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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-04

Words of praise are heard from all
portions of the township for the admira-
BILE selection of candidates made by the
Foster Democratic Convention for school
directors. Messrs. Snyder and McNelis
will make competent and liberal minded
officials, and their election is predicted
by Republicans as well as Democrats.
Both gentlemen have always taken a
deep interest in school matters. and this,
with their personal popularity, will give
them an overwhelming majority.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-04

The Democratic conferees of the Mid
die Coal Field Poor District met at the
Gilbert House, Weatherly, yesterday,
and placed candidates for poor director
and poor auditor in the field. The
meeting was called to order by 7. A.
Buckley, chairman of the executive
committee. WV. Buck. of Weatherly,
was elected permanent chairman, and
Matthew Long, of Hazleton, secretary.
The roll was called and fourteen dele
gates answered their names. Lawrence
Tarleton, of Weatherly, and Michael r.
McHugh, of Beaver Meadow, were
placed in nomination for poor director.
Tarleton received ten votes and Nc
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-04

Electricity as motive power in the
coal mines bids fair to supersede the
mules. Several large coal companies in
the Wyoming region, among them the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western and
the Hillside Coal and Iron Company,
have been experimenting with electri-
city in their mines. At the Erie colliery
of the latter company complete electrl-
cal hauling plant is in operation 1t
consists of a 60-horse power Thomson
Houston generator. The locomotive
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-04

Squire Kline appeared before Commits
sioner Hill, of Hazleton, on Monday, to
answer charge against him for sending
through the mail postal card upon
which the receiver, party in Upper
Lehigh, alleges threatening language was
written, The case was postponed until
Tuesday next, and the commissioner al
lowed Mr.. Kline to depart upon his own
recognizance. 1t is not probable that
the matter Will amount to much as there
seems to be but little, if any, violation of
the postal laws on the card.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-04

The number of license applications in
Luzerne County this year is 1912. Free
land holds its own as in previous years.
The number of applicants from the bor-
ongh is "A, and from Foster there are 40.
As there is but one of the latter number
from outside the town this gives Free
land, including the Five Points and
South Heberton, 72 applicants.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-04

Nicholas Cabbage was convicted on
Friday aud sentenced on Saturday by
Judge Rice to pay fine of S25 and the
costs, which amount to about Sl50, for
the assault committed last October on T..
A. Buckley. Several efforts had been
made by friends of Cabbage to have the
case settled, but the plaintiff refused to
stop the proceedings.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-04

Charles S. Washburn has informed us
that he has nearly completed the ASSESS
ment of Freeland Borough for his broth
er, A. w. Washburn, and any of the
property owners wishing to have correc-
tions made, as this is the triennal as
sessment, can have the same done by
calling on him at his residence.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-04
Borongh Nominations.

The borough Democrats will meet at
the Cottage Hotel Hall on Monday even
ing, at 7.30 o'clock, to nominate ticket
for election day. The Republicans will
meet on Wednesday evening at the
Opera House for the same purpose.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-04

The trial of Henry Higgins, Joseph
Eveland and James Gallagher, for the
murder of the Kester brothers, at Sey-
bertsville in 1886, which was on the list
for Tuesday, has been postponed at the
request of the District Attorney until
next term.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-04

The coroner's jury appointed to inves-
tigate the cause of the railroad wreck at
New Boston on Thursday last, in which
Engineer John Dietrich was killed, rem
dered a verdict which censures the
Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley Com
panies for the poor rule in force at New
Boston junction.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-04

A meeting of the game club will be
held at the Foster school building in Up
per Lehigh on Friday evening, February
D, to which an invitation to attend is eX-
tended to all hunters or fishermen in
and about the vicinity.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-04

Masquerade ball of Garibaldi Brass
Band, Opera House, February 16.
Ball of Fear Nots Athletic Association,
Odd Fellows Hall, Drifton, February II.
Ball of Tigers Athletic Association,
Opera House. February 30.
Ball of St. Patrick's Beneficial Society,
Opera House, March u.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-04

Believing that | was unfairly dealt
with in the Democratic Convention,
hereby announce myself as an indepen-
dent candidate for the office of super
visor of Foster Township.
JOHN O'DoNNEL.
Eckley, February 8, 1892.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-04

