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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11

The anthracite trade continues dull
and without any material increase in the
demand for coal. The output of coal is
still being curtaied, and the producing
companies are Withholding their tonnage
statements from the public at present.
The general sales agents of the anthra-
cite companies met at New York last
week, and after comparing notes on the
situation of the trade, exchanging stories
and consuming a quantity of cigars, adj
journed without transactng any business
of Importance, to meet again this week
The total amount of anthracite coal
sent to market for the week ending
January 80, as reported by the several
carrying companies, was 533, ,6l9 tons,
compared with 669, 552 tons in the cores
ponding week last year, decrease of
135, 1888 tons. The total amount of an
thracite mined thus far in the year 1892
was 2,5Sl PIP tons, compared with g.
094, S95 tons for the same period in 1891
decrease of 513, ,633 tons.-Ledger.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11
THEY ASK FOR VOTES.
The Men Who Want to be Elect
ed Next Tuesday.
THREE TICKETS IN FOSTER TOWN
HIP-FREELAND, HALE, BUTLER,
HAZLETCN AND THE POOR DIS
TRICT NOMINEES.

Below will be found the names of the
candidates in this vicinity who are look
ing for Office. The contests N some To-
caities promise to be exceedingly close
and interesting. In Foster Township
the Prohibtionists have nominated a
complete ticket, and have great conf
dence in their ability to poll large vote.
1t is very likely that the Democrats will
elect their complete ticket this year.
There are but few candidates on the
Republican side who have any chance
to make fight, and they find that work
anything but encouraging.
In the borough the smoke OF last
nights convention has not cleared off
sufficiently to form distinct idea of the
Republican tickets strength. The ap-
parent satisfaction with which the ticket
nominated on Monday night was receiv-
ed makes the Democratic candidates feel
confident, and if this good feeling pre-
walls until Tuesday their election is cer-
tain. But the political complexion of
this town on a spring election is very un-
certain, and stickers are used consider
ably by both parties.
The Poor District nominees on the
Democratic ticket are popular through
out Carbon County, and they will hold
their own in Luzerne without trouble.
Halle township is expected to give its
usual majority for the Democrats, and
the first Mayor of Hazleton will be
Harry Meyers. Butler votes for citi-
zens' ticket which has no opposition.
The candidates are as follows:
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11
LAID AT REST,
The High Constable of Freeland Borough
Is Dead and Buried

After an illness of few weeks dura-
ton High Constable Robert NJ. Rinker
breathed his last early Saturday morn
ing. The deceased was one of the best
known men in town and through his en-
deavors to faithfully perform the duties
of his office he obtained much notoriety.
The humorous incidents connected with
his official life were often made the sub
jects of sketches in the TRIBUNE, and
though many readers thought them un-
real, they were founded upon actual oc-
currences, and no one enjoyed their
publicity better than the High Constable
himself. He at allaimes took an active
interest in politics, and was regarded as
a good worker for the Democratic party.
His age was 52 years, 10 months and %
days, and wife and five children, three
of whom are married, survive him
The funeral took place on Tuesday
afternoon from his late residence, and
was in charge of Mai. G.. b. Coke Post
which, with the Sons of Veterans Drum
Corps, attended in body Services
were held at Trinity NJ. L. Church.
Rev. E. d. Miller offered prayer and
in the absence of the pastor, Rev. j. w.
Bedford, the funeral sermon was deliv-
cred by Rev. Mallielew, of White
Haven The body was then conveyed
to the soldiers lot in Freeland Cemetery.
AT the grave Rev Maliehew read the
burial service, and was followed by the
chaplain of the Post. II. G.. Groessell.
The regular funeral salute, three voleys,
was then fired by the Post Guards, and
this ended the ceremonies. The funeral
was largely attended by the citizens and
friends of the family.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11
UPPER LEHIGH NOTES.

Rev. C. A. Spauding admitted several new
converts to the English Baptist Church last
Sunday. Although quite cold the baptismal
ceremonies We're witnessed by many from Free
land and vicinity.
J. W. Jones is suffering from an injury to his
eye.
From remarks overheard by the bird some of
the pc pie would like to go cunning for us, but
as the Game Club held u meeting here on Fri
day evening and renewed their obligations to
protect game of all kinds we feel perfectly safe.
In the meantime the bird will keep an eye on
all gunners.
G. Hoover is home on a vacation from. Mt.
Carmel, where he is attending school.
Politics are receiving much attention this
spring from the young voters, who have one of
their number, ID. j Boyle, as candidate for
register of this district Dan will get a big
support outside his party, and there is little
doubt of his election.
Julius Lesser, one of the leading members of
the Brotherhood of Bachelors has served notice
upon the society that he intends to desert his
brethen in few days. Miss Jeanette Hughes
is the young lady who is responsible for this.
The bird wishes success to them both through
life. and would advise some of the other
bachelors of town to go and do likewise.
Several of the young men of town received
considerable mail from the patrons of st
valentine this week. BIRD.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11

