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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-11
Fifty-five Race for Their Lives.

Because Irwin Burlington, carpenter
repairman, employed at the Luke Gil
der mine, Shamokin, deliberately dis
obeyed orders on Monday night by light
ing his naked lamp while repairing the
brattice in the shaft, his dead body now
lies in his late home, four of his fellow
workmen are also dead, the mine which
was considered one of the most complete
in the anthracite region is doomed to
destruction. The monetary loss to the
Mineral Railroad and Mining Company
will aggregate 100000, and 900 men
and boys are thrown out of employment.
The dead and missing are: Irwin
Burlington, 80 years, suffocated by
smoke and gas; George Brown, miner,
solfocated and body not recovered;
leaves wife and several children; An
thony Bobert, driver boy, body not re-
covered; two Polish laborers, names un-
known and bodies not found
The disaster occurred while about six
ty men and boys were working in the
mine on the night shift. Burlington and
John Anderson Jr., were making repairs
to the brattice about halfway down the
shaft when the former lighted his naked
lamp in order to test the air current. A
spark set fire to some of the dry tim bers
and the air current swept the flames up
the airway with lightning like rapidity.
The sixty miners made desperate race
to another opening, but five of them
were caught in the smoke and suffocated.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-11

The body of +. B. Leisenring, the
president of the Lehigh Coal and Naviga-
ton Company, who died at Homburg,
Germany, on September 20, arrived at
his Mauch Chunk home at o'clock on
Monday evening in special car over
the Central Railroad from New York
city. The body was accompanied by his
private secretary, William c. Kent.
AT the request of the family, no pub
lie demonstration was made. The
funeral took place at 2 p. m. yesterday
afternoon from the residence of his
brother-in-law, DIR. ]. S. Wentz.
Mrs. Leisenrng, who went to Ger
many when her husbands illness
became serious, was taken sick there
and is unable to return. Her parents
are with her.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-11
PERSONALITIES.

Colonel Patrick Lynch, deputy CLERK
of the courts, came down from tn,
county seat yesterday to size up the
political situation here.
Mrs. James Welsh and son. Patrick
returned on Monday from a visit tc
Lansford relatives.
Ex-Deputy Sheriff John DIVER. OF
Wilkes Barre, enjoyed the ball here
last evening.
Miss Celia Brennan, of Centre street,
returned yesterday from an extended
visit to Allentown.
Miss Maggie Harkins, of Brooklyn, N.
T., is enjoying a few weeks with Free
land friends.
Rev. G. w. living returned on Tues.
day from East Mauch Chunk, where he
attended meeting of the archdeaconry
of the Protestant Episcopal Church.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-11
HIGHLAND DOTS.

The attention of parents is called to
the fact that many of their children,
who attend the public school. find great
pleasure in playing and lettering near
the railroad at every opportunity. All
the passenger trains are due about recess
time and for the children to play in the
vicinity of the railroad is exceedingly
dangerous. Parents should warn their
children against this danger, as the
school property is without yard or en-
closure to limit the play ground the
teachers cannot keep watching them
constantly.
John Wilson, mute who resides at
South Heberton, became engaged in a
fight with young man of town on Mon
day and it is said the mute was shame
fully assaulted. Wilson'S friends are
very indignant about the affair and it is
probable that our puglist will have to
fight some of them before the trouble
will end.
On Tuesday man from Hazleton
made thorough search of the dog ken
nes of town for dog which he saws
was stolen from him and is supposed to
be hidden somewhere in this vicinity.
He failed to find it.
Some of our handy mechanics have
almost gone daft over their latest achiev-
ments. Patents will soon be applied for
to protect some of their latest work from
infringement.
A valuable mule at the stripping had
an eye knocked out accidently by the
driver on Monday.
Assistant Mine Superintendent Marley
gives the collieries an occasional call
now.
Mrs. Canty is visiting at Duryea.
Several Freeland young ladies were in
town visiting on Tuesday.
Patrick Ferry and wife, of Hazleton.
are spending few days here among
relatives.
John Clarke, of Scranton, spent few
days with his brother here. He return
ed to his home on Monday.
Robert Boyle, the able and efficient
master mechanic of Markle & Co. col
lieries, has rendered his resignation to
take effect on November |.
AL Seitz, formerly of town, had one of
his fingers smashed at the Traction Com
pany's power-house in Hazleton on Mon
day. He was raising heavy armature
and it fell back upon his hand.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-11

