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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14

Colonel 7. Il. Martin, one of the
counsel for William p. Bowman, will
make an appeal to the state board of
pardons in behalf of young Bowman,
who is now under sentence Of death and
who will be executed when the governor
names a day. Mr.. Martin says he hopes
to be successful, as he has evidence in
his possession which if given at the time
of the trial, would have secured his
clients acquittal. He states that the
Arabian peddler who was killed was not
robbed by the boys and that his com
panion has been lying
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14
DRlFTON ITEMS.

Johnnie Carr, formerly of town, but
now of Freeand, who is employed as Il
patchcr in No. > mines, had u narrow
escape from death last week. He was
inside an empty car of trip which the
driver was pulling up a steep run. The
hook of the stretchcr broke and before
Carr could get ont the trip started down
the run. However, they went but few
hundred feet when the first car Jumped
the track and threw Johnnie out against
the rib. His head was severely cut, and
he will be unable to work for some time.
A stable owned by George Davis took
fire on Friday afternoon and burned to
the ground. The buildings in the viciui-
ty were in some danger for awhile, but
with prompt work they We're saved.
The announcement was made ycster-
day of the coming wedding of Mrs. Ellen
Boyle, of this place, and Thomas Me
Nclis, of IIarwood.
James NJ Reagan, clerk in the
general office here, will be married in a
short while to Miss Annie Stevens, OF
Pottsvillc.
f. j. Sweeney and daughter, Miss
Grace. returned home last week, after
spending few days with friends at Al
lentOwn.
Peter Carr, resident of this town for
number of years, moved his family and
household effects to Freeland on Mon
day.
Miss Mary Cassidy, Of Jersey City, is
spending few weeks here as the guest
OF Miss Annie O'Donnell.
= Miss Katie Kennedy is visiting rela-
tiyes at Scranton.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14
Father Mathew Celebration.

The parade of the C. Z. A. societies,
in honor of Father Mathews birth, on
Thursday afternoon, was not so large as
expected, but all the societies which
took part made crcditable showngs
The Audenried Pioneer Corps presented
very fine appearance, and the societies
of Eckley and Beaver Brook turned out
strong. The Young Mems Corps, of
town, had the largest number in line,
over 200 of the members taking part.
In the evening the ball at the opera
house was attended by people from all
towns in the region. 1t was the most
successful held here in many months,
and the members deserve credit for the
excellent arrangements they made for
the affair
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14
Onicer Moliicl< Shot Last Night.

Policeman John Mollick had a narrow
escape from meeting death last evening.
As it is, he has part OF his left arm blown
off. The attempt to take his life was
made about twenty minutes OF six
o'clock. He had a warrant for Rocco
Entralla, alias Rocco DldIo, a desperate
Italian who resides on Adams street.
When he went to serve it on Dido yes
terday the Italian fired the contents of
a double-barreled shot gun at Mollick.
The first charge struck him on the fleshy
part of the left arm, tearing it clean to
the bone. He was only short distance
from his aSsailant, consequently the
load had no chance to scatter. The
next charge missed him entirely.
The causes which led up to the affair
began on Thursday evening. Dido has
not paid his rent for some time and the
proprietor, who lives in the same block
could not get him to move. He asked
him to pay something on the account on
Thursday evening, and this request set
Rocco nearly crazy. He procured Il
large revolver and for awhile threatened
to blow the residents of Adams street
off the earth.
The police could not find him that
night, then Burgess Mclaughlin swore
out warrant for his arrest. Constable
Quigley had the warrant, but could not
find Dido. AT noon on Saturday the
constable was going out of town, and
Officer Mollick took the warrant until
he returned. Mollick held the warrant
since.
At $40 o'clock last evening Didio was
seen going to his home. Hearing this,
Mollick started to arrest him. The ltal-
ian, upon reaching home, probably heard
of the visits made there by the officers,
and Immediately prepared to resist. As
Mollick was going down Luzernc street,
Dido stepped out OF the alley between
Washington and Adams, with II shot
gun in his hand. The officer was un
armed, nevertheless he started for the
italian. When he approached close
enough to be recognized by Dido, the
latter raised the gun and empted both
barrels directly at Mollck.
Immediately after shooting, Dido dis
appeared up the alley and has not been
seen since. The force was detailed TO
watch for him last night, and messages
were sent to the towns OF tho region to
arrest him on sight. Molick's wound
was dressed by DR.. Morton, and it is be-
lieved that the injury will not interfere
with the use of the arm after it heals.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14
Sad Death of an Old Soldier.

