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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-18
Coke Bros. Still Cnttinp.

The anthracite sales agents are max
ing an energetic effort to strengthen the
trade, and at an ''informal conference
in New York on Thursday radical restric-
tion of the output was agreed upon. All
the companies are carrying enormous
stocks, and it is said that l 1000, 600 tons
are at tidewater awaiting a market.
That this may be worked off the output
for the rest of the month will be sharply
reduced, one company after another
shutting down under the guise of max
ing repairs. Instead Of an output of
100000 tons in January it will not ex-
ceed 100000 tons, and will probably
be brought down to 1000, 1000. 1t was
also agreed to hold up better in the mat
ter of prices.
Coke Brothers & Co. have continued
their raid and stove coal has been sold
in the cities as low as S2.5O or so cents
below the circular.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-18
POLITICAL PlCKUPS.

Bachman's delegates in the first dis
trict and his egate-at-large had nc
opposition. In the second district they
received from 60 to rs votes, in the third
from AS to 50 and in the fourth from 81
to 50. His delegate in the North ward
received 43 votes in the first and 55 in
the fourth, and his delegate in the South
ward received rs in the second and a
in the third. ID. Gallaghcr'S delegates
received from 3s to 4S votes in the
second from "A to 80 in the third and from
81 to 80 in the fourth. His North ward
delegate received % in the fourth dis
trict. In the South ward his delegate
received 80 in the second and 40 in the
third.
Confusion was caused at some of the
polls on Saturday evening on account
of both parties holding their primaries
in the same room. Some Republicans
got their ballots placed in Democratic
boxes and vice versa.
The Democrats and Republicans oi
Foster meet tonight. The composition
Of the tickets is not certain this morn
ing. On the Republican side there is d
battle on the collectorShip and schoo
directors.
The Republicans tomorrow will re
nominate James McCready, of Summit
Hill, for poor director. The poor audi
tor will be chosen from the Luzerne
portion of the district
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-18

On Wednesday evening of last week
the Prohibitionists of Foster met at
south Heberton and placed in nomina
tion the following township ticket:
Tax collector-Albert Buchanan, Up.
per Lehigh.
Supervisors-Benjamn Moses, Hazlc
Brook; Edward NJ. Jones, South Heber-
ton.
School directors-Thos Evans, South
1cberton; Augustus GariS, Sandy Run.
Treasurer-George Arnold, Sandy Val.
ley.
Clerk-Reuben S. Ballet, Sandy Run.
Audtor-Joseph II. Evans, Upper lie.
high.
In Sandy Run district, the party 5
stronghold, the following election Of
ticers have been nominated:
Judge-Alonzo Solt.
spector-Gilbcrt II. North.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-18
Damage Case Was Non-Suited.

The case of Mrs. Sarah Schaule vs.
the Delaware, Lackawanna and WeS
tern Railroad Company was called il
court on Thursday. The suit was
brought by Mrs. Schaule to recover
damages for the death of her husband
Macmillan Schaule, who was killed neal
the Plymouth planning mill July 21, 1891.
by train. During the afternoon the
prosecution closed, and Mr.. Palmer at
once made motion for compulsory
non-suit, in support of which he offered
the following reasons:
First-The plaintiff has failed to make
out II cause of action against the defen-
dant.
Second-The plaintiff has established
as fact that if the deceased had stop
ped to look and listen before stepping
on the track he could have seen the ap-
preaching train.
Third-Therc is no evidence in the
case to show that deceased was struck
at Il public crossing.
Fourth-The plaintiffs suit is barred
by the statute of limitation. The acci-
dent occurred, according to the testi
mDny, July 30, 1891, and the record
shows the suit was brought May 2G, 1898.
After some argument between coun-
sci Judge Woodward stated that on ac-
count of the fourth reason, referring to
the statute of limitation, it was the duty
of the court to rule compulsory non
suit as asked, because the statute pro-
vides that action be brought within
year after such accident occurs.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-18

The well known operate comedy
"O'Dowd's Neighbors,' which is to be
presented at the Grand this evening by
Murry and Murphy's comedians, sup
porting Mark Murphy, is probably the
boldest theatrical venture in the history
of this class of amusement. In organiz-
ing this attraction nothing was done in
haphazard shape. From the moment
the comedy was written everything was
operated in the most business like man
ner, the best of talent was engaged and
the most skilled artists and costumers
were put to work to even out-do them
selves. The attraction is being doomed
as no other has been and nothing is left
undone to advise the multitude of its
coming. "O'Dowd's Neighbors" is most
excellent operate comedy and every
thing connected with its production is
of the very best that money could pur-
chase
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-18
Legion of Honor Officers.