Charles G. Gamble, of Luzerne bor-
ough, and Miss Susanna A. Bennett, of
Scranton, were married on Tuesday at
Scranton. Interest is added to the we'd
ding by the total blindness of bride and
groom, and two others who attended
the ceremony, as well as the blindness
in one eye of another member of the
bridal party.
Miss Bennett is 10 years of age. She
became totally blind five years ago from
an attack of meningitis. She was edu-
Gated at the Pennsylvania Institution for
the Blind in Philadelphia. Mr.. Gam
BILE, the groom, is 50 years old, and re-
sides at Luzerne, this county. He has
an income sufficient to support himself
and wife. They will reside in Luzerne.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-11
Married Yesterday.

Daniel Coke, superintendent of the
d. S. q S. Railroad, was married yester-
day morning to Miss Margaret White
at the residence of the brides parents.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
j. P. Buxton in the presence of only the
immediate members of both families.
At $50 a. m. the bridal party left on a
special train over the Central Railroad
of New Jersey for wedding tour They
have host of friends who extend con-
gratulations and wish them happiness.
Many valuable presents were received
by the young couple from their relatives
and friends. Mr.. Coke, in his position
as superintendent of the railroad, has
won the esteem of its employees, and
they had intended to present him with
a miniature silver locomotive. Mr..
Coke, however, when he learned of the
plans, requested them to not.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-11
The Gallitzen School Case.

The GallitZen school case was argued
before the supreme court at Pittsburg on
Tuesday. The case is that of John Hy-
song and others against the school board
of Gallitzen borough. The plaintiffs
were backed by the state officers of the
Jr. 0. U. A. M. in an effort to secure an
injunction to restrain Catholic nuns from
teaching in the public schools. The
bill was filed last April Attorney Z.
FL. B. Patterson presented the argu-
ments for the plaintiffs, who appealed
from the decision of Judge Barker. He
laid particular stress upon the claim
that the objection was not to the nuns
Individually, but that the fight was be-
ing made against them teaching in
sectarian garb.
Attorney d. L. Krebbs represented
the school board. He denied that the
nuns taught and used their garb as en-
bems in such manner as to impart to
the children under their instruction re-
ligious lessons and ideas peculiar to the
Catholic Church. He denied that the
directors had violated any statute law,
and claimed that the garb of the nuns
should be no bar to their right to teach
in the public schools.
On the question of the use made by
the teachers of their earnings, Mr..
Krebbs said that if the board had a
right to employ the teachers they had a
right to pay them, and the disposition of
the money could not be inquired into.
The decision of the supreme court
will be of much interest to the anti
Catholic orders, and they are anxiously
awaiting the verdict.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-11
How to Save Money,

The amount of money man has saved
at the end of year does not depend up
on the salary he received, but upon the
use he made of it during the year. If
he buys the best goods at the lowest
market prices he is sure to come out
ahead, and this he can do in the cloth
ing line by dealing with that reliable
and responsible clothier, 1. Refowich.
His present assortment of piece goods
is without doubt the most complete in
the Lehigh region, embracing, as it
does, the best that was in the city
markets.
All his goods are new, bright and of
the latest style and suits will be made to
order at readymade prices. He has no
rent to pay and can easily do it. The
best fits are guaranteed and clothing
made by him will be kept in repair free
for one year. Nothing like this has ever
been seen in Freeland before. Give him
a call. Square treatment assured.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-11
There's Going to Be Fun.

