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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-19

Borough Surveyor p. NJ. Boyle, of
Hazleton, has been offered the position
of superintendent of the workings lately
operated by the Hanover Coal Company
at Sugar Notch. A new company has
been formed to operate the collieries,
and Mr.. Boyle's friends here will be
pleased to learn of his promotion. He
is at present foreman of the Halle Mine S
colliery, Hazleton.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-19
BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS.
PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE REGION.
Synopsis of Local and Miscellaneous Oc-
currences That Can Bel Read Quickly.
What the Folks of This and Other
Towns are Doing.

What the Folks of This and Other
Towns are Doing.
The Foster schools will close tomor-
row evening and remain so until Janu-
airy 6.
Jacob Brong was appointed postmaster
on Monday at Mountain Top, this
county.
Among the pretty calendars out this
season none surpass the ones that are
distributed by V. II. Nitsche, the Halle
ton jewelcr.
The contest for cornet offered by
the st. Patrick's cornet band will close
at the Cottage hall on Saturday evening
of next week.
The condition of James Quigley, who
has been i'll for two weeks past, is much
better this morning, aud the physicians
have good hopes of his recovery.
The Travellers Athletic Association is
making extensive preparations for the
entertainment on Tuesday evening.
The boys are disposing of the tickets
rapidly
George T. Brown, who recently left
here to enter the the Dickinson Law
School at Carlisle, has been elected
president of the junior class of that in
stitution.
Constable Quigley took Joseph Stracho,
the man who shot Mrs. Greggo at Upper
on the 9th inst, to the county Jail on
Tuesday. He could not furnish the
$500 bail required.
The bond OF Coroner-elect DR.. Frank
L. Mckee, of Plymouth, in the sum of
$4,000, with John ii. Cose, r. n. Smith.
and d. ii. Frantz as surctes. has been
approved by the court.
John Durect, of Halle Brook. who for
the past two years was undergoing treat
mcnt at Hazleton hospital for fractur-
ed spine, died at the institution at an
early hour yesterday morning.-Stan-
dald.
A case of diphtheria was reported to
the Board of Health yesterday. 1t is in
the residence of John Gregory. 1874
South Ridge street. The victim died
this mornlng'suddenly. He is six-year-
old boy
The saloon of Joseph Steiblcr. on
Washington street, was closed on Mon
day evening by Constable Hunscker, of
Hazeton, to satisfy claim held by NJ.
Zemany. The contents will be sold
on Monday.
John III. Tonkay, the steamship and
insurance agent of Hazleton, has opened
branch office on Main street below
Centre, Emanuel Hudock, who is Mr.
Tonkay's brother-in-law, has been plac-
ed in charge here.
Samples of the brick made from the
clay near Pond Creek have been shown
around town. The clay was sent to Hi
nois, where it was tested, and the sam
Piles returned show that fine quality of
brick will be turned out of the Pond
Creek works when operations begin
there.
The residence of William Powell, .Jr..
of Upper Lehigh, on West Diamond
avenue, Hazleton, commenced by Charles
veteran, has been completed by As
singnee McAllistcr and is now ready for
occupancy Mr. Powell will remove to
town shortly to take possession .-Plain
Speaker.
The McAdoo 1idinys is the latest
aspirant for honors in the field of
journalism. 1t is a fve-column four
page semi-weckly paper, and contains
the news of the South Side. The first
issue came to town this morning, and
the TRIBUNE extends the publishers
hearty welcome.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-19

A shooting match will be the feature
at John Schnee's hotel, South Hcberton,
on Christmas Day. A fine stock of
turkeys, chickens, ducks and geese has
been gathered for the marksmen to win.
Come and try your luck with the gun.
John Schnee, proprietor.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-19

Thomas Toy, living on Miller Hill,
Duryea, was severely beaten in the saloon
of Joe Mileski, by gang of foreigners.
Warrants were sworn out for the arrest
of the proprietor of the place and others,
but all escaped except Mileski, who was
held in $500 bail as witness should the
real assaiants be caught. 1t is feared
Toy cannot recover.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-19
Burgess sued for As, 900 Damages.

Burgess T. b. Smith, of Wyoming,
this county, has been sued for IS 900 DAM
ages by w. H. Jeffries for alleged false
Imprisonment. Jeffrles is one of five
men whom the burgess had arrested
without warrant while they were at
work on sewer. Each was required to
pay sees, and in default all were COM
mitted until the fine was paid.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-19
Polioies Not raxnhIs.

