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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-03
PERSONALITIES.

John j. McMcnamin left here yestcr-
day for st. Louis, to attend the national
temperance convention. He goes by
and Chicago. Before returning he will
visit relatives in Iowa, and will come
home via Pittsburg, Washington and
Philadelphia.
Mr.. aud Mrs. William Williamson, ac-
compancd by Mr.. WIS mother and
brother James, drove to town ON Satur-
day from Frceland and spent Sunday
with Mrs. John McCrcady-Lan$tord
Record.
Jacob Dinkelacher and William Smith,
of Butler township, leave today for
Chicago, where they will likely make
their home for the future.
Mrs. Patrick Finn and Miss Maggie
Burke, of Wilkesbarre, are spending a
few weeks with Mrs. Hugh McGroarty,
Centre street.
M. Refowich, proprietor of the Wear
Well shoe house, spent last week in
New York and Boston, buying new
goods.
John Fostgray, of Hazleton, has ac-
cepted position as engineer on the
steam shovel at No. 3 stripping High
land.
Miss Name Mcdonald went to Wilkes
barre on Saturday afternoon to spend
few days with relatives and friends.
Miss Mary Kelly has returned from
Philadelphia to spend her vacation with
her parents on Ridge street.
Miss Maggie Ferry, of Washington
street, left on Saturday to spend week
at Atlantic City.
Mrs. c. d. Rohrbach, of South Centre
street, left on Saturday for II stay at
Atlantic city.
Misses Cecilia and Katie Gallagher, of
South Heberton, are home from Phila-
delphia.
William Mulhearn, OF Philadelphia,
made business visit to town on Thurs
day.
A young son has arrived at the home
of Robert Mellon on Washington street.
Miss Gertic Keenan, returned Satur-
day evening from u visit to Philadelphia.
Miss Givens, of Philadelphia, is visit
ing friends in town.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-03

The Union Council Club rendered DR..
G. ID. Morton a farewell dinner at Their
rooms in the Brkbeck brick on Thurs
day evening. All the members were
presentand the affair proved fatterng
testimonial to DR.. Morton's popularity.
Rev. j. w, Bischoif was toastmaster, and
after complimcnting the doctor ON his
success in Freeland and wishing him
unbounded prosperity, enthused the par
Elephants into thorough good nature by
WittIcisms aud anecdotes. He was fol-
lowed by the others of the club in turn,
all of whom took occasion to regret the
doctors departure from Freeland and to
wish him unlimited success in his new
location.
Those present were, beside Dr. Nor
ton: DR.. Il. Schilcher, Rev. j. w. Bis
cholf, DR.. N. Maley, Harry Blakeslee,
Walter Richards, Victor Oswald w. j.
Schmidt, J. B. Laubach, Reese LLOYD.
owen Fowler, Jas. j. Ward, Swan Hart
well, Geo. Sipple, NJ. E, Mooney.
DR.. Morton leaves today for Philadel.
phia, whore he has accepted position.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-03
THE EXAMINATION OVER.
Applicants for Mine Inspector Have
Finished Their Labors.