There will be merriment created at
the opera house on Friday evening
when that delightful comedy "Our Irish
Visitors will be presented. This un-
usually funny comedy grows funnier
every successive season. Never in the
history of this comedy has it had such a
competent cast. Never has there been
such good, bright musical numbers in
troduced, and never has there been such
original sprghtly dances, with scenic
effects and general assemble. w. J. Ma
son, who heads the cast, is quoted as
being the brightest young Irish com
edian on the American stage today, and
in "Our Irish Visitors" will have more
than abundant chances to display his
versatility.
Frank Davis, whose every movement
creates laugh, will he his opposite,
and as the cast surrounding them con-
tains such well-known people as Miss
Victoria Walters, from Roster & Balls,
New York, Miss Emily Northop, of the
Duff Opera Company, Ed. Rowland,
Lillian Keene and many others of equal
calibre, it is safe to predict more than
an enjoyable evenings entertainment.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-11
UPPER LEHlGH NOTES.

After sheltering various families for
twenty-five years, one of the houses
here was vacated last week by a family
which says it is haunted and is the
abode Of ghostly things. 1t is claimed
that at night people who have gone to
the other world come back and run
things to suit themselves until early
dawn demands their departure. Covers
are taken from the beds, the doors are
slammed and raped upon, tapping on
the window panes and shifting every
piece of furniture to different place,
is a favorte pastme for the spooks
The family, after enduring the company
of these unwecome visitors for a con-
siderable time, moved to Freeland this
week, and say there is no exaggeration
about the things they have seen and
heard.
Work of every description in and
about the collierles here was suspended
yesterday out of respect for the burial
of +. B. Leisenring at Mauch Chunk.
Iatilch brlsllh, young man working
in No. 5 slope, had two fingers severely
crushed while at work on Saturday.
John NJ. Brogan and James II. Burns.
spent few days at Lansford last week
John Mulligan made visit to his
parents at Nesquehoning on Saturday.
Many of our young temperance people
attended the ball at Freeland opera
house last evening.
Several of our most prominent resi-
dents were at Mauch Chunk yesterday
attending the funeral of E. B. Leisen-
ring.
Conrad Seiple, former resident of
this place, died at his home in Elizabeth,
N. j., on Saturday. His remains were
inferred at Hazleton on Monday.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-11
TIE REASON WHY.

LUNAR halos are sometimes large and
sometimes small, because they are
formed at different heights in the air.
THE glow-worm has brush attached
to its tail, because it is necessary to
show it's light that the back be kept
clean.
DEcAYING wood and putrefying fish
look luminous in the dark, because they
are really undergoing slow combus-
ton.
IRON bedsteads are safe during thun-
derstorm, because, being good conduc-
tors, they keep the electricity from the
body.
SILVER furnishes when exposed to the
light, because of the actinic or chem
ical property possessed by the rays of
the sun.
A BURNING gas Jet is unhealthy in
bed chamber, because one gas light
gives out as much carbonic acid gas as
two sleepers.
WHITE clothing is cool, because 1t re-
fleets the heat of the sun; black cloth
ing is warm, because it absorbs both
heat and light
THE eyeball is white because the
blood vessels that feed its substance are
so small that they do not admit the
red corpuscles.
THE flesh under the nails looks red,
because the nails are almost transpar-
ent, and thus the color of the tissue be-
meath is visible.
LIGHTNING is destructive because of
its enormous power. A flash of light
ming has been calculated to equal
twelve thousand horsepower.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-11

Dan Hart, Wilkes-Barres popular
young playwright and Democratic candi-
date for representative in the first dis
trict, has scored big hit in his new
play, "O'Neil, of Washington, D. c."
The first production was in Seattle,
Washington, and the house was filed.
The Seattle InteNigencer devotes a col
umn to the new play. and warmly con-
graduates Mr.. Hart on his new success.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-11
Young Mems Ball Held.

The seventh annual ball of the Young
Mems G. 7. A. B. Society at the opera
house last evening was one of the most
successful held by the organization and
the largest seen here for some time.
The ball room was profusely decorated,
and the work of the members in
managing the details was highly praised
Music was furnished by st. Patrick S
cornet band and DePierro's orchestra.
At lO.l5 p. m. the grand march took
place, led by Master of Ceremonies
James F. Sweeney and Miss Rose
Sweeney, both of Drifton. More than
100 couples took part, and it was one of
the prettiest marches led at the opera
house.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-11