In lengthy and exhaustive opinion
handed to the auditor general on Tues
day, Attorney General Mccormick de-
cides that life insurance policies are
not taxable under the revenue act of 1891
as ''moneyed capital" The proposition
to tax the policies created quite stir
among the holders in this state.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-19
Victim of a Peculiar Accident.

John Lynch, a driver boy, had his
head crushed on Tuesday between the
bumpers of two cars in the Empire
mines at Wilkesbarre and died soon
after, William Brennan, while watch
ing the body being brought out, tainted
at the sight of the blood, and in falling
his head struck stone, fracturing the
skull. He is not expected to live.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-19
DEATHS.

Curnow.-At Highland, December 16,
Annie, wife of Harry T. Curnow, aged
20 years, months and 16 days. In
TERED yesterday at Freeland ccme-
terry.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-19

All taxpayers of Freeland borough
who have not paid their taxes for 1895
will please do SO during this month, as
property taxes must be returned before
January 1. Hugh Malloy, collector.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-19
For Sale.

A grocery and liquor store, city of
Hazleton; doing a good business; fine
location. For further information apply
at this office.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-19
When Baby was sick. we gave her cassOria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria-
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria

II you own horse buy good warm
blanket for it. Geo. Wise has hundreds
for sale at his Freeland and Jeddo
stores. Prices will be found right. I
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-19
"D0 unto oilers as
you W0uld be d0ne b.. -

This, our motto, has proven
to work like a charm. 6 We have
treated you well and you have
shown your appreciation by your
generous patronage during the
year 1895.
Before it closes we intend to
cap the climax by selling all Win
ter Goods regardless of cost. We
have a complete line of Overcoats,
Suits, Furnishings, Hats, Caps,
Gloves, Mufflers, etc, all of which
must go. Well not mention any
prices this time. The bargains we
are now offering must be seen to
be appreciated.
We wish you all success for
the year 1896.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-19

CsS REWARD will be paid for the recov-
cDc cry of black and white hound
dog, lately stolen from the yard of Jacob Sos
nowsky, Washington and Luzerne streets.
Freeland. The dog is about years old
Jacob Sosnowsky, Frceland,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-12-19

Ladies, don't forget to see tho dress
goods at A. Oswald's.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-06-29
FOREIGN.

The alleged defalcation of ex-Presi-
dent Bogpan, OF Honduras, was reported
10 reach over 100000.
| A CARLOAD OF dynamite exploded in
| the streets of San Paulo, Brazil, and
fifty persons were killed or wounded
and many houses were destroyed.
THE outcome of the deliberations OF
he British cabinet in consequence Of
the adverse vote in the house Of COM
mons was that Lord Roseberv, the
prime minister, rendered his resigna-
ton TO the queen, and she summoned
Lord Salisbury, the leader of the con-
sentative party, TO form new cabinet.
A boat upset in squall on Lake
Maggiore at Novare, Italy, and ten
persons were drowned.
THE special session OF the first legis-
lasurc of the republic of Hawaii con-
in his address. said the republic had
been recognized by all the principal
nations, with whom relations were
friendly. Annexation to the United
States, he also said, was the policy of
the government and would be earnest
ly sought for.
OVER 100 houses were burned at
vishnee- Volotcholx, Russia, and many
of the inhabitants persisted.
TwENTY-sIx hnssars were convicted
at Przemysl, austria, OF the murder of
quartermaster and three noncom-
missioned officers. and ten of the con-
victed men were shot and the other
sixteen were sentenced TO life impris-
onment.
lr was officially announced that the
marquis of Salisbury had accepted the
task Of forming new British cabinet.
PREMIER SALISBURY named a new
British cabinet and his choice was APP
proved by the queen.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-06-29

