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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-01-11
FULL OF ELECTRICITY.
A Connecticut Man Who is a Human
Barometer.


For thirty five years Oswell Powell hal
lived the life of a hermit in the woods |
six miles north OF Hadlyme, Conn.,, in a
locality known as Partridge Run. The
mans seclus:on, says the New York
Press, was forced upon him by circum-
stance that happened when he was about
20 years old. At that time Powell was
a prosperous and happy young farmer.
lie had been two years Married, and his
domestic relations were extremely pleas
ant. While attending the county fair
one day he came across q friend who
was anxious to test his ability to hold
electricity, and the two sought battery
that was doing heavy business in thu
fakirs' corner of the fair grounds. The
men tried the machine, and a good |
natured dispute as to who was the best
man arose between them. Powell
friend claimed that he could hold
most electricity, and he started in
prove it. He sent the needle around
dial to the $50 mark. Powell pulle
his coat and clutched the handles.
operator sent stream of electricity
him that took the crook out Of his e
and caused him to stand on tiptoe.
Powell called for more and got it,
needle swung around eighty poin
yet Powell howled for more. The
was sent into him, and, leaping
air, he came down fiat on his b
had put the needle up to the
but nearly killed himself in
He was dazed for several h
finally came out of it appal
right.
In less than six months afte
perience there was trouble in
house. Mrs. POWELL left h
and refused to live with hin,
She said that he was XII
there was something about
repealed her, and the s
whatever it was, seemed =
on him. Powell told hi
that he hadn't felt like
day that he tried his hal
machine. He said that hi
his wife, and he made
claim her. 1t was evidel
nerves had somehow beer
cd. Expert medical a(
and good deal of none
Powell in searching f
no purpose. The strangd
on him, and finally becs ~
the cattle shrank from
Mrs. Powell was induI
husbands house but
separate apartments,
way three years, +
took up his residen
he built in Partridge
The man suffers a
just before thunjd
of human barometer
ing season the farmer
regarding the weat}h
His representation ara
rect, and the visits bf his
the summer season became
to him that he adopted the ~
ing weather bulletins on tree
road SO that the FARMERS could get a.
of what the weather was going toVUl
without disturbing him. During theA
times that POWELL suffers pain, mediciu&
has no effect on him. The most powevk-
full sedative administered to him is as =
much water. The only relief that II
gets is by laying his hands on eats, andV
he has surrounded himself with these
animals that appear to be warmly at
tached to him. When he feels spell of
suffering coming on he takes to stroking
the cats, and by this means his suffering
is greatly lessened.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-01-11
Girl KIIIed by a Trolley Car.

At St Louis Miss Nettie Edenborn, aged
Is, was struck and instantly killed by a
Lindell avenue electric car The horse she
was riding Was also killed The motor
man. Fred Harold, was arrested.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-01-11
sodnIIn,s Sensation.

The third chapter In the J. West Good
win .cowhiding case Ct sedalia. No, was
enacted Thursday and proved 20 be more
serious and sensational than either OF the
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-01-11

At Portland, Oregon, the Scottish Ameri-
can Investment Company brought suit
against the Portland Industrial EXPOSE
tion Company to .foreclose mortgage OF
$50 OOO
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-01-11
BIG FIRE IN ALBANY.
FivE-sToRY THEATER IS DE-
STROYED.

Slain by the Leader OF Glass Meeting
Prominent Men OF a Buckeye Town Ar
rested for Cock-Fig htlng-r rainmen Ac-.
quilted.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-01-11
EVANS HEADED FOR HIS OLD HAUNTs.
The Desperate and His Companion Going
to Sampson Flat.

to Sampson Flat.
A report comes from Sanger. Cal, that
Evans and Morrell we're seen heading for
Evans old quarter at Sampson Flat A
thick fog prevailed, which was favorable
to the fleeing criminals Marshal Morgan
is resting easy and is thought to be not
dangerously wounded
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-29
Saunders Given a Hearing.

