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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-23

Fourteen-year-old Ruth Richmond is
burglars, says the Scranton Truth. BY
her quick, plucky actions she saved the
lives Of the members of her family, the
money sought by the burglars and caus-
ed the flight of tho robbers. The girl is
the daughter of Mrs. Annie Richmond,
who tends the Green Ridge end of the
boulevard to Dickson City Besides the
mother and daughter one son, Ellwood,
ten years old, lives in the house.
About 3 o'clock last Saturday morn
ing, four masked men forced open with
a,beam the door of the house, overlook
ing an open window on the boulevard
front. Two of them stood guard out
side, and the other two went into the
sleeping room, one to each side of the
bed whore Mrs. Richmond was slumber-
ing. She heard slight noise and
awakened.
keep still and everything will be all
right, quietly spoke one of the men.
For moment, scarcely realizing the
command, she remained quiet, and then
she spoke. The order for quiet was
given with more force. Mrs. Richmond
understood then that there were bur
glars in the house, and she rightly con
ectured that they were after the week s
toll earnings, about $50.
"The money!" hissed the man at the
side of the bed, Mrs. Richmond uttered
a loud scream, and the burglar followed
it by placing his hand over her mouth.
The scream awakened the two children.
Mrs. Richmond said that she would
hand over the money if she should be
allowed herself to get it. The fellow
guarding her agreed to the proposition
She walked across the room, passing an
open window, and quickly lowering hel
head she screamed again. The burglar
then caught her by the throat and began
to choke her
In the meantime the two children
were being restrained with difficulty by
the one burglar watching them. Motto
ing that the man was for a moment
watching Ellwood, Ruth jumped out
of bed and started for the door of the
room. The burglar saw her movement
and tried to catch her
Then it was that the little girl show
ed her pluck. A box of insect powder
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-23
DRIFTON ITEMS.
Scranton,

Christian Brauch, of Freeland was
severely squeezed between cars on Sat
urday afternoon. He is employed as a
carpenter and was repairing the bumper
of car when another was pushed
against him, with the above result
Frank O'Donnell, of town, who is in
the huckleberry business, lost his horse
last week. The animal died from collie.
Last week the breaker employees made
better time than they did during any
week for the past six months.
Mrs. Samuel Davis and Mrs. Andrew
Davis spent Thursday in Sandy Valley,
the guests of Mrs. Manealy.
superintendent John Wagner will at
tend the G.. A. r. encampment at
Buffalo this week.
Miss Annie Gallagher of Sandy Run,
spcnt Sunday here as the guest of Miss
Annie Boner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Dougherty, of
Wilkesbarre, are visiting friends in this
section.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-23
PERSONALITIES.

Daniel J. McTighe will leave town
next week for Ottawa, Canada, where
he will enter the Catholic University.
Mr.. McTighe has been connected with
the TRIBUNE since its inception, and has
become proficient in every department
of newspaper-making. He will endea-
vor to fit himself more effectually by IL
university course for the greater de-
mands of the work.
John II. Trevasks, okkeeper for
the Freeland Beef Company, with his
family, is spending his vacation at At
lantic City.
Miss Maggie O'Donnell, of Hartford,
Conn, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hugh O'Donnell, on Walnut street.
Rev, Il. White, of Benton, Columbia
county, who was at one time pastor of
the Park M. E. church, is visiting here.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. p. Gillespie, of Wash
ington street. left on Saturday to spend
IA few days with friends at Allentown.
Lewis Ii. Lentz left this morning for
Slatington, having received notice that
his mother is not expected to live.
Michael Cunningham, of Mauch
Chunk, spent few days of last week
with friends in town.
Miss Bella Kelly, of Beaver Meadow,
is visiting the Gallagher family on
Adams street.
James Ferry, of Ridge street, leaves
today for Easton, where he will spend Il
few days.
Mrs. Dennis Ferry, Sr., and Mrs p Ii.
Hanlon are visiting at Mnersvlle.
ii. G. Fackler and wife are enjoying
their vacation at Niagara Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. A, Goeppert are visiting
in New York city this week.
Miss Jennie STEINER is visiting her
parents at Centralia.
Peter Timony and son Daniel are at
Atlantic City.
Miss Bid Timony is visiting friends in
Scranton,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-23
SCHOOLS TO BE GRADED.
FREELAND DIRECTORS DECIDE UPON
AN ElGHT-YEAR COURSE.

