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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1893-01-28

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belief that the Nez Perez and Koot.
enai delegates were in the combina-
ton. 1t will be straight fight
now between the two measures. and
as one of the members expressed il
"they will see whether two are
more than six" The Kootenai
members, however, feel very conf
dent that the problem will be solved
in violation of the common aritb-
metic.
HOUSE.
In the house the committee to
which Workman's state wagon road
bill had been referred reported
that the $4,000 could be issued
and still leave margin of 1928 1000
within the constitutional limit.
Mr.. Ballentine's bill providing
that county commissioners shall be
paid S6 per day and mileage, was
passed % to Z. The per diem is
limited to 5000 in any one year.
Mr.. Barrett's bill providing for
the maintenance of the penitentiary
by the contract system, was killed.
Mr.. Stephens bill providing for
the payment of county taxes in
county warrants, was passed II to
IA.
Mr.. McCarthy's bill taxing
mortgages and other securities was
passed, 81 to IA.
The committee of the whole con-
sidered Mr.. Neill's senate bin pro-
viding for the holding of court else
where than at the county seat.
Mr.. King of Shoshone opposed it
and Mr.. Helm supported it. The
committee by a vote of IL to Is re-
that it be indefinitely
postponed and the house adopted
The report, killing the bill.
SENATE.
In the senate NeilPs bill for the
payment of witnesses was passed.
It gives the defendent all the wit
lesses he wants at the expense of
he county. Mr.. Neill had a pro
,ision in the bill limiting the num-
'er Of a attendants witnesses to be
ummoned at public expense to five
Except upon showing that the
ther five are vital, but this was
tricken out.
The senate in committee of the
7hole INDUCED in one of the most
Interesting debates Of the session ,
yer the Stewart bill governing the
property relations between husband !
nd wife, the debate being over the
notion to strike out section Is, {
'hich provides that either husband
wife can maintain an action ;
gainst the other for property be t
'tnging to him or her and held by t
lie other. Messrs Mayhem and c
ell led the opposition and it was
,ricken out by vote of 9 to8. /,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-01-23
ECklEY CLIPPINGS.

The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. james
Lewis, of Eckley, wore a very enjoy
able appearance on Saturday evening
upon the arrival of sleighng party
from Milnesvile, composed of the fol-
lowing ladies and gentlemen: Benz. &.
Norris and wife, VIM. Hall and wife,
Wm Minnick and wife, Charles Mason
and wife, Ambrose Mason and wife,
John Davies and wife, Miss Krouse and
Miss Carr and G. H. Thomas, of Free
land.
After indulging in several games the
party sat to a table well laden with all
the delicacies of the season. At sea-
sonable hour the happy party departed,
vowing to return at an early date to pay
the same compliment.
If it continues showing much longer
our poor married men will soon croke
from earring water. But it can't be
helped now, boys.
Night school opened here and is being
well attended by our boys.
The addition which is being put to the
No. 10 breaker is getting pushed rapidly
Miss Bridget Maloney has accepted a
position with j. G. Berner at Freeland.
The stripping operated by King & Co.
suspended work for two months, on
account of the cold weather.
Andrew Washko, who was injured al
No. 10 slope, has been removed to the
hospital at Hazleton.
Manus Cannon, of old Buck Mountain
has accepted position at breaker No. 10
Andrew Wagner, who was married 8
( few months ago, has taken up his
residence Oh Main street.
The heavy snow storm which ragged
the past week has caused great deal Of
trouble to people of this place. The
snow has drifted to the height of ten fee
in places. Barney Carr's dwelling was
completely showed in. MARY ANN.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-01-23
PLEASURE CALENDAR.

January 23-Fourth annual ball of the
Tigers Athletic Club, at Freeland opera
house. Admission, so cents.
January % and 26-Tea party and oyster
supper, under the auspices of Owena
Council, No. AZ, Degree of Pocohontas,
at Cottage hotel hall. Tickets, % cents.
January 27-Eighth annual ball of Free
land Citizens Hose Company, at Free
land opera house. Admission, 80 cents.
January 2S-Phonographic exhibition,
by Prof. Lyman Howe, at Freeland
opera house. Admission, 20 and 50
cents.
January 31-Entertainment by Ella June
Meade, vocalist, and Lu B. Cake,
humorist, of New York city. at Free
land opera house. Admission, 10, 20
and 35 cents
February 3-Third annual ball of the
Fearnots Athletic Association, at Free
land opera house. Admission, 90 cents.
February 4-"Caught Again" by Free
land Juvenile Dramatic Company, al
Freeland opera house. Admission,
and 10 cents.
February 1l-Ball for the benefit of St
kasimer's congregation, at Freeland
opera house. Admission, so cents,
February 14-Varety entertainment un
der the auspices of St. Patrick's cornet
band, at Freeland opera house. Ad
mission, 25 cents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-01-23
Lower End Trial List.

