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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21
Music Every Evening.

Music at the Mayberry band fair
every evening cnlivens the place
and makes it pleasant for visitors. On
Thursday evening the Hazleton Liberty
band was present, the Mayberry band
on Friday evening and the st. Patrick S
band on Saturday evening, The attend
ance so far has been very good, and the
band boys are pleased with the interest
taken in the fair by the general public
The fair will continue every night this
week.
The musical programme for the next
few evenings is as.follows: Tonight,
Mayberry band; Tuesday Freeland Sla-
vonian band; Wednesday, DePierro's
orchestra. The attraction on Wednes-
day evening should draw large audi
ence.
One of the features of the fair is the
voting contest for the most popular lady
of Freeland. Votes are coming in thick
and fast, and the rivalry among the
bellies of town is increasing The lady
receiving the most votes will be present.
ed with gold watch
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused hy an intlamed con
dition tf the mucous lining of the
eustachinn tube. When this tube gets
inilamed you have rumbling sound OF
impericct hearing. and when it is entire.
ly closed deafness is the result, and un-
less tho inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal con.
dition, hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases out Of ten are caused by
catarrah, which is nothing but an in.
famed condition of the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars fol
any case of deafness (cansed hy catarrh'
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
G3S Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21
Odd Fellows May Keep Hats On.

Atthe recent conclave of the sovereign
grand lodge of Odd Fellows, change
in the funeral ceremony was made,
whereby the hat can be kept on during
inclement weather or excessive heat.
Heretofore it has been the custom to
uncover, no matter whether in rain or
snow, hot or cold. The new rule will
go great way toward preventing sick
ness, as it hazardous and foolhardy to
uncover the head at the grave in inclem-
ent weather. Cases Of serious illness
have made frequent from exposure at
funerals. In keeping the head covered
no disrespect is shown the dead
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21
A Heavy Drop in Tonnage.

AS a result of the accumulation of
anthracite coal at tidewater and at stor-
age points, there have, it is said, been
some concessions in price. Zone or two
companies which run large amounts of
coal to tidewater have offered coal at
reduced prices in order to empty cars.
A part of the coal thus offered is what
is known as stock coal, which always
brings less than fresh coal. The pro-
duction of coal for the eleven months
ending December 81, which covered the
period in which the combination has
been in existence, will be little under
10000, 200 tons, against $1,000, 900 tons
in the corresponding period in 1895.
A point that is not generally known is
that in the production this year there
has been counted supply and washery
coal and culm where these kinds have
been actually shipped and used. This
has never before been done. Produc-
tion of all kinds for the entire year will
be approximately AZ, 900, 900 tons, against
10000, ,O0C tons last year. This year the
companies have made good profit.
whereas last year they say they made
nothing.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21
PLEASURE CALENDAR.

December 2l to 2i.-Fair at English
Baptist church basement. Admission
cents.
December II to 26.-Annual fair of May
berry band at Iannes' opera house.
December 4.-Entertainment under the
auspices of Travellers Athletic Associa-
tion at Grand opera house. Tickets.
% cents.
December 24.-Masquerade ball at
Krousc's hotel, South Heberton.
December 2S.-Banquet and social, un-
der the auspices of the Young Ladies
of st. AIMS Parish, at Grand opera
house. Tickets, 80 cents.
December 3l.-Eighth annual ball OF
Tigers Athletic Club at Yannes' opera
house. Admission, 30 cents
December 3l.-Fourth annual ball of st.
Vigilio's Tirolcse Society at Yaunes
hall, Admission,i % cents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21
Valuable Coal Land in Dispute.

big eiectment suit was filed at
Pottsville on Friday, which promises to
rival the famous Shepp-Coxe case. The
action is for the possession of two large
tracts of land situated in New Castle
township, and is brought by Mary Dob
son, Franklin Williams, ct al, heirs of
the late Thomas w. Williams, of Phila-
delphia, against the Philadelphia and
Reading Coal and Iron Company.
The tract is known as the Gett'e and
Wagner tract, extending into New Castle
township. and comprising nearly GOO
acres of land. The property at present
is held by the Coal and Iron Company,
and everything points to bitter fight.
1t is upon this land that the Beechwood
colliery is located
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21
HOW ECKLEY WAS SAVED.
NARROW ESCAPE FROM A DISAs-
TROUS CONFEDERATION.

