the forenoon was spent. About
u o'clock two boats were procured and
both families went up stream and on the
return about 2.l5 we landed. After
landing Mr.. Leib complained of being
unwell. gave him some brandy, which
seemed to revive him somewhat, after
which he stood at the table and took
some refreshments and hot coffee.
Later he complained of pain in his
breast and laid down. We made him
comfortable by placing blankets under
him, and while doing so he grasped me
around the body, gave gasp, leaned
back and expired. A covered wagon
was engaged and the remains taken to
his late home. The facts stated above
were given on the following morning to
the Deputy Coroner, who declined to
hold an inquest, stating that inasmuch
as death occurred in presence of so many
persons there was no cause for suspicion
of violence. The facts stated above are
true, all reports to the contrary being
false. THOMAS BIRKBEcK.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01
To Our Subscribers.

The special announcement which ap-
peared in our columns some time since,
announcing a special arrangement with
DR.. B. j. Kendall Co., of Enosburgh
Falls, VT, publishers of ga Treatise on
the Horse and his Diseases" whereby
our subscribers were enabled to obtain a
copy of that valuable work free by send
ing their address to B. j. Kendall Co.
(and enclosing a two-cent stamp for
mailing same) is renewed for limited
period. We trust all will avail them
selves of the opportunity of obtaining
this valuable work. To every lover of
the horse it is indispensable, as it treats
in a simple manner all the diseases
which afflict this noble animal. Its
phenomenal sale throughout the United
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authority. Mention this paper when
sending for 'Treatise."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01

At st. AIMS Church on Sunday morn
ing a large number of children and
adults were confirmed by Bishop o. Hara.
He was assisted by Fathers Fallihee,
McNally and Maszotas, several of the
latter's congregation receiving the sacra-
ment. The reverend gentleman is aging
rapidly, but preached forcible sermon
to the congregation and gave the little
ones much good advice. The singing
and other portions of the ceremonies,
which We're under the supervision of
Father McNally, were admirably con-
Quoted.
At the evening services twenty-eight
young ladies were admitted to the
Daughters of Mary.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01

"My Colleen" an Irish comedy drama
by James A. Hearne, author of Hearts
of Oak" will be seen in Freeland for
the first time on Friday evening, October
2. The play comes heralded by the
press as the strongest Irish comedy
drama before the public. The author
has received universal commentator
for his unconventional, pure and life-like
treatment of the Irish tenantry question.
The play depicts the struggles of an
Irish peasant prosecuted by the steward
of a land owner whose plans of revenge
are prevented by the devotion of big
hearted Irish lad. The piece is beauti-
full story, intensely interesting from start
to finish. In the part of Jerry Doyle Tony
Farrell has undoubtedly created the
strongest character he has as yet been
seen in. The company is first-cass in
every particular, while the scenic effects
are the most elaborate as yet seen IN
any Irish production. incidentally he
introduces his ballads, the rendition OF
which have made him famous from
Maine to California. Miss Jennie Le-
land, the captivating soubrette, will be
seen in the titular role of "My Colleen" "
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01
Loud Praise for "The World"

The famous spectacular and mechani-
cal drama, "The World" was presented
at the Holiday Theatre last night by j.
u. Little and strong company, and at
no previous production of this great
triumph of stage art in Baltimore has its
reception been more cordial. This play
is indisputably one of the most remark
able efforts at realism ever put upon the
stage. The amount of ingenuity shown
in the construction of its scenes and the
mechanical skill required to carry out
the conception are in themselves suifi-
cient to provoke the admiration of theatre
goers. But in addition to this the drama
itself is thrilling one. The sinking of
the ship at sea and the great raft scene
on the ocean are vivid illustrations of
the possibilities of stage carpentry. Mr..
Little assumes the dual role of Harry
ERiston and jack Rocer admirably, and
Misses Maysil, Stella Mahew, Edith Mai
and Mrs. Y. j. Block, Chas Allen, Louis
Knobb, A. G. Sprague, S. M. William
son, G. l.. Lawrence, George M. Dever,
Edward Summers and Z. E. Commerford
make up cast that is fully equal to the
requirements of the play. The plot of
"rhe World" is full of living interest.
1t touches wide range of human emo
tion and is pathetic, humorous and
thrilling by turns. The present produc-
tion is marked by conscientious effort to
do justice to the possibilities of the
drama, and it is only fair to say that the
performance is one which will delight
any person who has never witnessed q
previous production of the play as well
as renew the favorable impressions OF
those who have seen former productions
-MOrning Herald. Baltimore Sept. 8.
At the Freeland Opera House on Tues
day evening, October 6.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01

