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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13
POLITICAL PlCKUPS.

The committee appointed at the Demo
cratic borough convention last spring to
provide rules and laws to govern future
meetings OF that kind met last week and
performed their work. They have de-
cided to have district nominations made
by the delegates Of each district, ward
nominees by the delegates o! each ward
and the borough ticket by all the dele
gates. Primary elections, the commit
tee decided, will be held between and
Z o'clock on Saturday evening, when
three delegates will be chosen in each
district The date of the convention
has not been set by the committee, and
no one has been authorized to announce
call for the same.
The Democratic township committee OF
Foster met on Saturday at j. j. Maloy's
and received reports from all sections Of
the field. The committee concludea
that the party has an excellent chance
to win this spring and the members de-
cded to get to work Immediately and
wage an aggressive campaign. Dele
gate elections will be held in each of the
ten voting districta on Saturday evening
next, and the convention will be held on
Tuesday evening following at Woodside
schoolhouSe.
The conferees who will select the
Democratic candidate for poor director
will meet at Maepnerchor hall Halle
ton, at . o'clock this afternoon. Five
conferees will be present from the Laus-
ford Mauch Chunk portion of the dis
trict, the same number from the Wealth
erly portion and seven from the Halle
ton-Freeland section. The seven to
represent the Luzerne end will be
chosen at Hazleton this morning by the
delegates elected on Saturday evening.
There is no telling this morning who
will be the candidate named for poor.
director by the Democrats today. There
are several candidates in the field, yet
the sentiment of the party is not wholly
in favor OF any yet announced 1t is
possible that someone not u candidate
will be placed on tho ticket, probably
some prominent iIazetonan.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13

Footprints in the snow aided in the
capture of two thieves who stole an
overcoat from II. Miller at the Maltby
colliery, near Wilkesbarre. Miller left
the garment in shanty when he went to
work. Returning late his oyercoat was
gone, and tracks in the snow he thought
indicated the direction the thieves had
taken. Miller followed the tract for two
miles and finally came up with two men,
one of whom had the missing coat
The men were arrested, pleaded guilty
and were sent to jail.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13
DRlFTON ITEMS.

Delegates were elected to the poor
convention on Saturday evening. John
Boner was chosen to represent the poll
at No. / and Harvey Hoffman the poll
at No. ,.
The miners are engaging teams to
carry home their pay, which will be dis
tributed tomorrow.
The shops are working full time now.
Some days they run thirteen hours.
Stating on the big pond is still the
popular pastime of the rising genera
tion.
John McNamee's countenance is
wreathed in smiles over the arrival of Il
bright baby boy,
1t is reported that a case of dlphthe :
ria exists in a Hungarian family at
"Sbanty HILL"
Mrs. Patrick Sweeney, of Wilkes
barre, is the guest OF Mrs. b. O'Donnell
for a few days.
Two of our bellies are nursing their
ears these days. They had the misfor-
tune to have them frozen last week
p. NJ. Sweeney, tax collector of Halle
township, made friendly call upon
some of those who neglected to pay
their taxes in 1895.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13

The Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
has forwarded a number of large stock
holders circular asking them for their
proxies. The company claims to have re-
ceived more than majority of the proX-
les, but the officers are deSirous of Sc
curing response from every stock
holder. The opposition committee un-
der the lead of Dick Bros. & Co., Of
Philadelphia, is receiving large number
of responses to its circular and the
number of proxies sent it runs up into
the thousands. This committee claims
own name, and it is thought that IA sharp
fight will be made at the annual meet
ting on the 2lSt inst.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13
Schuylkill'ssJudgesIIip Contest.