The hearing in the case of John Saun-
ders, who killed little Christopher Hen
dershot and shot Andrew Boshock and
his wife, Anna Saunders, at Midvale
last week, and held large force of con-
stables at bay for several hours, took
place at WilkesBarre on Monday after
noon. Detective Whalen, who has
charge of the case, testified that he had
visited the wounded man, Andrew Bos-
hook, at the hospital and found him
able to talk had he wanted to, but al
though an interpreter was present and
every means tried to induce him to tell
the story of the affair he would say
nothing, and only after long hesitation
did he admit that Saunders shot him.
He was apparently afraid that the
law would hold him responsible for some
part of the proceedings and thought it
safest to say nothing. The hospital
physician said Boshock was shot through
the lungs, and owing to his remarkable
constitution was holding his own, but as
he had internal hemorrhages it was
doubtful if he could recover, though
there were chances of his doing so. Sew
eral other witnesses were examined as
to minor details of the affair.
Saunders was recommitted to Jail on
four charges-murder, two counts of fe-
lonious wounding and aggravated assault
and battery. Throughout the hearing
Saunders sat stolidly in his chair and
did not seem in the least affected.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-29
Postoffice Location to Change.

The constantly increasing business
done at the Freeland postoflice has made
larger quarters necessary, and Postmas-
ter William F. Boyle, who is at all times
willing and anxious to give the best SER
vice and accommodation possible, has
made arrangements to remove the office
to Goeppert's building, opposite the pre-
sent location.
In the new stand the increased space
will give the postmaster and his asss-
tants better facilities to handle the mail
and to do business more speedily. The
change will be made on Saturday even
ing after the postoffice closes, and on
Monday morning they will open in the
new building.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-29
eXcesses

Judge Child, of New Jersey. has de-
cided that "a man cannot be expelled
from lodge in which he has a pecuni-
ary interest, unless found guilty of an
offense which affects the interests or
good government of the association or is
indictable by the law of the land -
This was the case in which member of
the Knights of Pythias had been ex-
PEELED, and he brought suit to recover
the amount of insurance due him in the
association, and to which he had con-
tributed.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-29
ECkLEY CLIPPINGS.

1t is rumored that DR.. Weiser is abou
to leave us and take up more lucrative
practice in Philadelphia. The DR.. has
large practice here and is well liked by
ALL and he leaves with our best wishes
although sorry to lose him
Miss Annie Hoffman is visiting friends
at Stockton.
Miss Lizzie James returned to Kutz-
town normal school after spending her
Easter at home.
Miss Gertrude Hill is on the sick list.
Freas Swank and Miss Alice Mocha
mer, of Lattimer, were in town on
Sunday.
Harry Ray, of White Haven, is call
ing on friends in town.
Miss Kate Wyatt is visiting relatives
at Mahanoy City.
Misses Maggie and Tinnie Hines, of
Sandy Run, spent Tuesday evening in
town.
Preparatory services will be held by
Rev. ii. A. |. Benner, of Freeland, on
Saturday evening in the Reformed
church, prior to taking holy communion
on Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.
FROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT.
Miss Bridget Maloney is spending few
weeks with friends at Silver Brook.
Miss Fila Shearon, of Hazeton, spent
Sunday with her parents.
Mrs. Philip Kennedy, of Silver Brook,
spent few days in town last week.
Patrick Maloney and Hugh McGill
spent Sunday among friends on the
South Side.
The collieries here are working only
two days week at present.
Quite number from here attended
the ball of the st. Patrick's cornet band
at Freeland on Monday night
Misses Katie McHugh and Rosie
Roarty did shopping at Freeland on
Tuesday. PUzzLER.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-29
Jeanesville Ball Club.

From the Plain Speaker.
Jeanesville will not be behind in base
ball this season. magnificent team has
been selected and all the amateur teams
in the state must keep a sharp lookout
for them. The following have been
signed; A. Z. Lansing, catcher and
manager; Keener p.; Boswell, change
D.; King, CT. and C; Thomas, CT;
Ramsdell, s.. Simmons, 1st b.; Geockle,
End b.; Miller, Sd b.; Schmear, lf., and
Brown, rf.
Keener, Schmear, Simmons and Mil
ler played with the club last season,
Lansing, Geockle, Thomas and Boswell
belong to the University of Pennsyl-
vania team, King and Brown formerly
played with Princeton, and Ramsdell
tossed ball with the Yale fellows.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-29
Death Caused by Liquor.

