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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
DIED FROM HIS INJURIES.
The Burglar Who Was Shot by Officer
Larkin of Bird SepOrt.

LdTkIN OF IbTIU SPpOTI.
BRIDGEPORT March 7.-Edward J. Fitz-
patrick, the burglar who was shot by Off
Ger Larkin week ago, while in the act of
burglarizing j. NJ. Wheelers house. died
at the hospital at 9:25 this morning. Fitz-
patrick was formerly a special police officer
in Long Island City and is we'll connected.
His two companions in crime were SEN
fenced TO fifteen years each in state prison.
fourth man was known to have come to
Bridgeport with the burglars, but Fitzpat-
rick, when questioned yesterday. refused
to give any information that would lead to
his identity
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
Ice Going Out of the Hudson.

CATsKILL, N. Y, March THE ice In
the Hudson at this point is breaking up
and in two'days will have disappeared il
the present mild weather continues. II
will be the earliest reopening of navigation
in number of years
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
Died Suddenly From Grip

ASsoN1A. Mar &c. B. Blackman died
somewhat unexpectedly last evening of
the grip. He has resided in Ansonia a
dozen years. coming here form Middle
bury. His wife was an invalid, without
knowledge of her husbands death until
some time after it occurred. The shock
may prove serious.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
Joint Forestry Meeting.

ALBANY, March There was begun in
the assembly chamber of the capitol =
joint meeting of the American Forestry
association the New York State Fos estry
association, the Adirondack Park associa.
ton and the various local forestry associa-
lions of the state of New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
Bourke Cochran In Texa.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, March Hon.
Bourke Cochran of New York arrived here
and will remain u few days. He is on his
way to Mexico When asked in regard to
the rumored conference that is to be held
here between himself, Croker Coudert and
Gilroy, he laughed and said their all being
here at the same time was merely a coinci-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
Rsrolution In co.ta Risa.

LONDON, March IA dispatch received
here from Panama says that a revolution
has broken out in Costa Rica. But, it adds,
30 far the rebels have not been successful.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
Cheerod by News From Guttenburr.

PHILADELPHIA, March THE report that
the Guttenburg track would be reopened
March 10 has awakened interest among the
track followers in this city, who, since the
closing of the Gloucester track, have been
| a very disconsolate lot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07

FLOUR FLoua, Flour. At LADDS
heap@r than ever.
/ Free Candy next Saturday given away at
the store Of the Great A. B. p. Tea Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07

BUFFALO, March THE plant and lands
of the Standard Cement company at Akron,
y. y, We're sold i'll the vestibule of the city
hall by the receiver to satisfy creditors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
Guerrero Lost a xyaIkin~ Match

BOSTON, March Tom McCarty beat
Gus Guerrero in 10 mile walking match
at the Casino.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
We know buyers
Have their eyes
open now adayS.

We know they can be reached
BY low prices.
Cash talks and low prices
speak louder than words.
People must nave food and Clo-
thing, no matter how the times
and seasons may be. Our salu-
ton of the problem is simply
this. II the buyers means are
limited. who gives him more for
his money! a Bigger and
Better Dollars Worth.
That 5 the story in a nutshell.
firm as d rock we stand by our
customers, and profit them on
prices and Qualities every time.
Now this is no fairy tale or
breezy talk but facts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-03-07
SOLID

and We are prepared to throw
out to the public solid bargains
too. We don't say one thing
and mean another, we are not
that kind of a house. IF you
Want proof come and see the
goods. Now for a
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-08
UPPER LEHIGI4 NOTES.