Audenfi led "LPm"ualc' Accomplish ed
Good Work Away Back in the Early
Seventies, when Fire Threatened ia
Destroy the Town.
correspondent in the Lansford Re
cord, in advocating licensed hotel for
Audenried, tells the following:
Here is what an old Buck Mountain
bartender told me. He said that at Fill
more, or Eckley, the company store
house containing kerosene oil took fire
back in the 70s, and threatened destruc-
tion not only to the coal breaker, but to
the town. No apparatus was on hand
to fight the fire, and it was painting the
sky a bright red, when it occurred to a
citizen that he had a few gallons of the
Audenried lemonade on hand. He went
for it, and when he dashed it on the
roaring flames the fire was subdued
faster than it could be done by the best
chemical engine in the world And the
town of Eckley was saved. 1t is GER
tainly better to have a licensed hotel
than to have the wagon fluid encour-
aged. Give Audenried a licensed hotel -
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21
Mrs Rorer stops Her Magazine,
Halls Family Pills are the best.

Mrs. Rorer's magazine. H0u@hoM Meas,
has been absorbed by The Ladies' Home
journal in order to make it possible for
Mrs. Rorer to form an exclusive editorial
connection with the latter magazine.
All of Mrs. Rorers literary work will
hereafter appear exclusively in the JoWr-
nal, OF whose domestic department she
will have entire charge. Several pages
of the magazine will be given her each
month, and in these she will begin by
giving new series of simple cooking
lessons, TO be followed b. domes, ic
lessons treating separately the care and
arrangements of each room in IA house.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21

Edward and William Carr, aged re-
spectively l3 and IA years, were hunting
rabbits in the woods near Harwood on
Friday when William started one which
he chased in the direction of his elder
brother, who carried the gun. Edward
fired at the fleeing rabbit, but missed IT,,
aud William, who was following close,
got the entire charge in the side, max
ing painful and dangerous wound.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21
Special School Board Meeting.

A special meeting of the Freeland
school board was held on Saturday even
ing. Director William johnson pre-
sented his oath of office and took his
seat on the board. 1t was decided to
pay off 81 800 of the debt due the Markle
Banking Company, of Hazleton, and to
give the teachers and pupils Il vacation
from December 23 to January 4. The
teachers will also be paid a half-month's
salary before the HOLIDAYS.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21
Auditor C. r. McHugh at Work.

Auditor c. f, McHugh, of Wilkes
barre, examined the accounts and finan.
cial standing of Freeland borough and
Foster township, also the school dis.
tricts' affairs of the same, at Attorney
Carr's office on Saturday. This is done
to determine what is due from one to
the other, owing to the annexation OF
South Heberton, The auditor was un.
able to obtain on Saturday all the infor.
nation required for his report, and
another examination will take place
next Saturday.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21
AUCTION SALE!

Our entire stock of Jewelry
is to be sold to the highest bid
der. We will sell every after
noon and evening. This will be
the greatest sale Hazleton has
ever had. We invite every
body to attend. Ladies espe-
cially invited.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21
Talking Base Ball for 1897.

From the Mauch Chunk Democrat.
The Philadelphia Press contains a
despatch from Freeland which states
that First Bascman McFadden, Second
pie expect to play with the Mauch
Chunk club the coming season. We
hope these men will all be of tie same
mind when the season opens, as three
better players cannot be found any
where
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21
Presidential Postoffices in Luzerne,

The presidential postoifices of Lu-
zerne county and the annual salaries
attached may interest some of our Re
publican readers. They are as follows:
Freeland, 400; Hazleton, 81 800; Lu-
zerne, 81 100; Kingston 81, 800; Nanti-
coke, 81 600; Pittston, 2,40O; Plymouth,
81, 500; White Haven, 81 100; Wilkes
barre, 50, 100.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21

Drifton collieries will work eight
hours today, eight tomorrow and five on
Wednesday, then shut down for the bal
ance of the week.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21

The Schnylkill Traction Company will
pay the borough of Girardyille S. piece
ON twelve cars, or $50, as tax for the
use of the streets in operating its road
in that borough.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21

All taxes for 1896 not paid before De
cember 22 will be subject to penalty Of
5 per cent. All property taxes not paid
by December 80 will returned to the
commissioners to be sold.
Hugh Malloy, collector.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21

Leopold Holland, the famous bass
drummer of the Mayberry band, was in
Butler valley yesterday, paying visit
to lady friends.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21
DEATHS.