Little Billy" Hines is not a bit
pleased at the way the TRIBUNE has re-
moved his mask of hypocrisy, and be-
cause it has shown that he is no more
of supporter of Democracy than his
opponent, he becomes real angry. In
the Hazleton Stdndard'S report yester-
day of the Democratic meeting at Mil
nesyille on Tuesday night, Billy is said
to have told the people present that the
editor has been "boodled" by the Leis-
enring people to aid in defeating him.
This important feature of the cam
paign has heretofore escaped the atten-
tion of the TRIBUNE, and in order to
learn the full particulars of the "boodle"
case the editor will rely upon Billy to
furnish the proof and details. Itshould
make interesting reading, and our pa
irons know that we seldom let anything
interesting, especially in politics, go by.
The TRIBUNE apologies to its readers
for its neglect in not learning and re-
porting that its editor was "boodled," :"
but full and accurate account of the
affair will be given when Billy tells
all he knows about it. Some time NAV
be required to draw the story ought of
him, but out it must come, for the TRG-
BUNE could not afford to deprive its
readers of any choice news in the
doodle" line.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-11
An Equity Suit.
from the Wil'es-Barre Newsdealer,

From the vii es-Barre Newsdealer,
A suit in equity was commenced on
Monday by James Givens against Mary
McGill ct al. The plaintiff says he pur
chased lot from Joseph Birkbeck in
Freeland on August II, 1880. That he
transferred the deed to his wife in order
TO secure himself against financial loss.
On September 81 1897, she died. A few
hours previously, while her mental fac
uities were enfeebled, she made will
leaving all her property, including the
aforesaid property to her heirs. Givens
asks that the deed be reformed and DOS
session given him. Edward A. Lynch
and Chas. keck are the plaintiffs attor-
news
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-11
Democratic Mass Meeting

A Democratic mass meeting will be
held at the opera house on Saturday
evening. The speakers who are to take
part are Hon. f. B. Coke, ]. L. Lena.
han, Esq, and District Attorney John
M. Garman. In addition to the above
Candidates Hines, O'Boyle, Rice, schap-
pert and McNelis will be present All
the voters of the vicinity are invited to
attend.
Meetings will be held at Harwood this
evening and at Eckley tomorrow evening.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-11
FROM CORRESPONDENTS.
LETTERS THAT MAY CONTAIN BITS
OF NEWS FOR EACH READER.

Budget of News from Highland and
Upper Lehigh-A Haunted House in
the Latter Town Causes Removal
Personals and Other Items.
Regular correspondence from the sur
rounding towns and communications
upon local or general subjects are solicit
ed by the TRIBUNE. The name of the
writer must accompany all letters or
items sent to this office for publication.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-11
PLEAUSRE CALENDAR.

October Entertainment by Ralph
Bingham and sister Ruth for benefit
of Mining and Mechanical Institute,
atFreeland opera house. Admission,
% and so cents.
October 20.-Second annual entertain
ment of the Tigers Athletic Club, at
Freeland opera house. Admission, 10,
~ and 80 cents.
October 23.-Ball Of the Slavonion band,
at Freeland opera house. Admission,
so cents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-11

N0TICB.-The undersigned will sell Mt puh-
IN lie sale dlnless cost of board is paidn at
the Central hotel stables, Freeland, Pa. on FRI
day, October 70, 1874, at 10 O'Clock a. M, one
nj. ii, Hunsicker
Freeand, Pa, October IL, 1894
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-11

Sporting goods of every variety, guns,
ammunition, etc, at A. A. Bachman's.
Bicycles promptly repaired.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-11

Parties supplied with ice cream, cakes,
candy, etc., at low prices by Laubach.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-11

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-10-11

Synopsis of Local and Miscellaneous Oc-
currences That Can BE Read Quickly.
What the Folks of This and Other
Towns Are Doing.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-03-03

Dan vanderwater was: arrested
Sunday charged jointly with several
others, with shooting in house last
week. He was released under sI7s
bail. Koyrsni ones Of the parties
charged with the sane offenss was
bailed In the sum- Of fs6: The
other aecused, Maxsk, Who hAtf m
town, was arrested Saturday, ~
Houston by Sheriff BRoussafd.. fhe
sheriff returned Sunday WITH the
tri.oncY and. lods1yt hiua' NJ js11-
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-03-03
CarencrO News.