Richard Evans, at one time one of the
most prominent residents of Scranton,
was found dead in cell of the central
police station house there on Tuesday.
AS the body bore several marks and
there were rumors of an assault upon
him, the Coroner concluded to investi,
gate and summoned jury.
1t was ascertained that before his
arrest Evans had been assaulted, but not
seriously injured. The jury found that
he had been drinking heavily and con-
cluded that death was due to alcoholic
pXcesses
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-29
Won the Piano Contest.

p M. Sweeney, of the Points, accom-
panied by his son, Daniel, returned last
evening from Friendsville, Susquehanna
county, at which place Dannie won a
very fine piano which had been contest
ed for by him and young lady named
Miss Lynch, The proceeds of the con.
test were for the benefit of the church
of which Father Farrell is pastor, at
Friendsvile, formerly Of St. AIMS, and
the amounts collected were as follows
Master Sweeney, $564 Miss Lynch,
5000.
Little Dannie desires to thank all for
the kind assistance given him in secur.
ing this splendid victory.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-29

One of the most pleasant balls of the
season was that held on Monday even
ing by st. Patrck's cornet band. The
hall was prettily decorated with bunt-
ing, flags and palms, and notwithstand :
ing the incement weather the atten-
dance was large. At 10 o'clock the
grand march took place, and was led by
Master of Ceremonies Martin Broderick,
of Sandy Run, and Miss Maggie Gal
lagher, of Freeland The ball was a
success in every respect, and the mem
bers Of the band thank the public for
the patronage given them, also the
Mayberry band for its attendance
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-29
Frightful Plunge of a Ball Player.

James Gallagher, an amateur ball
player of Scranton, had an awful ex-
perience at the Leggett's Creek air shaft
at Providence on Tuesday. With other
workmen he was in the tunnel leading
to the air shaft, at the head of which
there generally hangs lamp. Gallagher
went toward the shaft for the purpose
of descending, thinking that the carriage
was in its place, the light at that time
not burning. Instead, however, the car
riage was not there, and down the shaft
he fell headlong.
Gallagher was found lying on the cage
$50 feet below the point from which he
fell. He was picked up unconscious,
but still alive. No bones were broken,
but he was suffering from bruises and
apparently was internally injured
There was also Il severe scalp wound on
one side of his head and both his hands
were badly torn. In his descent Gal
lagher had caught hold of the wire rope
that carries the cage and thus checked
his fall to what would have been certain
death
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-29
Mcguire Not Up to the Standard.

Governor Pattison refuses to issue a
commission to John Mcguire as mine
inspector of the eighth anthracite dis
trict, which is located in the Schuylkil
region. Mcguire did not have an aver.
age OF 9O'per cent. on his examination
and even though recommended by the
board of examiners, the governor acting
under the advice of the attorney genera
insists that the man commissioned mus
be up to the required standard under
the act of 1893.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-29

Mrs. Daniel Boyle, of the Points,
received handsome silver tea set as a
birthday present from her brother, John
Z. Brennan, of Anaconda, Montana
Ihe set is one of expensive manufacture
and has on it some superb workmanship.
IL arrived here yesterday, a little late for
Mrs. Boyle's birthday, which occurred
on the 10Th inst, having been delayed
on Its way in from Montana.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-29
Coming East Again.

In letter to the TRIBUNE, dated at
Chicago on the 26th inst, Billy Strong
Boy Jones announces that he expects to
come east again in few weeks. He is
with another pugilist named Jimmy
Barry, who has an engagement to meet
Casper Lehen in New York city in April.
For the past few months Strong Boy has
been travelling through Iowa and other
western states, and reports that he is in
the best of health and condition. He
wishes to be remembered to his Free
land friends, and promises to write. an
interesting letter for publication in a
short while.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-29
A Big Night for the Actors.

The Actor Club and its friends will
have possession of the opera house to-
morrow evening, when they will hold
their first grand ball. The admission fee
has been placed at 25 cents on account of
the condition of the times, and the club
promises good evenings enjoyment to
all who favor them with call. During
the evening several speciaties will be
given by prominent members, and re-
freshments of all kinds will be on hand
in abundance at reduced prices. Don't
fail to come in time to see the march.
1t will be one of the most unique ever
seen here, and will take place at 80
O'Clock.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-29
HIGHLAND DOTS.

