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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30
RE-SURvEY OF THE PARK.
Boundary Line Changes Promise to Make
Some Queer Complications.

The rc-Survey of the Public Park has
been completed by the surveying corps
of the Cross Creek Coal Company and
large iron stakes have been placed at
the four corners. A TRIBUNE rcpresen-
tative has been shown the results of the
re-Survey. The new line starts twenty
feet west of the original line as at first
laid out, between the Edward Lynch
and Andrew Kennedy tracts, and runs
west Gl0ls feet to a stake, thence north
wardly 7l2 feet to stake thence east
wardly 6lOl4 feet to stake, thence
Southwardly 7l2 feet along the line of
Edward Lynch and Andrew Kennedy
tracts to the place of beginning
This plot differs materially from the
original deed and lessons the distance
east and west on the north side by IS 2,
feet and on the south side by 39l4 feet.
The course as given places the new
residence of n. ]. Owens one foot on
Park ground. About eighteen inches of
the eastern wall of the Park NJ. L.
church is also in the Park The fence
surrounding George Christians home on
Main street is six inches inside the Park
limits at the front and nearly three feet
inside at the rear of the lot. Other
complications are noticeable.
Beyond placing iron stakes in the
ground by the surveyors, nothing has
been done. Should this last course laid
out hold good, it will place large tract
in the northern part of town, which
was originally portion of what was
known as the Birkbeck estate, in the
Andrew Kennedy tract (now owned by
G.. B. Markle & Coz.
What course the several parties inter
ested will pursue remains to be seen
The present deed of the Public Park
owned by the borough is now of little
use beyond its value in showing that
the donor intended to make the gift
Furthermore, the reservation in the
deed as to water does not hold good as
the Water Company's we'll, which was
supposed to be located inside the Park
limits, is, according to the recent sur
vey, on Markle & Co. land.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

a. Oswald, the well-known merchant
OF town, was seriously injured at Beth
lehem on Monday evening by falling
from a train. His right thumb was
severed by the wheels and his head was
Severly bruised and cut. He was remov-
ed to st. Luke's hospital. Bethlehem,
where he is still receiving treatment.
The last reports from this institution
state that his condition is quite serious.
Mr.. Oswald, with his wife, was re-
turning from business trip to Phia-
delpha. At Bethlehem he entered the
lunch-room of the Union station. While
engaged in procuring some edibleS, his
train began to move. Hurrving from
the depot he attempted to board the
cars, but in some manner not known at
present he fell from the platform and
was thrown alongside the track, with
the result that he received the injuries
above noted.
Employees and others about the station
Immediately went to the assistance of
the unconscious man and he was taken
to the hospital of the city.
In the meantime Mrs Oswald was not
aware of the accident to her husband.
Thinking he was in the smoking car.
she made no inquiries until Slatington
was reached. There she missed him
and Immediately returned to Bethlehem,
where she learned the sad news
Miss Ida Oswald joined her parents at
Bethlehem on Tuesday.
When the news of the mishap reached
town the expressions of sympathy were
numerous and sincere. Mr.. Oswald has.
since locating here, been one of the
towns most enterprising and active
business men and by hard work has
succeeded in attaining position in the
front rank of our merchants. A speedy
recovery is earnestly hoped for by his
large circle of friends and acquaint-
anceS.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

The case of Thomas Donohue, charged
with the murder of Patrick Mullen at
Pttston on June 10, was placed on trial
at WilkeSbarre Monday afternoon. The
shooting was the outcome of Il drunken
quarrel. Considerable delay was met in
getting the case started. The panel of
jurors was exhausted after eight had
been selected and the court ordered
those who had been stood aside to be
called again. Two of these had been
chosen when Thomas Moore, of Free
land, was called. Not expecting to be
called the second time, Mr. Moore had
left the court room. Judge Bennett is
sued a capias for him. but he could not
be found and court adjurned until next
morning. The case ended by Donohue
pleading guilty of manslaughter. He
was sentenced to pay $50 fine and serve
six years in the penitentary.
The trial of Andrew Joolonosky,
charged also for murder, was called also
on Monday. The defendant having no
counsel Attorneys Thorton and Williams
were appointed to represent him. They
asked for Il continuance to get time to
prepare the case. which was granted
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30
THE DELAWARE, SUsQUEHANNA AMI
i SCHUYLKILL RAILROAD.