Miss Lizzie Mellon was on trip of
business and pleasure at Hazleton on
Tuesday.
Many of our hunters spend their
leisure time fox bunting now. The
crafty fellow seems to be as sly as ever
very few are caught.
Patrick O'Donnell, of Eberyale, spent
few hours here on Tuesday among
friends.
Miss Rose Ferry, who has been SO
seriously i'll for the past two months, is
on fair way of recovering.
Miss Nellie Friel, of Ebervale, is visit
ing her friend Miss Name REILLY, of this
place.
The mines at this place are making
better time than many of our residents
expected for this month.
There is considerable rivalry among
several of our young men who have
gone into the mustache raising business.
In fact, it has taken the form of a con-
test and it might make some Of them
famous before it ends
1t is said August Lesser. of town, will
be married to one of Freeland's estima-
ble young ladies in the near future.
William Powell was at Hazleton on
business yesterday.
Quite number of friends and rela-
tives residing here attended the funeral
of young son of William laval at
Hazleton on Saturday.
There are SO many railroad tracks
being laid and planned out in the vicini-
of Railroal street that some of the
gardens are apt to be ruined
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-08
Hope for the Miners.

The first real indication that the res
cures are approaching the locality of the
men entombed in the Gaylord shaft at
Plymouth was found on Tuesday, when
the plane was opened through the cave
to an open space about 100 feet long,
where two of the mine cars supposed to
be with the men were found. The cars
were loaded with coal and stood on the
track, not having been disturbed at all
by the concussion of the cave.
The condition of the gangway where
they stood was good, not bit of the
roof nor yard of the side pillars hay
ing fallen, At the upper end of this
open space the gangway is again closed
with debris, but it seems not to be as
solid as that heretofore encountered and
greater headway can probably be made.
The rescuers have gone within 125
feet of the place where Foreman Picton
left the men and the finding of the open
space gives evidence that in the central
parts of the plane the cavein was not as
heavy as at the ends, and hopes that
the men may be yet reached alive has
revived, although it was three weeks
on Tuesday since they were entombed :.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-08

of the shaft, almost 400 feet from the
surface. They had but recently opened
the vein and were clearing away the
coal at the foot of the shaft. Above
them hung belllike piece of rock, that
projected slightly from the side of the
shaft. This shelved downward and had
been somewhat loosend by blasts set off
by previous shift. For some uneX-
planned reason the men failed to proper
ly protect themselves, and continued
the work Of removing the coal. Sudden
ly the rock gave away. Three were in
stantly crushed to death.
HOW'LL rushed away as the rock fell
with five others of the men. He went
further into the opening than his fellow
workmen, still carrying his naked lamp
on his head. Instantly the gas was
ignite1, and the flames burst forth, en-
veloping him in blaze. His compan-
ions tried to put out the flames at their
own peril, but bfore they succeeded he
was dead.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-08
burglars In Town.

Early yesterday morning the barber
shop of Philip Miller, at Centre and Car
bon streets, was entered through the
transom of the street door, The thieves
appropriated three razors, one pair of
clippers, lot of cigars and tobacco and
1870 in cash. The transom over the
saloon door, kept by his father, was
also opened, but nothing was taken.
The robbery was not discovered until
morning.
After leaving Mr.. Miller's place they
entered the VALLEY hotel, at Centre and
South streets, in the same manner. The
money drawer was broken open and
about $500 in small change secured.
They also took two bottles Of whiskey.
Very little noise could have been made,
as they did not disturb the family.
The proprietor, Peter Magagna, says
suspicious looking character called up
on him in the barroom on Tuesday af-
ternoon, and surveyed the interior of
the place very intently. He was a
short, poorlydressed fellow, with a
small cap, and has not been seen in
town since,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-08

purpose of putting good team in the
field this summer. A good club can be
expected as there are lots of good ma
terial in town.
Miss Annie Lutz, of Drifton, Sunday
ed with her parents here.
Miss Costello, of Hazleton, is spending
a few days in town calling on friends.
Miss Rebecca Aubrey is visiting rela-
tives at Weatherly.
Services will be held on Thursday
evening by Rev. living, of Freeland, in
the Episcopal church, and will be con-
tinued through the summer, much to
the satisfaction of the communicates and
people at large.
Richard Collins, the obliging station
agent and operator on the d. S. 4 S.,
made a business trip to Hazeton Tues
day.
The A. o. II. ball in the school house
on the seventeenth will be grand af-
fair. Singing and dancing contests will
be features of the evening.
A. II. Nanauker made a business trip
to Fern Glen Tuesday.
George Hartman and sister, Miss
Frances, have gone into housekeeping
at Freeland, where George has opened
in the butcher business.
Miss Annie McHugh is visiting rela-
tives at Silver Brook.
st. Patrick's Day will be celebrated
which Division 10, A. O. H., of Free
land, will take part. After the parade
the people of Eckley will go to Freeland
and parade there in the afternoon.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-08