Laborers, drivers, watchman, teamsters
and walters at.......................... 5 40 90
Brakemen, donkey engineers at......... 80 90
Firemen, printers. shoemakers at...... 60 90
Miners at........ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 80 90
Butchers (employes) section boses, bag
gage masters, bakers at............... 20 60
Clerks teachers, telegraph operators,
reporters, curriers', BARRIERS, tinsmiths
cigar makers, carpenters, ,blacksmths,
painters ........................... 70 90
Stationery engineers, upholsters, wagon
makers, boiler makers, brickayers,
machinists, masons, plasterers, stone
cutters, harness makers, clergymen at 50 90
Bartenders, millers, conductors, att. e.. so 90
Agents, gentlemen, musicians, consta-
bles locomotive engineers, justices of
the peace, bookkeeperS cabinet max
ers. grocers, dispatcherS, foremen at. 100 90
Aldermen, bOtters, plumbers, peddlers
butchers (proprietorsl, liverymen, un-
dertakers, jewellers at.................. 125 90
Attorneys, civil engineers, assistant SUI
perintendents, cOntectioners, dentists,
tanners, editors at Observation-Disclosures. $50 90
Merchants, saoonsts, restaurant keep
ers at......................... 175 90
Architects, cashiers, druggists, commits
sion and wholesale merchants, physi-
clans t........................... 200 90
Contractors ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 2jO 90
Brewers and superintendent at........ 800 90
Bankers and coal operators at .......... 400 90
That in assessing horses, you rate the aver
age horse at $50, and others in proportion,
either higher or lower according to their value.
Rate all horned cattle at $40 each
The commissioners would further suggest,
that in assessing all classes of real estate, you
estimate property mt its actual value, and rate
it for assessment purposes AT one-quarter of
such actual value. The suggestion is made in
order to secure uniform rate upon all real
estate, since it has not been the custom in this
county to assess property at its full value.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-04
TAX VALUATIONS.
How the Real Estate, Trades, Occupa-
tions and Professions Are Rated.

The county commissioners Yesterday
sent out the following schedule of in
structions to assessors:
In order to secure uniformity throughout the
county in making the triennial assessments the
county commissioners would make the follow
ing suggestions. viz: That in assessing occu-
pations, trades and professions you rate all as
follows:
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-04
Lehlgh D0lley Ra1l10ad.
ARRANGEMENT OF PASSENGER TRAINS.
NOV. Is, 1891.
LEAVE FREELAND.


6l0, S.45, 9.45 lO.35 A. NJ, 1225, l.5O, 2.43, $50
! 2.l0, 6.35, 100 S.i1 p NJ, for Drifton, Jeddo
Lumber Yard, Stockton and Ha2leton.
$40, 9.45 A. NJ, l5O, $50 p. NJ, for Maucl
oniink, nd M Allentown Bethlehem, Phila., Easton
50 A. NJ. for Bethlehem Easton and New
7.2G, 1855 A. NJ, 12.1G, 4.39 P. NJ. (yia Highland
Branchl for White Haven, Glen summit
| Wllkes-Barre, Pittston and L. and B. junction.
0,lO a. NJ for Black Ridge and Tumhicken.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
n.30 a. NJ. and 3.45 p. NJ. for Drifton. ,Jeddo.
Lumber Yard and HaZleton.
3.45 Z. NJ. for Delauo MahanOy City Shen-
andoah, New York and Philadelphia.
ARRIVE AT FREELAND.
$50, 652, 726, 9l5 1855 \. NJ, 12I6, LIS, 2.38.
4.3', 656 and s.37 p. NJ. from Huzleton, Stock
ton, Lumder Yard, Jeddo and Dufton.
7.26, 9.l5, l0.5j a. NJ, l2.lG, 233, 439 Gj6 p. NJ
from Delano, Mahanoy City and shenandoah
(Viu New Boston Branch).
Lis, i.39, 6.56 and ,.3i =. NJ from New York
and Mauch Chunk.
,9.l5 and 1855 A. NJ; from Easton, Philadel-
phia, bethlehem and Mauch Chunk
al5 lO.31 a. NJ, 2.4j, - r. NJ from White
Haven, Glen summit, Wilkes Barre, Pittston
ana H. ana Is. junction via Highland Brunch).
SUNDAY TRAINS.
ll.l6 A, NJ. and 323 p. NJ. from Hazlcton
Lumber Yard, Jeddo and Drfton.
phia and Eastun.
o-o L NJ from GOttSNllle ana DelunO.
For further information inquire of Ticket
Agents. Il. b. BYINGTON G. P A.
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, Il cup of coffee on tea,
or in food, without the knowledge of the pa
tient. 1t is absolutely harmless and will effect
permanent and speedy cure, whether the pa
tient is 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
impossibility for the liquor appetite to exist
Cures guaranteed.
As page book of particulars free Address
GOLDEN SPECIFIC CO., 1855 Race St.,
Cincinnati, o.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-04