The following dates have been select
for the trial of cases in which lower end
people are interested:
January 23-David Albertina, Derrin-
ger, murder; Joseph Salvatore, pros.
January 23-Gottlieb Foltz, Lattimer,
assault and battery; Mrs. Gottlieb Foltz,
pros.
January 23-John Schutter, Hazleton,
misdemeanor in office; Mary Shinko,
pros.
January 23-John Schutter, J. w.
Hunsicker, John Hussman, Mary Kes-
sardo, Hazleton, conspiracy; Mary Shin
ko, pros.
January 27-Emory and John Shelly,
Upper Lehigh, assault and battery; Joe
Antonovitch, pros.
January 30-J. j. Gillespie, Freeland,
assault and battery, Annie E. Hoffman,
pros.
January 31-Frank DePierro, Free.
land, accessory; Ed. Polgrain, pros.
February 3-S. Rudewick, South Heb.
erton, tipping house and selling on Sun.
day; VIM. Seiwell, pros.
February 3-Albert Novack, South
Heberton, selling on Sunday and elec-
tion day; VIM. Seiwell, pros.
February 4-Denis Conaghan, Halle
ton, surety Tague Gallagher, pros.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-01-23
A Suit Compromised.

The suit of Thomas Gaffney, of the
Points, against G. B. Markle & Co. for
$4,000 damages for the death of his son
Patrick at No. 2 Highland breaker on
April 81, 1891, was called for trial on
Thursday. The plaintiff failed to ap-
pear with his witnesses, and verdict
in favor of the operators was according
ly rendered.
The reason of the plaintiff failing to
appear, it is said, was because represen-
tatives of the company had effected a
compromise shortly before the trial was
called. The amount paid, it is stated,
was 81, 500.
The boy who was killed was aged
about IA years, and was employed in
looking after a conveyor that carried coal
from the breaker to the boiler house.
On the day of the accident he was caught
in some manner in the drag and carried
to the end of the chain, killing him in
stantly.
The coroner's jury that was on the
case stated in the verdict that the boys
death resulted through negligence on
the part of the company in not providing
railing along the conveyor, as is called
for by the mining laws of the state.
Mr.. Gaffney's attorneys were E. A.
Lynch, of Wilkes Barre, and John d.
Hayes, of Freeland.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-01-23
Amount of Coal Left,

The latest estimate of anthracite coal
yet in the ground is 1864 ,000 900 tons,
of which 2,450, 900, 900 or 40 per cent. is
on the lands of the Reading Coal & Iron
Company. The area of anthracite coal
territory in Pennsylvania is 236, 800 acres,
of which Reading Coal and Iron Com
pany owns 102, 900 acres The Reading
company by lease or otherwise controls
about II 900 more acres of coal land.
The Lehigh Valley Coal Company owns
22,723 acres of coal lands and leases 49,
092 acres. 1t owns majority of stock
in other corporations which own 14,259
acres. Upon the 50,074 acres owned or
controlled, there are fifty-four colleries,
of which Lehigh Valley operates seven
teen, the others are operated by other
companies and individuals. All the Le-
high Valley coal stock is owned by the
railroad company. The Lehigh Valley
Railway Company owns 36l9 acres of
coal lands, but does not operate them.
The Lehigh & Wilkes Barre Coal Com
pany owns $500 acres of coal land and
holds 5000 acres under lease. 1t oper-
ates thirteen collieries and rents 1000
acres of land to individuals, who oper-
ate collieries thereon. The capital stock
outstanding is SO, 212, 500, of which the
Jersey Central owns $6,600,00 Its
bonds and other obligations amount to
100000, of which small portion is
guaranteed by the Jersey Central
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-01-23
UPPER lEHlGH NOTES.