Patrick Coyle, veteran Of the late
war, was found on Friday morning in a
dying condition on Adams street by
Matthew McGettrick, who summoned
help and had him removed to the barn
OF Thomas Elliott, nearby. At the time
it was not known that his condition was
serious, but the old man had been placed
under shelter only short while when
he expired He had been about town
the previous day and was seen intoxi-
Gated. He resided with his son-in-law,
William Anon, OF Sandy Run, and the
remains were removed there. The
funeral took place yesterday afternoon,
intcrment being made at st. AIMS cemc-
terry.
Mr.. Coyle had served in the civil wal
and had an excellent record. He drew
pension from the government, but for
some years past he has been addicted tc
strong drink and his friends were unable
to induce him to quit the habit. He
leaves one daughter, Mrs. William Anon
and was about 20 years of age.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14

The county teachers institute will
convene at Wikesbarrc on Monday, Oc.
tobcr 21. and will remain in session un-
til Friday, October 25. The instructor.
will be Miss Mathlldc f.. Coiliin, of De
troit; Hon. Andrew S. Draper, president
Of University OF Illinois, Champaign, ILL.,. {:
DR.. j. p. Welsh, Of Bloomsbury; Profcs-
sor e. l.. Kemp, of East Stroudsburg;
Professor Z. j. Gibson, of Ebensburg:
Miss Mary McMolan, of Columbia; Pro
fcssor [. A. fIeilles, of Plymouth, and
Professor y. l. Wolfe, of Wyoming semi
nary.
On Monday night George Kennan will
lecture on "Adventurcs in Arctic Asia. e
Tuesday night Russell II. Conwell will
lecture. His subject is "The Silver
Crown, or Born King" Wednesday
DR.. A. ]. Palmer, of New York city, de.
livcrs his best lecture, "Co., or the Die.
No-MoroS.' On Thursday evening Le
land T. Powers will give impersonation,
in "The Shaughran.
The directors association will meet
on Thursday forenoon in the orphans
court room. Deputy State Supcrinten-
dent Henry NJ. Houck will be present
on Thursday and will address the direc
tors and teachers at the afternoon ses
sion
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14
Some thing for the Miners.

In few days there will be opened in
this town an establishment which will
be hailed with delight by many, espc-
cially the mechanics and miners of Free
land aud surrounding towns. This is
the New York Novelty Hardware Store,
which will be ready for business this
week. Thursday next has been selected
as the opening day, and the proprietor,
A. Wolf, invites the public to call at his
place of business, Cutters building, 70
South Centre street. There you will
find the price of every article marked
plainly on the goods, and few have ever
seen hardware and novelties sold at the
low figures which will be shown.
As an illustration of what is meant bY
low prices the proprietor gives the fol-
lowing, which are but few of the
thousands in the store. One brace and
five steel bits, worth S2.75. now 81: lOC
steel tackS, worth sc; now lie; twO-[ooi
boXwOOd rules, worth l5c, now Ic; loci
and two keys, worth 25c, now l5c; car
pentcrs' lead pencil. worth l0c, now PC:
rubber tip lead pencils, worth 15c pei
dozen, now Sc: solid steel pocket shears
worth 3Oc, now l5C; half-do2cn s0lt
steel spoons, worth 6Oc, now a7c: bos
egg-bcatcr, worth 25c, now Sc; fourteen
rows pins, worth sc, now lc: twcnty-incl
coal shovel, worth l5c, now Sc; key chair
and ring, worth Toe, now &c; double
handle curling iron, worth zoe, now Zoe
shaving soap, worth l0c, now sc.
Call and see our new method Of doing
business. or send child with instruc
tions what to get and we sell it at tht
same low price as you see advertised
Remember. Thursday is the opening
day. New York Novelty Hardwar,
Store, Cutters building, 70 South Centrt
street. A. Wolf, proprietor.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14