mo world- Rsformsr and IIls wtf~
naid Farmer John 70 Joiner Ned;
~comc put a back door on my she'd"
Says Joiner Ned 70 Farmer {ohn;
II cannot put your back door on.
The guild Pm interested In
For the nbolishment OF sin
Meets at my house this very day,
And 80 cannot get away.'
swell. after you've abolished sin
Come down tomorrow and begin
want that back door In my she'd
Said Farmer John 10 Joiner Ned
.To-morrow. neither. can come.
The Friends OF the Millennium
Meet at tho house OF Deacon Kent
And am nrst vice president
.well. then. next wednesday. without doubt.
When your millennipms started out
Just let IL take It's course and spread.
And put that back door In my shed"
II read an essay wednesday. John.
Before the Culture club, upon
The Easiest Method 20 Restore
Our Long-Lost Eden Here Once Morei'
To foster peace, abolish war.
And render virtue popular"
-weii. get your Eden acre oil right
BY shutdown. prompt. next Wednesday night;
And then. next Thursday morning, Ned,
Come put that back door on my she'd =
''Tne Anti-Hunger club convenes
Next Thursday, down 10 Hiram Grcen'A
And have promised 70 crate
On how 70 crush and cxtirpate
Mans tendency for hsh and meat
His groveling desire 70 cat"
"But Won't you come down. by ana by.
Wen say two years from next Juiyi
You'll have your various schemes put through
Youll have the universe built new;
Come down. then. with your tool-kit Ned,
And put that back door In my she'd"
1T think" says Ned. SRI take that chance
n you viii pay me In advance;
For my wife says that we've no meat
And no -four In the house 20 eat
This cash may save domos tc strife
And kind OF pac!fy ms wife"
Sam w. Foss. in NJ Y. SUM-
Resignation.
I feel thy Christening rod. o God nor dare
TO murmnr aught against Thy just decree;
A bruised reed. yet can come to Thee.
And know that Thou wilt hearken TO my
prayer.
The day is weli-nigh spent the night is near.
But as the shadows gather over me,
Through their dark gloom my weary eyes can
sec
The dawnlng OF day more bright and fair.
Oh. give me strength 10 follow that clear light,
Which like the flaming pillar In the sky,
From Egypt led the wnyworn Isrnelite.
And brought him forth from death 70
lihertyl
Shine on my path. that may see the way
Tha. leads from darkness 70 eternal day.
Louis A. Robertson. in Boston Transcript
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-06-29

By the explosion of boiler Mt saw
mill at Walthourville. Ca. two men
were killed and third fatally i'm
jurcd.
FIRE caused the total destruction of
the plant OF the ST. Mary's [O.) Wooden
Manufacturing company and seven adj
jacent buildings. Total loss, 100000.
DURING thunderstorm at Falkland,
Ala, Thomas and George Washington
were killed by lightning and James
Hackney met a like fate at Lincoln.
WILLIAM METuvIN was killed by a
falling tree at smiths Mills, Ala, and
his wife was killed Mt about the same
tirse In runaway accident.
On July ] next twcnty-six post of
fees, because OF increased receipts,
will be made presidential Offices.
A CYCLONE at Baird. Tex. destroyed
several buildings and killed three per-
sons.
TOM ALLEN, Bob smith and Bob
Jesse, train hands, were killed Ia q
freight wreck on the Central railroad
near Milledgcvillc, Ga.
WILLIAM korTn fatally wounded his
wife at Richmond, Ind, set fire to the
horfe, and then cut his own throat and
died.
CRY MARSHAL WILLIAMS and X. w.
Patterson, register ofthc United States
land Office, were both killed Ia shoot
ing affair at South Enid, o. r.
By the explosion OF a miniature cam
non at Omaha +. N. Dcdrcich was
killed and George Watt was fatally in
jured. both were railroad employees.
WILLIAMS college held its one hum
dred and first commencement az Will
Jamestown, Mass An unusual num-
Der OF alumni were In attendance.
Louis BLANCHARD, 10 years old; Al
bert BirlSel. le. and William Birkel. III
years. were drowned at Seattle. Wash.
THE first cargo of Egyptian sugar
ever brought 70 this country arrived at
laurel. Del, on the British steamer
Daylight.
TnE rebels in Cuba captured the gar
risons at III Mulcto and san Geronimo
and blrned both the towns
IT was declared that war between
Russia and japan over Corea would
break out In less than three months,
THE Kentucky democrats ia session
at Louisville nominated Gen. Il. w.
Hardin for governor and X. 4. Tyler
for lieutenant governor. The plat
form Endorses Clcveland's ndninistra-
ton and favors gold standard. A
minority report favors the coinage OF
both gold and silver as the primary
money Of the country into legal tender
dollars
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-06-29

10th Of July. The second meeting of
the cabinet Saturday afternoon began
az 4 o'clock and lasted until 5;4a. The
meeting was held TO decide whether
the government should resign or dis
solve parliament. 1t was decided TO
resign.
After dinner at Windsor castle Sat
urday night. Lord Rosebury had a long
private audience with the queen and
communicated TO her the decision ar
rived at by the government Upon Lord
Rosebery's return TO London, he drove
Immediately 10 his official residence in
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-06-29