Union Council, No. 800, Legion o
Honor, has installed the following OF
fcers:
Commander-Dr n. Maley.
Vice commander-Owen Fowler.
Orator-D. j. Mccarthy.
Past commander-W. L. Bellies.
Secretary-Dr +. Schilcher.
Collector-W. j. Schmidt.
TreaSurer-W. T.. Oberrender.
Chaplain-Rev. j. w. Bischoff.
Guide-Charles Polaniski.
Warden-James Baker.
Sentry-Victor A. Oswald.
Medical eXaminer-Dr. Van Horne.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-18

The great drama, the Power of the
Press" which is TO be presented at the
Grand opera house, Hazleton, on Friday
and Saturday evenings of this week, has
made most successful record in every
place it has played The performance
calls out enthusiastic applause for its
many effective scenes and thrilling tab
leaux, and the members of the company
have their merits recognized nightly
after the principal sensational events in
the action of the drama. The play
serves to dignity the profession OF
journalism, and the audiences are quick
to echo the sentiments put in the mouths
of the hero and heroine.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-18
Pugiiist Bonner Won Another Fight.

Nick Burley, a Californian who gained
considerable reputation by boxing before
Queen Lii when she reigned over Ha-
waii, was stopped in three rounds on
Thursday night by Jack Bonner, of
Summit Hill. The men met in the
arena of the Tuxedo Club, Philadelphia,
and 800 persons We're disappointed with
the showing Burley made. From the
very start Bonner showed that he was
the superior man, and had the Californ-
ian almost out in the second round
Burley has a very long chin, just the
kind that boxers should not have
and Bonner had no trouble in landing
on it. Bonner punched his antagonist
very hard and had him over the ropes in
a helpless condition in the second round.
In the third round Bonner went after
his man, and soon had him going. -
He landed hard left on the jaw, and
Burley staggered to the ropes. Another
on the same spot sent Burley to the
floor, and the bout was stopped.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-18
Inquest on McCue's Death.

The jury appointed to ascertain the
cause of William McCue's death, which
was reported in the last issue, decided
that 'he came to his death by violence
inflicted by person or persons un-
known to the jury, between Monday
evening, January 4, and Tuesday morn
ing, January s." District Attorney
Strassburger, of Montgomery county,
will take immediate steps to ascertain
who the guilty person is and arrests
will be made this week.
Tho body of McCue was shipped tc
Pittston on Thursday evening, where
his three brothers reside.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-18
Something New in Shoes.

The One-Piecc Shoe is the latest mar
vel of the shoemaker's art, and it is
bound to spring into public favor as
soon as its merits become fully known.
The entire upper is cut in one piece,
and from this the shoe takes its unique
name. The Oue-Pece Shoe is specially
adapted for workngmen's use. Being
without seams, it is absolutely ripless;
it is made over the latest improved lasts;
it is solid throughout, having been cut
only from honest leather. NJ Refowich.
proprietor of the Wear Well Shoe House,
has secured the agency for the One
Piece, and so well satisfied is he with
the shoe that he gives personal guaran-
tee with every pair sold. The prices are
Sl.25 for sizes l / to 2 and ST. for sizes
, to 5. A new pair will be given in ex-
change if the shoes fail to give the salts
faction claimed for them. They can be
had only at the Wear Well.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-18

The following have been elected as
officers of the p. o. S. of A. camp of
Eckley:
President-Edward Davis.
Vice president-Harvey Shellhamer.
Master of forms and ceremonies
Henry Wagner.
onductor-Wiliam Vanauher.
Secretary-George Knyrim.
Cha plain-Samuel Schuler.
nspector-William Monk.
Outer guard-August Wagner.
entinels-William Bierly and Christ
ian Steinheiser.
Trustce-August Wagner.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-18
Florida on Wheels.

From the South Framingham (Mass) Tribune.
The car will be opened from a. IN. to
p. M. and the admission is 10 cents to
defray incidental expenses. If it is not
worth that amount it is not worth any
thing. 1t is certainly a clean educator
for the people. and every one of the ris-
ing generation should see it.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-18
Card of Thanks.