On Saturday evening quite a number
of the young people of town gathered at
the residence of Thomas Brown and
rendered his estmable daughter, Matte,
a farewell party. The young lady left
yesterday to take course of studies at
Stroudsburg state normal school and
many kind wishes for success were ex.
pressed by her young friends.
The men working at No. 8 stripping
are the only ones here who are making
time that is anything near steady.
A Seitz, who was shot about ten days
ago at South Heberton, was able to re-
sumo work on Monday.
John White resumed work on Mon
day after being idle for week owing to
sprained back.
Many of our ball-goers attended the
st. Patrick's band ball at the Free
land opera house on Monday evening.
They speak highly of it.
James McNels, who is employed as
a pumpman here, removed his family
from Freeland to this place yesterday.
Charles Murrin, of South Heberton,
spent few hours here at the residence
of his son, Michael, on Monday.
Up to today the colieries here worked
but eight days of nine hours each dur
ing this month. 1t can't be said that
the residents of this place are being
worked to death.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-29
PERSONALITIES.

Editor Fowler, of the Progress, Adam
Sachs and George Sipple made a busi-
trip to New York city this week.
Miss Annie Timney has returned from
Philadelphia, and will reside at home
for some time.
j. F. O'Neill, ESQ.,, of Wilkes Barre,
made business trip to town last even
ing.
William Maloney, of the Penn'a Globe
Gasight Company of Philadelphia, spent
a few days here this week.
Charles P johnson and John f. Bris.
lin, two of Summit Hills rising Young
men, were in town on Tuesday attend.
ing to business.
Con Carbon, a well-known comic sing
err, of Wilkes Barre, who appeared at
the entertainment and ball given here
this season by the Tigers Athletic Club
has joined the Lord Rooney" Company
and is now travelling with that troupe
A handsome line of ladies' capes and
Jackets just received at Neuburger's.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-29
Trout Not to be Killed Before April 1;

The Freeand Game and Fish Protec-
tive Club will pay reward of SO for
information that will lead to the arrest
and conviction of any person or persons
catching, or having in his or her possess
sion after being caught or killed, any
brook trout or California trout, in any
of the streams or waters within fifteen
miles of Freeland. Pa, before the 10Th
day of April, 1894.
Hugh Malloy, President.
Freeland, Pa, March %, 1894.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-29
Own Your Own Home.

Freeland's future prospects are as
good as those of any town in the coal
fields, and that several people are of
this opinion is shown by the rapidity
with which the most desirable building
sites in the town are being taken off the
market. In spite of the prevailing de-
preston the Brkbeck estate has dis
posed of several lots during the past few
months, and among the purchasers were
the following, several of whom intend to
build residences in the near future:
Calvin Waldron. Margaret Murrin, Mar
tin Korchmyak, one lot each, Messrs.
Ashman & Johnson, six lots, and Isaac
Ashman, house and two lots, all on
Washington street; Joseph LACE and
Chas. Bartosiwitz, one lot each on Ridge
street. and Annie Kester, one lot on
Cunnius street.
Within the past few weeks lots have
been purchased on Main street. near the
Freeland Public Park, by Frank B.
Salmon. w. II. Fackler, George Sipple
and c. o Shoh, Esq. This is very
fine location, being near the business
centre, and yet situated where any per.
son would wish to own a home.
All the lots sold by the Birkbeck es
tate are on the lines of the Freeland
Water Companys system, and as they
are bound to advance in value very soor
people who wish to provide themselves
with excellent sites for homes should no
delay. At present the prices are yer,
reasonable, and with the easy term,
given, every body should try to arrange t.
own their own home. The indication,
are that the coming two years will wit
ness the building of large number o
residences here, consequently ther,
should be no delay in securing few o
these choice lots while they are cheap.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-29

While Miss Agnes Southerland was
dancing at Wilkes-Barre on Monday
night she slipped and fell, striking her
head on the floor. She became uncon-
scious and a physician was summoned
but failed to revive her. She was taken
home and died next day. The fall had
caused concusson Of the brain.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-29

The Grand Temple of Pennsylvania,
Ladies' of the Golden Eagle, will be in
stituted at Easton, Tuesday evening,
May s, during the festivities incident to
the session of the grand castle. 1t is
expected that Supreme Chief C. w.
Mitchell, of Ohio, and staff, will institute.
There are thirty-four temples in Pennsyl-
vania, each of which has been organized
without any effort in a little over a year.
Many others are being formed. 1t is
predicted that during the year following
the institution of the grand temple, that
at least seventyfve temples will be
instituted
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-29

INOR RENT.-Two rooms on Centre street;
II fine location. Apply at TRIBUNE Office,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-29

A handsome line of ladies' capes and
jackets just received at Neuburger's.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-03-29

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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-03-19
Mr. Stanford to Sell >. p. stock.