The regular monthly meeting of the
borough council was held on Monday
evening, with Messrs. Bachman, DOORS,
Goeppert, Rutter and Williamson pres
ent. The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved, and the follow
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-04

Members of the fire department tested
all the borough hose on Tuesday. 1t
was found in good condition, but the
plug at Centre and Main Streets was
discovered frozen and the plug at Centre
and South leaking badly. The plugs
had been reported all right by the chief
to the council.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-04

How often we hear middle-aged peo
pie say regarding that reliable old cougl
remedy, N. II. Downs Elixir: "Why
my mother gave it to me when was q
child, and use it in my family; it al
ways cures" 1t is always guaranteed tc
cure or money refunded Sold at Schil
cher's drug store.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-04

Schnee and McFadden, having ma
jority of the votes cast, were declared
the candidates for supervisors.
For treasurer Patrick Cary and VIM
Gallagher were nominated. The vote
was:
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-04

Timothy Hayes, of Dickson City, who
was compelled to leave Drifton on ac-
count of his activity in labor matters
after the strike of 1SS7-SS, is still work
ing for the cause in the Wyoming re-
gion. Last week he was elected Worthy
Foreman of d. A. 16.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-04

Drunkenness, or the Liquor Habit, Posi-
lively Cured by administering DIR.
Haines' Golden Specific
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-04

Supervisors then came up, but before
the candidates were named another re-
cess was taken in order to procure a black
board for the tellers. This lasted nearly
another half hour, and when the nomi-
nations were called for the result was al
ready known to the leaders. John
Schnee, South Heberton; John O'Don-
nell, Eckley; John Maloney, Highland,
and Patrick McFadden, Freeland, were
name1 with tho follnwino, raSnlt.
, 1892-12-19
COUNTY NOTES.

The young ladies' of Eureka are becom-
ing famous for their skill in entertaining.
The meetings of the c. T. s. d. S. are
lively, and its social events are highly sue
cessful.
The hunters went out again yesterday
morning at 8 O'Clock and returned at II,
bringing another deer with them. This
time VIM. Bryant, VIM. Vincent, A. L..
Vincent, and Phil Vincent, the latter of
Olympia, formed the party.
I. ]. McClallan is building an additional
store house. The partitions are being re-
momoyed in his present commodious sales
building, the counters will be rearranged, !,
and more convenience will be apparent for
customers and clerks.
We learn from reliable source that at a
meeting of Northern Pacific officials at
Portland a few days ago the building of the
long-talked-of cutoff from Nina switch to
Rochester was talked of What was de-
sided upoh we do not know. Should this
change be made, it would shorten the dis
trnce from this place to Tacoma four miles
and with much better roadbed.-Tenino-
Bucoda Enterprise.
, 1892-12-19
BOYD'S ESTATE.
E. 7. Dunning, Of Tacoma, Ap-
pointed Administrator.

The Estate Valued at SS2, 700, Com
sistIng of Newspaper Plant,
life Insurance Policy and Real
Estate in Tacoma.
e. T. Dunning, of Tacoma, was today
appointed administrator of the estate of
Thomas Henderson Boyd, by Judge Cor
don, of the Thurston county superior
court. The father of Boyd has waived all
right to administer. As set forth in the
application for letters of administration,
the estate is valued at $4,000 Of this
amount SO, 900 is represented by the plant
of the Morning Olympian, $4,000 by life
insurance policy, and $1,000 in real estate,
most of which is in Tacoma.
The real estate mentioned consists of five
lots in Commas addition, Tacoma. Al
though it has been claimed that Boyd's life
was insured up to $1,000 in various COM
panies, the petition sets forth that 81, 500
was carried in the Mutual Union, of Port
land, but does not give the names of the
other companies
John Cain, as administrator, surrendered
the estate today
Mr.. Dunning's bondsmen are Henry
Drum, Samuel Collier and Walter j.
Thompson.
The bond is fixed at $4,000, double the
estimated value ofthe estate.
The liabilities of the estate are not
known, but it is claimed that all bills will
be paid in full in due process of time.
, 1892-12-19
PERsONALITIES.