The contest which T. II. b. Lyons, of
Mahanoy City, is making for the seat Of
p. M. Dunn, OF Minersville, Democrat,
who was elected judge of the orphans
court of Schuylkill county at the last
lection, commenced at Pottsylle on
'riday in the presence of large mum
Der of the members OF the Schuylkill
;ounty bar and politicians of all parties.
Mr, Dunn was elected over his Republi-
an colleague by fiftysix votes, accord
Ing to the official count, and Mr.. Lyons
and his friends claim that Mr.. Dunn's
election was accomplished by a number
Of fraudulent votes which were cast for
him. The contest is going on before the
judicial board, Il. r. Ikeler, of Columbia
'ounty; Allen Craig, of Carbon, and A.
". Ehrgood, of Lebanon, who were ap-
'ointed by Governor Hastings to con
duct the case. A motion to quash the
proceedings was argued by Mr. Dunn's
counsel, w. j. Whitchouse, A. w.
Setback and w. A. MARI, while John w.
Ryon, w. p. Ramsay and Charles L.
Berger, counsel for Mr.. Lyons, opposed
it. The case was adjourned for further
argument on January 20.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13

The committee appointed by council
to confer with Mrs. Daniel Deyer, of
Audenred, in relation to purchasing
part OF her lot on North Centre street
for sidewalk purposes, met her on
Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Devcrs prop
ositions were to sell six feet of ground
to the borough for 5000 or the entire lot
for LOO. The first was withdrawn by
her on Thursday and she refuses to part
with any of the land now unless it is all
taken, at $1,700. The committee of
council considered the price exhorbtant,
in view of the fact that several property
holders in the same part of town have
donated to the borough larger parts of
their lots for sidewalks. 1t is likely
that the matter will now go to court.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13

The Luzerne grand jury on Saturday
recommended that ground be purchased
for new courthouse. This means that
the difficulty which has been confront
ing the commissioners has beeu removed
and that they are free to purchase
wherever they think best. II they at
tempt TO do this, however, other injunc-
tions will be filed and the work DELAYED
as much as possible because several
people do not think the courthouse, Of
which the plans alone cost $4,000, can
be built for 100000, the legal limit.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13

Joseph Cayic was fatally hurt at Ply
mouth on Friday. A fellow country
man took him down the mine and ac-
companied him in search of work. Not
finding any, Cavic was sent back alone
to the foot of the shaft, and seeing the
carriage about to be hoisted doubtless
thought it was his last chance to reach
the surface and he bounded on just as it
started. He lost his balance aud fell
between the carriage and bunting, and
after being dragged about fifty feet up
the shaft he fell back into the sump.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13
Ruckafollow Out of Jail.

Ex-Banker F. V. Rockafelow, who
was sentenced to two and q half wears
for embeZzlement, was released from
the eastern penitsntiary on Saturday
morning, his sentence having been com
muted on account of good behavior.
His wife went to Philadelphia to greet
him, and ex-Shoriff Walter also went
down with detaincrs attached to twelve
warrants, charging embezzement At
torney Lenahan previously qualified as
bOndsman in the sum of $500 in each
case and Rockafellow was released. He
went to his home. The first of the
twelve men will Immediately institute
legal proceedings against him for en-
bezzlement. The prosecutors will each
bring Indictment against him separately,
and Judging from the result of the test
case, Rockafellow is destined to spend
the rest of his life in the penitentary,
unless he breaks the mask of secrecy
behind which he has so long withheld
the facts concerning the loss of the
$472 900 of his dcpositors money. If he
agrees TO settle with his creditors or tells
in what manner the money was lost, or
what became of it, his prosecutors will
at once discontinue their cases against
him.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13
ONE OF THE INMATES"