A child was born to Polish parents at
Shenandoah of very peculiar construc-
ton. 1t was perfect monstrosity in
that it had two complete pairs of arms,
the same number of legs, three sets of
nostrils and a single head and two bodies
joined together at the middle. The
arms of each body were entwined around
the opposite body. The child lived five
hours after birth. DR.. ID. j. Langton,
the attending physician, voucnes for the
above state of facts. The doctor wanted
the remains to preserve in alcohol, but
the parents refused to comply with the
request. The case is considered one of
the most remarkable in medical practice.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11


"The Dear Irish Boy" a comedy
drama, with Mr.. Gus Reynolds in the
leading role, will be the attraction at the
Opera House on the 2Gth inst. The play
has been seen in this town once before
and scored a great hit here. 1t is made
interesting by its brisk action. sensation
al incidents, picturesque stage settings
and the dancing and ssnging that are
always part of plays of this kind Gus
Reynolds takes the part of the old rascal,
Mike Nee lutchey, the central one of the
play. He gives an eXcelledt character-
zation of scheming, crafty and willy
william, and does it ina virile and vividly
natural manner. Mr. Reynolds is known
as a cleyer actor. but he is seen to parti-
cularly good advantage as Nike Ne
Clutchey. McCJutchey'S death scene is
one of the most realistic and tragic on
the stage. The company supporting Mr..
Reynolds is described as being a more
than usually capable one, and its good
work is said to contribute no little to the
success of the performance. The sing
ing and dancing is another attractive
feature of the play.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11
Leh1gh Dalley Ra1ly00d.
ARRANGEMENT OF PASSENGER TRAINS.
NOV. 10, 1891.
LEAVE FREELAND.

LEA II FREELAND.
610, S45 9.45, 1876 A. NJ, l2,2j, l.5O, 2.43, $50
5.l5, 6.35, 100, S.47 p. NJ, for Drifton, Jeddo,
Lumber Yard Stockton and HazetOn.
Blu 945 A. NJ, l.50, $50 =. NJ, for Mauch
Chunk, Allentown, Bethlehem, Phila., Euston
and New York.
S.45 a. NJ. for Bethlehem, Enston and New
York.
7.26, 1855 A. NJ, 1216, 4.39 p. NJ. via Highland
Branchl for White Haven, Glen summit,
Wilkes-Bar PittstOn and l.. and Is. Junction.
6.lO A. NJ. for Black Ridge and TOmhickcn.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
ll.30 A. NJ. and 3.I5 p. NJ. for Drfton Jcddo
Lumber Yard and HaZleton.
3.45 Z. NJ. for Deauo, Mahanoy City, Shen-
andUah, New York and Philadelphia.
ARRIVE AT FREELAND.
$50, 6.52, 726 9l5 1855 a. NJ, l2lG, lis, 233,
49,, 6.56 and S.37 p. NJ. from Hu2lcton, stock
ton, Lumder Yard, Jeddo and Drifton.
7.26, 9.l5, 1888 A. NJ, L.. 10, 2.33, 439, $50 p NJ.
from Delano, Muhanoy City and shenandoah
VIA New Boston Branch).
Lis, 4.39, 6.oG and "a 7. NJ from New York,
and Mauch Chunk.
9.l5 and 1913 a. NJ; from Easton, Phadel-
phia, Bethlehem and Mauch Chunk
9.l5, l0.35 a. NJ, 2.43, 50 p. NJ from White
Haven, Glen summit, Wilkes Barre, Pttston
and l.. and B. Junction Via Highland Branch)
SUNDAY TRAINS.
11.16 A, NJ. and 323 p. NJ from Hazleton
Lumber Yard, Jeddo and Drifton.
l.lB A. NJ. from Delano, Hazleton, Philadel-
phia and EastOn.
3.23 p. NJ. from Pottsville and Delauo
For further information inquire of Ticket
Agents. Il. B. BYINGTON, G. =. A.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11