Our townsman, Gus Hentchell, has
bid adieu to the mines, and has accepted
an agency from the Clauss Shear Co.
He is selling set of knives which every
famil y should posses. 1t consists of a
bread, cake and pairing knife. They
are made of different pattern from
| anything on sale hereabouts, and a
woman needs only to see them to know
that che wants set. The bread and
cake knives have scalloped or serrated
edges, which add greatly to their cutting
qualities, and warm bread and frosted
cake can be cut easily and without max
ing crumb. The pairing knife is strong
and durable, will not rust, and should
be in every household. Mr.. Hentchell
is meeting with much success since he
began canvassiug, and the goods he is
selling can be relied upon.
DR.. HI. M. Neale attended the eleventh
anniversary banquet of the Glover Club
of Philadelphia on Thursday evening.
This club is one of the Quaker city's
most famous organizations, and its an
nual gatherings bring together many of
the most brilliant men of the country
Upper l.ehigh may be pardoned if it
takes pride in knowing that our people
were represented at the banquet, and
represented by such genial and Jolly
gentleman as DR.. Neale.
Joseph j. Shaw and J. c. Jones, of
Upper Lehigh on Friday beat A. A.
Bachman's record in the shooting con-
test for deer now going on at Otto
Brien's hotel, by one point. They made
thirty points. The witnesses were John
Stegner, Phil. Koenig and H. Zierdt.-
Standard.
Night school is still going on in this
place and there is large attendance
nightly. The pupils seem to know a
good thing when they see it,
George c. Farrar, teacher of the pub
lie school here, took his scholars out
sleighing on Saturday. They drove to
Hazleton and surrounding towns, and
they were well pleased with the trip.
A number of our young folks enjoyed
a sleighride to Ed. Henry's in Conynham
valley on Friday night. They report
a good time.
Some of our young men take great
interest in viewing the electric light in
the vicinity of Lattimer occasionally.
And much in Santa Clause style, it is
rumored, they bring presents for the
natives.
Misses Salie and Nellie Duffy were
visitors among Hazleton friends last
week.
William Herring is on the sick list at
present.
Mrs. D. J. Boyle visited Pittston
friends last week.
Chas. Keenan, and Michael Mulligan,
Jr., took drive through Harleigh and
other towns in that section last week
Several nights last week clothes which
had been left on the lines by several of
our neighbors were missing in the morn
ing. The boys who have club house
here on small plan are getting the
blame. They are known as the Tar
riers, jr., and are following in the foot
steps of the Tarriers, sr. This alone
should clear them of all intent of COM
mitting crime. BIRDIE.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-01-23
LITERARY SOCIETIES.

Freeland, Pa, January 20, 1898.
EDITOR TRIBUNE.-Much has beer
said and written of the benefits to bt
derived from we'll regulated debating
society, but it is questionable whether
our young men fully realize the import
ance of attaching themselves to a move
ment of this nature. l have persona
pride in literary societies, and see in
them the mighty lever in the elevation
of our young people.
Of course, no man need expect that the
pinnacle of fame in debate or political
economy is to be reached at hop, Skin
and jump. 1t cannot be done. The
fame that is won at one fell swooI
won't hold color, bags at the knees and
turns out in the end to be mere no.
toriety.
The young man who joins a debating
society with firm determination to work
and study and to throw his whole being
into the struggle will come out of the
contest with a strong intelligence, a keen
intellect and in every respect wiser and
better citizen.
We know that under all forms OF
government the ultimate power lies with
the masses. 1t is not kings nor aris
tocracies, nor land owners nor cG pitalists
that anywhere really enslave the people
1t is their own ignorance. And this is
most clear in the United States, where
the government rests on universal suf
frage.
In this country the working masses
can mould to their will politicians, legis-
lures, courts and constitutions. And
yet how far from agreement as to needed
reforms are working mems organi-
cations?
We do not find that concentration OF
thought or that clear and precise plan of
action that must of necessity precede all
great reforms. Bitterly conscious of in.
justice, and feeling in their inmosi
hearts that the present social conditions
are wrong, they spasmodically cry oui
and in their blind rage and unholy in.
fatuatlon they destroy better than they
build. 1t is an awful thing that sym
pathy so keen and enthusiasm so earnest
should be so misdirected.
The aim of the Catholic Young Mems
Literary Institute is to educate its mem
bers to fair and full understanding OF
all social and political questions, thereby
enabling them to act wisely, prudently
and intelligently in their duties as cti
zens of this mighty republic.
In this spirit we appeal to all young
men, who believe in intelligent action
:. and in the elevation of mankind from g
lower to higher being, to join US in
this movement. We do not ask that you
be philosophers or statesmen. We only
ask that you be earnest in your desire tc
understand all matters that may be dis
cussed and we are sure that your good
hard, common sense will do the rest.
BY THE PRESIDENT.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-01-23