spotlessly clean, and there is a bath
in which the animals are frequently
washed The intelligent creatures
seem to know that everything possible
is being done for their good, and sub
nit quietly to the hands of the doctor
and his assistant in being bathed,
brushed, or even operated upon.
Some interesting operations have
been performed in the hospital. En-
traction of teeth is common. One Skye
terrier which had lost an eye had
glass one inserted. Cancerous growths
have been removed from dogs, though
this operation is rarely successful. In
several cases leg has been amputated,
and in one case an artificial rubber leg
was fitted on. Artificial limbs can be
put on very quiet dogs only, however,
because they are nearly always torn
of by the animal. A big Newfoundland
puppy in the hospital is suffering from
rather peculiar disease called rach-
tits, or soften ng of the bones, known
is "rac.cts" in human beings. The
legs of the do" win not bear the weight
of his Uody, aad are curved in the form
of bow. This disease is caused, as
are most canine affections, from un-
suitable food. lie has been fed on
food deficient in lime salts, which are
needed TO give strength and hard
ness of the bones. rheumatism is a com
mon ailment among dogs, especially
as they become old.
T he cases of the patients are dag
messed in much the same way as in
human practice, except that the sick
dog cannot answer any questions. The
doctor places his ear against the an
imul's chest and listens for indications
of bronchitis, wheeziness or dropsy.
The most extraordinary devotion is
manifested by the owners of many OF
the pets. Some women visit their dogs
two or three times a day, remaining
for two hours at time. When an op-
Grafton has to be performed the women
often insist upon remaining. The sur
geon says nothing, though he does not
like owners 10 be present during OPP
erations, as they distract his attention
struments, and carefully feels the edge
of some formidable-looking scalpel. AS
soon as the instrument appears most of
the women scurry out with shrek,
first beseeching the doctor mot to hurt
poor, dear Fdo." They then wait out
side in an agony of apprehension until
the operation is over.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13
A HOSPITAL FOR DOGS.
Patients Are Ire ated with as Much
Care as Human Beings.
How Diagnoses Are Made and Operations
Performed-The Devotion of Mistressas
to Their Pets-view of an In
valid's Gage.

A pathetic and at the same time inter-
esting sight may be seen any day in one
of the New York Veterinary hospitals.
In the room devoted to cats and dogs
are rows of cages containing suffering
pets which, sick though they may be.
all eagerly jump up upon the entrance
Of stranger and anXiously strain their
eyes in the hope of seeing familiar
face. The hospital is patronzed by the
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals, and is the one which enjoys
the distinction of receiving as patients
the sick pets of the rich people in the
city.
The cages, says the New York Trib-
une, are always full of animals suffer-
ing from overfeeding and unsuitable
diet, in which a week or two of whole
some food works n wonderful change.
Such delicacies as ice cream, weak tea
and pound cake are strictly tabooed, to
the disgust of many pampered pug.
which at first turns up its nose at dog
biscuit and other hard but wholesome
diet. moderate sum per week is
charged for keeping and curing the sick
dogs and cats, varying according to the
alment and size of the animal The
patients are allowed TO receive visitors.
and many owners come and sit for an
hour or more before their Gagged pets.
They are not allowed to bring any food
or dainties into the hospital unless ac-
corded special permission by the house
surgeon. Though most of the patients
are of high pedigree and generally suf-
fering from excess of kindness and lux
uries, any poor boy may bring his mon
.grel or girl her dilapidated kitten, with
the certainty of its being treated free,
with as much care as those which are
being paid for. They cannot be kept
at the hospital, but advice is given and
medicine furnished free toanybody who
cannot afford to pay for the cure of his
or her pet.
The cages for both cats and dogs are
of iron, painted white and filed with
sweet hay every day. Everything is
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13

Fire caused by "A defective fine broke
out on Saturday in the Home for the
Friendless, Scranton, whore more than
Il hundred homeless children and old
inmates are cared for. The inmates
were all safely removed from the build
ing, which is frame structure. Before
the flames could be eXtinguiShcd the
upper part of the building was damaged
to the extent OF nearly $1,000 The loss
is covered by insurance.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13

The coroner's jury which has been in
vestigating the cause of the boiler ex
plosions at Law shaft, Avoca, on Decem-
ber 81, and by which three men lost
their lives, returned a verdict censuring
the Pennsylvania Coal Company. The
relatives of the dead men have retained
Paul Sherwood and John McGeehan, of
Willlesbarre, as counsel, and it is under
stood actions aggregatng $25, 900 will be
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13

We have received from c. A. Snow &
Co., solicitors Of United States and for
eign patents, of Washington, d. c.. Il
pamphlet recently Published and copy
righted by them, entitled; "a summary
of foreign patent laws with information
and advice about foreign patents, giving
the cost of same in various countries. :"
The pamphlet is concise, well written,
and contains, in plain statement, much
that will be of interest to toinventors, pat
cntees and manufacturers. A copy will
be send free to anyone addressing c. A..
Snow q Co.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13

John Rogan will open store today
in the Campbell building, Centre street
above Luzerne, where choice selection
of fish, oysters, seasonable fruit, vege-
tables, etc, will be kept in stock. lie
will also have on hand cigars, tobacco
of all kinds, candies and confectionery.
Mr.. Rogan respectfully asks share OF
the patronage of the public.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13
BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS
PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE REGION.