The following citizens from this
vicinity have been drawn to serve as
jurymen on the dates named below:
March John Smith, Freeand; John
Miller, VIM. Raught, Daniel Craig, Fos-
ter; George Wise, Jeddo.
March l4-John Houston, Freeland; (;
Jos. Handlong, Conrad Brehm, Joseph
lies, John b. Hanlon, Owen Ward, Fos-
ter.
April 4-Isaac Davis, r. A. Buckley,
Freeland Jos. Klingerman, Foster !;
David Lloyd, D. J Roderlck, Halle
April 1S-Henry Hemsath, James
ODonnell, Foster.
April 25-John NJ. Powell, I'd, Free
land; H. B. Koons, B. J. Carr, Sterling
Lester, Foster.
May adam Sachs, Hugh Nc
Geehan, Freeland; Christian Miller,
Foster; Robert Boyle, Jeddo; E. j.
Sweeney, F. +. Mcfarland, Halle.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11

The first argument in the suit against
the Jeddo Tunnel Company has been
made before Judge Rice. The question
in controversy is as to the legal power of
the Jeddo Tunnel Company as private
institution to destroy the water rights of
the plaintiffs, who are farmers in
Conyngham Valley. This is a case in
which the farmers claim their land is
destroyed by the company's culm. The
defendants are represented by R. c..
McMurtrie, of Philadelphia, and the
plaintiffs by Russell Duane and George
Wharton Pepper, also of Philadelphia
The case of Bernard Gallagher vs.
kemmerer q Co., which has been in
court several times, has been again re-
ferred to a jury, who viewed the land
in Sandy Valley this week.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11

The first grand masquerade ball of the
Garibaldi Brass Band at the Opera House
on Tuesday evening has every indication
of being one of the finest of the kind held
here for some time. The ball will be
conducted in accordance with the nation
al Italian custom, the witnessing of
which is worth the price of admission.
DePierro's Orchestra will be present,
and every lady will be given handsome
masquerade programme The proceeds
will be used to equip the band with new
instruments.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11

months. The janitor was instructed to
attend to the matter until the next
regular meeting, when the question of
extra compensation for doing the work
will be settled. The committee also
asked that 800 feet of one-inch rope and
a sufficient quantity of iron stakes be
procured, so that in case of fire the
ground could be roped off for the protec-
tion of movable property and the better
working of the department. The matter
was referred to the lookup committee to
make an examination of the rope now
on hand, and, if they find it necessary,
to order rope and stakes at once.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11

w. j. Eckert, of Freeland, who went
to Florida two weeks ago to benefit his
health, writes from Jacksonville that he
is now enjoying the weather we will
get in May. Everything is in full bloom
there, with millions of oranges hanging
from the trees. Mr.. Eckert and his wife
are to be congratulated for their good
sense in seeking such congenial climate,
where orchards are as common as our
culm banks.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11

Amiza Williams, women with four
husbands, was committed to the county
Jail on Monday on the charge of bigamy.
She lives up pnear Wilkes Barre, a locality
where many people of her kind reside.
When Seth Williams, husband No 4,
married the women he thought she was
single When they quarreled the wife
showed her husband four wedding rings.
She said she could keep ON adding to
the number until she got the right man.
She angered the husband and he swore
ont a warrant for her arrest.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11
Council Meeting.

The council met in special session
Tuesday evening for the purpose of ex-
amining the accounts of the tax col
lectors. Henry M. Doubt, collector for
1891, presented list of names which he
could not collect from, some of which
had left the borough. He was exonera-
ted from the same. Collector Moore
not being present the secretary was in
structed to call special meeting any
time before March l to examine his
accounts. A committee from the Citi-
zen's Hose Co. appeared before council
and asked that the janitor be authorized
to light fires and take care of the reading
room every night during the winter
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11

A concert for the benefit of the Welsh
Baptist Church was given in Donop's
Hall Saturday evening, and the enter
tainment was enjoyed by the audience
VIM. II. Williams and Griffith Pritchard,
of Slatington, were present and made
addresses. The watch contest which
was postponed since the recent fair also
terminated Saturday evening, with the
following amounts collected: Thomas
Davis, Drifton, 500; Thomas Davis, Free
land, S46. Each contestant was presen-
ted with a gold watch for his work.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11
The Voting BOOths.