Hanlon.--At Frceland, December II,
Edward A., son of David and Mary
. IIasion aged 2 years. Inferred on
Saturday at St. AIMS cemetery.
Brcslin.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21

The dance will'never let your ears or
face get cold. Sold at A. 0swald's.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21

Big billiards come at short notice.
Buy dance at A. Oswalds and be pre-
pared for them.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21

Your feet can't get cold wlnn you
have them encased in Wear Well shoes.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21

Wear Well shoes are warranted to be
precisely as represented. You make no
mistake in that store.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21

Removal sale bargains at Sweeney &
Herron's, IIaZleton.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21
4le RiQlt I'lilq.
W. e always did it.

We always did it.
And we shall continue to
keep and increase your conf
dence. Our counters are now
loaded with Winter Goods of
superior quality at low prices,
and there's no use buying
shoddy elsewhere.
See our Mems Fine Blue Beaver Over
coats at $3.50
Mems All-Wool Black. Blue. Brown
and Drab Beavers, $3.50; worth
every cent of $40.
Finest Castor and Chinchilla Overcoats
from So to $l4. Clear saving of So
to $3 on every one.
An elegant line of Boys Refers from
$l.es to $4. Everyone gem
CSc We have now on sale 1900
Knee Pants, bought at one
third of their value. They're going at
CSC pair; they're worth soc and 75c
Come early and take your Pick.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-12-21
BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS.
PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE REGION.

Synopsis of Local and Miscellaneous Oc-
currences That Can BE Read Quickly.
What the Folks of This and Other
Towns are Doing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-10
JONES' ANNUAL REPORT.
The Receipts and Expenditures of the
 Postal Department.

The Receipts and Expenditures of the
 Postal Department.
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 1o.-The annual report of Frank H Jones, the first as sistant postmaster general, gives a re- view of large part of the years postal business of the government and makes numerous recommendations for the inn provement of the service. It shows that during the three fiscal years the aggre- gate savings in the divisions of salaries and allowances of postmasters were s545, ,S94 i'll free delivery, $3,314, ,415, and postoffioe supplies, $2l8, 54o; total, $3, 3,278, ,985. For that period there was an aggregate reduction of 3,030, f34 in the number of pieces of mail sent from postoffices to the deadletter office, The total number of presidential offices July last was 365l, of which 169 were first class, 746 secondclass and 2736 third class. The aggregate gross receipts in the first. second and thirdclass post ! offices were $65, ,2s2 365 and the total salaries $e, 2o9. 300.
 The aggregate of domestic and inter- national money orders issued during the year was 94, 947849, amounting to $185,- 933. .264, and their payments and repay ments was 24,f40,848, amounting to l $177, ,087 ,567. There was an increase of over 8 per cent i'll the whole number of money orders issued, showing the growth of the system and the total in- crease in revenue from both the domes- tic and international business was $14, 147.
 The total amount of bills of exchange resulting from exchange of internatlon- al money orders sent to foreign countries during the year was 8,291 ,799, the bal ances received from abroad for the same purpose being $201 ,870 In the dead letter office 6,253, 563 pieces of original dead mail matter were received, about $33, 860 being inclosed and 67 per cent of the money restored Letters also came containing drafts, checks, etc., ot the apparant value of $956, O95, about 99 per cent of this being restored to its owners.
 For the fiscal year ending June 30, 1898, the reports ask for appropriations of ST, ,000, GOO for compensation of post masters $11 GOO, 900 for clerks hire al lowances $1 .600, 900 to cover rent, fuel and light in first, second and third class offices $l50,o00 for miscellaneous and incidental items. including furniture $75, ,000 for canoelling machines, $15, ,00C for advertising; $l95,000 for postofficf supplies and SIS. 320. 800 for free deliv, cry, including salaries of 12, $50 regular carriers.
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-10

