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Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1894-11-02
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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-07-26

LAST Sundays Kansas City Star
contains the following regarding
Senator PETER:
"Peffer has been catching a good
deal of heavy abuse of late Money
has been. yelling Anarchist? at
him until it's black in the face. The
expansive and extensive good side
of PETER is like the other face of
the moon to most people. he would
treat even fly as tenderly as "My
Uncle Toby" lie is personally as
patient aud gentle and kindly as Of
ficialy he is fatiguing In both ca
pacities-as a man and as senator
he is honest, and SO transparently
so that never here has hint or sug-
gestion to the contrary found even
whisper to carry it. And that is
much to say of one who is in daily
association with those euphemistic-
ally called conservatives"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-07-26
TRIBUTE TO WOMAN
JURORS.

Chief Justice Howe, of Wyo-
ming, has written a letter, in
which, after stating that he has
no agency in the enactment of
the law giving women suffrage,
and expressing his dislike of the
notoriety given him by being the
first Judge to open court with
women jurors, he said: "With
all my prejudices against the pol
icy, I am under conscientious
obligation to say that these wo-
men acquitted themselves with
such dignity, decorum, propriety
of conduct and intelligence as to
win the admiration of every fair
minded citizen of Wyoming.
They were careful, painstaking
and conscientious. They were
firm and resolute for the right as
established by the law and the
testimony. Their verdicts were
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-07-26

right, and after three or four
criminal trials, the lawyers en-
gagged in defending persons ac-
cused of crime began to avail
themselves of the right of per-
emptory challenge to get rid Of
the female jurors, who were too
much in favor of enforcing the
laws and Furnishing crime to suit
the interests of their clients.
After the grand jury had been in
session two days, the dance
house keepers, gamblers and
demi-monde fed out of the city
in disnay to escape the indict-
ment of women grand jurors.
In fact, I have never, in my
twenty-five years of constant ex-
perience in the courts of the
country, seen more faithful, in
telligent and resolutely honest
grand and petit jurors than
these"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1894-07-26
.NS~52Y 6ci16[Q8
Devoted to the interests OF
THE MA SSES.
A Fearless, Aggressive, Progressive
Advocate of All Reforms.

AGAIN it is reported that Governor
St. John has moved, or is about to
move, from Kansas. This time, the
papers have located him in New
York city, and made him general
manager of an insurance company.
Now, here are the facts: The Ma
tional Union Insurance Company
has added total abstinence depart
ment, and Gov. St. John has been
placed at the head of that depart
ment. This will not occupy near
all of his time, and he will continue
in the work of reform all along the
line. He will also continue 30 be g
citizen of Kansas.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-11-15

Rev. Franklin X. Levan, one of the
best known ministers in northeastern
Pennsylvania, died at Wilkes Barre on
Tuesday morning of heart disease, aged
63 years. He was born at Maxatawney
and was graduated from Franklin and
Marshall college in 1858. In 1864 he
was principal of the Westmoreland Col
legiate Institute and in 1866 was made
pastor of church at Oakland. In 1873
he accepted call to Philadelphia and
five years later went to Wilkes-Barre.
At the time of his death he was presi-
dent of the eastern synod of the United
States and editor-;n-chief of the Reformed
Church. Messenger.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-11-15
Luke Fidler Mine still Burning.

A small party of mine officials entered
the water level tunnel of the burning
Luke Fidler colliery at Shamokin on
Tuesday and made three attempts to
find trace of the bodies of the four
workmen who lost their lives there a
month ago, but their efforts were fruit
less. They found plenty Of evidence of
the fearful fire that had ragged in the in
terror of the mine and have reason to
believe that the fire is still burning above
the water level. Dams are now being
constructed in order to force the water
100 feet above the tunnel.
From 10,0O0,000 to $4,000, 900 gallons
of water have been run into the mine
daily for thirty-four days, but the water
is still 200 feet below the fire level. The
vertical height already filled with water
aggregates about $50 feet and 300 feet
remain to be filled before mining experts
will feel satisfied that the flames have
been entirely extinguished.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-11-15
Tried for Child Murder.

