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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-28
WITH THE POLITICIANS,
ENCOURAGING OUTLOOK FOR DEMO-
CRATIC SUCCESS.

Candidates Will Make the Campaign an
Aggressive and Interesting One-Trou.
BILE in the Republican FoId-HazIt
Township Politics.
Although election day is nearly three
weeks off, politics in Frceland borough
have already assumed an interesting
phase, and on account of the number of
offices to be filed conSiderab BILE activity
is noticeable The contest this year
bears every indication of becoming eX-
ceedngly spirited. There is some dis
affection still remaining in the Demo-
cratic ranks, but the ticket, as whole,
is acceptable to a great majority of the
party, and the nominees propose to put
up as stiff fight as was ever witnessed
in the town. The fact that the borough
went Republican by Al votes last No
vember does not dampen their ardor the
| slightest, and they are firmly convinced
that election day will show Il majority
of not less than double that number for
the Democratic candidates
In the South ward the Democrats in
tend to elect their councilmen and
school director by the regular party
vote, and also to carry the district nomi-
nces through by good majorities at both
polls.
In the North ward the chances of
carrying it by the Democrats are usually
considered hopeless, but this year they
intend to put forth extra efforts and the
candidates have good grounds for feel
ing that the result will be favorable to
them.
While the Democrats are strengthen
ing their lines in every district and pre-
pairing for an aggressive campaign, the
Republicans are beset with difficulties
too numerous to mention. The factional
light which broke ont with uncontrol-
able fury Immediately after their con
Vention continues to spread and every
day adds to its intensity. The placing of
the Citizens ticket in the field has
served as a rallying goal for those Re
publicans who claim that ''clique" has
ruled the party's local affairs long
enough, and they will leave nothing un-
done to poll as many votes as possible
for the candidates they have chosen.
The idea Of the Citizens ticket was at
first ridculed by the regular Repubi-
cans, and at the caucus many were in
clined to belittle it. Within the past
few days, however, the candidates named
have shown that they propose to work,
and this has caused decided change in
the calculations Of all candidates pre-
viously nominated. The personal of the
ticket is such as to offset adverse criti-
cism, and the friends of Mr. Lewis and
the other nominees predict large vote
for the whole ticket.
The three cornered contest will GER
tainly have the effect of causing some
wcll-markcd ballots to go into the loxes
on election day.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-28
License Conditions Imposed.

Judge Biddle, of Cumberland county,
has granted liquor licenses to thirty six
applicants. The court granted the
licenses under these conditions: Retail
ers shall close and lock their barrooms
not later than 10.3 80 o'clock at night and
shall not sell or furnish any liquor at
night after that hour. Bottlers and
wholesalers shall close and lock their
places of business not later than 9
o'clock on the nights of Monday, Tues
day, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
and not later than 10 o'clock on Satur-
day night, and shall not sell, furnish OF
deliver any liquor at night after said
hours
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-28
willie Shaffer Captured.

Willie Shaifer, the young man who
escaped from the county prison on
January 8, was captured at his home in
Hazleton yesterday morning by Detec.
tves O'Brien and Hefferan and Sergeant
Kline, OF Wilkesbarre, and Chief LOTUS
of Pittston. The arrest was made after
considerable trouble. The lad fortified
himself in the garret of the house and
threatened to kill all who ventured neal
him. After several hours he was in,
duced to surrender by his father
Thousands of people surrounded the
house at Hazleton and as many more
met the prisoner at Wilkesbarre on his
road to the jail. The reward for his
capture was $3.50.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-28
POLITICAL PlCKUPS.

On the Citizens ticket in the first dis
trict William Carter, candidate for judge
of election, has withdrawn, and in the
second district Benjamin Kuntz, candi-
date for judge, has also withdrawn
Their places have been filled by nomi-
mating John NJ. Powell in the first and
Bernard McFadden in the second.
William ]. Eckert, who was nominat-
ed for school director on the Citizens
ticket, has resigned to accept the nomi-
nation for council to fill the vacancy on
the ticket made by Condy o. Boyles
withdrawal. There will be no candi-
date for school director on that ticket in
the South ward.
Harris, the Republican candidate for
tax collector in Halle, has a rocky road
to travel. The spirit of revenge still
rankles in the breasts of the friends OF
Freeland Republican whose defeat in
nominating convention he aided in
accomplishing recently.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-28

The Republican delegates of Hazlc
township met on Monday at Ilazleton
and nominated the following ticket:
Tax cOllector-Thomas Harris, Latti-
mer.
SupcNisors-Stephen Mace, Hum
bodt; Vincent Mascerella, Hazlcton.
School directors-Daniel Thomas
Beaver Brook; George Wagner, Drifton
Treasurer. e. Steiner, Stockton.
CIerk-Charles Jacquot, Hazleton.
Constable-George Meek, Cranberry
Auditor-Arche Nesbitt, Ebervale.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-28
A New Base Ball League.