TIE Indians have cost the govern ment of the United States more than all its wars combined. The Indian expenditures from July 1, l776 to June 30. 1896 aggregate the enor- nous sum ofs992, ,239, 284. Add to this the cost of Indian outbreaks in 1886 and 1890, and the figures will not be far from a billion dollars. The cost of the war of the rebellion was about one third of this amount. The war with England in 1912 cost the United States only $66, ,614,9l2; and during the Mexican war of l8464S our government spent little less than $74, 0OO,0O to vipdicate the National hour. From these figures it will be apparent that the Red Man is very expensive luxury fer the United States.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-10

JUDGE H. W. MoUoRRY, prom inent Tennessee Democrat, express es the opinion that all financial agitation will cease for awhile and that the country will be allowed to take a rest. ''The country has been disturbed long enough" he says, ''and it is time to get down to business and work for realization of the good times the Republicans have so lavishly promised. " And so it is. The country has sorely suffered for the past four years on account of agitation. First came the tariff agitation which unsettled values for some time, and then came the financial agitation right after it, which made values still more uncer. tain. The business of the country now needs peace and rest from agitation of any character. It is BOW four years until the next Pres. idential election, and agitation oi any kind will only work additiona hardships upon the business world Let us have peace.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-10
ONE MEXICAN KILLED.
Two Had a Bunch of Horses and Fought
 the Officers

the Officers
 GHILDREss, Tex, Nov. 10.-Two Mex. jeans passed through here a day or two ago with bunch of horses. Later word came to the officers that they were wanted in the Territory Sheriff Rob- erts of this county, in company with officers from Greer county, started in pursuit and overlook them in the south east part of Hill county, about l5 miles from here.
 When the officers approached fight ensued which resulted in one of the Mexicans being killed The other es- capped, though he was thought to have been wounded. The officers had dis mounted, and the firing of the guns frightened their horses so that they ran away from them, leaving them afoot. One officer had his cheek grazed with a bullet and another his finer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-10

THE coal miners in Hanna's mines near Jackson, Ohio, are about to go out on a strike because of Q reduc- tion in wages. In the mean time, however, the coal trust has advanced the price of coal, while it is seeking to cut down the rate of the miners from 61 to 45 cents. This action of Mark Hanna's mines is in marked contrast to the other industries of the country which are advancing wages.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-10

TIE Democratic caucus of the Georgia Legislature took ten ballots Monday night for the selection and nomination of United States Sem ator to succeed Gen. J. B. Gordon. The last ballot resulted as follows Gov. Atkinson, 1T; A. s. Clay, 1T II. T. Lewis, who nominated Bryan at Chicago, 20; Gen. A. c. Evans, IS; scattering, 36.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-10
Gold pemoorats of arissouri.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 10.-Chairman Cum ningham of the National Democratic state committee of Missouri, has issued call for meeting of the committee Friday, Nov. 13, in this city. The call states that this meeting will be con- vened to determine what shall be the further purpose and action of the com mittee and of all the true Democrats of Missouri who refused to accept a false creed and to follow foresworn leaders in the campaign just closed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-10
Mrs. Moore Got Damages.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.-The United States supreme court has affirmed the judgment of the lower court in award, ing Harriet Moore $5OO0 damages against the company publishing the New York World for the alleged pre-. mature publication without her author ity of "The Worlds Fair Ode" com. posed by her.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-10
Ksllsd His LSssls Brother

LesvaLApx. Tax. Nov. 10.--The 6. ysax-elA san of N. B. Brannen shot and instantly killed his 4-year-old brother. shooting him over the eye with 8 3s. caliaer pistol. A trunk containing the pistol had been left open. The children wsst into the room and found the pis. kol
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-10
Shot on Account of A Bet.

HARRISBURG, Ills, Nov, l0.-In Inde. pendence township Joe Knight shot and fatally wounded Dr, D. Dent. Knight had won COW ill bet with Dent on the result of the election, and when he went to claim his property they quar- reled and Dent refused to give up the cow. Knight pulled his pistol and fired twice both balls entering Dents abdo. men.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-10
WILL FOOT BRYAN's EXPENSES.
Charles D. Lane Says He VIII See the
 Nebraskan Does Not Want.