The Prohibitionists of Foster township
met at South Heberton school house or
Saturday evening. Delegates were pres
ent from nearly every polling district il
the township. Calvin Waldron, of Up
per Lehigh, acted as chairman, and
Thomas Evans, of South Heberton, as
secretary. Addresses were made by
Hon. d. M. Evans, of Pittston, Rev. C.
A. Spaulding, of Freeland, and others,
after which the following ticket was
named:
Tax collector-Joseph Evans, Upper
Lehigh.
Supervisors-George Hindson, Sandy
Valley, and George Bird, Birvanton.
Treasurer-Henry Edwards, Upper
Lehigh.
Township clerk-John Fenstamacher,
Sandy Run.
School directors-Calvin Waldr0n,
Upper Lehigh, and Thomas ]. Jenkins,
Sandy Run.
Constable-Albert Buchanan, Upper
Lehigh.
Full district tickets will be nominated
for each polling place in short time.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-01-23
Waste No Time on a New County.

Representative Jeffrey is found on the
following committees: Bureau of statis-
tics chairman, appropriations, iron and
coal, judicial apportionment, vice and
immortality. The speaker exercised
good judgement when he placed Mr. JEFF
frey on the last named committee. He
had no doubt been reading of the num-
Der of murders and other crimes COM
mitted in the vicinity of Hazleton and
thought it would be good idea to bring
the subject home to the member from
the fourth.
Now is Mr.. Jeffrey's opportunity.
Let him not waste any time on a new
county, but introduce at once bill to
suppress crime and disorder in the Haz-
Teton region. If he is equal to the task
the law-abiding people of this end of the
county will not be slow in thanking
him.-Neaosdealer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-01-23
Died of Pneumonia.

Frank Brennan, young man residing
on Centre street in the Points, died at
o'clock yesterday afternoon of pneumo
MIA. He had been afflicted with a cold
for few weeks past, but as he thought
it was nearly better he attended sleigh,
ing party last Thursday evening. The
next morning he became very ill and
went to bed. Pneumonia then set in
and developed rapidly until death ar
rived yesterday.
He was the only support of his widow
ed mother, Mrs. Mary Brennan, with
whom he resided, and was regarded as
an exemplary young man. He was aged
Is years II months and days.
The funeral will take place on Wed
nesday morning at 8 9o'clock. A requiem
mass will be read at st. AIMS church
and the remains inferred at st. Ann's
cemetery.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-01-23
BOROUGH DEMOCRATS.
The Quietest Convention Ever Held by
the Party in Freeland.

the Party in Freeland.
About forty Democrats assembled al
Donop's hall on Saturday evening tC
nominate ticket for the election next
month. There were very few candi
dates looking for offices, and no enthu
siasm of any kind was aroused. The
convention was, without doubt, the
quietest ever held by the Democrats OF
Freeland.
Rodger McNelis, chairman of the vigi-
liant committee, called the meeting to
order. Thomas Campbell was elected
permanent chairman, John d. Heron
secretary, and A. w. Washburn and
Frank Mclaughlin tellers. After an ad-
dress by the chairman the following
ticket was nominated, the most remark
able thing about it was that none of the
men named had any opposition for any
office:
Burgess-Edward P. Gallagher.
Councilmen-Wm. G. Berner and Ber-
nard Mclaughlin.
Tax collector-Hugh Mcclellan.
School directors-D. +. Shelhamer and
John,J. Welsh.
Constable-John B. Quigley.
Auditors-Rodger McNels and H. G..
Deppe.
Judge of election-John D. Heron.
Inspector of electon-Manus Con-
aghan.
The Office of high constable was left
untitled, as no one could be induced to
accept it,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-01-23
DRlfTON ITEMS.