The following questions were asked
since the last issue by the mine lnspec
tors examining board
What Is the comparative strength ol
two collars, one II inches in diameter
and feet long, and one 16 inches in di-
ameter and IL feet long?
Give the names of the authors and
titles of the works that treat on acci-
dents in mines.
What experience have you had with
Tires in gaseous mines? Describe the
dangers that usually arise from the ex-
lStcncc of fires in gaseous mines. De-
scribe the several modes of cXtinguish-
Ing mine fires and state which mode is.
in your opinion, the most successful
| Also name the noXiouS gases produced
| by mine fires, and state what effect
such gases have on the human system.
What is the allowed maximum veloc-
| ity of air in Il gaseous mine in passages
where gauze safety lamps are used?
If there are 10000 cubic feet of air per
minute passing along one airway and
this is split into nine airways of the
same size, what quantity of air will pass
through each airway?
Describe the various Appliances by
which mine ventilation can be produced?
Explain why exhaust fans are most fire.
quently used in anthracite coal mines?
Which, in your opinion, give the best re-
suit, the exhaust or the force fan?
Give reasons and explain fully.
Give the causes for steam boiler ex
plosions. How are boilers tested? Quote
the law in regard to inspection and To-
cation of boilers, safety valves and
and steam gauges. Give the require
ments to secure safety-a, as to the
boiler itself; b, us to its care.
If the pillars in II vein of coal eight
feet thick are left seven yards wide at
depth OF $50 feet, how wide should
pillars be left at depth of s95 feet in IA
vein twenty feet in thickness?
Describe the best methods of timber
ing in case of crush or squeeze in the
mammoth vein; also in the smaller veins.
State whether or not timber should be
erected in the same manner for ton
weight as for side weight. Explain fully
by diagram.
If collar six feet long and eight
inches in diameter sustains certain
weight, what must be the diameter of
collar twelve feet long to hold up twice
the weight?
The examination was concluded on
Friday. Thirty-siX questions, including
the above, were asked. About three
weeks will be occupied in the examina-
ton of the papers, when the examining
board will recommend to the court the
most successful applicant for appoint
ment and his name will 20 before the
governor for IL commission as mine in
SpectUr of this district
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-03
Rush of Water Into IA Mine.

On Friday IA large body of water,
which had collected in Il mine breach
through the recent heavy rains, broke
into the Boston Run colicry, belonging
to the Reading Company, near St.
escaped with their lives. A driver
named Cyrus ReiSmilcr was thrown
from his mule and painfully injured
Daniel Winters, starter, was blown
about the gangway by the force of the
air caused by the rush of water, and
was also seriously hurt
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-03
Brought Suit Against the County.

Detectives O'Brien and Quigley have
commenced suit against the county for
$4,000. The statement recites that the
county is indebted to the plaintiffs for
services and money expended in the cap
ture and conviction of Nelson Miller and
Frank ShaiTer, which the commissioners
contracted for but now refuse to pay.
Z. j. Ruddy has served an injunction on
the commissioners and the controller to
prevent them paying the money.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-03
Liquor Men and Detectives at War.

Last week several liquor dealers of
Hazleton were arrested on the charge of
Illegal selling and were held for court.
Now comes u turn in affairs, Frank j.
Tutkiss, one of the dealers, testifying
that Detective Bob Riley was paid $500
under condition that he keep the thing
quiet, which he promised to do. 1t is
expected that there will be some exclt-
tin developments, as Riley swears that
Tutkiss lies.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-03
Card of Thanks.

At meeting of the st. Patricli's cor
net band on July 80 II unanimous vote of
thanks was ordered to be rendered to
the ladies, gentlemen and children who
participated in the recent entertainment
and to the public for the liberal support
given. Alex. Muhearn, president.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-03
OF A POLITICAL NATURE.
WHAT is TRANSFERRING IN GOLD AND
SILVER CIRCLES AT PRESENT.
Another Good Slate Suggested for the
Silver Enthusiasts of Old Luzerne.
Prohibitionists Have Named Their
Ticket-Silvcr Is Hot in SchuylI<ilI

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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-03
Second Annual Excursion

OF the Father Mathew Society, of Wilkes
barre, to New York and the seashore,
Monday, August 10. Fare, round trip.
from Hazleton, Frecland, Drifton and
Jeddo, 81. Tickets good to return on
any l.. V. train within seven days.
Connect with trains leaving Wilkesbarre
at 9. 80 Il. III.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-03
DEATHS.

Ga'lagher.-At Sandy Run, July 30,
Emmett, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Neil
Gallagher, aged months. Inferred
on Saturday at st. AIMS cemetery.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-03
McDONALD'S.

MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.
I or FOR SALE.-Situated on east side of
/ ! Ridge street, between South and LuZcrnc;
fine location. Apply to Tony Paris or to Il. A.
Buckley, Frceland.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-03

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-03

Grand midsummer clearing sale now
in progress at the Wear Well Shoe House.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-20
THE DEXTER FIRE.
The Block in Which Famous Barron
Murder Took Place, Burned.
Water Works Faii-Total Loss Will Reach
2.00o-Psr!ial Insurance.

Dexter. Jan. 19--The fire which brokt
out, early Saturday morning, in the Sav-
iDgs Bank blocS, on Main street. the sccnc
of the famous Barron tragedy, threatened
for Il time the safety of the many build
ings in that quarter. The post Office ana
a pharmacy occupied the first floor, the
Dexter Savings Bank ana the First Ma
tional Bank the second floor, and Masonic
hall the floor above.
The water works failed, and the water
did not reach the upper windows When
the roof fell in and shower OF firebrands
sailed across the street and dropped among
the numerous wooden structures there, the
situation looked So grave that q dispatch
was sent to Bangor for aid,
There was a meeting of st. John r.
A. Chapter, Friday evening, and it j.
thought that the fire was due TO some one
dropping a match or forgetting to regulate
the stove.
The building is nearly Il total loss
Mudgett'S 5 drug store was saved IN a dam
aged condition, but the post Office contents
were uninjured The insurance on the
building is sS000 on the drug store $4,000,
and on the Masonic property $1,000. The
total loss is probably S12, 900
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-20
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Jan. I9-The depression
noted, "a hours age, in the lower Lake
region, has drifted southeasterly to the
middle Atlantic coast, gradually diminish
ing ia energy The pressure has risen in
New England, and belt of high pressure
extends from this section southwcstward
To the Ohio valley, thenre southwark to the
gulf of Mexico.
A storm area of considerable energy has
advanced across the western Canadian
provinces to Manitoba and northern Mime
sofa. A secondary depression has
developed to the southwark in Colorado
and Kansas. Light snow has fallen in
southern New England and The Middle
states, extending rs far south us Norfolk
The other sections of the cnuntry have
been nearly free from precipitations, but
remain generally cloudy, except iii the
south Atlantic and eastern Gulf states and
the extreme Northwest.
The temperature has fallen in Tennes-
see, the Ohio valley and the extreme
Northwest. There has been a rapid rise in
temperature in the upper Mississippi and
Missouri valleys and on the Rocky noun
tain slopes from North Dakota to Texas
Generally fair weather. with partial
cloudiness is indicated fer New England
and the lower Lake region, cloudy and
more threatening weather possibly with
light rain or snow for the Middle states
with fair weather for the south Atlantic
and eastern Gulf states. Increasing
cloudiness, probably followed by rain. is
indicated for the Southwest: cloudy.
threatening weather for the upper Lake
regions, and fair weather for the North
west.
The temperature changes will be slight
in the Atlantic coast districts, but higher
temperature will prevail in the Mississippi
and lower Ohio valleys and upper Lake
regions, and lower temperature in the
Northwest.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-20
AN OLD FRIENDSHIP.
Gen. Harrison and Mrs. Dim
mick Are Soon to Wed.
Latter Has Long Been Intimate With
the Harrison Family.
Interesting Gossip Concerning tn. Approach.
ing Marriage

New York, Jan. 10 BENJAMIN Harri-
500, ex-President Of the United States.
has again, at the age of SO, acknowledged
toa5 no has been struck by shaft Of
Cupid. He is to take unto himself an
other wife. Through the kindly interest
Oh the newspapers, the public has been
prepared for the announcement, it knows
the name Of the lady General Harrison
could no more disguise his attentions at
three-score than he could disemble his first
love to his classmates in Miami university
more than 40 years ago The genuine lover
never can
The formal announcement of the en-
Ragement was made, as has already
been announced, Friday night, BY Private
Secretary Tibbett, in the words following.
To wit:
General Harrison authorizes the an
nouncement that he and Mrs Ulmmick
are engaged 10 be married, and that the
marriage will not take place until after
Lent.
There was pleasure rather than surprise
excited at this. The ex President could
not satisfy those interested in him that IL
was merely the practice of his profession
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-20
DR.. HILL WITHDRAWS.
He Is No Longer in the Field as a
Candidate for Governor.
Interviewed on Stuati0n-Thinks Mr.. Powers
Will Have No Opposition.