The Lehigh Valley Semi-Professional
Base Ball League was successfully
launched at Allentown yesterday by
delegates representing the Mercury club
Allentown; Washington, N. j.; Easton.
Catasauqua, Pen Argyll, Lehighton,
Mauch Chunk and Freeland. Ed. f.
Hanlon attended from this place, and
was elected president OF the league.
The other officers are: Vice president,
E. b. Douglas, Allentown; secretary
and treasurer, William Wolymuth, Pen
Argyll; directors, A. j. Menninger, AL
McGovern, Mauch Chunk; Mart O'Hara,
Catasauqua, and Charles Kolb, Easton.
A committee on bylaws and another to
schedule the games were appointed. All
the towns named above have clubs ready
to enter, except Mauch Chunk and Free
land, the clubs there not yet having
signified their intention to join the
league. 1t is proposed to open the sea-
son about May l. Each club will pay
visiting teams a guarantee Of $50 per
game, and on holidays each will receive
so per cent of the net gate receipts.
The "Victor" ball was adopted for play
ing purposes. Two games week will
be played, and reduced rates on rail
roads will be procured.
The delegates were very enthusiastic
and predict successful season for the
league.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-28
Heavy Blast of Dynamite,

An interesting operation took place
Sunday morning at the Conyngham
shaft at the Delaware and Hudson Com
pany at North Wilkesbarre. The mine
is on fire and in order to get water to the
burning portion it was necessary to sink
a bore hole 500 feet This work was
recently completed. 1t was thought
when the bore was made it would reach
an opening, but it came out over heavy
pillar which it was necessary to remove
before water could reach the fire. 1t
was decided to blow it away and for
this purpose two cans containing seven
ty-five pounds of dynamite were con
structed. These cans were lowered into
the bore hole with wire attached and
then exploded by electricity. Only a
slight shock was felt on the surface
when the explosion took place and the
operation proved entirely successful. A
number of mine officials were present
when the dynamite was exploded.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-28
Against the County Auditors.

A case involving the right to Office of
the recently elected county auditors has
been commenced by County Controller
Lloyd against the auditors. The con-
troller sets forth that the auditors
"claim the right to exercise the powers
of county auditors without any lawful
authority, for the reason that by an act
creating the office of county controller
tanning 100000 population and over, the
office of county auditor was abolished
and all power thereof was transferred
to the office of county controller"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-28
VIII Not Employ Detectives.

Request have been made of the county
commissioners for the employment of
one of the detective agencies to hunt up
evidence and procure the attendance of
witnesses in the trial of George Jordan,
colored, one the men indicted and in
Jail in the case of the mountain dyna-
mite murder, also to employ counsel to
assist in the preparation and trial of
this case, which is set down for Monday
next, both of which suggestions were
declined by the commissioners on the
ground that in their judgment the dis
trict attorney and his assistants and the
county detectives are competent to con
duct this case successfully without addi-
tional aid.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-28
WIN Repair Township Roads.

A. p. Goedecke, of Jeddo, superinten-
notice on the supervisors and auditors
of Halle township that he will repair
the roads of that township during 1897,
subject to the approval by the court of
his bond, which will be filed on Febru-
AIRY 5. This will take the repairs out of
the supervisors hands, though each will
receive a salary of $3.50 from Mr.. Coed
ecke.
The Cross Creek Coal Company,
through one of its representatives, will
take charge of the Foster township
roads in the same manner.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-28

"You wouldn't suppose, would you,"
said Miss Moray Antique, that I could
be the granddaughter of q revolution
airy soldier, would youP"
NO" replied Mrs. Sharpsley, "but I
should think you might easily be the
sister of one"
People who passed that way half am
hour later noticed evidences of dead
ly struggle. Leader.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-28

"I suppose" said the visitor, shat the
congressman will observe the usual
rules in their assemblages from time to
time"
YES" replied Col. Stillwell. "Thuh's
no use O. changin' around FUN one to
anothuh. You can't get anything mo-
reliable than Hoyle." - Washington
Stnr
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-28

May-Dear me, what stylish hat
you have!
Julia-Yes. I attended bargain
counter sale yesterday, and when
came home the hat had been crushed
into just the shape l have been look
ing for everywhere. = Washington
Times
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-28
Liquor License Applications.