Downing street. Hesc he found watt
ing for him Lord Tweedmouth. lord OF
the privy seal and chancellor OF the
duchy of Lancaster, and Mr.. Arnold
Morley, postmaster general. Mr. AS
quith arrived soon after Lord Rose
berry. The quartette conferred until
6:45 o'clock
About half an hour later the fact
became known that the action Of the
house of commons on Friday accepting
the motion of Mr.. Frederick to
reduce by el00 the salary of
Mr.. bell-Banneman, secretary
Of state for war, a motion made
solely for the purpose of calling the
attention OF the house 10 an alleged
deficiency in the small arms and am
munition stores, had resulted In the
overthrow OF the liberal ministry.
LONDON, June 27.--Lord Salisbury
arrived at Windsor at 2:35 Tuesday aft
crnoon. His visit WAS unexpected,
and, no royal carriage being in waiting
ut the station, his lordship walked to
the castle unobserved. Soon after his
arrival at the castle he had a private
audience with the queen.
The members of the new ministry,
SO far as they have been selected. are
officially announced MS follows;
Prime minister and secretary OF state for
foreign affairs, marquis OF Salisbury. lord
president OF the council duke OF Dcvonshire;
first lord OF the treasury. Rt. Hon. Arthur
James Balfour: secretary OF state for the col
onies Rt Hon. Joseph Chamberlain; chan
cellor OF the cxcheQuer, TT Hon. STR Michael
Hicks-bench; first lord OF the admiralty, n.
Hon. George Joachim Goschen.
The other places in the ministry
have not as yet been definitely allotted.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-06-29
PERSONAL AND FoLlrlcAL.

GEN. 4. A. McALPIS. of New York.
was unanimously elected president of
the National Republican league at the
session Ia Cleveland The committee
on resolutions decided TO leave an ex-
tions TO the national convention
AT the closing session in Cleveland
OF the National League OF Republican
Clubs NJ. j. Bowling. Of Minnesota,
was elected secretary. All resolutions
presented were referred TO the nation
al convention of 1896.
CHARLES p. LIBBy. president OF the
Libby. Mcneil a. Libby Packing COM
pany, died In Chicago, aged 81 years.
Mu.o J. CHASE, president Of the
Chase Brothers Piano company and
also OF the ChiclSering Piano company,
died in Chicago, aged 90 years.
PHILIP PmLLIrs, composer and singer
of sacred music, died at his home in
Delaware. O., from attacks OF grip
terminating in consumption. He was
nearly 81 years of age.
The democrats of Ohio will hold
their state convention at Springfield
on August 90 and 81.
DEMOCRATS who favor free coinage of
silver at 10 10 are asked TO meet in
Washington on August IA 10 organize
for the purpose OF controlling the
action OF the national democratic con-
vention Of 1896
WOOD SPRINGFIELD, known from
ocean TO ocean as a jockey, trainer and
owner, and in later years as turf
writer, died at Lexington, KY, aged o.
years
THE democrats Of Kentucky met In
state convention at louisville.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-06-29
RosEBERY QUITS.
He Tenders His Resignation es
highlands Prime Minister.

uls Cabinet omees Follow suit = Th-
Queen Accepts and Commissions
Lord Salisbury 10 Form
New Ministry.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-06-29

SANTA Fix, n. NJ. June 26.-In the
United States land court Tuesday the
Peralta claim for 1900, 600 acres In
Arizona was pronounced fraud and
rejected, james A. Peralta Reavis,
the claimant, was immediately placed
under arrest.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-06-29
RAsERALL.

Standing OF tho Various League Clubs for
the Week Ending juno 25.
The following tables show the num-
Der OF games won and lost and tho per-
centage Of each of the clubs OF the lead
ing organizations. National league:
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-06-29

Hoods Pills sss 'as aiI s;ss H,s
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-06-29