1.-The rumor published in Portland, this
morning that DR.. John L. Hill of Au-
gusta, had withdrawn from his candidacy
for Governor, is not without foundation, p"
writes the Augusta correspondent Of the
Lewiston Journal, Saturday. Continuing
he says:
DR. Hill is DO longer candi
date for the Republican nomination; he
has released his friends from their support
and they are free to go where they please
He determined on this course more than a
week ago after consultation with his sup
porters and looking the ground over care
fully.
When be announced his candidacy last
winter, his friends regarded his outlook as
a brilliant one and were confident that his
prospects for success were good But they
did not, perhaps, realize how strongly Hon
Llewellyn Powers was intrenchsd and
what they had to meet. Mr. Powers had
the pledges of many of the leading Repub-
lcans of the State.
DIR. Hill was found, this morning busily
engaged a6 the oihce OF his extensive pub
fishing house. When asked about his
candidacy he said, somewhat reluctantly
After q careful consideration of the
whole situation and acting upon advice CT
some of my political friends, have de
cided that it is not advisable for me to
continue in the field as a candidate for
Governor.
am fully convinced there will be no
other candidate against Mr. Powefs, for he
secured pledges and support from so many
influential Republicans when he first be-
came candidate as To seriously handicap
any man who might think of entering the
field against him. l believe that in with
drawing from the contest now | am acting
FOR the best interests OF ruy friends, many
of whom have personal interests that might
be affected by prolonged and active con
POS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-20

that caused SO many and such proloB ged
visits TO this city. He could not convince
them that he kept himself SO poorly in
formed about the calendar of the United
States supreme court that he could not
tell within fortnight of when his case
would be reached They would not assure
themselves that it was politics that
brought him to this city and made him SO
genial. They put an Interpretation Of
their own upon man healthy, hearty, in
the full possession Of his faculties, who
spent 50 much Of his time in this CITY.
and who,in the evenings, made social calls
upon the charming Mrs. Dimmick, the
niece Of his deceased wife
They judged him Alright in their courtc-
Gus curiosity. He confessed that it was
love that brought him here, and un-
douhtedly would have done it as blush
ingly as would lad of 90 had he not had
private secretary to dictate his message
to the reporters. The private secretary did
not blush. He was exalted at his mis-
sion. Early in the day he sent ont a for
nal notification that at s. Is p NJ he would
have an announcement "of national in
tercst to make" At Is the reporters
met Mr.. Tibbett, who could not have looked
more happy were he about TO make public
something of national interest concerning
himself
He carefully read the notice printed
above from typewritten paper
That was all. He could not say any
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-20
SPARKS FROM MAINE WiRES.