Representative-elect J. B. Mcmillan, of
Skagit county, has arrived in company
with Mrs. McMilhn and will remain until
the close of the legislature. They will keep
house.
The Hamilton Herald says: "Hon. J. B.
Mcmillan is already at Olympia studying
the situation at the state capital so as to be
prepared to intelligently discharge his leg
islative duties. 1t is doughnuts to buttons
that Mr.. Mcmillan makes an enViable record
in the legislative halls of the state.'
Mrs. Lucy A. Sims, of Spokane, is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. o. B. McFadden.
Albert S. Cole, of Whatcom, is in the
city on legal business.
John f. Carrere, of the Spokane Spokes-
man, was in the city today making arrange
ments for the big crowd of Spokane re-
publcans coming to the Inauguration of
Governor McGraw. He had interviews
with Governor Ferry, Mayor O'Brien,
MayOr-elect Robinson and others. Mr.
Carrere says that the SpOkaneites will be
here in force at the Inauguration. There
will also be gathering of the young re-
pubieans of the state at Columbia hall.
John Cain, city editor of the Olympian,
spent Saturday in Seattle.
w. A. BOtkin was in Seattle over Sunday
H. Y. Thompson, well known attorney
of Fairhaven, is in Olympia on business
with the supreme court.
Charles Whitney has all he can handle
at present, arranging for the inaugural
ball.
, 1892-12-19
Your Opportunity.

We are not given to boasting, but we do say
that never before in the history of this city has
there been such opportunity to purchase holiday
gifts at prices which are nothing when compared
with those Of the years preceding.
We have new clean, carefully selected stock
and have made prices which we know will suit the
times and appeal to your pocketbook.
Our line of dolls this year cannot be excelled, a
variety unequaled by any competitors. Everything
in the line Of artificial babies to be had at our store
We are making Cups and Saucers one of our
leaders this year. They are nice gift which is
both useful as we'll as ornamental
Albums? Why Well come and see for your
self. We know that you will not 60 away empty
handed if you are after something in that line.
1t would be utterly impossible for us to enumer.
ate all the nice things have in this space or, in
the whole paper for that matter but we do earnest
ly request that you call and carefully examine our
stock before making any purchases. We know that
you will make money by doing so.
We are glad to welcome visitors, pleased to
show our goods and ready to make close prices to
all. Come and learn that it pays to trade at
, 1892-12-19
BALL BY THE BAND.
Music by an Orchestra Of Twelve
Pieces.

This VIII be One of the Leading
Social Events of the SeasOn--At
the ArmOry, Friday Night De-
cember 80.
Arrangements are being made for ball
to be given at the armory, Friday night,
December 80, by the Capital City band.
Music will be furnished by an orchestra of
twelve pieces, in the hands of Seattle and
Olympia musicians. 1t will be one of the
leading social events of the season.
, 1892-12-19
ConRregationaI social.

The ladies of the Congregational society
will hold a social in their church Tuesday
evening, December 2Oth. The program
will consist of choice music, and the delin-
cation in pantomime and tableaux of
some thirty characters selected from Dick
ems, entitled "The Voice of Christmas
Past"
There will also be sale of fancy and
useful articles made by the Ladies' Aid
Society. Admission, 10 cents. d19>2t
, 1892-12-19
A COMFORTABLE PROPOSITION.

The proposition for the band to give
open air concerts in Columbia hall may
sonnd like an Irish bull, but it would
doubtless be more comfortable for all con-
cerned than is the public square.
, 1892-12-19
Chanre Of LIZ

Backache, monthly troubles, hot flashes,
dizziness, nervousness, are
cured by DR.. Miles Nervine, recently dis
covered by the great Indiana Specialist
Elegant books and trial bottles free at Mari
& Ross, Acme Drug Store, or bymail 10 cts.
Miles Medicine Co., Elkhart, Ind.
, 1892-12-19
COUNTY BRIDGES.

The county commissioners went out to-
day to examine the new bridge over the
Nesqually at Bennet's ferry, recently com
pleted by the San Francisco Bridge COM
pany at a cost of $500. This bridge was
built jointly by Thurston and Pierce coun-
ties. The commissioners have accepted the
Ohehalis bridge at Rochester, at a cost of
$500, and speak highly of the work done.
1t was built by the San Francisco Bridge
company. Bids will be opened tomorrow
for the construction of a new bridge across
the SkoOkumchuck river, on the Skookum-
chuck road. This bridge will replace the
one washed out by the high water some
weeks ago.
, 1892-12-19
FRoEnsson RoBEnrs rAkrs 4 ruMnIE.

Professor w. H. Roberts fell today while
crossing from the new walk in front of
Grainger's building to the plank walk, and
sustained a painful injury of his knees.
The fall was caused by the narrow, loose
planks, one of which turned when Profess
sOr Roberts stepped upon it.
, 1892-12-19
ro RKAMINE THR FuRN1TuRE

Ransom Pratt, agent Of the Office Spec
ialty company, accompanied by Messrs.
Fuller, Trayers, Demorest and Rydstrom,
made a detailed examination of the metal
furniture in the Thurston county court
house, last Saturday This was occasioned
by difference of $25 in the bids between
the Office Specially company and the Fen
ton Metallic Furniture company for supply
ing the new Pierce county court house with
metal furniture. The gentlemen named
are in charge of the construction of the
city hall of Tacoma and owing to the
closeness of the bids and the merit of the
companies by which they were made de-
cided to make personal inspection before
deciding the matter They will examine
the furniture of the Fenton company in
Seattle. While here they were escorted
about the court house by Deputy Auditor
Garfield. Before leaving they expressed
themselves as mighty pleased with the met
al furniture of the Office Specially company
selected by the commissioners OF Thurston
county.
, 1892-12-19
Atthe OLYMPIA Theater.

