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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25
Burned by Lamp Explosion,

Name Kinney. young girl, is lying at
her home in Girardylle in dying cond.-
ton, the result of lamp explosion,
which occurred at 9o'clock Friday night.
She was passing up a stairway to her
room, and when near the landing the
lamp she was carrying exploded, light
ing her clothing. John Casey and Har-
ry Fetterman, who were in the house at
the time, rushed to her assistance. They
found her in sheet of flames and the
entire stairway ablaze.
The girl became frantic and ran
through the rooms, followed by Casey.
He threw his coat over her and smoth-
cred the flames, but not until the unfor-
tunate girl was very badly burned.
Fetterman turned his attention to the
fire in the stairway, which he succeeded
in eXtinguishing
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25

HarrisonCarman, of Wilkesbarre, while
delivering goods at Mountain Top on
Friday, met with probably fatal acci
dent. He had partly covered wagon
and while crossing the Central Railroad
tracks near the Fairview station pas
senger train No. 16 thundered along,
smashing the wagon to spinters, killing
the horse and terribly iniuring Carman.
His skull is fractured and he is injured
internally, and the chances of his recov-
cry are very slight.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25
Temperance Meeting Yesterday.

Representatives of the Catholic tenn
perance societies of this region gathered
yesterday afternoon at Harleigh, where
the quarterly convention of the district
was held. Delegates were present from
every organization entitled to partici-
pate, and number of interesting and
entertaining discussions took place.
The next meeting will be held at Free
land on April 25.
In the evening the delegates and
others present were entertained with Il
programme arranged by the Harleigh
society. Among those who took part in
the evening were the Freeland Mandolin
Club, Patrick Heeney and James Reed,
of Freeland.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25
Eckert's Policy Will BE Paid.

The full amount of the policy upon
the life of Abram |. Eckert, the Nanti-
coke murderer, who suicided in the
county Jail, will be paid over to his wife
as soon as the necessary papers are
signed, The policy was issued by the
Security Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany, of Binghamton, and contained a
clause which invalidated it if the holder
committed suicide within two years.
As Eckert's policy was more than two
years old the company will pay the
claim
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25

James O'Donnell, who moved from
Freeand to Hazleton about year ago.
died at his home in that city early Fri
day morning after an illness which last
ed several months. He was victim of
pneumonia. The deceased was 65 years
of age, and leaves wife and one
daughter. The funeral took place yes
terday afternoon, and was attended by
many North Side people. Mr.. O'Don-
nell was member of Division 10 A. O.
H., of Freeland, and a delegation from
that organization was present at the
the deceased resided in Bethlehem and
other Lehigh valley towns, where he
followed the shoemaking trade.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25

| Complete borough Ticket Nominated or
Saturday Evening at the Cottage Hall
Prominent Democrats and Republicans
Take Part in the Caucus.
The movement to place a third ticket
in the field in Freeland borough, men.
tion of which was made in the last issue
came to head on Saturday evening,
when large number of people assem-
bled at the Cottage hall. The meeting
was called to order by Stephen Page,
who announced the object of the gather
| ing. Charles Seesholtz was chosen
chairman and James Norris and G. w.
Vanauker secretaries.
For time some confusion existed
through the efforts of those who opposed
third ticket by trying to disrupt the
meeting, but finally the business was
| gotten under way and the following
were named as the candidates of the
Independent or Citizens ticket:
Burgess-James M. Lewis.
Tax collector-John c. Berner.
Justice of the peace-G. N. Vanauker.
Auditor-James G. Bohlin.
The ward candidates are:
North ward-Council, Thos. f. Davis;
school directors, Ben njamin Rute, William
johnson.
South ward-Council Condy o. Boyle,
Philip C. Miller; school director, William
j. Eckert.
District nominees are as follows:
First-Judge, William Carter; inspec-
tor, Oscar Messmer; register, August
Kellert.
Second-Judge, Benjamin Kuntz; in
spector, George c. Chestnut; register,
Stephen Page.
Thrd-Judge, Oliver Miller; inspec-
tor, Peter Shambora; register, C. d.
Rohrbach.
Fourth-Judge, Charles Seesholtz; in
spector, Fred Kaeditz; register, Joseph
Lutz.
OF the above candidates Messrs. Rute
and Davis were endorsed from the Re-
publican ticket and Mr. johnson from
the Democratic ticket. Those who took
an active part in the convention claim
that the ticket will develop unexpected
strength between now and election day
and will stand as good a chance of
winning as any other that has been
named. All the candidates nominated
for the more prominent offices are well
known men in the borough, and each
has wide circle of friends. 1t is also
claimed that a greater part of the bust
ness men of town will rally to the sup
port of the new ticket.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25
Ballo,ing Is an Expensive Luxury.