Carencro News.
From Our Regular Correspondent.
The first ball game of the sea-
son at Spring Hill College took
place some few days ago between
the Tigers and Reds, the former club
winning BY fhe pretty score Of 3 to-
2. Mr.. A.. Francez of Carencro,
catcher for the Tigers distinguished
himself, and is naturally very proud
of the showing made by his club.
Mr.. Leblanc of Lafayette also
proved himself quite an expert. Mr..
P. Decuir of New Iberia umpf;red
the GENE:
The long spen 81 bad weather /,
has delayed our cane planters, in
putting in their crop. The
Continued rain has also ruined
many of our best roads.
AT the boys parochial school,
medals were awarded to the follow
ing scholars, for the week ending
Feb. a3:: Master Harry LESLEY
medals both for lessons" and
s..Condu,ce' FIRST class: In. the
second class, Master Hubert Dupuis
was awarded the medal for ..Ees.
sons, snd Mastef Hypoiite' Sonnie,
Aer Ssfc6ftfdttst"s
Our pub,ie Tshb5ttf has 9,
SCHOLARS ef7oKe4, AaH If average
a'.sa sare H E, tas.a.-, ans .
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-03-03
R6yViIle Items.

From Our Regular Correspondent.
Mr.. P. B. Roy, wife and daugh-
ter, left for New Orleans Wednes
day. The party will remain in the
Crescent city a few days. We wish
them a pleasant trip.
-Complimentary to the Misses
vandergriff, of New Orleans, DR..
and Mrs. Duplex entertained a few
friends Monday. Their lovely lit
tie home was made ablaze with the
flashing lights, and merry laughter
of the happy participants. Music
and singing with various other
amusements were kept up until late
in the evening. Refreshments were
served by the amiable hostess, Mrs.
Duplex, and all pronounced the
evening most pleasant one.
Amongst those present were; DR..
and Mrs. Dubleix. Misses Louise
and Eugene vandergreiff, and
Althea Roy, and Messrs J. G. Le-
blanc, p. r. Roy and J. r. Domen-
geaux.
"A petition, signed by some of
the most prominent taxpayers and
residents Of the 9TH and sth wards IS
about TO be sent to the Police Jury,
urging that honorable body to con-
slider as suggestion the plan pro-
posed by your CORRESPONDENT some
time ago, regarding the improve
ment, and proper way of keeping
the public roads of this parish In
passable condition.
DIR. Scranton; accompanied by
eye scribe" was called to Lafayette
wednesday on business.
Rev. Father Chabrier was in
New Orleans & day or TWO last week.
We hope our readers will ex-
cuse our ssItems" this week. Ait
tie s.6.siness'' combined with a little
e:pleasx,<' may be made to bear the
blame.
With q ..potato digger" added to
The Gazete's weekly correspondent,
that paper should surely succeed,
prosper and meet the full approval
of its many readers.
| CHEROKEE
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-03-03
A Big Mistake.


It is big mistake that is often
made by the public men and Office
seekers to suppose that the morning
papers published ia New Orleans re-
present the sentiments of the people,
in their columns. It is big mis-
take to suppose that the members of
the Cotton Exchange and the Sugar
Exchange and the Produce Ex-
change, in New Orleans, represent
the sentiments Of the people of
Louisiana. 1t is a big mistake to
suppose that the people of New
Orleans are controlled by the edito-
RAILS IN the aforesaid morning papers.
It is a big mistake to suppose that
because the Pic and I'D publish
glowing eulogies of public men,
that the conduct OF these men will
be endorsed by the people. Two
years ago these same papers filled
their columns with prophecies that
certain things would happen in this
State. They proved false prophets.
|-Flor1da' Parishes.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-03-03
The Knights.

Owing to the rejection of one ap-
pl ication and the delay in the return
of several others, Lafayette Lodge,
No. 1894 Knights of Honor; failed
to get the prize offered to the lodge
initiating the largest number of
members. However,. at its last
meeting the lodge initiated three
new members and will have several
candidates for initiation at the next
meeting to be held on Tuesday,
March II.