Trains leave Drifton for Jeddo Eckley, Halle
Brook Stockton, Beaver Meadow Road, Roam
and HaZletOn junction at 30, W Il IN, daily
except Sunday; and " II IN, 3S p III, sunday.
Trains leave DrittOn for Harwood, Cranberry,
Tomhicken and Dernger at 80, 10 Il III, daily
except Sunday; and I O3 II IN, 2 3S p III, Sun
day.
Trains leave Drifton for Oneida junction,
slarwood Road, Humboldt Road Oneida and
sheppton at d 90 II IN, daily except Sun
day; and Oh II m, 2 3S p N, Sunday.
Trains leave HazletOn junction for HarwOod,
Cranberry, Tomhicken and Dcringcr at 6 35 u
IN, daily except Sunday; and s So a NJ, ~ p IN,
Sunday.
Trains leave Hazeton Junction for Oneida
junction, Harwood Road, Humboldt Road,
Oneida and Shcppton at q 81 IL 10 M, Al p M
daily except Sunday; and 81 a IN, 3 IL p M,
Sunday.
Trains leave Deringer for Tomhicken, Gran
berry, Harwood, Hazleton Junction and Roam
ut %, 10 p IN daily except Sunday; and 81
Il IN, W y IN, sunday.
Trans leave Sheppton for Oneida, Humboldt
koad, Harwood Road, Oneida Junction, Halle
ton Junction and Roan ut IL a III, l. 40, > ~
IN, daily except Sunday; and Ii II IN, "A
N, Sunday.
Trains leave sheppton for Beaver Meadow
Road, stockton, Halle Brook, Eckley, Jeddo
and Driiton at ~ m, daily, except Sundays;
and IL a m, } II m, sunday.
Trains leave Hazleton junction for Beaver
Meadow Road, Stockton, Hazle Brook, Eckley,
Jeddo and Drifton at . 45, 626 m, daily,
All trains connect ut HaZleton Junction with
electric cars for Hazleton, Jeanesville, Auden-
ried and other points ON the Traction Com
panys line.
Trains leaving Drifton at 30, 8 90 a m make
connection at Deriuger with 2. r. X. trains for
Wilkesbarre, Sunbury, Harrisburg and points
west.
For The accommodation of passengers at way
stations between Hazleton Junction and Der
niger, tram will leave the former point at
30 p III, daily, except Sunday, arriving at
LUTHER c. SMITH, Superintendent.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

The general conference of the Prmi-
tive Methodist Church of the United
States has been in session the past two
weeks at Fall River, Mass. A motion
was brought forward to do away with
the time limit of ministers, which was
previously five years. After lengthy
discussion the motion was carried by a
small majority A minister of that de-
nomination can now remain pastor of
the same church as long as he and his
congregation desire. Rev Cooper. of
town, is among those who were particu-
larly interested in the motion. His con.
sregation is anxious to have him remain
as pastor, and under the new regulation
this can be permitted.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30
Acquitted, But Must Pay Costs.

The sensational libel suit of p. J.
Ferguson, of Lost Creek, against J.
Jerome O'Neill, of the same place. was
conclnded at Pottsvlle last week. After
deliberatlng for nineteen hours, the
jury brought In Il verdict of not guilty,
but pay the costs. over hundred
ballots were taken. The suit grew out
of newspaper charges of shady trans
actions against the West Mahanoy school
board, which were alleged to have been
furnished by ONell Ferguson was
president of the board.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

The jury in the celebrated case of
Jennings against the Lehigh Valley
Railroad Company for damages sustain
cd in the Mud Run wreck nine years
ago, agreed Sunday morning after hay
ing had the case under consideration for
thirty hours. Monday morning at 10
o'clock the jury came into court and
rendered its verdict. 1t was for the
plaintiff for the sum of one dollar. The
verdict does not carry costs with it, but
the defendant company will pay an
amount of costs equal to the verdict or
one dollar. The plaintiff will be obliged
to pay his own costs.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

A special session of acknowledgements
was held Monday before Judge Lynch.
There were ninety-seven applicants, but
onefourth of them were refused because
they did not understand enough of this
form of government to entitle them to
the rights of citizenship. The new nat
uraliZation rules which recently went in
to effect and put in practice Monday for
the first time, prove to be very thor
ough, and will prevent persons ignorant
of our laws from receiving the power of
voting.
Under the new rules applicants must
speak the English language, have some
knowledge of the constitution, have
paper from the commissioner of immi-
grafton showing when they landed here;
must file their application at least thirty
days and have it advertised before it is
acted upon by the court. Each appli-
cant must also be represented by an at
torney and must have witness who
knows his reputation and that his state
mentS are true.
There are many amusing answers
made to questions asked by the court
and the attorneys of the applicants.
The latter had to give the names of their
king in the old country, when and where
they landed, the president of this coun-
try, the governor of the state how
elected, who makes the laws and host
of other questions
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