The trial of Catherine Meshouska, of
Wilkes Barre, for the murder of her
child was commenced in criminal court
on Tuesday. On the 10Th of last August
some children playing in a culm bank
found the body of an infant, which evil
IDENTIFY hal been smotherei to death
The case was investigated and it was
found that the child of Mrs. Meshouska
had disappeared a few days before. AS
she could not account for its Whereabouts
she was arrested.
The trial lasted more than day, and
the evidence produced went to show that
the child had been put out of the way.
The jury, however, could not fasten the
crime on the woman and brought in a
verdict of not guilty. Want of evidence
is assigned as the reason for the verdict.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-11-15
HIGHLAND DOTS.

Bernard Morris, who WAS severely in
jured in the mines here last Juae, is
still unable to work, and his condition is
nearly as bad now as at any time since
his accident His friends propose to aid
his family next month with benefit,
and all who can onght to help in doing
this.
On Tuesday, engine No. 701, which
pulls the passenger train between White
Haven and Hazleton, was stalled here
for 10 minutes with its passenger coaches
for want of steam.
The collieries are running steady and
the outlook is bright for full time until
the new year.
The employees of this company will be
paid on Saturday.
Condy Boyle removed his family from
here to West Hazleton on Tuesday.
Mrs. Edward White is lying seriously
ill. Her sickness is congestion of the
stomach.
Several of our young men took advan
tage of the cheap excursion on the Le
high Valley Railroad which left Halle
ton for Philadelphia this morning.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-11-15
PLEAUSRE CALENDAR.

November 16-Ball of Young American
Social Club, at Freeland opera house.
Admission, so cents.
November % and 24.--Oyster supper of
Garfield Commandery, No. 6, Knights
of Malta, at Cottage hall. Tickets, %
cents.
November 27.-Masquerade ball, al
Freeland opera house. Admission, sc
cents.
November 2S.-Fifth annual ball of the
Jeddo Progressive Club, at Freeland
opera. house. Admission, so cents.
November 29.-Supper and social at St
Paul'sP. M. church. Tickets, 25 cents
December IL to 22.-Fair of Silver Wave
Lodge, No. 242, Knights of Pythias
at Cottage hall. Admission, 5 cents.
December 22.-Entertainment of St
Patrick's cornet band, at Freelaud
opera house.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-11-15

from the Wheeling (w. Va) Register.
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From the Wheeling (W. Va) Register.
One of the finest productions ever
seen at the Grand opera house is there
now, 1t is "The Boy Tramp" AMI the
large audiences that have Witnessed it
the past two nights were delighted.
Young MIR. Neuyille is an excellent char
acter comedian, rare thing in these
days, and his work in the piece is of the
highest order. Nine. Neuville is a pow
erful and vigorous actress. She is well
equipped for the portrayal of the tragic
roles, for she has commanding pres
ence, powerful and flexible voice, and
sways and enthuses her audience with
unmistakeable magnetism.
The supporting company did what
was allotted them in a satisfactory man
ner The beautiful scenery and mechan-
ical effects add greatly to the success of
the play. There were several enthusi-
astic recalls
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-11-15
BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS.
PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE REGION.