Although the ballot system now in
use in this state is an improvement over
the old, yet the machinery is costly and
cumbersome and heavy drain on the
taxpayers. Controller Lloyd has pre-
pared statement of the expenses of the
November election which shows that
$40, 326. 16 was the price Luzerne county
paid for the privilege of electing new
set of officials to office.
This amount of money, together with
the sums expended by the candidates of
the several parties and the county com
mittees, cannot bring the total much
below $75, 900
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25
Eclipse of the Sun on Monday.

The month of February will be usher
ed in this year in rather unusual way.
by an eclipse of the sun, but only a
small part of the performance can be
witnessed from this section. The eclipse
takes place on Monday next. 1t is what
is known as an annular, or ring eclipse,
which means that the moon will pass
across its centre in such way that if
an observer were in a favorable posi-
tion he would see black spot on the
face of"the chief luminary with wide
ring of light about it. The eclipse will
be visible at 4.50 p. m. and will end a,
sunset. 1t will be total nowhere. In
Freeland it will be very slightly observ-
ed, and then only by the aid of good
glass,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25
Felt That Death Was Nigh.

John Kern, one of the Oldest residents
of Wilkesbarre, dropped dead Saturday
afternoon. He ate hearty dinner, and
after arising from the table walked into
the parlor, where he remained few
minutes and then returned to the dining
room. Meeting his wife he remarked to
her; "Old lady, | don't believe I'm
going to live very long Scarcely had
the last word escaped his lips when he
sank into a chair, and in few moments
he expired.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25

From the Wilkesbarre Record.
biologists and mining experts have
always entertained a vague idea that
there were coal deposits on the noun
tains between here and Bear Lake. Ii
is not generally known that experts are
at present prospecting for coal in that
district. For several months past a
number of prospectors have been at
work driving in tunnels on ledge Oh
the mountain up Shades creek. The
workmen have, it is stated, opened up a
small vein, which is not of sufficient
thickness to be of marketable use
However, the indications are that they
will open up vein of sufficient thick
ness and quality to work profitably. The
syndicate at present prospecting is COM
posed of Wilkesbarreans
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25
Candidate Withdraws,

/ respectfully decline to be a candi-
date for council on the Citizens ticket,
as my name was used on Saturday with
out my consent or knowledge. appre-
ciate the action of the convention in
honoring me with the nomination, but
in view of the fact that l am perfectly
satisfied with the ticket nominated by
the Democrats l feel obliged to with
draw. Thanking the voters for the un-
solicited honor, | am, respectfully,
Condy o. BOYLE.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25
Mistaken for Willie shafer.

Warden Boland on Saturday received
forming him that a person answering
the description of William Shafer, who
escaped from the Luzerne county jail
several weeks ago, has been arrested
there. Detective Heffernan was sent to
Carlisle. Warden Boland has received
message from him, saying the man is
not Shafer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25

From the Slatington News Saturday.
Griffith Prtchard, of town, aged 65
years, and Mrs. Catharine Jeffery, of
Freeland, were granted license to marry
on Wednesday. The marriage will be
solemnized this evening at the Neff
House by Rev. d. L. Richards, pastor of
the Baptist church. We extend CON
gratulatiops ,to, the bride and groom and
sincerely hope their, pathway through
life may be one Of sunshine aud happi-
ness.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25
PLEASURE CALENDAR.