The committee on transportation of
the tenth Of October parade have secured
rates over the l.. V. r. r. from the
following places to Freeland and return
on regular trains: White Haven, adults
45 cents, cadets "a cent?; Eckley, adults
20 cents, cadets 10 cents; Hazleton, adults
40 cents, cadets 80 cents; Audenried,
adults 90 cents, cadets 81 cents; Beaver
Meadow and Jeanesville, adults 60 cents,
cadets 40 cents; Hareigh, adults 40 cents,
cadets 30 cents. A special train will
leave Milnesville, stopping at Harleigh,
at $50 A. M. Time of leaving of other
trains will be made known later.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01

Tony Farrell, in "My Colleen" Opera
House, October 2.
Picnic of Drifton Athletic Association,
Drifton Park, October 3.
Picnic of Pond Creek Drum Corps,
Fairchild's Grove, October 8.
j. u. Little, in "The World" Opera
House, October 6.
Ball of Young Mems T. A. B. Society,
Opera House, October 8.
Joint G. T. A. picnic, Firemen's Park,
October 10.
Ball of Savonian Young Mems Band
Opera House, October 10.
Entertainment of st. Patrck's Bene
fetal Society, Opera House, November
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01

Tony Farrell, who appears here to-
morrow evening in "My Colleen" is not
stranger to Freeland theatre-goers. In
a a"Royal Pass" and the "Irsh Corporal
he has been well received by previous
gatherings. OF his acting here in the
latter play the TRIBUNE said on January
80, 1891: ga more delighted audience
scarcely ever assembled at the Opera
House than that which greeted Tony
Farrell on Thursday evening. Mr.. Far
rell was ably assisted by Miss Jennie
Leland and other members of the COM
pany, and presented the play in a
manner which won the admiration of
all. The star sang, among others of a
different nature, several songs which
related to his native land and was loudly
applauded. He was obliged to respond
to numerous encores."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01

The daily papers are not yet done
singing the praises of Hugh Jennings,
whose remarkable work on the diamond
this season has brought forth unstinted
applause from the base ball world A
Louisville correspondent says of him in
Sundays Press:
Hugh Jennings, Louisville's short stop,
who is destined to obtain an even greater
reputation than Herman Long, is in
many respects very interesting charac-
ter. Jennings, before his entrance into
base ball two years ago, worked in a coal
minein small town in Pennsylvania.
His advent on the diamond was made
at Lehighton, where he signed as back
stop. Jennings describes Lehighton as
being beautiful place of about 5000 in
habitants, but he was somewhat lost
while there, for of the 5000 residents all
We're Dutch except two, an Irish saloon
keeper and his sister. ''I would never
haye come to Louisville" said he the
other day, "if Manager Chapman had
not sent me 500 advance. To come
from place like that into the American
Association was more than l could have
hoped for, and / would never have
reached Kentucky soil had l not been
given the money in advance. | felt sure
that would prove failure, and | only
brought enough wearing apparel to last
me two weeks. If | was not certain that
they would keep me long enough to
work out the advance money" The
position of short stop was new to Jen-
nings when he came here, but when as
signed to the position he played it like a
veteran. Everything considered his
playing, since he joined the Louisville
Club, has been marvellous. Like all
good players, he makes his errors, but
goes after everything in sight, and the
batsmen of the opposing clubs have suf-
fered the loss of many base hits in con-
sequence.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01
DEATHS.

HANLoN.-At Freeland, September 30
Mary, daughter of David and Mary
Hanlon, aged 8 months and 10 days
Interment at 2.30 this afternoon at St
AIMS Cemetery. Brislin, undertaken
BoYLE.-At Freeland, September 80
Peter Boyle, aged about 80 years. In
terment at st. AIMS Cemetery on Fri
day at 2,30. Brislin, undertaken.
KEIMETz.-At Halle Brook, September
y, Mary, daughter of Steve and Annie
Keimetz, aged months. Inferred on
Monday at st. AIMS Cemetery. Bris.
lin, undertaken.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01