San Franc CISCO. March 1a-The Chronicle
prints story TO the effect that Mrs. Stan
ford is about to dispose of her large hold
ings in the Southern Pacific Company and
its associate corporation, the Pacific I'M
proSement Company, to the great EN-
barrassment Of the Croker, Huntington
and Hopkins interests. The reason as
signed is that. under the terms Of Senator
Stanford's will. it is necessary TO raise by
May IL. 1895. the sum of s., 0CO. 900. which
represents in the aggregate the several be-
quests of the late senator due and payable
at that time. as we'll as various claims and
promissory n otes against the estate. The
total appralsement of the Stanford estate
Is q little over ST. ,0)0, 900 and it 10 asserted
that il Is possible to realize at this time,
without great sacrifice. the sum Of IS, 0c0, 600
only on the railroad properties. The policy
of the Southern Pacific has always been
to maintain the proprietorship in close
corporation, and the interests Of the four
great owners have been always so closely
related that it is not possible to separate
them without violent disturbance of this
policy and probable depreciation OF the
value of the stock and bonds of the rail-
road company. The Stanford interest is
one-fourth. and it is feared. beside, that o
change of ownership will make harmoni-
Gus management more difficult. Mrs.
Stanford, however, is alleged to be defini-
tely determined upon this step, not only
to comply with the terms of her hus-
bands will. but to secure by ample provis-
ion the maintenance OF the great Stanford
university after her death.
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TaE ruYAIlUr lANpA
frsvisieas ef nan Introau esd by Sen
Ator squire.

WAsHIseroS Cary. March Is-TSpecisl. !
The bill introduced recently by Senator
Squire in regard &c the Payailnp Indian.
Is new under consideration BIZ the senate
committee GA Indian affairs. /, provides
for the distribution among the successors
and heirs Of the ruya9iap tribe Of Ia.
dians 81 the common lands OF sAla tribe
or the proceeds thereof, aud directs the
issue Of pstsn: t. ssla lands ~ a hasr4
ct trustees for the purpose Of max inr said
distribution.
The bill has long pfesmbls which -.
cites description Of the Reservation. SAID
Co contain Sos acres Of Land ihstit wa.
the property ~ the rgyallup tFibc prior 20
the breaking up Of sasi tribe la 1855 under
the treaty Of lisa: that these Indians. IN
rnsss meeting assembled octoasr -. fSss
appointed three Of their nuaaer g hoard
Of trustees to secure from the Cn.t@a
States patent fer their isads. ard - DIS.
tribute the lands or the proceeds thereof
among the former members 81 tae title
Who were now al citizens " the United
States and at The ssass OF Nssa.aEsoa /.
that at tals meeting 20 vas directed sAAl
the trustees shenla set apart lands ~ tie
snnrsised value Of 81 $40. the rsccee4s q
said ianas 80 he placed 10 the credit q tao
school districts 10 bs formed OF sad resef-
walton precinct. in accordance With the
public sehoei lass OF lie ssase Of Wsa1-
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John q. NeHTsde's Mineral Claim,

T.eoaA, March ls.-FSpecial. John q.
McBFi lie has attained local fame by viz.
tue Of his persistent fgh; for school sec.
ton r.. located in the south par, Of this
city, which Secretary az the interior Hoke
Smith has ordered prospectci. There are
gold eolors in much Of the gravel under.
lying Tacoma, but no one has ever been
knosn 20 pan Qua enough hy hand TO paw
tor the labor. Mr.. Mcbride has held
thai by .ae introduction of the hydraulic
system Of placer mining large profit
could he realized sv working section Ia l.
has alxays been claimed by many that
the Hing Of mineral claims i. only z
scheme 10 secure the land. Mr. McBriie
has been charged with .aiiing the ground
and IN order "a prove that there MAS no
value 20 the land for placer purposes the
county sunk large shaft aud made care
fGl expeg. examinations. satisfying the
county officials shas there wss no neyi. in
the claim that gold con.1 be found in pay
Ing quantities.