Synopsis of Local and Miscellaneous Oc-
What the Folks of This and Other
Towns Are Doing.
The resignation of Postmaster Kisner
at Hazleton has reopened the contest for
that position.
The twelfth annual convention of the
Luzerne County Sunday School Associa-
ton will be held at Nanticoke tomorrow.
The electric railway at Shamokin pro-
poses to shut down in a short while, as
the traffic in that section does not pay
expenses.
The Republican League of Luzerne
county will tender the county candidates
of that party reception on Saturday at
Wilkes-Barre.
j. B. Welsh took charge of the restau-
rant under the Central hotel on Tues
day. He proposes to make several i'm
provements in the place.
Thomas Conlin, of Lattimer, who will
be ordained to the priesthood at Pitts
burg tomorrow, will read his first mass
in st. GabrePs church, Hazleton, on
Sunday morning.
a slight arrangement of the machin-
cry at the electric power house caused
the lights to go out last evening and the
streets and business places were in dark
ness for short while.
John Sweeney, better known as the
Lark" was struck by train near
Stockton on Monday evening. He sus-
tanned severe internal injuries and was
taken to the Hazleton hospital.
Harrison Hill, foreman at Silver
Brook colliery, was instantly killed on
Tuesday. The hosting rope broke and
the descending car struck him at the
bottom of the slope. He leaves wife
and four sons.
Services are being held every evening
this week at 7.30 o'clock by Rev. J. T.
Grifliths at the English Baptist church.
On Sunday evening at $50 o'clock,
baptismal services will take place, to
which all are invited to attend.
A copy of Part 2, Compendium of the
Eleventh Census, has been received by
the TRIBUNE from the department of the
interior, through the courtesy of Con-
gresham Hines. 1t contains official
statistics of a varied and interesting
character.
T. w. McHugh, of Jeddo; 7. S.
McNair, of Hazleton, and B. r. Jones,
of Wilkes-Barre, have been appointed
commissioners by the court to divide
Freeland borough into wards. The
application was presented on Tuesday
by Borough Solicitor Stroh.
Murray Dougal & Co. and the Carlisle
Manufacturing Company have contract
ed to build 400 new coal cars for the
E. P. Wilbur Trust Company for use on
the Lehigh Valley Railroad. These
cars will be of much the same pattern as
those in use on the D. S. & S.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-11-15
Jeddo Tunnel Work stopped.

Owing to an injunction, issued at the
instance of number of farmers living
in Butler valley, work on the Jeddo
tunnel has been brought to complete
stop. Matters have now reached the
point where it only requires the touch of
an electric wire to set off the dynamite
which has been inserted in the barrier
of rock holding back the tremendous
body of water.
The courts will have to decide the
question, as the farmers have steadily
refused TO accept compromise. The
completion of this work will now hav G
to be postponed indefinitely.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-11-15
More Appointments.

j. Lewis Wagner, the newly elected
clerk of courts, has appointed George w
Thomas, of Plymouth, as chief deputy,
and w. B. Rooms, of Sandy Run, as
clerk. The selection of Mr.. Koons is
considered very good one, and is ac-
ceptable to the lower end Republicans.
The gentleman is well-ftted for the
position and should make good clerk.
John M. Carr, the well-known young
attorney of town, is spoken of as the
next assistant district attorney under
Mr.. Fell Mr.. Carr's friends are push
ing him forward for the office, as he has
been always staunch Republican ant
rendered the party considerable service
in past years.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-11-15
Trolley Car and Engine Collide.

A collision with very fortunate results
occurred at the Pleasant Hill crossing Of
the Jersey Central Railroad between
one of the latter's engines and trolley
car of the Lehigh Traction Company.
There were three people aboard the
trolley car. The engine and the car ap-
preached the crossing at the same time.
The trolley car could not clear the tracks
in time, and the locomotive struck the
rear end, smashing that portion of the
car and knocking it from the track. The
passengers aboard were badly shaken
up though none were seriously hurt.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-11-15
Hon. Il. Ii. Coke Resigns.

An announcement that created much
surprise and which may mean great
deal to Freeland was made yesterday.
Hon. f. B. Coke has resigned as presi-
dent of the d. S. & S. r. r. and the
Cross Creek Coal Company, and will
retire from the active management of
these two corporations which have done
so much to build up this town. The
resignation is to take effect on December
81 next, and it is stated that his successor
will be Alfred Waters, at present general
manager of the New York, Lake Erie
and Western Railroad.
What effect this change will have
upon the affairs of the Drifton COM
panies cannot be learned, but the people
of this place are unanimous in hoping
that the policy heretofore pursued under
Mr. Coke will be continued by the new
management.
Besides being president of the two
companies named, Mr.. Coke is also
president of the Coke Iron Manufacture
ing Company, Coke Bros. & Co., and the
water companies of Drifton, Beaver
Meadow, Tomhicken and Oneida He
has been the leading spirit in the
development of the coal lands of the
Coke family, and through his foresight
and business tact has elevated the bust
ness of mining until it is now almost
perfect. II is not known whether or not
he will withdraw entirely from the
active affairs of all the corporations that
have headquarters at Drifton, but it is
stated trip to Europe will be made in
the near future.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-11-15
MURDERED HIS MOTHER.
Deliberate Act of Boy at His Home In
Pittston on Monday.