Hon. Alvin Record, one Of the wealth
lest capitalists in Maine, and Miss Lenf
b. Treat of Livcrmorc Falls, We're quietly
married Saturday, and departed for Mr.
Record S winter residence nsFlorida.
1t is charged that Fred W. Smith OF
New Bedford, until recently physical di
rector of the Bangor Y. NJ. c. A., is be
hind between 5000 and $500, in his ac
counts. He is also said to be behind with
the First Baptist church, and to owe
numerous bills.
Much excitement was caused at Jay
Bridge, the past week, by the drowning.
last Monday. of George Vining and the
daily hunt for his body by diver and
men with grepplss. Sunday morning,
the body was recovered after being located
by Lewiston clairvoyant
Fred, the 13-years old son of DR.. !. NJ.
Pia'sted was drowned in Mousam river.
at Sanford, Saturday. while skating. He
and two companions We're together The
three broke through the thin ice, but the
other two scrambled out, while Plaisted
went under. The body was recovered in
half hour.
NuitCt II biltutu, all eNlpiOy6b at the
Elm house, Brunswick. who, last Noyem-
her was charged with enticing Blanche
Webster, aged 6, into his room with the
gift of bag of candy and then feloniously
assaulting her, was tried in the superior
court st Portland, Saturday. The jury in
ID minutes returned verdict of guilty.
The seventh or eighth fire to occur at
Bangor within few weeks. broke out.
saturday evening, in IA closet on the upper
floor OF the brick block owned by ]. P
Bass, at the foot of Main street in the
very heart Of the city. The fire was on
the third floor in an unused closet and
was undoubtedly of an incepdiary origin.
The damage by fire is not heavy, but that
by water is more extensive.
William Le ouard. a dealer in spr1,ce
gum and patent medicines of Bangor. fell
down a flight Of stairs in Fred .Johnson's
restaurant in that city, Friday, To the
basement floor, striking with fearful force
on his head and fracturing his skull IT. is
said that he has not yet recovered CON
sciousness, and that his death Is expected
at any moment There is a rumor that
Leonard was pushed down stairs by some
person at present unknown, after some
sort of quarrel, and the police will in
vestigate.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-20
NUMEROUS BURGLARIES
Keeping Good People OF York County Guessing
as to "Where NeM1"

Biddeford, Jan. 19,-Burglaries wer,
committed at the Boston & Maine Rail
road stations at Old Orchard and Pin.
Point, last night. AT each place the bur
glars blew open the safe and obtained @
very small sum OF money. At Old Or
chard the explosion was so heavy that il
completely shattered the ticket office win.
dows. The jobs are supposed to have been
committed by the same gang that has
operated at Portland, Scarboro, Bridgton
and Gorham within few weeks.
A gang of burglars piled their trade at
Gorhanl, Friday night, entering the Port
land a. Rochester station and three other
places. The burglars only secured Is cents
in money and box Of rubber bands in
the station. Nothing was obtained in the
other places.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-01-20
THE KNEEBS CASE.
Possible Trouble Over Action Of a
Consul Regarding Witnesses.
Knee5s Declares His Innocence and Ability
TO Prove the Same.

4 Berlin, Jan. i9.--The case of the Ameri.
can horse owner, Robert Il. Kneehs. con.
vlcted last Monday, and sentenced to nine
months imprisonment and fired 1000
marks for sterling on the German tracks
an entry alleged to have been the mare
Bethel, under the name of Nellie Kneebs
has taken developments which may lead
to diplomatic communications between
Eerlln an Washington.
One of the German consuls in the
United states in certifying to signatures
appended to the depositions of some of
kneebs' witnesses, characterized the wit
nesses as unworthy Of belief, aud declared
their testimony worth only so many dol
lars, impling that they were paid for what
they had sworn to, and sworn to only what
they were Iaid for
such stat ment accompanying the docu-
ments received bere, is held to be breach
of the law. The consul it is contended.
had no right TO communicate to his gov
ernment his personal ideas Of the character
Of the American witnesses, nor had he the
right to take any other course than to send
the papers to Berlin for what. they were
worth, without comment.
The authorities are puzzled TO know
what to do with the mare Bethel, or Nellie
kncebs, which. according to the judg-
ment of the court, was forfeited 10 the
state. kneebs has given notice of appeal
against the verdict and the sentence
against him, and pending the decision of
the &mperial court upon the appeal the
mare must be kept at the expense of the
authorities If kneebs succeeds in the
appeal. he will claim damages from the
authorities for any deterioration In the
form or condition Of the mare
II he can prove there has been any there
can scarcely be any successful appeal
against such finding. kneebs says he is
very much surprised at the verdict of the
jury in his case and declares that he Will
produce the real Bethel, which is now in
America, before the imperial court when
the hearing of April comes Up.