The State Department clerks mailed to
the county commissioners throughout the
State the instructions of the board ap-
pointed to decide upon the style of'appa-
ratus to be used under the operations of
the new ballot law, which goes into eff
feet on the first of next month. The
circular, which is accompanied by blue
print of the booth pattern adopted by
the commission and drawing and specii-
cations of the ballot box and guard rail,
gives full details, so that the county com
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11

missioners can make no mistake in plac-
ing their orders for the necessary appa-
ratus The limit of cost on the booth is
fixed at $4.75 for the original compart-
ment and $3.50 for each additional shelf
or compartment; guard rails, $4 so; ballot
boxes, So. The expense of the latter is
to be borne wholly by the county, the
State paying for the booths and guard
rails only. A mistake has just been dis
covered in the Oath section of the bill.
The transcribing clerk inserted the word
mot in the clause requiring each voters
name to be checked, thus undoing what
the trainers of the bill intended.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11


There are all sorts of rumors ahoat
about proposed big deal. In some
quarters it is believed that the rumors
are all idle talk and that nothing will
come of the plots" and schemes" now
said to be under way. The excitement
in the stock markets of the country was
intense this week; prices advanced by
leaps and bounds, and the sales were
the largest in many months. The pro-
posed deal involves not only the absorp-
ton of the individual operators, which
is expected to be accomplished after
short time, but the establishment of
central selling agency to dispose of the
product. The rumor which seemed best
suhstantiated was that the companies
enter into a contract for a term of years
to sell that part of their output which is
competitive, though joint agency by
means of warrants. This arrangement
is said to have met the approval of all
the large interests. Other reports were
circulated, among them being that she
Lehigh Valley is to be leased to the New
York Central or to the Delaware, Lack
awanna and Western. The officers of
the company. however, had nothing to
say on the subject The greatest conf
uchcS 10 enteIt"iheu oH soille slueS tiidI
the deal will go through The deal is
the largest ever contemplated in the
world, as the capital concerned represents
over 700,0n0,000. Nothing definite will
be learned until its success is assured or
the scheme fails.
1t transpired yesterday that the Read
ing has by lease acquired control of the
Lehigh Valley. A corporation under
Reading management has also leased
the Central, thus practically placing in
President McLeod's hands the Reading,
Lehigh Valley and New Jersey Central
Railroads and the Lehigh and Susque-
hanna Railroad of the Lehigh Naviga-
ton Company. The Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western Railroad has also
passed into hands friendly to the Read
inc
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11

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 80.
Ball of st. Patrick's Beneficial Society,
Opera House, March II.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11

James G.. Brookmire Camp, No. 248,
Sons of Veterans. will hold a special
meeting in Lindsey's Hall on Wednes-
day evening, February II, to transact
very important business.
John M. Seiwell, II. L. Edmunds,
Captain. First Sergeant.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11

The report of the fifth month of Highland
Schools is as follows:
Attendance for the month h.......,....'.'..... ~
Average attendance for the month h......... 62
Per cent. attendance for the month h......... "A
The following have been in attendance every
day of the month;
Isabella Carl, Maggie Miller. Elizabeth Carl,
Katie Gallagher, Edith Miller, Agnes Ondeck,
George Stoltz, Louis Stoltz, John Boyle, August
Matis and Arthur MATHS.
II. L. EDMuNDs, Tooo,,o,,,
BELLA MCGILL, ie"cnets'
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11
Drunkenness, or the Liquor Habit, Posi-
tfvely Cured by administering DIR.
Haines' Golden Specific

1t is manufactured as powder, which can he
given in glass of beer, IL cup of coffee or tea,
tient 1t is absolutely harmless and will effect
permanent and speedy cure, whether the pa
tient is a moderate drinker or an alcoholic
and in every instance IA perfect cure has toI-
lowed. 1t never Fails. The system once i'm
pregnated with the specific, it becomes an utter
lmpossioility for the liquor appetite to exist.
Cures guaranteed.
As page book of particulars free. Address
GOLDEN SPECIFIC CO., 1856 Race ST.,
Cincinnati, q.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11

Happy and content is a home with "The Ro-
chester; a lamp with the light of the morning.
Catalogues, write Rochester Lamp Co, ,NewYork.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11
FOR BOROUGH OFFICES.
Tickets Nominated by Both Par
ties This Week.
MEETINGS WERE WELL ATTENDED
AND COMPLETE TICKETS PUT IN
THE FIELD-SEyERAL CLOSE CON
TESTS AT THE CONVENTION.