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 by an infamed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the
eustachian tube. When this tnbe gets
inhamed you have rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is entire
ly closed deafness is the result, and un-
less the inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal con-
dition, hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases ont 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.
T. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0.
Ca5 Sold by druggists, Zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30
MISCELLANEOUS ADvERrIsEMENTs

A n ORDINANCE to authorize the Anthra-
~ thracite Telephone Company to erect
and maintain poles for telephone lines in the
borough of Freeland, Luzerne county, Penn
sylVania.
Whereas, the Anthracite Telephone Com
pany has applied to the authorities of the
borough of Frecland for permission to erect
poles and run wires on the same or under the
streets, lanes and alleys of said borough, as
titled IAN act to provide for the incOrpOra-
lion and regulation of certain corporations"
as amended by an act approved June 20, lSs5.
Therefore, be it ordained and enacted by
the chief burgess and town council Of the
borough of Freeland, and it is hereby or
dained and enacted by the authority of the
same.
Section |. That the Anthracite Telephone
Company, its successors or assigns, its or their
agents, servants and employees are permitted
30 erect aud maintain in the streets, lanes ana
alleys of the borough of Freeland, Pennsyl-
yaDin. and over or under the same, line or
2ines of poles and wires, with all such neces-
sary and usual fixtures therefore as may be
necessary for the successful prosecution OF II
telephone OF signal business by means of cleo
tricitY.
Sec ion 2 That the poles shall he reason
ably straight and with the fixtures so TO be
erected, shall be put up in II safe and substan-
tial manner, and shall be as neat in appear
ance as may be, and shall he located by the
street committee, or street commissioner un-
der their direction, in such u manner as not to
Obsiruct sHid streets, lanes and alleys in their
Ordinary and customary use, and shall be
erected maintained and cared for at the cost
and charge of said company.
Section 3. That the borough OF Freeland
shall ut ait times have the right TO use SAID
poles, under reasonable regulations, for the
support Of its wires used for fire alarm pur-
poses, and further. that the Anthracite Tele-
phone Company shall pay all expenses in
CURED by reason of the passage of this ordi-
nance.
Ordained and enacted into an ordinance
tbis fourteenth day of September, 1897.
Patrick Meehan, president.
Approved this twenty fifth day of Septem-
ber, 1897.
James NJ. Gallagher, burgess.
Attest: ThOmas A. BmckleN. secretMrY.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

Judge L. r. lkler has issued an order
for two weeks special session of court
to be held beginning Tuesday, October
26, at which session the Knorr- Winter
steen dynamite-murder conspiracy case
will be retired at bloomsbury. Judge
Ermentrout, of Reading, who presided
over the late trial, will undoubtedly sit
on the case again. He has written to
Judge Iker that the above date will be
satisfactory to him.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30
Ballot will Have Seven Calumns,

The official ballot this year will CON
tain seven columns, Republican, Demo
cratic, Prohibition, Socialistic-Labor
Liberty, Independent and blank col
umn. The nomination papers of w. r.
Thomas, Independent Republican candi-
date for state treasurer, were filed Tues
day afternoon, the requisite number OF
signatures having been secured. The
Peoples party has made no state nomi-
nations this year, and will not because
of the trouble to secure sufficient sgni-
lures to get q separate column ON the
ballot.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30
PERSONALITIES.

Miss Cassie McGarvey yesterday went
to Philadelphia, where she will reside
during the winter.
S. c. Rooms, of Clark Summit, Lack
awanna county, is calling on friends in
town.
Mrs. D. Gill is attending to business
in New York city this week.
Miss Annie Canty is visiting relatives
at Alden, this county.
Andrew I. Furey, of Brooklyn, is visit
ing relatives in town.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

The coroners jury in the Lattimer
shooting affair met Monday night.
After being in session two hours and a
half they rendered the following verdict,
which shows a disagreement among
them:
That from the circumstances in the
case and the evidence offered, the said
Clemens Plotack, and others, came to
their deaths by gunShot wounds on Sep
tembcr 10, 1897, at the hands of Sheriff
James Martin and his deputies and in
this we, the jury, do all agree, and Mr.
Philip j. Boyle, Thomas l.. Thomas,
Barton Freas and Peter McKernan, of
this jury, do further say that said Gle
mems Plotack with others were march
ing peaceably and unarmed on the pub
lie highway, that they We're intercepted
by said Sheriff James Martin and his
deputies and mercilessly shot to death
unnecessary and could have been avoid
ed without serious injury-to either per-
son or property. And we find, finally,
that the killing was wanton and un-
justtiablc, but in this we, George Maue
and f. J. McNeal, of this jury, do not
concur and we, the jury, do further say
that there was such strong suspicion of
unlawful violence at the hands of per-
son or persons unknown to this jury as
to make this inquest necessary"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