At n regular meeting of the Young
Mems c. 7. A. B. Corps, held yesterday,
Il unanimous vote of thanks was passed
in recognition of the work done for the
society by the young ladies of St. AIMS
parish in conducting so successfully the
recent banquet and social, also thank
ing the public and all others who in any
manner contributed towards making
that event such an unexpected success.
BY order of the corps.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-18
DELEGATE ELECTIONS.
DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS HAVE
REPRESENTATIVES SELECTED.

Both Parties in Foster Township ant
FreelTnJ Held Primaries Saturda,
Evening Foster Prohibitionists Hay,
NAMED Their Candidates.
Froeland borough had some interest
ing political contests on SATURDAY even.
ing from to O'Clock. The Demo.
Gratis and Republicans were eecting
delegates to their conventions, and in
some districts very spirited struggles for
the honor were made. The following
are the Democratic delegates chosen,
and they will meet tomorrow evening at
Yannes' hall to nominate a borough
ticket:
Delegate-at-large-F. p. Gillespie.
North ward-Hugh Boyle, Sr.
South ward-Bernard McFadden.
First-M. E. Fritznger, James Welsh,
Michael McGill.
Second-Charlcs Moerschbacher, John
Trimble, John j. Welsh.
Third-John Mckinley, Daniel Boyle,
Thomas Oberrender (one-half vote, Ed
ward O'Donnell (one-half vote).
Fourth-A. Goeppert, Peter Gallagher,
John b. Hanlon.
All the above delegates, excepting
Messrs. Boyle and ODonnell, in the
third district, were elected to nominate
j. M. Gallagher for burgess, A. A. Bach
man for tax collector and 7. A. Buckley
for justice. Opposed to them were
Daniel Gallagher for collector, d. A.
Furey for Justice and dark horse for
burgess. The result in the borough was
1917 in favor of the first slate to 1 = for
the latter The elections throughout
were harmonious.
The Republicans elected three men
for each district, as follows:
First-John Gibbon, Harry Kulp,
Robert Dunlap.
Second-Ben Reese, w. j. Morgan,
George Birkbeck.
Third-Wiliam j. Eckert, John Ia
dra, f. II. Albert
Fourth-R. f. DePierro, William
Fletcher, Adam Drumtra.
The choice of the first district dele
gates is James Lewis for burgess and
James Bell for collector, while those of
the other three districts will vote for
Steve Drasher for burgess, Thomas
Lewis for collector and Thomas Elliott
for justice. The delegates meet tonight
at the Cottage hall to make the nomna-
tiOnS
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-18
Florida on Wheels.

From the Jacksonville (Fla) Memphis.
Everywhere that this car and its owner
60 the people are charmed at the novel
and tropical picture there presented.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-18

A. Oswald has just returned from
Philadelphia with a full new line of dry
goods and notions. You will do well by
giving him call
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-18

From the Monson (Mass) Mirror.
There are cars and cars, but Florida's
car excels them all. 1t is the sensation
of the day and crowded with thousands.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-18
PLEASURE CALENDAR.

January 25.-Annual ball of the Citl-
zenS Hose Company at Yanues' opera
house, Admission, 50 cents,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-18

Suits ana overcoats and gents furnish
ings Of all kinds reduced. Geo. Sippel.
Evening journal., 1897-11-06
WIN Pnrohnse Pressrves.

ALBANY, Nov 6.-The forest pre-
serve board has agreed to purchase
some $4,000 acres of land in Hamilton
county at an aggregate cost Of $780,
OO0 The first tract is 10000 acres in
township and 10000 acres in township
10, Hamilton county, which is all vir-
gin land and Is located in the Moose
river section, near West Canada creek.
This was bought from the Adirondack
Timber and Mineral company for $121-
900. The second purchase was made
from DR.. Seward Webb and comprises
$500 acres in township Al, and It cost
S31, 500. This land is considered valua-
BILE for forest reservation purposes, as
it contains several small lakes and
ponds. On account Of its purchase DR..
Webb released his part title 10 some
5000 acres OF land in this township to
the state, which held the rest of the
title, for nothing. and the state now
has a clear title to the entire town
shin
Evening journal., 1897-11-06
MAKING ceLLuLolp.
The Chemical Constitution IL n Mat
ter OF Doubt.