Monday was the last day for filing
applications for liquor licenses, and the
number in the clerk of the courts office
1,23s fled of which 1,067 certificates
were issued, 1872 were refused and 0 were
revoked The applications this year are
SO in excess of the applications last
year.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-28

The New Curate (entering suddenly
oh! beg your pardon, but could L
that is to say, could you tell me who is
the master of this house?
Lady with saucepan) - II you
wouldn't mind stepping outside min-
ute, young man, that's just the point
we're going to le.-Pick-Me-Up.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-28

"Tommy. you have had all the turkey
that is good for you"
81 want some more, mamma"
"Let me give you some angel food,
dear"
"All right. Give me another wing!"
Chicago Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-28
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS

rINO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.-Take
L notice that have purchased from Il. NJ.
Gcritz, who conducted bakery, ice cream
and confectionery business ut 15 Front street,
Freeand borougn, one steam plant, one horse,
baker wagon, show cases, and all other
utensils Of said trade and business, and have
leased the same TO Philip Geritz.
Barbara LIEN.
Freeland, Pa, January l, 1897.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-28

A. Oswald has just returned from
Philadelphia with full new line of dry
goods and notions. You will do well by
giving him call.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-28

Tho Wear Wells celebrated One-Piece
Shoe is great seller. Nothing is sold
in this town like it for So. For railroad
work and shop wear it is unequalled. ps
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-28

Suits and overcoats and gents furnish
lngs of all kinds reduced. Geo, Sippel.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-28
BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS.
PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE REGION.

Synopsis of Local and Miscellaneous Oc-
currences That Can BE Read Quickly.
What the Folks of This and Other
Towns are Doing.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-28

Candidates Will Make the Campaign an
Aggressive and Interesting One-Trou-
BILE in the Republican FoId-Hazle
Township Politics.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-17

\ DscIlne 81 Ten 70 Fifteen I'oiuts
N Recorded.
HOUSTON SPOTS oNE-EIGHTH LOWER,
All markets Were Weak and Trad
81 Are Nerveus-Liverpool Was
lower TAan Expected-Notes.
once Of The Post,
IIeuston. rhursday. september IS.

Houston. Thursday. September IS.
Liverpool was expected to decline today.
but Il yrs not on the cards THAI the
American markets should take such q
siImD as Mas recorded The foreign mar
y kct closed 2,1-ssU3- eid lower for futures.
"A large part OF this was due otter the
failure Of the American markets 10 re-
\ Bpond to the advance at Liverpool
"Wednesday. New York and New Orleans
have further derrporalized the situation.
however. by decline OF i0ai2 points to-
day September IN New York closed IS
points down, or 80 points below the price
prevailing the latter part OF August.
There was nothing new In the situation
to warrant tosiav's decline. except run
Of poor trade talk from England and
rather heavy receipts at ports and In
terior towns The bears argue that pres
ent receipts average 50 pcr cent greater
than 1891. the year Of the ten miihon crop.
and that there II every reason 70 belicve
the supply will soon be greater than the
demand. thus resulting in a gradual de-
cline t. 6 cent cotton at New Orleans,
oven II lower prices Go not result.
Tho fact that all receipts thus far nave
sold at prices considerably above contract
values Is in favor OF tho market, however.
and would seem 1, Indicate that October
cotton at 6.3f In New orleans 60 discount
ing a great many bear!sh features. Natu-
rally the British spinner Will hoh off
until the last moment In the expectation
Of furti CIR declne. but there is every
reason 10 believe that the demand from
that source viii be felt within a very
short tine In the meantime there has
been no Noticeable accumulation of cotton
at any American port. the total stock to-
day being only 1900 bales. or this
amount. fully 10000 bales are on ship
board. awaiting clFaiance.
The spo, markets felt the weakness or
futures. and decline was registered at
Houston end Galveston lost &c and New
Orleans aud Saw rnah were l.iGc lower.
Sales were fairly large at the decline.
nearly all ttasiness being done ON the basis
of quotations.
At tcdav's session New York futures
opened easy. with 6.S? bid for September
The highest sals was AT 6.S, and from
that point the price gradually fell to go
closing at 67Ofi5 =. against 6.SNdG.S9 y7es-
terdey. December sold ~ GIT for the
highest an 6.69 lowest closing NJ 6.69B
$40 agsinst ESQ Yesterday
In New Orleans December touched Gas
snon after the opcr!nI. fell to $40 and
CLOSED at r,l096ii against 6.5oa6,5l yes
terday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-17
COFFEE.