John Brennan, one of our respected
residents, buried a six year-old daughter
last week. This is the third he has
, buried in less than four months. He
has the sympathy of the town.
Almost every day last week from six
to ten seigh-loads of school children
from the South Side passed through
town on their way to Freeland.
Emmett Sweeney, son of f. ] Sweeney,
is lying dangerously ill at the home of
his parents. His recovery is in doubt.
The report that Coke Bros. & Co.,
were going to cut loose from the 2. & r.
is without foundation, at least at present.
Owen Fritzinger, foreman over sec
ton of the shop hands, was con-
fined to his home at Freeland several
days last week on account of sickness.
Miss Annie Coogan, of Shenandoah, is
here visiting among friends.
The engine which was brought here
from Milnesville is undergoing repairs
in the shop and will be ready for service
sometime this week.
A great deal of trouble was ex-
perienced in keeping the breaker going
last week. Loaded cars are side-tracked
on nearly all of the spare tracks in the
ward here, with not much prospect OF
getting them out as long as the cold
weather continues.
|. John White, a miner in No. 2 slope,
had hand severely injured on Thurs
day by having it cut with piece OF coal
Harry S. Keck, an engineer on the d.
S. & S., was off for several days last
week on account of sickness.
st. AIMS fair receives good share ol
patronage from many our residents on
the evenings it is open.
Tomorrow the teachers of the public
schools, Messrs, Martin and Simmons
and Misses Lockman and Christy, vii
give their pupils sleigh ride to Halle
ton, if the weather will permit.
Mrs. Eckley Coke, we are pleased t,
note, is about again after a severe illness
Michael Lennon, one of our oldes
residents. had severe attack of sick
ness last week.
II il said the chicken thieves are reap
ing a harvest in certain sections of town
and the people who are at a loss woulc
prefer to have it kept quiet.
On Saturday The township delegate
election will be held here. A livel.
time is expected.
At No. z breaker is employed one o
the Slavs who took prominent part il
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-01-23

The contest for an American silk flag,
which was mentioned few weeks ago,
began today. The Young Mems T. A.
B. Society, st. AIMS T. A. B. Pioneer
Corps and Division 10, A. o. H., Ameri-
can Board, have entered, and the con-
test will continue until May 80, 1898.
The flag, which is to cost 500, will be
awarded by Rev. M. j. Fallihee to the
society collecting the largest amount of
money, and as the proceeds are for the
parochial schools it is certain that
considerable will be collected.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-01-23
To Parade in Scranton.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians,
Board of Erin, of Luzerne and Lacka-
wanna counties, will celebrate st. Pat
rick's Day on March II by big parade
in Scranton. This action was decided
upon at recent meeting of the order in
Wilkes Barre.
1t is estimated that there will be be-
tween 5000 and 5000 men in line.
There are eighteen divisions in Luzerne
and thirteen in Lackawanna, exclusive
of military companies, of which there
are eight in the two counties, and all of
these are expected to be in line.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-01-23

the Homestead battle last July, and as
relic of that memorable day he carries a
bullet from Pinkerton rifle in his left
leg. He creates much amusement
among his fellow-workers by giving in
broken English his "reminiscences of the
fight against Carnegia, and no more ar
dent supporter of the principles of union
ism is in the town. He is well acquan-
ted with all the Homestead labor leaders,
and although he cannot read he remem-
bers every detail of the great strike.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-01-23
Tea Party and Oyster Supper.

On Wednesday and Thursday even
ings the members of Owena Council, No
Al, Degree of Pochontas, will give tea
party and oyster supper at the Cottage
hotel hall. The price of the tickets are
25 cents each, and entitle the holder to
either oysters or supper.
The members of the council promise
that everything will be done in first
class style, and they extend an invitation
to the public to call and see them on any
of the above named evenings.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-01-23

Dominick Gallagher, of Birvanton,
has entered suit through his attorney,
John F. Shea, of Wilkes-Barre, against
the Sentinel Publishing Company of
Hazleton for $4,000 damages. He
claims the Sentinel published an article
in which he was accused of beating his
wife and spending night in Freeland
lookup on the 4th inst
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-01-23
Appealing for Aid.

The Freeland Knights of Labor have
received circulars from the general ex-
ecutive board of the order requesting
them to do what they can to aid the
men who were on strike at Homestead.
The suffering among the discharged
strikers and their families is reported to
be terrible, and food, clothing or money
will be accepted.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-01-23
OUR CORRESPONDENTS.
LETTERS FROM THE "TRlBUNE'S"
CORPS OF WRITERS.

Something About Literary Societies for
the Young Men of This Section-The
News of Drifton, Upper Lehigh, EckIey
and Jeddo.
Special and regular correspondence
from the surrounding towns is solicited
by the TRIBUNE. All writers will please
send their names to this office with COM
munications intended for publication, in
order that the editor may know from
whom the correspondence comes.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-01-23

The Tigers Athletic Club on Thursday
evening elected the following officers for
the ensuing six months:
President-J. J. McMenamin.
Vice Observation-Disclosures O'Donnell.
Secretary-Edward J. Gaffney.
Treasurer-D. S. Buckley.
Sergeant-at-arms--Be McFadden.
Trustees-Edward F Gallagher, Frank
Gillespie, John Mckinley.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-01-23
Killed Today at Sandy Run.

John Dragonovsky, boy employed
at one of the Sandy Run collieries, was
caught between cars this morning and
crushed to death. He was 16 years of
age and resided at Sandy Run.