Great Jurist's Wife-What makes you
30 tired tonight?
Judge-I had to charge jury in an
case this afternoon.
'Oh, | suppose it's a great strain to
recall all the details of case"
1T isn't that. 1t isn't that. It's be-
Ing obliged to talk to jury 80 long
minutes without saying anything.'-
y. Y. Weekly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

The Fourth regiment broke camp at
Drilton on Tuesday and the members
departed for their homes in Allentown,
Reading, Lebanon and SchuylIlill coun-
ty, On Monday afternoon they treated
this town to parade. The Ninth regi-
ment and one battalion of the Eighth
left Hazleton yesterday, also the Phila-
delphia cavalry. The Harrisburg ca
valry and one battalion of infantry are
still on duty.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30
RAILROAD TIMETABLES
T EHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD.
L. June ID, 1897.
AnRA NnnMENr OLE A scuAcnr1, III, r.-.
ARRANGEMENT OF PASSENGER TRAINS.
LEAVE FREELAND.

LEAN IL FhEEbAND.
6O5, s45, 9S5 m, 40, 2 "a, 3 20, 5 %. 10, OF
IN, for Drfton Jeddo, Foundry, Halle Brook
and Lumber Yard.
sos, $ As. ga5 am, 40, 800, (5 25 p m, BackDia-
t mono Sto ior mePIaeryl Maneh Chunk; Allen
" p IN for Weatherly, Mauch Chunk, Allen
town, Easton and intermediate stations.
d o. j5 II IN, 234, 5 25, Z o. III, for Halle
ton Delano, Mahanoy City, Shenandoah, Ash
land, Mt. carmel, Shamokln and Pottsville.
2s 10 81, II 81 a m, b 10 p III, for Sandy Run,
White Haven and Wilkesbarre.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
3S, 10 80 m for Sandy Run, White Haven
10 50 u IN and 3S pm for Jeddo, Foundry,
Halle Brook, stockton and Hazleton.
~ so IN for Hazeton, Delano, Mahanoy
City, shenandoah, Mt Carmel, Shamokin and
Pottsville.
3s p m for weatherly. Mauch Chunk. Allen
town, Easton, Philadelphia and New York.
ARRIVE AT FREELAND.
SO. 72s, 800, 10 81, II 81 m, l2 IS, 22O. Q SO.
8 35, 60l, Z 03 p m, from Lumber Yard, Halle
ook, Foundry, Jeddo and Drifton.
2c, 92O, 10 5l, II 54 In, IL 5o, go, 3 So, So
70, 10 m, Il IS, 6 OF, p m, from Phila-
delphia, New York, Easton, Allentown, Mauch
Chunk and Weaiherly.
703pm from Mauch Chunk and weatherly.
ga5 am, 2a, " p IN, from Wilkesparre,
White Haven and Sandy Run.
Is, g. ~, 10 81 "a IN, 2 ~, 8 80 m, from Delano,
Mahanoy City, Shenandoah, Ashland, Nj. Car,
mel, Shamokin and Pottsvllle.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
s3s, 10 80 IN and l2 5j m, from Hazleton,
stockton, Lumber Yard, Halle Brook, Fouu-
dry, Jeddo and Drifton.
10 so IN, IL 30 p IN, from Philadelphia, New
York Easton, Allentown, and Mauch Chunk,
10 80 ii m, from louisville, Shamokin, Mt,
Carmel Ashland, Shenandoah, Mahanoy City
and Delano.
10 80 "A IN, from Wilkesbarre, White Haven
and Sandy Run.
For further information inquire of Ticket
Agents.
CHAS. S. LEE, Genl Pass Agent,
- phila., Pa.
A. W. NONNEMACHER, Asst g. p. A.,
South Bethlehem, Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

Clean blood means clean skin. No
beauty without il. Cascarets Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving ull i'm
purties from the body. Begin today to
Danish pimples, bols, blotches, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarcts-beauty for 10 cents. All drug
gsts, satisfaction guaranteed, 10c, Pc, jOc
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

Overcoats and fall and winter suits
are made cheap at Hart's. A pretty
line of cloth to choose from if you prefer
made-to-measure goods. Latest styles at
all times and satisfaction assured.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