The Hungarian Working Mems Bene-
fetal society, of Freeland, filed an appli-
cation for charter with the prothono-
tary on Thursday, The society is to
encourage and promote benevolence and
charity and provide sick and death
benefit fund. The officers are Joseph S.
Uhlar, president; Sigmund 0lchvary,
vice president; John Kruffa, secretary;
George Hudok, treasurer; Alex Shollock,
auditor, all of Freeland. There arc
fourteen sgners to the application.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14
Political Meetings Held.

The Republican candidates met the
members Of the district committee at
Yannes' hall on Saturday evening. The
caucus continued for some time, and
finally plans were agreed upon by which
they expect to get out the party vote.
When they adjourned the Democratic
committee met and took steps to undo
all the work Republicans can perform
in this end of Luzcrne.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14
skyward Go Coal Prices.

The Lehigh Valley and the Reading
Coal Companies have agreed to make
another advance in the price of anthra-
cite coal at tidcwater points. An ad-
vance was made by these companies on
Thursday and it now has been agreed to
make another, which is to go into effect
some time this week, presumably on the
18th. The Lehigh Valleys new prices
will be as follows: Broken, SO. 80 ton;
egg, $500; stove, S3.75; chestnut, SO. 60.
The Readings new prices will be:
Broken, $3.50; egg, $3.65; stove, s375,
and chestnut, $500. The prices OF
broken and chestnut are from 15 to 20
cents ton respectively higher. These
prices only apply to New York tdewater
points. Anthracite coal in Chicago has
risen in thirty days from s4.25 to s6 pei
ton. and notice has been given that be.
fore November it will cost 81 ton in
that ritV
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14
SEMI MONTHLY PAY LAW.
FACTORY INSPECTOR PETlTloNEO TO
ENFORCE THE ACT AT ONCE.

Shamokin Miners Ask the State to Have
! Court-Reasons why the Reading Com.
pany Pays Its Employees semi-Month1y
| Employees Of the Union Coal Company
at Shamokin have petitioned the fac
| tory inspector to compel the corporation
| for which they work to comply with the
provisions OF the scmi-monthly pay law.
A Clearied county judge has declared
| the act unconstitutional, cand the law
department of the state will be asked to
appeal the case to the supreme court.
In connection with this matter it may
stated here that the Philadelphia and
Reading Coal and Iron Company has
paid for years its $4,000 employees every
TWO weeks, and not company store is
attached to Il single one of its seventy
'hree coal operations in the anthracite
region. 1t has never charged a single
per cent over the market price for min
ing supplies, such as powder, oils, picks,
ShOvcls, etc.
The general superintendent of the
company, in an interview with II news
paper man fow weeks ago. said at
costs us at least three times as much to
pay our men scmi-monthly as it did
when we paid them only once month.
They get their money in solid cash twice
a month, and they spend it whore they
please. We are willing to stand the
extra expense of making up the semi
monthly pay roll so that we do not have
to bother with store orders and bills of
employees.
Ont in Clcariicd county Judge Gordon
recently decided against the semi
monthly pay law. His decision is valu-
Ible, nasmuch as it shows how man
can display his legal Intelligence and at
the same time bury the common sense
part of the argument. If the Reading
Company, which has been in and out of
5hc hands OF receivers for the last dozen
years, finds it cheaper and more salts
factory to themselves and their en-
1oyes to pay in cash every two weeks
and discountenance company or ''plnck-
me" stores, surely every little corpora
tion, or big one either, should do the
same.
The semi-monthly pay law, as first in
troduced in the legislature, was thor
oughly constitutional, just and equitable
to all parties concerned; but the corpor-
ation-riddcn Republican party saw in it
something to be feared, and it was so
twisted and contorted in committee that
when it came up for passage it was dif-
fcult to recognize.
That is the reason why most OF the
corporations of the state, at the advice
of their learned counsel, refuse to OBJ
serve the law, and are still paying their
men anywhere from ten days to three
weeks after they have earned their
months wages. That is also the reason
for the existence of so many ''pluck-me
stores throughout the anthracite and
| bituminous regions at the present time.
Judge Gordon, of Clcarlield, is, of
course, Republican. 1t is fitting that
the adverse opinion to the semi-monthly
pay law should come from Il Republican
| Judge. The coal miners of Pennsylvania
should remember this when they 90 to
| the polls on November 5.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14