Synopsis of Local and miscellaneous Oc-
ourrences That Can Bei Read Quickly.
what the Folks of This and other
Towns are Doing.
w. c. Berner and w. A. Helfrich. OF
town, are preparing to enter the grocery
business at McAdoo.
Adouble dwelling was destroyed by fire
on Friday night at SIabtown, Il small
hamlet on the South Side,
Only reliable goods at the Wear We'll
Shoe House.
The IIazleton fire companies will have
large delegations at the ball of the Citi-
zens Hose Company on Monday even
| ing.
d. j. Mccarthy attended the conyen-
tion of the School Directors Association
of Pennsylvania, which was held last
week at Harrisburg,
All.kinds Of rubber boots and shoes at
j. G. Berners.
An engine house at the Derringer
colliery, which is operated by the Cross
Creek Coal Company, was burned down
on Saturday evening.
Musical contests are all the rage in
Schuylkill county. Bands'are out with
challenges to one another to play for
any amount of money
Ladies' kid patent tip button shoes for
81, at j. c. Rorner's.
In the Lackawauna court last week d
woman was convicted of the charge
of being a common scold, and was
sentenced to spend ten days In jail.
One OF the finest breakers in the Wyo-
ming region, the Mt. Lookout, near
PIttston, was destroyed by fire last week
The loss is nearly 100000. The col
licry is operated by Simpson 6 Watkins
Ladies', don't forget to see the dress
goods at A. Oswad's.
|. The next quarterly convention Of the
c. 7. A. u. societies of the fourth dis
trict will be hold in the new opera house
on February %, when the building will
be opened to the public for the first
time.
Fire broke out at Mill Creek, this
county, on Friday night in the store of
George Middleman and spread rapidly
to the hotel kept by Thomas Mallar and
three double residences adjoining. The
loss is $1,000
Try the Orwigsburg children's and
ladies shoes. Every pair guaranteed or
replaced with new pair if they rip.
At j. c. Borner's.
The manager Of Wiikcsbarre's opera
house had to cancel an engagement to
play Sara BernkIrdt. The famous ac-
tress wanted q guarantee Of 81 800 for
one night, which was more than the man
ager could give
The Freeland Gamo Protective Club
has posted notices in the woods in the
lower end Of the county Offering $40
reward for information that will lead to
the arrest of any person killing pleas
ants, quail or rabbits out Of season
We are sole agents for the Fashion"
shoe No other dealer in town has this
line. Our price -, guaranteed to be
worth So. At the Wear Well.
Preparations are being made by
Mark & Co. to resume operations at
the Ebervae collicry, which has been
drained OF water by the Jeddo tunnel.
1t is expected that at least 400 men will
be given work there. The coal will be
prepared at the large new breaker at
| Oakdale.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13

EX-Tax Receiver John w. Gilchrist
lied on Friday morning of congestion of
the stomach at his home in Wilkes
barre. The deceased was So years of
age On August 10, 1861, he responded
to his country's call for troops and en-
listed in Company A, Fifty-second Penn
sylvania Volunteer Infantry. In 1863
he re-enlistcd in the same company. at
tanning the rank of captain for meritori-
rus conduct and served until July. 1865
when he was honorably discharged. He
is survived by his wife and four children.
Mr.. Gilchrist enjoyed the respect and
confidence of his fellow citizens and was
frequently elevated to public positions
of trust and honor. He was chief of
police in 1878, warden of the county
prison from 1879 to 1882 and was ap-
pointed tax receiver of the city in 1888
nd was continued in Office until 1895
He was quite prominent around the
county seat and had large circle of ac-
quaintances.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13

The treasury department has began
the task of sending to each postmaster
in the United States copy of Secretary
Carlisles circular of January 6, asking
for proposals for the purchase of the
new bonds. BY direction of the post
master general these notices are to be
posted in conspicuous place in each
oflicn
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13