Plans Prepared to Give Pupils "A Sys-
tematic Education in All the Branches
That Are Required to Fit Them for the
Ordinary Duties of Life.
The borough school board met Friday
evening, with Directors Mccarthy,
Sweeney, Ferry and Schaub, together
with the teachers, present, for the pur-
pose of assigning the latter to their posi-
tions. This was done in the following
manner: cipals-DanielC Coke school,
e. +. Hanlon; f. B. Coke school, George
McLaughln; Birvanton school, w. j.
Schmidt; South Heberton school, Jesse
Alden. John Houston was named as
first assistant in Daniel Coke school.
Misses Kate Rogan, Tillie Lindsay Mary
Heron, Mary Dougherty and Ella Gill
lespie were placed in the Daniel Coke
school; Mrs. S. M. Dennenny, Il. Nc
Laughlin and Kate Timony in the e. b.
Coke school, and Miss Carrie Bilger in
South Heberton school.
An eight-year course of studies was
adopted and twenty handbooks were
ordered for the use of teachers and
directors.
Following is an outline of the course
of studies adopted:
First year-Reading, spelling, Ian
guage, numbers, writing, general eXer-
ciscs, morals and manners.
Second year-Same branches will be
taught in more advanced form.
Third year-Reading, spelling, Ian
guage, writing, arithmetic, physiology,
hygiene, general exercises, morals and
manners.
Fourth year-Geography added to
branches taught in previous year.
Fifth year-Grammar substituted for
language, and zoology, botany and
physics added
Sixth year-Science and history added
to branches taught in fifth year.
Seventh year-Orthography substitute
ed for spelling and general history added.
Eight year-Civics added to branches
previously taught.
Under the system of grading which is
school will embrace all the grades, the
Il. b. Coke and South Heberton schools
will teach pupils to and including the
fourth year and the Birvanton school to
the end of the second year. Pupils from
the three latter schools will be promoted
to the advanced rooms in the Washing
ton street building according as they
become fitted for the hig her studies.
William Williamson agreed to connect
rain water pipes with sewer and lay nee
essary terra Gotta pipes to sewer open
ing for $32. 1t was agreed to. An
order was drawn for So, 900 on contract
OF new school building. The president
appointed the whole board as commit
tee to have all necessary repairs made
about the buildings.
The board will meet tomorrow even
ing to purchase books.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-23

Burke Bros, railroad contractors, be-
gan work this morning with u large force
of men filling up the space under the
long trestlework on the JERSEY Central
Railroad near Pond Creek. The struc-
ture has not been quite as safe as the
railroad company considered necessary,
and the filling up from the ground to
the tracks was deemed better then to
strengthen the old one or build new
one. The work would have been start
ed before this, but satisfactory arrange
ments could not be made with the owner
of the land, Iiba Fairchilds. The mat
ter was settled by the railroad people
buying the land under the treStlc-work,
together with the coal it contains Neal
Cara, of town, has been employed as
Waterman at the place for some time.
The work will be finished as soon as
possible, and will be ready by October
10, the date of the parade of the Catho-
lie temperance societies of the Scranton
diocese at Hazleton. 1t is expected
many large excursions from the Wyom-
ing region will use the short line that
day. Had the trains from Hazeton
been run over the Central branch on
October 10, 1888, the terrible disaster at
Mud Run would not have occurred
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-23