January 25.--Annual bali of,the Citi-
" zeiis- Hose Company at Yanries' opera
house. Admission, so cents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25

rTNO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.-Take
l. notice that have purchased from e. NJ.
Geritz, who conducted "A bakery, ice cream
and confectionery business at 10 Front street,
Freeland borough, 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 /, 1897.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25

wwSing miwcns, lsc. At sipei's.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.-The
j. partnership heretofore existing between
Philip Blass, VIM. H. Butt and $. f. Oberren-
der, under the firm name of the Blass Overall
Co., dissolved this day by mutual consent.
All debts owing to said partnership are receiv-
able by said VIM. ii. Butt and S. +. Oberren-
der, to whom also all claims and demands
against the same are to be presented for pay
ment. Philip Bass,
VIM. II. Butz,
S. L. Oberrender.
The business will be continued as heretofore
by VIM. II. Butz, S. e. 0berrender and W. e.
Bellies, trading as the Freeland Overall Mfg.
Co.
Freeland, Pa, January 8, 1897.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25

Additional locals on the fourth page
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25
THE CITIZENS ] TICKET.
INDEPENDENT VOTERS PLACE CAN
DlDATES IN THE FIELD.

Complete borough Ticket Nominated on
Saturday Evening at the Cottage Hall.
Prominent Democrats and Republicans
Take Part in the Caucus.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-01-25
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.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-01
blaze IN A VESSELS HOLD.
Narrow Escape From Fire in the
Barkentine CIPHER.

The British barkentine CIPHER narrow
ly escaped burning early yesterday
morning.
The vessel was anchored at Five Fathom
hole. three miles below the city, loaded
with rosin and lumber, awaiting her
clearance papers to proceed to sea. Had it
not been for the news of the fire being
brought to the city by the steamship Tai
lahassee. the flames would have gotten
beyond control before help could have been
rendered. Capt. Askins, Of the Tallahas-
see. notified the master of the tug boat
Forest City, of the fire, as soon as he
reached the dock. Capt II. NJ. c. Smith,
manager Of the Propeller Towboat Com
pany was notified by telephone, and inn
mediately ordered the tug to go to the as
slstance Of the vessel
When the Forest City arrived the crew
was preparing to so ashore, and had evil
IDENTIFY given up all hopes of saving the
barkentne. The crew on the tug boat went
TO work at once Immense volumes of
black smoke were already coming out Of
the forward companiOnway. A strong
stream Of water was thrown in the vessel
and in a short time the fire was extin-
guished.
The fire was in the port wing Of the
chain box. among a lot of rosin that had
been slowed in the narrow compartment.
The origin of the fire is a mystery.
Strong suspicion however, is placed on one
of the crew. who had had some trouble
with Capt. Thomas, of the barkentne and
been lodged in the barracks for several
days for safe keeping until the vessel was
ready to go to sea. The principle reason
why the vessel was towed below the city,
was 20 keep the crew, or part of it from
deserving just as she was ready to sail.
Capt. Thomas remained in the city
Friday night. in order to have the vessel
cleared at the custom house yesterday.
She had a cargo of 2,300 barrels of rosin
and 1900 feet Of pitch pine lumber, bound
for Pernambuco
A survey was held on the CIPHER in the
forenoon. The surveyors were Capt. F.
G. Strachan, Maj James 7. Stewart Mr..
A. /. Earle and Capt. Lewis Virgins.
The board made a careful examination
Of the damage, which was slight, and rec
commended that the vessel proceed on her
voyage.
The only way to reach the place where
the fire originated was down a narrow
companionway. then over the coal bunk
er and chain box and through a small
manhole in the bulk-head that divided the
cargo from the other compartment 1t
was found that in a tier of three barrels
of rosin the middle barrel was consider
ably burned on the top side, showing that
the fire originated there The barrel
above and a part Of the woodwork of the
vessel was charred, but not damaged Sc
riously.
The CIPHER will be cleared tomorrow
by Strachan & Co., her consignees, and
Will proceed to sea.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-01
Better BE Sure Than Sorry.

