Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-03-06
DRiFTON ITEMS.

The new county scheme is attracting
great attention in this locality, and the
opinions are many and varied. As a
general rule Representative Jeifrey's
action in going in head and heels for
the new county is vehemently denounc-
ed by Republicans and Democrats alike.
Some give it to him openly for betray-
ing the wishes of his constituents, as
they term it, and since the delegation of
anti-countyites returned from Harris
burg last week our Quays and Harritys
say Mr.. Jefrey's political sun is forever
doomed to oblivion, while others who
are not so radical in their views think
that if he should move to the debt
burdened city of Hazleton he might get
the office of high constable for faith
full service rendered to the jobbers of
that place
Who ever heard Representative jeff
rev say he was in favor of new county
before he was elected? is question that
has been repeatedly asked and is still
unanswered 1t is possible that Sc
cret bargain was made with the gang at
Hazleton, but if such was the case they
did not dare to mention it on the North
Side. A careful search has failed to
find single individual but who was
convinced that Jeffrey was against the
new county and would work in accord
ance with the wishes of the voters of
that portion of the district which elected
him.
On this point few claim that it was
Jetfrey's popularity which enabled him
to be elected in Democratic district
that has 250 of majority. This is
surely a delusion, for if Mr.. Jeffrey had
announced publicly that he was for
new county he would still be plain
"BilP' jeffrey with his spike bar,
hammer and guage, a company laborer
under Markle & Co. in Highland.
Recent occurances have not added any
laurels to his wreath. 1t has leaked
out that the Foster and Freeand anti
county delegation met with more than a
cool reception at the hands of our rep
resentative in Harrisburg, who is sup
posed to be so popular in this portion of
the district. If this is true, Jeffrey's
political goose is cooked, but whether it
is true or not the delegation returned
home feeling confident they served the
best interests of the community. Will
Mr.. jeffrey be able to say this when he
returns?
Louis Summacher, who is member of
the Governors troop, Harrisburg, left
mere On lHuTSudy 10 JON ms command
which attended the inauguration of
President Cleveland on Saturday
Since an episode which occurred here
last week, sewing machine agent is as
likely to be watched with as much sus-
picion as the tramps are at present.
Mrs. John H. O'Donnel, who has
been i'll for sometime past, was removed
to the Bethlehem hospital on Friday.
Daniel Boyle, who had his hands
frozen so badly few weeks ago will 90
to st. Joseph's hospital, Philadelphia
for treatment.
Leopold Shane had finger badly in
jured in No. 2 slope last week.
Prof. John Il. Wagner will open
school of mining and engineering in
Passarela's building tonight The pro
fessor is model teacher and any of the
young men of Freeland and vici ity who
give him a call will not regret it.
Mrs Ann Brisln, who has been i'll for
several months left on Saturday for the
Bethlehem hospital where she will re-
ceive treatment
The annual meeting of the Delaware,
Susquehanna and Schuylkill Railroad
Company will be held here tomorrow
We trust that the day is not far distant
when this line will cross and extend