synopsis OF Local ana miscellaneous Oc-
currences That Can Be Read Quickly.
What the Folks of This and Other
Towns are Doing.
The members of the Holiness Christian
Association intend to build a church at
McAdoo.
A merchant in Mauch Chnnk was
fined $79 for selling distilled vinegar as
pure cider vinegar
The thirty-fourth anniversary of Beth
any Orphans Home, at Womesdorf, will
be celebrated on Tuesday, August 81
The Junior Mechanics and Sons of
America will hold a joint demonstration
at Lehighton on Labor Day, September
John L. Sullivan has announced his
intention to enter the contest for the
Democratic nomination for mayor of
Boston.
Ezra Bollngcr, the d. S. & S. brake
man who suddenly became demented
recently, is improving at the Laurytown
hospital.
Benjamin w. Cumming aged 90 years.
the oldest member of the Schuylkill
county bar association, died at his home
in Pottsvlle from general debility.
Romig lIettinger, a prisoner in Mauch
jail, caught his neck in bars while try
ing to escape and almost choked to death
before discovered and released by saw
ing the bars.
Papers were filed on Friday in court
in the reincorporation of the Associated
Wcehlmen of Hazleton. The capital
stock is fixed at S. 900, divided into 5 900
shares at 81 each.
Price, Levan & Clark, of Hazleton,
have been awarded by c. Pardee lS Co.
the contract to construct new coal
breaker at llarwood. The building will
require 100000 feet of lumber.
Mrs. Francis Weiss, of bethlehem,
aged rs years, died on Saturday. The
deceased was sister of Ii. C. Rooms, of
town, and is survived by four sons and
three daughters and four brothers and
two sisters.
A. Oswald sells the Reliable root beer
eXtract-three bottles for 25c. There
is none better
On Friday evening Andrew Zemany
was placed under bail to answer the
charge of larceny by tailee, preferred
by several Slavonians. 1t is alleged
that money given him to send to Europe
did not reach its destination. Mr.. Zem-
any says he is prepared to give an ac-
counting for the money and will do so.
The ice cream festival given by the
Young Mems Corps on Saturday evening
was so successful that it was decided to
continue it again this evening Dancing
also will be part of tonight's exercises.
AT $50 o'clock there will be a grand
cake walk, The prize to be awarded
the winner is a handsome one. Admis-
sion is free to all.
James Mclaughlin, who was CON
victed September 90, 1895, in Luzerne
courts on the charge of feoniouS wound
ing of 2. j. Tighe, of Parsons, has been
declared insane. He was serving a
term of four years in the Eastern peni-
tentiary at Philadelphia. Judge Wood
ward has given an order to remove him
to Danvile asylum.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-23
Striking Miners Return to Work.

The strike of over 1000 South Side
employees of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre
Coal Company came to an end on Friday
evening, when the men agreed to accept
the company's proposition to return to
work, pending an investigation of their
grievances. This decision was arrived
at after Il conference with Superinten-
dent laval, and with the understanding
among themselves that if satisfactory
terms are not made after operations
begin today that the strike be declared
on again.
The following communication, ad
dressed to Alex. McMullen, chairman of
the grievance committees, is the basis of
the temporary settlement:
Dear Sir,-Referring to the griev-
ances presented today will say that the
company proposes to treat its employees
fairly in every respect. Every griev-
ance will be fairly investigated. Men
of same grade of work shall receive
similar pay. No collections shall be
made unless at the request of employees.
"Employes living in their own homes
shall not be Obliged to leave same in
order to live in company houses.
Employees shall be reinstatcd, but
must certainly do justice to company's
interest while employed. Employees shall
be paid for all time actually engaged in
the company's service.
ELMER II. laval, General Supt."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-23
Calls for Democratic Conventions.

The Democratic county committee
met at Wilkesbarre on Saturday and
selected Tuesday, September Z, as the
date for the county convention. The
primaries will be held between and 7
p. m. on Saturday, September 4. In
order to defray the expenses of the con-
vention an assessment will be levied on
each candidate who asks to be nomi-
mated.
The official call for the meeting of the
Democratic state convention was issued
on Friday by Chairman Garman. 1t
is as follows:
1.-The duly elected and accredited dele
gates will meet in Democratic state con-
vention in the opera house in the city of
Reading on Tuesday, August 81, 1897,
at II o'clock sharp, for the purpose Of
nominating candidates for the Offices of
state treasurer and auditor general of
Pennsylvania and for the transaction of
such other business as may be necessary
and proper"
Signed, John NJ. Garman, chairman
Democratic state committee. Attest,
Matt Savage, secretary.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-23
Died in the County Jail.

George Frankowicz died in the county
jail Friday evening after an illness Of
to jail last May on the charge of having
been one of the men who attacked the
saloon of Mrs. Dougher at Exeter, near
West Pittston, during which lamp mp
set and Mrs. Dougher was so severely
burned that she died soon after. The
charge against the men was manslaugh-
ter. Frankowiscz was sentenced to one
year.
He has not been well since entering
Jail, but nothing serious developed until
he was attacked with typhoid fever.
lie was 33 years of age and leaves wife
and family in the old country.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-23