The following citizens from this sec
ton have been drawn to. serve as com
mon pleas jurors:
February 10-Hugh A, Shovlin, Free
land f. c. Stout, A. b. Coke, William
Hall, NJ. McHale, Halle; Edward Muir
rim, Joseph Logan, Levy Harris, Foster;
Henry A. Williams. j. S. Obcrrender
Rntlnr
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13

The Tigers Athletic Club yesterday
elected the following officers for Tho
ensuing six months:
President--D J. McTighe.
Vice president-James Brennan.
Recording sccretary-C. j. Boyle.
Financial secretary-E. +. Hanlon.
Treasurer-Michael McGill.
ergeant-at-arms-J j. McGarvey.
Guard-John McGroarty.
Trustees-James NJ. Gallagher, James
Welsh, w. #. Gallagher, John Il. Boyle,
William Doggett.
The club decided to enter base ball
again, as in former years, and the fol-
lowing were chosen to conduct the game
for the club in 1896: Manager, Edward
4. iianlon; directors, James b. Ferry,
Hondy j. Boyle, j. j. McMenamin, D. j..
dcfighe, William Gallagher.
Maj. c. u. Coke Post, No. l47. C. A..
r., has elected the following officers:
Past commander-Sr"vcD Drasher.
Senior vice WilliamKish-
bargh.
Junior vice commander-SandyA Allen
Adjutant-A. w. Washhurn.
r-mastcr-George Cutler.
Chaplain-Albert Shive.
Inside guard-Timothy j. Boyle.
Outside guard-Condy Boyle
S. W-Condy Furey.
The Freeland' Water Company has
elected the following:
Presidcnt-Joseph Birkbeck.
Vice presidential. c. Rooms.
Secretary-Dr +. Schilcher
Treasurer-Thomas Birk beck.
Auditor-.Iohn Nelly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased PORTION OF the ear.
There is only one Nay to cure deafness,
and that is By constitutions remedies
Deafness is cause,i by IN inhamcd con-
dition of the muruns lining Of the
custachian tube, Wien this tube gets
iuilamed you have rumblins sound or
imperfect henring ard when it is entire
ly closed deafness is The result, and un-
less the inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored 70 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 for
any case Of deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars. free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
G3 Sold by druggists, 75c.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13

The very latest in New York and
Philadelphia dress goods can be seen at
A. Oswald's. Can and inspect them.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13
PLEASURE CALENDAR.

January 2O.-Ball of the Citizens Hose
Company at Freeland opera house.
Admission, so cents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13

If you want pair of lady's neat dress
shoes call at J. G. Berners.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13

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, 1896-01-13

Intellectual ard practical training for teachers
Three courses Of study besides preparatory. Special
pucuron given 10 preparation for college. Students
admitted to best colleges on certificate. Thirty Eratu
pu ung further studies last year. Great ad,au-
feh9ol Of three hundred pupils Corps of sixteen
teachers. Beautiful grounds. Magnificent bui!dmca.
with atantant nurse. Fine gymnasium. Everything
furnished at average cost 10 normal students oi
Suj year. Fall tcrm Aug. IS. Winter tenn, Dec.
2. Spring term, March 10. Students admitted to
classes a any time For catalogue, containing fuIl
information apply to S, Il. ALBRO, Principal,
Mansfield, Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-01-13

Berner sells children's shoes for csc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15

Mrs. Rhode Noah, of this place, was
taken in the night with cramping pains
and the next day diarrhoea set in.
She took half bottle of blackberry
cordial but got no relief. She then
sent to me to see if l had anything that
would help her. l sent her a bottle of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy and the first dose reliev-
ed her. Another of our neighbors had
been sick for about a week and had
tried different remedies for diarrhoea
but kept getting worse. l sent him
the same remedy. Only four doses of
it were required to cure him. He says
he owes his recovery to this wonderful
medicine.-Mrs. Mary Sibley, Sidney,
Mich For sale by L. Stabler & Co.,
Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-15
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TO the nervous centres in the stomach,
gently stimulates the Liver and Kid
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ing of impurities in the blood. Elec-
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Digestion, and is pronuuced by those
who have tried it as the very best blood
purifier and nerve tonic. Try it. Sold
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lens Drug Store.