EOEE q Pages OF boet MuaIo
GnEE VII bs mailed % snyoss On y ~
LIsnko Co. ~ Wet Nth street. New lo,s t f',,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19

among rs. and many were stricken ana
fen.
10. Then the rulers took counsel toeeiher
and decided that We should creep Up to
our enemies in the night and fall upon
thom I'm the still hours, when the sky is
darkest
n. Two hundred tried warriors went
forth 90 creep up secretly 10 the camp or
the unbcliovors We lay for two hours
on the grass Of the wet fields. waiting
patiently until the command TO advance
was given by our Captains
r. Then the word came round from
Captains 10 Captain that the believers
must he ready and every man took his
weapon. and slowly and without noise
advanced upon the enemy.
d. When. behold, a gun OF one Of the
hated niiols doomed forth. and DO, in
stead of balls and bullets there burst
over the army or the Moslems a great
light with mighty thunderIngs. and we
thculnt night bad been turned into day.
a. We cried unto the Lord for mercy.
~ Ihc1 the great ught faded away.
Tine priests had fed. and w. were in tho
hands Of the in6Iels. and I lay "a help
less man. wounded and at the point Of
death.
lf The for, of chltral was captured
and 1 am prisoner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19

wounded Afghan who was captured
AFTER the taking of the fort of Chitrai has
given 20 Major Dcane. the political officer.
a most vivid account OF The destruction
or the pont0On bridge leading t0 the fort
hy The launching of heavy logs of wood
upon the river tO wreck the bridge. and
OF the terror created among the hlmen
boy a star shell fred into the Afghan
camp for when the star shell bursts it
shows "a brilliant light wildly nluminat-
ing the surrounding country
The Afghans claim 20 bee a remnant of
the children Of Israel. and the account
winch the wounded man gives heads Ike
a chapter OF the Scriptures 10 runs
thus
/. Behold the logs Of wood rushed down
the river. and broke the floating roadway
or the foreigners into pieces.
Z, The Afghan watchmen signalicd the
news from hin 90 hin. and the tribes
gathered for the fight.
B. The soldiers OF the invading army
were separated from their fellows. and
seemed 90 be- delivered into our hands.
.. Then our priests came and preached
unto Us the righteousness OF our cause.
They said that the Almighty was ever
mindful Of His children and would give
US bloodless victory. even as He did
10 the prophet upon whom be peace on
the day OF Badar.
o. Moreover. they told ms God had given
us one thousand rifles and much powder
and shot within our reach.
o. The words OF the priests and the re-
membrance OF what God did FOR the pro-
phet al Badar excited US greatly
T. We saw the English ascending from
the river bank. and marching toward US.
= Victory seemed certain
3. But the English fred their guns
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19

wares. who makes n speciality ~ women's
fooigear II make boots and slippers for
professional people" be went on. Il
made a wonderful pair Of leggins for an
actress TO wear IN The Amaz0ns' Soon
afterward a lady came 10 me and said
she wanted a pair Of leggins. just like
those she had seen on the stage. 10 wear
with her bicycle suit. ! took her measure
and made them 10 IN Ike a glove, from
ankle 10 knee. She vas delighted with
them. and since then / have had moro
orders for fine loggins than l have been
able 10 fil"
Tho leggins IN question are made Of
oozs calf or Russian leather; are russell
color, rich and velvety I'm appearance,
soft and pliable. They arc laced al the
side, and are made with degree Of ac-
curacy and finish that insure perfect SAT-
isfaction
These will outlast a dozen ordinary
leggins. said the maker, smoothing them
admiringly
They can be washed. just Ike a piece
Of cloth. if necessary. and will always
look we'll and NJ well. New laces will
have 10 be- put in. and tina, Is all the
fresheaing mp they need
They arc bringing out bicycle loggins
now with an elastic reaching from each
button hole 10 the button that they may
stretch 10 On the shape said a lady cus-
toner, "ani they are said to be water
proof also"
YES know; clumsy. awkward things"
said the leggn maker. wi.h an express
sion OF disgust on his face. they dis
guise the pretty contour Of n w0man's
ankle. III they were we'll shaped they
would not need any elastic. a perfect
fitting loggin must be laced and not butt
toned. and rho greatest care must be cX-
crcisel in the making. n the slightest
mistake is made in the measuring and
cutting. tho leggin is ruined
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-19
Te,egranhic Alistn.e.--

The telegraph has induced IN many
witticisms at the exros Sc Of the members
of both houses OF Parliament 1t has
transformed a classical allusion to "Cato
and Brutus." into Cats ana Brutes. q"
the celebrated phrate used b. the late
Mr.. w. Il. Forster In a srcoCh on his
Irish policy. "mauvals sujots and Villag
iuflans' into wandering savages ana
village rufiIans;" tried In the balance
and found wanting" into tried In the
balance ana found pantirg.' the COW
was cut into halves" into the cow was
cut into calves" and 'tho militia is A
great constitutional force" into the mil
tia Is great cor stitutloi al farce"-
Macmillan's Magazine.