Henry Martin, II years Of age, is the
son of Thomas Martin and wife, of Pitts
ton. On Monday evening his brother
in-law, Mr.. Powell, who lives with the
family, returned from drive and as the
horses were muddy and hot, he told
Henry to clean them. The two had not
been good friends for some time and
Henry replied that he did not have to
clean the horses and Powell had better
not order him around. A few more
words ensued, the boy becoming angrier,
until at last he called Powell vile name,
Powell then struck him on the head
several times with his open hand and
the boy screaming with rage shouted:
"I'll blow your head off for that" and
ran into the house.
His mother, hearing the noise of the
quarrel, went into the yard and was
talking with Powell when her son rushed
out with his rifle, Flobert, in his hand
He raised it to his shoulder and took
deliberate aim at Powell, who was but
twenty feet away. The mother with a
cry of horror, sprang before the latter
crying, Don't shoot, Henry, don't
shoot, you do not know what you are
doing" eyes do" he replied angrily,
''and if you don't step aside, I'll shoot
you."
&c Il rIS
pleading with him to put down the gun,
but he calmly aimed at her head, and
when she was about ten feet away he
fired. The ball entered just below her
right ear, and pierced the brain, and
with a moan of pain she fell to the
ground.
Unaffected by the sight of his dying
mother, the boy turned his rifle and
rushed at Powell, swinging the weapon
at his head with all his strength. Pow
ell avoided the blow and graphing with
the young murderer disarmed him. By
this time the father and other members
of the family were on the spot and some
neighbors who heard the cries and the
shot summoned officers.
When the policemen appeared, the
father was raising the dying mother
from the ground, while the others were
standing around weeping. The boy was
alone in a corner, sulen and apparently
unaffected. He was arrested and taken
to the county Jail. Physicians who were
summoned could do nothing for the in
jured woman, and she died soon after
the shooting.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-11-15
Fatally Injured.

From the Hazleton Standard.
Michael Toy, an eighteen-year-old
youth employed at Ebervale, was fatally
injured on Tuesday. He was riding on
mine car at the colliery, when he fell
beneath the wheels, which passed over
his leg, crushing it so badly that ampu-
tation was necessary. He was brought
to this city on traction car and removed
to the hospital His condition at 10
O'Clock that night was very critical and
his parents, who visited the institution,
were requested by DR., Kellar to remain,
he fearing that the boy would die before
morning
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-11-15

Tomorrow evening the Young Ameri
can Social Club will hold its semi-annua
ball at the opera house, and the mem
bers have completed all the arrange.
ments for the affair. The hall has been
elaborately decorated, and every accom-
mediation that could be secured has beer
provided for the friends of the club and
all others who may attend. The dane
ing music win be furnished by De-
Pierro's complete orchestra.
The members extend a cordial invita-
ton to the ball-goers of Freeland to be
present at their ball, and guarantee an
evening of pleasure to all.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-11-15
Thieves Make n Haul.

Thieves made wholesale raid on the
chicken coops, barnyards, pig pens and
stables in Plymouth on Monday night
and made away with every chicken, pig,
horse or COW they came across. John
Condron, Peter Walsh, Patrick Maker,
John Gallagher and Patrick Monahan
lost 100 chickens. The thieves also car
ried off foureen pigs, three cows, two
horses and bulldog that was guarding
one OF the coops. There is no clue to
the thieves.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-11-15