WASHINGTON, March Amy person
who can give the necessary bond and sat
isfy the acknowledgement that he has
the facilities for the work is entitled to
bid for the contract for furnishing
stamped envelopes and newspaper wrap
pers TO the government for the four years,
beginning on October !, next The speci-
fcations which have just been completed
are slightly modified from those under
which the present contract is in force.
Under the last proposals the bidding on
the contract was confined to those per-
sous or firms who manufactured paper,
but great pressure was brought to bear
upon the postmaster general, who has de
cided to throw open the doors and permit
all persons to enter the contest, whether
engu.,ed in the manufacture of paper OF
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-08
LODGES CONSOLIDATE"
Two knights of Malta Communicates
Join Forces and Start Anew.

Join Forces and Start Anew.
Monday evening was an important
date in the history of the Knights of
Malta of this vicinity. On that evening
the two Communicates, No. 6, of Drift
ton, and No. s, of Freeland, were con-
solidated, and under the new arrange
ment the members expect to advance
the order more rapidly and better than
for combining the lodges were under
charge of the grand recorder of the
state, George II. Pierce, of Philadelphia,
and the deputy commander of the seven
teenth district, A. II. Luckenbach, of
Mauch Chunk. These officials were
met by the members here and after
being escorted by the Mayberry band to
the Cottage hotel, where supper was
had, the Communicates met at the p. O.
S. of A. hall. After the transaction of
the regular business the state officers
perfected the consolidation. The com
mandery starts out with 101 members,
and will be known as Garfield, No 6, of
Freeland. The following were installed
as officers:
Commander-D. +. Shelhamer.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Page.
Captain general-James Bell.
Prelate-HaTy Sweeney.
Senior warden-Robert Dunlap.
Junior warden-Robert Bell.
Standard bearer-Samuel Forrest.
Warden-Joseph Sensenbach.
First guard-John Mellon.
Second guard-Philip Price.
Recorder-John Bell.
Assistant recorder-Archie Keers,
After the business of the meeting was
concluded Commander Shelhamer made
a brief address, and was followed by
Grand Recorder Pierce, who spoke for
over an hour upon the condition of the
order throughout the state, urging the
members in Freeland to work earnestly
for its success and reminding the officers
of the Importance of their duties and
the degree of success which the com
mandery can attain through their efforts
and punctuality. The meeting then ad-
journed, and all repaired to the Cottage
hotel, where fine banquet was given in
honor of the visiting officers.
II. D. Miller, of Philadelphia, former
ly of Drifton, one of the officers of the
supreme lodge, was to be present, but
could not attend on account of illness.
The next convocation of the grand
commandery will be held in May at
Lewistown, Pa, and an effort will be
made then to secure it for Freeand in
1895. The members of No. intend to
try hard to bring it here, and have been
promised the assistance Of Mr.. Pierce.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-08
The Slate Quarry nisnster.

After six days Of digging two of the
four entombed men in Williams slate
quarry, i,ear Slatington, were found on
Tuesday. The bodies were fearfully
mangled, there not being whole bone
in either. One of them was the body of
Griffith o. Pritchard, the foreman of
the gang of seven who were caught in
the tunnel, all of whom but one were
killed. The other was the body of a
Hungarian. 1t was headless.
The terrible weight of rock and earth
had crushed the men into almost shape
less masses, and they could scarcely be
handled. The body of another was got
ten out yesterday.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-08

St. AIMS 7. A. B. Pioneer Corps pur-
chased fine American flag from a
Philadelphia firm this week and will
have it on parade on the 18th inst. New
American flags will also be carried by
Divisions and 10, A. O. II. The for
mer society won theirs in the newspaper
contest of a Hazleton paper last fall,
and Division 10 received from Father
Falihee last month the flag they won in
the contest between the societies of St.
AIMS church. All the Catholic societies
of town intend to make fine appear
ance on St. Patrick's Day.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-08
ECKLEY CLIPPINGS.