The Chemical Constitution IL a Mat
ter OF Doubt.
r Though the chemical constitution Of
celluloid is a matter of doubt. the art
of manufacturing this peculiar modern
product is explained in q few Words
un article made by the combined action
of pressure and heat, or with the aid of
solvents. in that case in the cold. says
the Trade journals Review The cam
phor is dissolved in alcohol. as little as
possible. and the solution sprayed
through rose on to the pyroxyline.
the latter perfectly dry, a second layer
of pyroxyline being then added. mois-
tened again with camphor solution.
and so on; the gelatinous lump is
worked between iron rollers, to which
it adheres. and the layer is slit longti-
tudinally and rolled again.
The cakes, O.4-inch thick. are cut
into plates. about two feet by one foot.
and pass for "a hours into hydraulic
presses. which are doubly steam jack
eted. The mass is now sawed into
plates. which are dried at about % de-
grees Fahrenheit for a week or two,
and finally cut into smaller pieces, from
which the articles are stamped.
Further, according TO writer in the
Gummi Zeitung, the method pursued
is believed to consist in pouring 100
parts of ether on so OF collodion wool
and 25 of camphor. the covered mass
being then stirred in earthenware ves-
sells with rubber sticks until a homo
geneous gelatinous mass is obtained,
and then rolled. Apart from dyestuff
and other additions. the average cellu-
loid consists OF two-thirds pyroxyline
and one-third camphor.
Evening journal., 1897-11-06
Magnetized by lightning.

Among the curious effects ascribed to
lightning is the magnetization of parts
of rock struck by it, says the Detroit
Tribune. The existence Of such mag
netized rocks has long been known. but
the supposition that their condition
was duein many cases to lightning has
only recently been confirmed by a
curious observation of DR.. Folgheraiter
among the walls of ancient buildings
on the Campagna near Rome. He found
strongly magnetic points and zones in
the walls, precisely like those OCCASION
ally encountered in rocks. The fact
that the magnetization often included
more than one block Of stone inthe wall
was regarded as proving that the mag
netic property had been acquired after
the building was erected, and the
agency of lightning was indicated by
neighboring cracks in the walls.
Evening journal., 1897-11-06
TOLD IN A DREAM.
Tragic Episode I'm the Life of n
Strange Woman.

A Tragic Episode I'm the Life OF n
Strange Woman.
Twas a clergyman who told us this
story, after supper, as we sat on the
veranda: "a few years ago l was pas
tor of a church in Hudson River town.
There was a queer family i'm my con-
gregation; one or two had killed
killed themselves, and they who were
left were not like the good, bad and
commonplace people of the neighbor-
hood. One girl, or rather young wom-
an, interested me, fascinated me, and
at the same time almost frightened me.
Kind, generous, affectionate, she had
the face of Mephistopheles; in her
face there was hardly suggestion Of
sex or humanity. l firmly believe she
had the gift or curse of second sight.
There were too many instances Of her
power for me to remain skeptical.
"Her brother was taken sick he had
a carbuncle on his neck; he was very
sick. His father had died of the same
trouble. Naturally the family was
alarmed. and L spent much time with
the poor fellow. One morning 1 called;
the sister met me in the hall; she was
highly excited. is he worseY l asked.
No. but had such a, horrible dreap
last night. l thought 1 was in bed.
awakened from sound sleep by ring
ing of the door bell. got up, put on n
wrapper, went TO the door, opened IL
as far as the chainiwould go. For some
reason or other, it was light in the
street. and l saw clearly a man whom
had not seen before, but whose face /
shall never forget, it was so ghastly.
He said; BE quietl be quiet!' and he
shot me through the heart. 1 feel the
pain now; it is terrible
Il tried to soothe her. / told her she
was hysterical and should not pay at
tention to Nightmares. The brother
began to mend. The doctor was en-
couraged. A week or ten days after
the woman told me her dream she came
TO see me. said; Well, heis getting
better, isn't hep She burst out cry
ing. You remember my dream. Yes
terday went into my brothers room,
which was pretty dark. 1t was the
first time had been there since he was
taken sick; for was too nervous to be
of any help, and my sister is better
nurse, so ! had rot seem him for some
time. ! knocked a book ut5 the table,
and raised the curtain to be ab,e - get
10 the bed without stumbling. My
brother. who had been dozing. said
rather sharply: BE quietl be quietr
ana looked at him. His beard had
grown. His face was drawn and ghast-
". 1t was the face saw inmy dream
"Three days after this visit the broth
er died. boston journal.
Evening journal., 1897-11-06
eooo FoRTuNg GAME Too AVE.
A KlOndiiSe Miner Returns 20 Find His
wife Breathing Her Last.