Representative Jeffrey, of the Fourth
District, was among the visitors to
Wilkes-Barre to-day. When asked
what he had been doing with himself
since the adjournment of the Legislature,
he exhibited a pair of hacked and horny
palms, and answered: working in
the mines for 81. GA a day" Mr.. Jeffrey
is of those who hold that, from a none.
tary standpoint, seat in the Pennsyl.
vania Legislature is prize of question.
able value. Nevertheless he will try il
again and hopes, upon the coming occa
sion, to pull through without much
trouble or cost. EUeniRg Leader.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01

Washington Camp Hall Association at
the last regular meeting resolved to ex-
tend vote of thanks to Coke Bros, q
Co., Upper Lehigh Coal Co., Markle &
Co. and Sandy Run Co., who so kindly
helped the cornerstone laying by declar-
ing half-holiday; also to the visiting
camps and resident orders; also to the
citizens of Freeland and surrounding
towns who helped us along in the gener-
GUS manner they did.
II. l.. EDMUNDs, Sec'ty.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01
Married Yesterday.

Patrick F. Gallagher and Miss Rose
McHugh were married at st. AIMS
Church yesterday morning by Father
Fallihee. Andrew Brislin, of Summit
Hill, and Miss Rose A. McHugh, of
Jeddo, acted as groomsman and brides
maid. After the ceremony they left for
Allentown, where few days will be
spent and from there they will go to
Philadelphia for a short visit. Upon
their return the couple will go to house
keeping in the Points. They have the
best wishes of the community.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01

A soap swindler is quilting people in
neighboring towns, selling a worthless
compound for 50, and promising to send
ii law book to all purchasers, free of
charge, which he never does. He may
work around this way. Keep an eye
open and make it interesting for him if
he calls
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01
Drunkenness, or the Liquor Habit, Posi-
lively Cured by administering DIR.
Haines, Golden Specific.

1t is manufactured as powder, which can be
given in glass of beer a cup of coffee or tea,
or in food, without the knowledge of the pa
tient 1t is absolutely harmless, and will effect
a permanent and speedy cure whether the pa
tient is Il moderate drinker or an alcoholic
wreck. 1t has been given in thousands of cases
and in every instance perfect cure has fol-
lowed. 1t never Fails. The system once i'm
pregnated with the specific, it becomes an utter
impossibiity for. the liquor appetite to exist.
Cures guaranteed.
As page book of particulars free. Address
GOLDEN SPECIFIC CO., 1876 Race St..
Cincinnati, o,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01

Happy and content is home with 1.-THE Ro-
chester; lamp with the light of the morning.
Catalogues, write Rochester Lamp Co., ,NewYork.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01

aB7 We are the only
house that constantly
keeps on hand a full line
of Sporting Goods. All
sold at New York and
Philadelphia prices. Both
Wholesale and Retail.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01

NTOTICE-The Borough Solicitor has pre-
IN pared liens against all properties whose
owners have not paid for putting in sidewalks,
any delinquent will pay up before that day,
he will save himself a considerable amount of
costs, STREET COMMITTEE.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01

DROPOsALS will be received by the Free
l. land Borough Council up to Monday,
October, B, 1891, at p. NJ, for the digging lay
ing and covering of pipes on the following
streets Beginning at the intersection of Pine
and Walnut Streets, and extending along Wal
nut Street to Ridge Street, Il distance of $50 feet
Streets along Centre Street to Chestnut Street,
a distance of 3i0l feet, thence from centre of
Centre and Chestnut Streets along Chestnut
Street to Ridge Street, distance OF 3l6 feet,
making a total distance of 1924 feet, contain
ing 1921 cubic yards, The pipe to be laid will
be l2-inch on Walnut and Chestnut Streets and
l0-inch on Centre Street. and will be furnished
by the borough. All work must conform TO
the Specifications submitted by the Borough
Engineer. Bonds must be furnished by the
successful bidder.
The council reserves the right to reject any
or all bids. For further information app'y to
II. A. Buckley, secretary of council.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01

Over one thousand lamps to select
from at Birkbeck's. Prices lower then
ever.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01

T OST.-A light yellow muley COW, half Jersey
IL breed, white star on forehead. Return to
Hugh Boyle, Ridge Street, Freeland.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1891-10-01

TNOR SALE CHEAP.-A fine fresh COW, aged
IL years. For further particulars apply to
Patrick Hanlon, No. 81 Spring Street, Upper
sIehigh.