Daniel Roarty, who was so badly in
jured at Jeddo No. some months ago,
is still feeling the effects of his injuries.
Dan has the sympathy of all his friends
and they hope that he may soon be able
to resume his work.
Miss Annie Hoffman spent Tuesday
among Lattimer friends.
Mrs. George Fear spent yesterday at
Hazleton shopping.
Archie Carpenter was on business
trip to Wilkes-Ba on tuesday.
John Davies, Jr., has purchased a
horse.
A meeting of the national game adj
mirers will be held next week, for the
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-08
Sad Effects of u Joke.

The possible result of pulling a chair
from under one is seen in the case of
Nat johnson, a young lad of Pittston.
Last week he was as clipper and bright
as any youngster, but now is not able to
walk. The other evening, while at
practice in the Presbyterian church,
some mischevious boy pulled chair
which Nat was about to sit on, from
under him.
Nat did not rise and had to be taken to
his home in cab a physician was called
in and upon examination found that the
spine was injured Tuesday, accompan-
led by his mother, he was taken to
Philadelphia to have an operation per-
formed. Throughout all his suffering
the boy refuses to tell who caused his
injury.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-08

Anthony McHale was seriously in
jured and great deal of damage done
in Halle Mines slope on Tuesday night
by the breaking of the hoisting rope.
The car to which it was attached was
about half way up the slope when the
rope parted, precipitating the loaded car
down the slope. Flying coal and debris
caught McFIale and John Phillips, boy,
who were at the bottom. McHae's
legs were broken and he was otherwise
cut about the head. Phillips was cut
and bruised about the body.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-08
A Neat Presentation.

From the Progress.
Post Commander A. w. Washburn, of
Maj. c. B. Coke Post, No. l47, G. A. R.,
was the recipient on Monday morning of
a handsome department badge, made
from the regulation G., A. r. metal,
with the following inscriptions: "Phila-
delphia, March 1894, Department Com
mander with his picture), 1894, Dele
gate to the 2Sth Annual Encampment
(picture of Independence halD, Dept of
Penna., G. A. r."
This was presented to Mr.. Washburn
by Past Post Commander John Wagner,
of Drifton, in the presence of Past Post
Commander Groessel and few friends
of the post. Mr.. Washburn heartily
thanked the kind doner.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-08
offered to Buy Work.

The Hickory Swamp mine, Shamokin
coliery employing $50 men and boys,
resumed work on Monday morning after
an idleness of three months. Fully
1000 persons applied for work during
the day. Many of the applicants were
foreigners who, after having been re-
fused work, offered from So to $40 per
head for a job Others started in at
work without asking and were stopped
with much difficulty.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-08
Now Council Organized.

Immediately after the adjournment
the four members OF the old council or
ganized temporarily by eieetlng Frank
DePierro temporary chairman. The
members-elect, Messrs. Neuburger and
Winter, presented their certificates OF
election as councllmen for the term OF
three years, took the oath OF Office and
were given their seats. The council then
went into an election for permanent ofii-
GERS for the ensuing year and elected
the following; President, Frank De
Pierro; secretary, L. A. Buckley.
Before proceeding to the other nomi-
nations vote OF thanks was passed to
the retiring councllmen, Messrs. Rutter
and Williamson, TO winch ooth gentle
men responded III kindly manner.
Burgess-elect Mclaughlin presented
his certificate, together with ms oath oil
once, ana was duiy recognized rs tle
burgess Tor the next three years lie
presented the name OF James M. Gal
lasher lor chlel Oh Police' win Dahlei
jacob won ana o. D. Vuisiey as special
poilcemen' lhey were coihrllieu anu
sworn III py A. buckley D. T.
inc NOMINATION. Oh treasurer was next
IN oruer ana james Wl'ilanisoh was
UNANIMOUSLY chosen' for street com
missioner the li"'neS Vi r. " hu''ei
ana linlo'iS Doy'e were P[eseii'eu'
inree o"''o's were 'aNen' "i' poy 10 re-
celVing iour Vo'es on 'he .hiru o"lio''
ne was ueci"reu e'ec,eu anu sworn III,
'onh ~ Hayes ESQ., was eiee'eu
borough soilcitor.
M Doyie was eiec'eu ooioogi sur
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-08
PLEASURE CALENDAR.