Governor-elect Daniel Hastings and
Mrs. Hastings departed from their home
in Bellefonte on Tuesday morning to
enjoy a rest of ten days in some quiet
spot. 1t was impossible to ascertain
whittier they were going. The general
had hard campaign and the politi-
clans who have pestered him for ap-
pointments since the campaign gave him
no rest. He will probably prepare his
inaugural address during his absence.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-11-15

the woods from this locality and spent
for every half pound of game killed.
The regular mine cars are now being
hosted out of No. 8 slope instead of the
small buggies.
Miss Rose Ferry, of Hazleton, visited
her parents here yesterday.
Politics are dead once more and our
residents have settled down to work
again.
The temperance lecture given here on
Monday evening by Frank w. Gowen,
of Maine, was decided success.
Our people would like to get pointer
upon what causes the delay in extend
ing the electric road from Freeland to
this place.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-11-15
COUNCILMEN'S MEETING.
BOROUGH FATHERS ACT UPON QUES-
TlONS OF LOCAL INTEREST.


Electric Light Tested-Opera House Lii
cense Considered Too High-Several
Buildings Reported Unsafe.
The members of the borough council
met il. monthly session on Monday
evening. The minutes of the previous
meeting were approved, and the follow
ing bills were read and ordered paid
Freeland Water Co., rent of plugs. s 6O.0O
Patrick Welsh, janitor. or.................... S75
Patrick Welsh, feeding prisoners. ........ 475
WIN. johnson, coal. al....................... $50
Electric Light Co.. light for October. .... 10S 80
A discussion took place as to whether
the light supplied was equal to 1000
candle-power and the street committee
was authorized to have the light tested
by an expert before the next meeting of
council
Permission was asked by John M.
Powell, End, Peter Brown and Thomas
Birkbeck to tap the sewers, they claim
ing that as the rule of council was that
no sewer should be tapped later than
October l, and not earlier than April ! ),
it was necessary to get the consent of
council before the burgess could issue
permit
John Geritz, in behalf of Mr. Powell,
claimed that as the houses were but re-
Gently completed this was a necessity
The permission was granted to them on
condition that the work be finished with
in tu.n Npaalys nd hof ,,ar,,,,t ha+ alya
from the burgess, and that the parties
doing the work be responsible for any
damage done to the pipes.
A bill for $2l so for cleaning the cess
pool of Patrick Rogan, on the alley in
rear of Centre street, was presented by
G. M. Hinkle. The bill was returned
with instructions to collect from the
owners of the property.
j. j. Welsh, manager of the opera
house, made request for reduction of
show license. The matter was laid over
until the next regular meeting.
The street commissioner called the at
ton of a number of houses and kitchens
in the borough, from defective aues, etc
He was instructed to notify them to re-
repair their hues with either brick or
terra Gotta pipe.
The street commissioners report for
October was read, showing an expendi-
ture of S2l. .32 on the streets.
The burgess report for October was
read as follows: Receipts, $500; fees
and commission, 1923 55.
The following amounts were returned
for police expense: Daniel Jones, $1,000;
James M. Gallagher. $l0.50 Patrick
Welsh, Sl1.75; Daniel Gallagher, So co.
The treasurer's report for October was:
Receipts, $4,000; paid out, S295.94.
The lookup committee reported the
lookup in need of cleaning. The report
was referred to the janitor.
The street committee reported having
placed three additional arc lamps, one
on. Adams, Washington and Ridge
streets, in the newly acquired part of the
borough, and did not place one on the
Hill. 1t was agreed that the councimen
locate the pla;e for the lamp on the
Hill and that they view the place the
following evening.
II was deciled that the secretary noti-
fly the borough solicitor to see that the
injunction proceedings on Johnson street
be argued on the day set for the same.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-11-15
UPPER LEHiGH NOTES.

Night school has been commenced in
the Butler township school.
James Burns is confined to his home
with sickness.
One of our hunters has estimated that
a quarter of pound of shot. and pro-
portionate amount of powder is taken to
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-11-15

L'OR SALE.-A bay horse, strong and healthy,
IL suitable for single or double driving, can
be bought cheaply Apply to John Shigo,
Freeland.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1894-11-15

Parties supplied with ice cream, cakes,
candy, ETC., at low prices by Laubach.