Al THE CoNNENTIoN'
-
MI,
at the Opera Honse last evening and or
am,~ed oy eiectlng fion. "m. H. Jef,
ES?y mi .iiai anu oiu''e oCron anu
o,a,;a.r = ia 80 .. - ,''.'o
p9 iSo' "''' ,'0 oy VIC 0iiaii
.ah, "iio Iequesteu tneii 10 40 their
Sv.lo' strns in p'a'ihs oeiore 'he peCPie
''ie Ear hn.'es, 'rvnee 1oh, M pon :,
w;,I;,n ~ q '. Jul. 'l o"el', isI' anu
Mi.,iula"ai vi the FORMER ieit Mr. carter
miehouU oppo'i'ioi anu ne was declared
''e ti no,i'Ies: ie,5:
.a; Much oinicIity was eAperiehced IN
Ttns Si,; Sa,it,ua'e ior JUSTICE n, u.
',nunus i.i',h 1eelileo tne hohor, ana aiter
.ens.hy ue1ate hnot'on was maze 10
nS .h ono o,ce vaoane' inis was lost'
d;da,a All ,o'e" pJgan M aio.neL p hun' ipr can, can
ond W. wv Wi,i;i, nn ome,,, ~, 'pin 1e.i
o;,i mu I'''aiisoll oeoliiien, anu
p,opos.."n W ENDORSE 'ng Deni9cra!lc
Iohn ST. vac a,sI ,os., D. -, G"sis,
ooah ans''hd ..i. a'u oliele "eiT haiiieu' ous
Saon leipseu p W aIceP'. ne naiIe Vi
ooepn9h age was 'iieh oilereo anu ac-
@ ror taA c1'iector Evan oonrlhg ana
-. - ID. ahiIoin "ere hohiihateu' anu
'ne so'e was
VanHnrpS VoHu,,S ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''
Frank DePierro r Welcb and r
~ 'Ni''' a.. - W SiN' "'' ~
LuuWlg were candidates Tor council.
The vote:
DePierro. .........................5
Wnlehs WidT,s '''''s3 30
49,, n1 d VIII IL
';,i 'ii s'ei'o e iI anu a. ,!. -. "e'on iiau no
want tbrou,,b hy ,cclan.ti,n Griffith
'o"S' oy ae1''i"'ioh' VI iiiti
~ ~ Il l''claru ior ssessor was Nominated
III ,ne sahie liian'ier.
,d nnd - p'll - y 30 ph;i;.,
oo,J;la,a M -. - ~
canuluateS. Inc vote:
Bell ;;;........................ ....25
Ge,itl eTei '''''''''''''''is
Reich NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Another ballot was ken on the three
lowast to sala,t a, ard;tor for ona ya,r
The vote:
Geritz
Powell l...........................
Reich ...........,.............."
Mr.. Reich was then dropped and Mr..
ioMei "i.n''re", which gave Ihe honil-
nation to Mr.. GeritZ.
For Judge of election S. B. NanHorn
and John Rooms were candidates. The
vote:
vanHom Observation-Disclosures.
koons. ons.''''..''.....''.... ..........''..H
For inspector John Nj. Powell, LIST, and
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11

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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11

Adam Sachs and A. B. Wech had no
opposition for school directors, and they
went through by acclamation Griffith
q. Pritchard for ssessor was nominated
in the same manner.
An auditor for three years was want
ed, and John Bell, John G. Reich, Philip
Geritz and John NJ. Powell, I'd, were the
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-02-11

Another ballot was taken on the three
lowest to select an auditor for one year.
The vote:
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-07-13
THE ASTOR CANARo.
His Family Greatly Shocked When They
Heard the Unfounded Report.

Heard the Unfounded Report.
LONDON, July 13.-The erroneous re-
port in America Of the death of
William Waldorf Astor, has caused
a great shock to Mr. Astor's family,
and they are sorely perplexed that such =
report should have been made. They
were also much annoyed because of the
number of inquiries which the rumor had
caused to pour in upon them, and the many
visits made to the house on the same ac-
count
Mrs. Astor dined out last evening, and
has arranged to attend theater tonight
These facts are sufficient to indicate that
Mr.. Astor's condition is not regarded by
his family as at all serious.
At l o'clock the correspondent of the
international Telegram Company" who
called at the Lansdome Hotel to inquire
as to the condition of Mr.. William Wal
dorf Astor was informed by member Of
the family that Mr.. Astor was doing
splendidly. After leaving the Lansdome
Hotel the correspondent met Secretary
White of the American Legation, who
said:
''I met Mrs. Astor out driving at fifteen
minutes past noon, and inquired as to her
husbands health.
Mrs Astor informed me that he was
very much better, and that he had not
been seriously i'll at any time he had only
been suffering from bad cold, and the
family had not been at all anxious about
him"
There were numerous callers at the
Landsdome Hotel, and the family received
many congratulations upon the improve
ment in Mr.. Astor's condition. general
alarm having been caused in the American
colony by the false rumOrs concerning the
patient.