A IIIondilSe Miner Returns 20 Find His
wife breathing Her Last.
One of the saddest stories born of
events connected with the Klondike
gold discoveries is that of John Alber-
son. of Nortonyille, 10 miles west of
Atchison, Kan. Mr.. Alberson was car
penter. In the fall of 1894 the family
consisted of husband, wife and two
children. The two children died Of
scarlet fever in quick succession. Work
became scarce in his neighborhood, and
after providing as well as possible for
the comfort of his wife, Mr.. Alberson
started west in search of employment.
He finally reached Seattle in 1895 and
from there drifted to the Klondike re-
gions. He wrote to his wife apprising
ler Of his contemplated Alaskan jour
ney. He told her that it would possibly
be long time before she would hear
from him again, but bade her be of
good cheer, and. as he was in good
health, hopeful and confident, predicted
u happy reunion would eventually fol-
low their long, enforced separation.
During the time Mr.. Alberson was at
Klondike he had but one opportunity
10 write to his wife. The letter, which
told of his good health, notwithstand-
ing many hartlships and priyations, and
of the fact that he was doing well and
would have a competency by the spring
Of 1897 when he would return home,
was intrusted to n returning miner.
The miner met with many obstacles on
his homeward journey, and was de-
loyed at many places, so that the letter
was not mailed until May of the pres
cnt year. IT was a message of glad
tidings and OF great joy to the lonely
wife. During the husbands long alb
scnce she had a severe struggle and
finally sickened. Had it not been for
kind neighbors, she would have become
public charge.
John Alberson was among the first of
the returning miners TO reach San Fran
cisco. There he speedily converted his
gold dust and nuggets, about $4,000.
into bank drafts and greenbacks, and
purchased a ticket for the first east
bound train. Just before he started on
his homeward trip he telegraphed his
wife of his safe arrival at San Fran
cisco, of his good health and good for
tune, and that in few days they would
be reunited. At several stations he
telegraphed her of his progress toward
home and wife. His last message was
from Topeka, only 40 miles from home.
The dispatch read like this: "Will be
home at supper. Kill the fatted calf"
John Aiberson reached the Norton
vile depot just at the close Of day.
Without casting a glance at those upon
the platform and without being recog-
nized in the twilight by anyone, hehuF-
ried down the street 10 his home. He
was met at the door by a neighbor wom-
an, who pointed to a bed within q room.
| There lay his wife. pale and wan and al
ready within the shadow Of death.
Their eyes met in mutual recognition
for a moment. There was one brief
embrace, and when John Alberson once
more lifted his head and looked upon
the face Of his wife she was dead.-Kan-
sas City Times.
Evening journal., 1897-11-06
FAlLuRes o. ocroRER.
The Aggregate Smaller Than Is UsuaII,
Reported.

Reported.
NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-R. G. Dun &
Co.'S weekly review OF trade says In
part as follows:
Stronger proof of the great change in
the condition Of business could not be
given than is found in the detailed re-
port Of failures by branches of business
for the month Of October Though swell
ed by a few large speculative or broker
age failures, the aggregate was smaller
than in any other month for more than
four years, except in July and August
and one month in 1894.
The manufacturing and trading fail
ures, S7.S23, 1919 against S7,SSO,S11 in Sep
tember and s7.76O.S35 in August. include
one for 81 100000 having no relation to
the present state OF business.
During the four years iron manu-
featuring failures have not been smaller
except In one month wool manufactur-
ing except in two months. leather and
shoes and unclassified manufacturing
except I'm six months.
OF trading classes, failures have never
been smaller in groceries. jewelry and
books except in one month, in clothing.
furniture and unclasslhed trading ex-
cept in two months. and 10 manufactur-
ing and II trading classes out of IA
each have never reported smaller fail
ures in a elird of the past as months.
Improvement so general, with a re-
markably low average OF liabilities in
most classes, has a meaning which can
not be mistaken.
Failures FOR the week have been 276 IN
the United states. against 23O last year.
and 80 in Canada, against 50 last year.