Twenty years is the usual term for
which life policies are issued, and when
you make a contract for that length of
time, would it not be wise to go about it
carefully? Do not believe all you hear, but
see for yourself if it is nominated in the
bond" First, ascertain if the dividends
are to be paid you annually or at the end
of some period; if the latter, shun It or
you will regret it. Would you buy bank
stock if you were compelled to wait
twenty years for your dividends? It should
be optional with you to take your divi-
dends each year 10 reduce your premium
payments, or, il you prefer to have them
accumulate, you should be credited with
the amount of insurance purchased by
these dividends; at the same time you
should have the right to convert your div
idend accumulations into cash whenever
you deem it necessary. Second, see that
your policy provides for a cash as well as
paid-up surrender value for every year
after the first. Third, read your policy
carefully and note if you will receive your
dividend Accommodations with your cash
surrender value in event you desire to
drop your policy. These features are all
combined in the policy contract of the
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Company organized 1851. A specimen copy
of which will be cheerfully furnished you
If you will send your name, address and
date of birth to Harry & Apple, general
agents for Georgia, III Bay street, east.
Savannah Ladies insured, too, same
rates as men. Reliable special agents
wanted for Upper Georgia-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-01
ODD FELLOWS TO HOLD A FAIR.
VIII BE Given in November at the
Guards ArmOry.

VIII BE Given in November at the
Guards' ArmOry.
The odd Fellows Hall Association has
decided to hold a bazaar next November
for the purpose of raising funds TO liqui-
date its floating Indebtedness and to make
improvements on its hail.
The fire of eight years ago, NhIch de-
stroyed the handsome building on the
present site, left the association in a Grip
pied condition. but with a determination
TO replace the burned building with a
handsome and more substantial one, a
loan of $4,000 was negotiated with the
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and
the present home of Odd Fellowship
stands as a monument to the pluck of
the members of the order.
The Odd Fellows intended holding a
bazaar two years ago, but as it became
evident that there would be a conflict
with the one which the Savannah Volun-
teer Guards were arranging, they aban-
doned the idea, so as to give the Guards
an open field. In appreciation of the spirit
of friendship manifested by the Odd Fell
lows, the Guards, through Col William
Garrard, rendered their hall free of cost
whenever they concluded to hold ba-
zaar. In accordance with this PROMISE
the association is in receipt of the follow
ing communication addressed TO MIR. A.
n. Manucy, secretary of hall association,
from Capt. G. T. Cam:
II beg to say that the Savannah Volun-
teer Guards, in pursuance of a promise
made by them to the Odd Fellows of
Savannah during the latter part of 1884,
donate the use of the Guards hall and
of such of the companies rooms, buffers
pantry and kitchen as you may desire for
the l. o. o. +. Hall Associations bazaar
beginning Nov. S, 1897, and running
through TO Nov 20, inclusive. In conclus-
ion, permit me to say to the odd Fellows
through you, as their secretary, that il
gives the Guards pleasure to extend these
courtesies to your most estimable organi-
cation"
Each Of the seven lodges will have a Ia
BILE at the bazar and the 800 members In
the city will work zealously for its sue
cess. The Odd Fellows expect the public
TO lend helping hand as Il Is the first
time in the history of the order in this
city that IL has ever made an appeal to
the public.
on all occasions the order has responded
20 every appeal for aid, and has expended
thousands OF dollars In behalf of benevo-
lent and charitable enterprises.
The bazaar Is deserving Of the patronage
of the citizens. and the odd Fellows Will
appreciate any assistance rendered. The
odd Fellows Hall Association, under
whose auspices the bazar will be held, is
composed OF me trustees of the local bod
les, with the following officers: President,
Thomas A. Askew vice president. John
w. Fretwell; secretary, A. N. Manucy;
treasurer. J. Mendoza
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-01
BoNDHoLDERs MAY OBJECT.
City and Suburban Railway Plans
Closely watched.