Middaugh's Musical Comedy will be
presented at the Olympia Theater tonight.
1t is pleasing affair and ought to draw
large crowd. 1t has plenty of good music.
, 1892-12-19

The young ladies Of the NJ. E. Round
Table society will give last chance high
tea and social at the residence of Mrs.
Sickels, New Years eve. 1t will be an old
fashioned leap year party, at which the
young folks will watch the old year out
and the new year in. Any young man
man who "gets left" will be permitted to
take one Of his lady friends, provided he
pays all the bills.
, 1892-12-19

YEhen Baby was sick, we ga e her Castoria.
When she was Child, she lied for Castoria-
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
Ehen she had Children. she ave them CastOria
, 1892-12-19
Why HE JUMPED.

A hail fellow well met stepped up behind
R. s. Hogin the other evening and gave
him rough but friendly tap on the arm
Hogin jumped like he had been shot and
poured forth stream of sulphurous and
violent vitupeTatiVes. His friend looked
dumbfOunded.
whats the matter2" he asked "are
you crazy ?"
"No, l amt crazy" was the hot retort,
shut have been yaocinated, and my arm
is sore."
, 1892-12-19

Professor ]. ]. Cross, leader Of the capi-
tai city band, has been engaged with an or
chestra Of ten pieces to furnish music for
the inaugural bali.
, 1892-12-19
oRoHARp PARK PRoPrRrY.

S. o. Woodruff announced today that he
had sold about forty lots in his new Orch
ard Park addition and that he had. several
more customers ready.
, 1892-12-19
BROKERS Fail.

New YORK, December 9.-E. W. Moss
and R. E. Preusser, members of the con-
solidated stock exchange, have failed.
The former Is interested in ITO shares
of Rock Island, Union Pacific, New En-
gland Erie and North American. Preusser
is long on l160 shares of Atchison and Rock
Island
, 1892-12-19

vestry of the church. The oficiary in
cludes trustees, stewards and class leaders.
The meeting will be called to order at Z 80.
, 1892-12-19

1t is announced that James Whitcomb
Riley will be among the attractions of the
star entertainment course in January.
The doctor hangs up his stocking
With gay and festive grace,
For he knows that Christmas feasting
Will bring him many a case
There was a light fall of snow last night,
but it was dissipated by the rain before
daylight.
, 1892-12-19
DEGREE WORK.

The second nregree will be conferred on
two candidates of the meeting of Olympia
Lodge l. Q. 0. F. tonight. Wednesday
night at Alpha encampment the Golden
Rule degree will be conferred on two can
dates and officers will be elected,
, 1892-12-19
A CHRIsrMAs rREE.

Members of the Presbyterian Sunday
school were engaged today in decorating
the church for the Christmas entertain
ment to be given there Saturday evening
There will be a Christmas tree and exer-
cises by the scholars, in keeping with the
occasion.
, 1892-12-19

Five hundred tickets are being printed
by the Crisman-Sargent company for the
inaugural ball. The tickets will be large,
bevel edged cards that can easily be pre-
served as souvenirs.
, 1892-12-19
CHOW co Cure An skin DIseases.y

Simply apply "Swayne's Ointment" No
internal medicine required. Cures letter,
eczema, itch, all eruptions on the face,
hands, nose, etc., leaving the skin clear,
white and healthy. Its great healing and
curative powers are possessed of no other
remedy. Ask your druggist for Swayne's
Ointment
, 1892-12-19
'THE FHIR
UNION BLOCK.

Our Beautiful Stock Holiday Goods will be
ready for display about December Ist.
We have the presents you want at the prices
you like.
An unequalledassortment and variety, to suit all
tastes, IN Toys. Books and Novelties,
Fancy Goods, Notions Etc.
It's impossible to tell all we have. You must
see our display to appreciate the multitude Of ap-
propriate presents we offer for one and all
We have provided for all tastes, but make
special appeal to those who seek something useful
and our prices make these goods irresistible.
, 1892-12-19

Fine leather and plush albums, travel
ing cases and toilet sets at O'Connors. If