New York. September M.-c)
lions opened steady at a net 61ln
od1O points ON reported bun nu
originating in Havre and HAmbn1k n
set thc effect of heavy recelplX
krische & Co.'s estimate OF n
S.5OO.0vG Rio crop and 100000 10
santos IS believed to be too an61tt n
of the heavy movement. Closed ~
ne; advance of 10 points: SALES LILY
lncl''d:ng September $40: May ~
Rio steady. No. T. invoice 6A. t6of
mild quiet: Cordova 10ilsd16it.
Total warehouse deliveries I'M
unitel States 1929, including ~
New York; New York stock today
unite1 States stock 49, 04; afioef -
Unite'l States 224;000: total v,abe ~
United States 7S2,2O4. against WlM1
year and 556.i9l In 1895.
New Orleans. September 16--Coao>l
ordinary to low fair 941l.
Havrc. September 16.-CdMee
quiet at net gain of %f; sales ~ !,
Santos. September 16.-Cofe 4!
good average Santos $500 reis peI ~
receipts $1,000; stock 9S3, 900. &,
Hamburg. September 16. cow
pfg his her. closed ;%glA pfc
Rio September sept ID bofree tsrsiy
No. Rio $500 reds YER 10 kilcas
7ssd: receipts 81, 200; cleared ncr ~
States 1900 for Europe 5000: Stcf b..
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-17
LOCAL AARkET REVIEW.

Houston. Thursday. september Il
The jcbblng grocery trade IN usr, =.
rs still quite active, but there i, M ,sa'
any marked tendency towara $500
prices There % limit price. Of courss
:" az artacieA and this seems to havs
ssen rssensd. % nearly %. IN most ~.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-17

In fact, there has been feeling Of weak
ness in several lines, but this is Thought
10 be only . naturai reaction after the
biioyant tendencies which have prevailed
for some time. There 10 no idea. however.
that prices will fall hack to their former
level, even should slight reduction be-
come quite general.
Travelling statesmen for New Orleans
houses state that It is nearly impossible
TO do business In this State now. Ihey
can give no assurance that the quarantine
Will be raised in the near future. conse-
quently there is little inducement to order
goods from that point. even for late faii
delivery. The situation is a deplorable
one. and is causing New Orleans to lose
thousands OF dollars daily.
Advices from Eastern markets state
that the dernapd for wool continues una
bated and both manufacturers and deal
ers are purchasing. Much Of the trade
Is still between dealers and is speculative.
but the genuine inquiry from manufac-
turers is a strong one. There is no new
feature to the market. The utmost
strength prevails and in some directions
1t has been necessary to again mark up
values.
Local dealers state that lemons have
an upward tendency, though no advance
has been recorded as yet. The fact that
no supplies can be rec1ved from New
Orleans makes the market very firm. and
higher prices seem likely before the week
ends.
There has been a surfeit of California
fruit on the market this week. and prices
are considerably lower. Two or three
carloads en route to New Orleans were
stopped here at the request OF the con-
signors. 1t being feared that the yellow
fever scare in Louisiana would interfere
with sales.
The first shipment of pecans of the sea-
son was received at San Antonio last
Wednesday. according to the Express 1t
was small load and brought cents per
pound. The nuts were large and well de,
veloped.
There is every reason to believe that
apples will be higher before the month
ends Missouri and Arkansas dealers
want better prices, and the situation
seems to warrant an advance.
Advices from California state that po-
tatoes are higher, and that no further
shipments can be secured at the prices
heretofore prevailing.
Lard and bacon today regained about
Lice of the previous loss.
Oklahoma peaches sold at very low
prices this morning.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-17
SUGAR.

Quiet open kettle aIGSS: csnf-I Ssugar
sa rsHr'stsd aSe. SIS whire s,s6SI: yeiSos
M York. ssptemher M-eunr-Ha~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-17
BUTTER AND Eggs

New York. Sentember N--E -.
receipts 1865 packages: State enn rs
wanna 1.I16: Western l6. .,.., :
Kansas city, September M.-H u.
receipts light; creamery 16it@1!; vi,
IL. Eggs Receipts moderate; de!l
tsnues to Improve: steady; irel1
MisscIri and Kansas stock u. ~
ST. LOUIS Sept. mber 16.-Bu!t9 r.
creamery 151sdpl9; dairy SgliN
firm 1sIs. ....
Chicago. September 16.--B ~
creamery 1211S. dairy sqies
easy SOC, Eggs firm; fresh Is.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-17
Articles lOpen lHigh. Low .ICjose.