Charles D. Lane Says He VIII See the
 Nebraskan Does Not Want
 SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 10.-Charles D. Lane, part owner of the Utica gold mine, announces that he will give w ]. Bryan fnapcial support in his advo- oacy of bimetallism The Californian will see to it that Mir Bryan's travelling expenses and the living expenses of himself and family are paid during the campaign of education which he pro- poses to conduct during the next four years MT. Lane is a very wealthy mineowner and is amply able to take care of Mir. Bryan and his family. He has an abiding faith in the Democratic candidate for president, and, realizing that MT. Bryan's income is limited, thinks it not fair for him to bear the ex- pense of a campaign in the interest of silver.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-10
Total Vote of Missouri.

ST LOUIS, Nov. 10.-The total vote for governor of Missouri except four small counties not yet reported, places Stevens Democrat, majority over Lewis, Republican. at 42, 809. The total vote of Missouri will exceed 656, ,000.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-10
PTNEBLUEF. ARK, NOV. 10. 1896.
LARGEST DAILY CITY CIRCULATION

SENATOR ]. K. JONES was given Q grand reception upon his return to his home at Washington, Ark, Sat- urday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-10
ARMENlANs CONGRATULATE.
They Send Greetings, at the Same Time
 Plead For Help.

They Send Greetings at the Same Time
 Plead For Help.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 10.-J. M. Se- ropin of the Fresno Armenian commit tee and Paul s. Ourfalian of the San Francisco committee have sent the fol- lowing telegram to Major Mckinley
 Hon William Mckinley, Canton, O.. The Armenian citizens of Califor- mia send their heartfelt congratulations for your election and trust you will do your utmost in behalf of their helpless nation, the people of which are suffer ing for their faith. :"
 There are about 500 Armenians i'll California and they have all taken great interest in the election.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-10
Senator From Alabama.

MONTGOMERY, Nov. 10.-The Alabama legislature will meet at 12 today Taa first business of that body will be the selection of 8 senator to succeed Senator Pugh The candidates are Senator Pugh, Governor Oates, Congressman Bankhead and General Pettus.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-10
M'MNLEY GETS KENTUCKY.
Ma Jority Placed at 444, With Four
 Counties to Hear From.

Ma Jority Placed at Al, Wlth Four
 Counties to Hear From.
 LOUISVILLE, Nov 1o-The headquar- ters of both the Republican and Demo- cratic campaign committees have been closed, 1t having been conceded now that on the face of official returns from 115 out of l19 counties Mckinley has carried she state. Chairman Roberts figures McKinley's plurality at 444, say ing the official returns from the four counties will increase this figure,
 On the same number of counties The Courier Journal figures the plurality at 496, and The Times places it at 576.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-10
Eound Dead.

OAs1RovILLE, Tex. Nov. 10.-An old resident named Adrien Albadier was found dead in his yard The cause of his death was from gunshot wound m the face and head
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-10
CALIFORNIA WOMEN JuBILANT.
Highly Elated Over the Big Vote on
 Woman Suffrage.

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 10.-The wom. en who fought so well for the right ot suffrage in California, are highly elated at the result of their contest, as shown by the latest returns They consider their defeat the virtual victory because of the great vote boiled
 Incomplete returns from all counties show that the suffrage amendment ~e. ceiyed in round numbers 8O.o0O votes, 95, ,000 were cast against it. The leaders attribute their defeat mainly to the Liquor Dealers association of San Fran. cisco andasurroundiRgs counties.
 ghestatesQntslae sthes hays counties
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-10
The Count In Kentucky.

LEXINGTON, Nov. Io.-There are still several voting places missing and 1t will require the official count to decide be- tween Bryan and Mckinley. So far Mckinley is in the lead. Both parties claim the state,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-10
WALKER DRUG CO,
Arkansas Baptist State Con
 VRnfinn

At Hot Springs. Ark, Nov. 13 to17 For the above occasion tha 'J M Sou. Ky. will sell tickets on e +hn T, m noss ~ S.,ie si,ieaIe M plan for $4,95 Tickets on sale sao, NOV. NOV. llth. l2th and 18th with aiiai limit for return of Nov. 20tb
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