The quarterly dividend upon the $3.50, 900
of per cent. bonds of the City and su-
burban railway is due to-day and will
doubtless be paid tomorrow at the office
Of the Savannah Bank and Trust Com
pany.
The recent consolidation of the street
railway lines of the city with the pro-
posed changes and alterations which have
been announced. have been closely watch
ed by the bondholders Of the City and Su-
burban, who are very jealous of their in
terests. They do not propose to let their
security be deprecated by any changes
which may be made in the lines. The
question which they now have under con-
sideraion is whether the double track
ing Of the lines covered by their mort
cages will depreciate or appreciate the
value Of their security. If the additional
trackage becomes a part of the property
subject 70 the mortgages then the advant-
age is with them, but if the additional
tracks are to be considered as exempt
from the mortgages then it is to the dis
advantage Of the property holders, and
they will promptly file an objection with
council to CHANTING any such privilege to
the railway company. If necessary, an
injunction win be secured and the mat
ter taken to the courts for determination
MIR. T. NJ. Cunningham, VINO is trustee
for the l. dholders, was seen yesterday
in reference to the matter.
The matter has been referred to our
attorneys, Messrs. Lawton & Cunning
ham," said Mr.. Cunningham. Il do not
know that we shall do anything in the
matter If We are advised that any addi-
tional trackage and Improvements are sub
ject to our mortgages then, of course, we
shall enter no objections. If the reverse,
then we shall take steps to protect our in
terests."
MIR. Cunningham was asked If he consid-
cred the present security sufficient for the
amount Of bonded Indebtedness.
Il think the present security is ample"
he replied. 1.-THE bondholders are willing
to take the property at any time the pres
ent owners see ht 70 turn it over to us for
the bonds. do not think there is any
likelihood of this being done however.
Should there be any default on the bonds
we would Immediately apply for receiver
as was done on a previous occasion, the
only time the company was ever delayed
in the payment of the interest on the
bonds"
OF the $25O,OO0 of bonds 100000 are first
mortgage and $4,000 second mortgage. It
will be remembered that when the City
and Suburban put on its electrical equip
ment the bondholders undertook to have
this equipment made subject to the mort
cages. The company objected and the
matter was taken into the United States
court where it still remains, no decision
having ever been rendered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-01

This is the first day of August and a
good day to start right Judging from
your appearance your boarding house is
not doing as well for you as it should.
That far-away look and dyspeptlc counte-
nance indicates the wrong inside feeling
and it is an urgent duty TO yourself to
change a once and get to the right place.
There is but one proper place in Savan-
nah for sne sensible man 10 live, and
that place is Halligans. the pioneer res
taurant, and to-day the dainuest. clean
est and best restaurant In Savannah. Go
to Halligan's, then, at once See the big,
cool dining room, partake of the excel.
lence OF his table and you will be well
and happy. Special terms to summer
boarders.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-01
PRODUCE DEALERS HARD TINES.
High Prices ana Hot weather Make
business had.

The produce dealers are having a serious
time just now. The principal articles
which the markets supply are Irish pota-
toes cabbages and onions. These come
from the northern markets. The excess
sivey warm weather makes II difficult to
keep these products from decayng. The
prices, too. are away up. Potatoes are
selling at $8.25 a barrel. oabbages at to 8
cents head and onions 81 .25 a crate.
The greatest loss is in cabbages. A COM
miss on merchant received a large lot OF
fine cabbages Friday night. and the market
being fully supplied he concluded to
spread them out in his warehouse to keep
cool until Monday. when he calculated
that the demand would improve Upon
going TO his warehouse yesterday morning
he found that everyone Of the cabbages
had commenced to decay IL was then a
case Of hustle TO get rid OF them at almost
any price.
The long drought IN the country has vir-
tually burned up the truck gardens. and
there Is little produce 60 supply the de-
mands even OF the small towns. The Sa-
Vannah dealers have been receiving orders
from the country for produce. but the high
prices and great risk Of spelling In ship
ment make the profits very small. II NOT
eliminating in loss