Tho directors of Foster township
school district met on Saturday evening.
They decided to attend the county insti-
tute next week. An appropriation OF
SO for each director and S19 for each
teacher was made for expenses in con
ported that the teachers at Upper Lehigh
had trouble in maintaining discipline,
and that some OF the pupils of the town
were attending South Heberton school.
The secretary was instructed to notify
their parents to send these pupils to the
Upper Lchigh school. The following
bills were ordered paid: Coal, 1926;
freight, S1.19; Press S2.60; TRIBUNE,
90 90
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14
Patents Granted.

Reported by C. A. Snow & Co., Wash
ington, d. c.
Il. NJ. Bushnell, Easton, car seat.
f. Sherwood, Honesdaic, car fender.
r. H. Derr, Shamokin, shoemaker's
jack.
p. Hopkins, Wiliamsport, cover fol
Locks
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14

Mayor Nichols, of Wilkesbarre, has
commenced crusade against the So
called fortune telcrs in the city and has
instructed the police to arrest all clair
voyants, palmists and other people of
their class
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14

Michael Byrnes, son of Cornelius
Byrncs, of old Buck Mountain, died on
Sunday morning. The funeral will take
place tomorrow morning at 7.30 o'clock.
cemetery
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14
students at West Chester Normal.

The West Chester L0cal of the 9th
inst publishes the names of the pupils
at the normal school there. Those from
this vicinity are Misses Isabella Craw-
ford, Matte Forrest, Annie NJ. Goeppert, :,
Laura L. Koons and Mary Lindsay, Of
Freeland, and Joseph V. Gallagher, of
DriftOn,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14

The Halle Mines coliiory, which has
been on fire most of the time since
January 25, will soon resume operations.
1t cost the Lehigh Valley Company $780,
600 to fight the fire. The breaker has
been practically rebuilt.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14
PLEASURE CALENDAR.

October 21.-First annual ball of the
Stars Athletic Association, at Freeland
opera house. Admission, so cents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14

Ladies', the best-ftting and most
stylish shoe in the market is the Vision,
sold at So. Can be had only at the Wear
Well, Eberts' old stand.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14

The very latest in New York and
Philadelphia dress goods can be seen at
A. OswaId's. Can and inspect them.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14

Try the Wear Well Shoe House. Their
goods cost no more and give better salts
faction than any other store in Freeland.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14

Geo. Wise has large lot of horse
blankets on hand at his Frceland and
Jeddo stores, which he is selling very
chcaD
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14

Ladies, don't forget to see the dress
goods at A. Oswald's.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14

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, 1895-10-14

Miners should wear the "Wcar Well
working shoe. 1t is the best.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14

There is more catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
pnt together, and until the last few
years was supposed to be incurable.
For a great many years doctors pro-
nounced it local disease, and prescrib-
ed local remedies, and by constantly
failing to cure with local treatment, pro-
nounced it incurable. Science has
proven catarrh to be a constitutional
disease and therefore requires corstiiu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cnre,
manufactured by FL. Cheney & Co,
Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional
cure on the market. 1t is taken in
ternally in doses from ten drops to 4
teaspoonful. 1t acts directly On the
blood and mucous surfaces of the sy5-
ten. They offer one hundred dollars
for any case it fails to cure. Scnl Tor
circulars and testimonials. Address.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
t2' Sold by druggists, 100.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14

Schuyler Gross accidentally shot his
sweetheart, Miss Sadie Meyer, at the
later's home in Shickshinny Thursday
evening. A revolver belonging to Miss
Meyers brother was on the mantelpiece
Gross picked it up and began cooking
and swapping the weapon, when a shot
was discharged. The report was follow
ed by a scream, and Miss Meyer rolled
off the chair to the floor. As Gross saw
IA great stream Of blood gushing from IA
wound in his swcethcart's forehead he
was horror-stricken. Casting aside the
weapon, he ran for physician, who
found that the bullet had struck the
young woman on the forehead, over the
right eye, and then glanced off. No
serious results are expected, and the
young man has not been arrested, a,
the shooting was purely accidental.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14