March 16.-Annual ball of St. Patrick's
Beneficial Society, at Freeland opera
house. Admission, 80 cents.
March 17.-Ball of Division 20, A. 0.
H., of Eckley, at Eckley schoohouse.
Admission, so cents
March 26.-Annual ball of st. Patrick's s
cornet band, at Freeland opera house.
Admission, so cents.
March 27-Ball of Slavonian Young
Mems band, at Freeland opera house.
Admission, so cents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-08
THE OLD AND THE NEW.
REORGANIZATION OF THE BOROUGH
COUNCIL ON MONDAY NIGHT.

Officers of the Council Elected and the
missioner Appointed Chief Burgess
Mclaughlin Names His Police Force.
The members of the borough council
met in regular session on Monday even
ing with Messers. James Williamson,
b, W. Rutter, Owen Fritzinger, Bernard
Mclaughlin, Thomas j, Moore and
Frank DePierro present The minutes
of the last regular and special meetings
were read and approved, and the follow
ing bills ordered paid:
L. " r. r., freight on stones ............Sl3 Is
j. d. Hayes, salary and expenses ......... 20 90
}. b. Quigley, salary as health officer. 55 90
II. A. Buckley, secretary, salary, postage. n 90
VIM johnson, coal. al......,..................2 81 90
Penna. q. G.. Light Co., light t..........:.. ~ 25
Condy Boyle, janitor. tor...................... IL co
The street commissioner report for
work on streets. removing snow, etc.,
for the month of February was read,
showing an expenditure of $35.76. The
report was approved and ordered paid.
The burgess report was read for June
and December, 1898, and January and
February, 1894, showing the receipts to
be 500 so; expenditures, $34. 10 amount
due burgess, $4.60. Police service for
December, January and February as
follows: VIM. Fritainger, So 90; James
NJ. Gallagher, $500; Patrick Walsh,
1925; Patrick Mclaughlin $500; total,
$lO.75. The report was approved and
ordered paid.
The report of the committee on cross
ing stones was presented. They stated
that two carloads of stones had been
received and distributed where needed.
There being no further business the
meeting adjourned.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-08
Not So Prejudiced as His Colleagues.

Representativeat-Large, Galusha A.
Grow, who was elected last month from
this state, has exchanged the poor seat
lie got when sworn in the other day
for one Of the best in the house. Hunt
ing around for better seat, he found
one in the very heart of the Republi-
can side unoccupied. Wondering at
this, he inquired and learned that it was
believed that George Washington Muir
ray, of South Carolina, the only color
ed member of the house, had the next
seat.
Grow does not share the prejudice
of his Republican colleagues, who did
not want to sit next to a negro, so he
promptly took the good seat which they
had left vacant.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-08
nisninntine the Ga1ne.

WASHINGTON, MarcS Z. BY the presi-
d ,ut's direction the wagon load of game
which he secured on his duck shooting
v wage has been distr. butel at the houses
Of ali the cabinet officers, Private Secre-
tlry Thurber an Captain Evans
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-08
Four Men Killed in a scranton Mine.

-Four shaft sinkers were killed in the
Richmond shaft, Scranton, on Tuesday
morning. The accident was caused by
the fall of shelf of rock from the side
of the shaft near the bottom, and con-
sequent explosion of blower of gas
The victims are: Thomas HOW'LL, mar
red, wife and child, burned to death;
Richard Hughes, single, q years; James
Northen, single, 30 years. and Albert
Richards, single, "a years. Five others
of the shift made their escape, though
some suffered light bruises in their
scramble for safety.
The men were at work at the bottom