Flour-Steady.
Wheat--No, 2 sprirg s3tsIe4N; No. 2
sprng sola9i; No. red o46l95A.
Corn-No. 2. 29t,GSSS.
Oats-No 2. 1879. No Q white 2216asN
NO, White o b 2i1sG22is.
Rye No, 2. 49s4
No afol 30lf40. "'e1f'
FLAX seei-No. !. 06si6l1 .0eI.
INuAothy seed--Primc, 2. slGIS. spn
Mesc pork--Per Dbl. s. 2OllS.3.
Ltrd Per 100 lDs 4.b,.
Snort iibs sides-L Dose. 5.loCI5. 40.
Short. clear sides-Boxed. 5L,1Sns "o"'
Wh snSv-Distliers' finished goods, per
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-17
st. Louis Grain Market.

81. I.ous Sep,e mber lS.-FYour uo,L
Mne' i--Optsons hover. spot steady. No 2
8 Sasn. elevator 81 bid. track s6isGSsis: No
nara; cash SSa8 December ssh bid; May
dull: No. O. cash IS asked: Septemhar Us %
a ask December 2sA; May 80 asked. Oats
h hrm ard steady, No. 2, cash. elevator 70
s .a; ,raek . Sstg.1; No, 2 white 225saa
bid Eye steady. 4sN Corn meal stro S,os
~, FAX seed lower. l,o4. Prime timotbw
oihY ;a n,s Kay f,m; prairie 5.o0as 80: tim.
ana laggir& unchanged. Pork Arm.
nMnunri mess 5otbing $50 Lard, higher:
p Rn steam ass; choice i <sIss bacon.
. H esse sois; extra short clear and ribs
1871 o. snorts s.7o- Drv salt meats-Boxed
sn.uid1rs $50: extra short clear and rihs
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-17

Nsv York. September B.--Wheat--R..
SSypss ~ exports llt,S7O; spot weaS !.
N no feI i.Mh Options opened easy.
SS;ininE under Arxenkine news. ioVsr c ce.
NJ 51 nqvadatfcn; closed Xli1xc iovsr.
w. rec. September 100; December nj.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-17

Chicarso. September 16--Trade In cattle
was slow. Cows were in better demand,
hut showed only a shade Improvement in
values, even for the best. Heifers and
cows l,7Ori.4 40 for fair 10 prime veal
st :" ,strong' choice 6,I5; fancy natives
readily at 3.10ai. TO- Western rangers 3.2i
az 70 Tho rain improved the demand for
suckers and feeders and about all useful
cattle found sale
Hoes steady but &c lower. The fever
scare Is proving disastrous to speculative
intel es.s IA the product and packers are
hanging back. Common to light 4.Oodi IS
S Gu .,Isa 40 mxed lots s.9eg4 2s; heavy
Sheen steady: good Westerns weighing
ia pounds brought 4.45: muttons 3 rs and
some punches of lambs sold at S. 25f5 IS:
most fair 10 good fat lambs. 4. soa5. IS:
feeders $780, 70: stock ewes (. 75. Westnrn
feeders S,Oa375. Most Of the fat mutton
stool old at S.65dff.0e. as high as 4, 10 be-
ing paid fer choice lots
Reccipts-Cattle 10 900, hogs n ON sheen
1900. -i'''V' s"eep
81, Iouis September 16.-Cattle - Re-
eeipts ho shipanents 1000; easier for ma
yves steady to strong for Texans: fair
TO fancy nt tive Shipping and export steers
Np..S: dressed beef and butcher steers
t'% ~! -; steers under 1000 pounds asa
and and h ssosssrs and and feeders sso4
$50. Texas and Indian steers 2.ssli4 Is.
COWS and heifers 2.l0dis. 25 HogsERe.
light I .iell4.ac; mixed s.so0f4, 10; heavy ;. "a
49, Sheep-Receipts 5000. Shipments
none: strong: native muttons 8 .0oSI3 az.
Iexas sheen $50: lambs S.50I5. Is.
Kansas CITY, September le.-CatsIe-Re
cents GOO. best steady, others weak.
Is 60 steers e.5oGi.25; Texas cows oSa
a 81 naive steers SS0no.?5; native cows
a q Peters ood1t 20. stockers and feeders
1000 20. bulls so1Tl q Hcrs,-Rec
100; steacN' heavy s.75sfs IS; packers 4 10
ms.sN: mixed 80 eii.O6; lights s.SGii 'os:
rnorkers S,ooJ4.S: pigs 3.6GGs. 80. Sheep
heeslp,s Np; weak on heavy receipts
lambs oe0Sa, muttons 2.5oaS. 50.