Subscribe for the TRIBUNE.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14

We are First to ap-
preCiate the wave of
lower prices. Thanks
to a lucky purchase
we are able to satisfy
you on that score, as
we keep nothing but
first-CIass goods.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-10-14

Shamokin Miners Ask the State TO Have
the Law Tested Before tho Supreme
Court-Reasons Why the Reading Com
pany Pays Its Employees Semi Monthly.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-02-22
The Drummer.

One of the best circulating mediums
OF the present day is the drummer.
Many is the institution he keeps going
these days. But for him the trains
would be poorly patronized; but for him
many hotels would be in the soup; but
for him even the barber and boot black
would do much less business. His pres
ence in city means life. He comes
with quick, elastic step, puts out his
raw as il he meant it, has pleasant
optimistic smile that inspires one, and If
you will keep him in the right channel
as polished gentlemen as was Ward
McAlister. You know the drummer
when you see him by the Gu. of his coat.
He is put up to order. clean and stylish.
Even his cuffs are alright and there is
not blemish in his appearance. The
DKMocR&r Editor has learned to like the
drummer. He knows he is human and
has his faults even editors are that way
but altogether his character will com.
pare with the average He knows the
world better than most men and can
tell what he knows better. Sometimes
he is vulgar, like other men, it were bet
ter we're he not; but it is generally be-
cause he is among Romans and the
tricks of the trade demand il, but il he
is in different style Of company he vii
be as conservative as the best.
The drummer has become a business
necessity. He is at your counter con-
tinually, ami you know all abou. hi
house. You give him your order, saw
ing you many miles OF travel, and you gel
the goods you order, If not, you give him
fits on his next trip; so he is particular ol
that point, and his house enters into th'
bargain, or it would soon go out Of busi
ness The old style OF the merchant &c
ing miles away At big expense 10 lay il
a stock of goods is gone He gives tn
order in a small or large dose to suit him
self. He generally orders in homeo
pathic doses and frequently, big privi
lege in any business run on limite
capital. The merchant will almost uni
versally speak good word fot the drum
mer, and he is appreciated more as b
Is known better.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-02-22

Hardly day passes but what some
incident is given Of q standup some
where in the United States. Whether
one man or dozen thus stood up they
generally su5mi. very meekly. Whatel.e
dare they do. An Albany man tells OF
an interesting incident few have ever
heard. He was going through Arizona
several years ago when five or six fully
equipped stockmen got on the train at
Tombstone. Several miles beyond i'm
mediately after the train had stopped
severe NEE h = ..-,.;od the car.
As quicg as liash the stockmen had
pulled two revolvers a piece from their
belts and had drawn beads on the would
be train robbers befors they knew what
was up. The robbers backed from the
car and disappeared. The DGMocnAT
gives these facts as an emphatic editori-
al on the power OF cool heads and quick
hands at the right time.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-02-22

A San Francisco man says the COM
pletion of the Nicaragua Canal viii add
p per cent to the value of every piece oi
property in that city. If it will do thai
for the Golden Cats City it viii DO az
much for every city in the Northwest,
as well as for every farm. 1t viii add
from to 10 cents to every bushel Of
wheat raised, TACT alone that should
make every resident OF the Pacific coast
rustic for any measure that viii result
in its construction.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1895-02-22

The following from the Lebanon Ex-
press is timely and of the class Of items
always readable:
While speaking Of the fertility and
adaptability Of the soil in the vicinity of
Lebanon, it might not be out Of place to
mention the fact that X. NJ /. Caldwell
raised 329 sacks Of carrots from piece
of ground eighty-eight rods square
which weighed $1,000 pounds. And as
carrots are Of the same family as the
sugar beet, it is sufficient guarantee that
they could he produced at a profit to
both the producer, individual or corpo-
ration that would erect sugar factory
in our midst.