Send us the names and addresses of
three or more performers on the piano
or organ, together with 10 cents in silver
or postage, and we will mail you ten
pieces full sheet music, consisting of
popular songs. waltzes. marches, etc, +,
arranged for the piano and organ. Ad-
dress Popular Music Pub. Co., Indian
apolis, Ind.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

G,TRAYED OR STOLEN. N.-From the home of
= the undersigned September ~, red and
white cow; left horn is broken and right cir
elcs in towards forehead. Liberal reward PAID
for information. WIN. Silk Upper Lehigh, Pa.
LOR RENT.-Room suitable for Office pur-
~ poses in Campbell building, Centre street.
Apply on premises.
LNOR SALE Marvin safe frst-cass condi-
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

/
That Previously Comprised the North
ward-FuII Text of the Courts Decree.
New Polling Places, Election Omcers.
! On Monday Attorney Stroh submttsd
to the court at Wi!kesbarre Il decree
which divided the North ward of the
| borough into four wards. to be known
hereafter as the First, Second. Third
and Fourth wards. The document was
signed by Judge Bennett, and is publish
ed in full in this issue. To those of our
citizens who reside in what was the
North ward. as well as to many residing
in the South ward, the decree should
prove interesting.
The Encouragement of the voting dis
tricts, of which there is one in each of
the new wards, makes several changes,
especially to those who live in the north
ern portion of the borough. The
boundaries are given in full in the
decree, but may be better understood by
describing them as follows:
First ward-All east of Centre street.
between Main and Chestnut, including
part of the unbuilt portion of Alvinton.
Second ward--All east of Washington
street. north from Chestnut to northern
borough line.
Third ward-All west of Washington
street and north of Chestnut.
Fourth ward-All west OF Centre street.
between Main and Chestnut, including
greater part of Biryanton.
The districts of the South ward, and
the ward itself, remain the same as
this ward was not a subject of consider
alton by the viewers.
Election officers were appointed in all
the districts, and the names of each
appear in the decree.
a map showing the boundary lines of
the new wards can be seen at Attorney
Stroh'S office. The TRIBUNE has secur-
ed Il copy of the same ana all parties
interested can view it here.
At the last election, in February, the
votes cast in the then North ward
amounted to $40. At the same election
the South ward polled 40 votes.
IT'S POLITICAL ASPECT.
After the next election, the TRIBUNE
is informed, each ward will be entitled to
two members in council and two repre-
sentatives on the school board, total of
ten in each body. As the decree pro-
vides that none of those now-in office
shall be disturbed, the several wards
will in February elect as follows:
First I'd
with Mr.. Zemany: one director to sit
with Mr.. johnson.
Second ward-Two counclmen: two
directors.
Third ward-Two councimen; one
director to sit with Mr.. Schaub.
Fourth ward-O One councilman to sit
with Mr.. Davis two directors.
South ward-No councilmen; no direc-
tors; as two members of each body hold
over, which gives the ward its quota.
The political aspect of the matter may
be summed up this way: The outgoing
ofiicerholders are Councilman Miller and
Rutter and Directors Timony and Me
Carthy, all Democrats. If the present
arrangements continue until February.
Messrs Miller and Timony will have no
chance for reelection, as no vacancies
will exist, and Messrs. Rutter and Nc
Carthy are located in strong Republi-
can ward.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30

1t is ordered that all that portion of
the said borough of Freeland, beginning
at point in the middle of Main street
and Centre street aud on the boundary
line between the present North and
South wards, thence northwardly along
the middle of Centre street about 920
feet to point in the middle of Chestnut
street, thence eastwardly along the mid.
die of Chestnut street about $40 feet to
point in the middle of Pine street,
thence sonthwardly along the middle of
Pine street about l20 feet 10 point in
the middle of johnson street, thence
eastwardly along the middle of johnson
street about 800 feet to a point at the
intersection OF Birl<beck street and East
Chestnut street, thence northeastward-
ly along the middle of East Chestnut
street about i,l20 feet to Il point in the
middle of Front street, thence south
eastwardly along the middle of Front
street about | 1920 feet to u point in the
southern line of the borough of Free
land, thence westwardly along said line
Continued on Fourth Page.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-09-30
NORTH WARD DIVIDED.
REPORT OF THE VIEWERS WAS CON-
FlRMED ON MONDAY.

Four Wards Formed from the Territory
That Previously Comprised the North
ward-FuIl Text of the Courts Decree.
New Polling Places, Election Officers.