lay on the window sill. She quickly
grasped it and threw the contents into
the mans face. The powder filled his
eyes and blinded him. Taking advan-
tage of that, she sped through the door,
and silently passed behind the man
standing guard, who was watching west
ward on Parker street.
When she had crossed the street, the
fellow saw her, and cried out, Come
back here, or I'll blow your brains out y
She kept on running, however, and went
to the home of Mrs Richmond's brother,
Elisha Blackman, u short distance away.
He was aroused, and he quickly hurried
to the house.
Ellwood. seeing his sister run out safe
ly, made a dash himself, but one of the
men outside caught him. The little fell
low was frightened, but he remembered
whore the money was, and he said to
the fellow: Don't hurt my mamma,
and I'll get the money" The burglar
loosened his hold of the boy and told
MIN to hurry about it.
But the burglary had been frustrated.
The little girls alarm had been success
full, and Mr.. Blackman and others were
hurrying to the house. The men saw
that their game was up, and they ran
quickly away, going over the boulevard.
Each of the men wore u red handker
chief over his face, but the eyes were
exposed. There is no clue to the iden-
tity of the burglars. Mrs. Richmond
believes that they had in some way
learned that the weeks earnings of the
tollgate are turned over on Monday
morning, and that accordingly they
fixed Saturday morning for their visit.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-23

A pretty home wedding took place at
o'clock Saturday afternoon, when Miles
j. Beishline and Miss Elsie L. Smith
were united in marriage by Rev. S.
Cooper at the home of the brides par
ents in Oakdale. Bert Smith acted as
groomsman and Miss Mamie Thomas
as bridesmaid. Many relatives and
friends witnessed the ceremony. After
partaking of an elegant repast the
happy couple left on wedding trip of
several weeks duration.
Charles Billman and Miss Mary Lins,
both OF Freeland, were married at St.
Paups p. M. parsonage by Rev. S.
Cooper on Saturday evening. The
young people are well and fayorably
known and the good wishes of large
circle of friends go with them in their
journey through life.
Stanislaus Glawacki and Miss Eva
Liskowski, both of Freeland, were mar
red yesterday at st. Kasimer's Polish
church
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-23
How's This I

We offer One Hundred Dollan Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo,
Ohio.
We the undersigned have known F. J.
Cheney for the last fifteen years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligation made by
their firm.
WEST & TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
WALDINa, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Price,
75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-23
Bill Shaw Must Pay $1,000,

The arbitrators in the case of Flora
Ferguson against William w. Shaw,
Tombstone Bill, in which the plaintiff
claimed damages for defamation of
character, have awarded the plaintiff
81, 500 damages. The case was tried
last week and its details were very SEN
sational. The arbitrators were Attor-
neys Joseph o. Cain, j. II. Mahon and
j. b. Ford. Mrs. Ferguson is postmis-
tress in II small town in the upper end of
the county. Shaw is well-knoWn here.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-23
Ready for the l.. o. s. of A,

Reading is ready to welcome the hosts
who will assemble there this week to
celebrate the semi-centennial of the
Patriotic Order Sons of America and at
tend the sessions of the national and
state camps. For over two years the
camps of Berks county have been pre-
pairing for this event, and large funds
have been raised for the entertainment
of visitors. Berks county is q strong
hold of the order, having 80 camps, with
a membership of 6,7J6.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-23
BASE BALL DOTS.
section

Reckless playing lost the game for the
Stars yesterday. BY winning from Haz-
Teton they would have captured second
place in the league, and for awhile it
seemed they would get there. Poor
fielding and their inability to hit, how
ever, soon placed their opponents in the
lead and Hazleton took the game by a
score of 10 to 4.
The Fearnots and Lattimer played
close game at Drifton yesterday. The
score was tied several times, but the
home club was one run ahead when the
end came and thereby clinched their
hold on first place.
Anthracite league clubs will play next
Sunday as follows: Drifton at Freeland,
Lattimer at Hazleton.
Anthracite league clubs stand as fol
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-23
Lehigh Valley Railroad.

Low excursion rates to Buffalo, ac-
count of national encampment of the
G. A. r. Single fare for the round trip.
Tickets on sale at all Lehigh Valley Of
fees August 21 to "a, good for return
leaving Buffalo after August "a to and
including August 81. Extension of time
limit to September 20 may be secured by
payment of 25 cents and deposit of
ticket with joint agent at Buffalo. Re-
duced rate tickets for side trips to Nj
agara Falls go cents and other points
of interest on sale at Buffalo during en-
campment.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-23
German Social Club.

The German Social Club will have a
days outing at Dusheck's farm, Sandy
valley, on September /. The club is
now in a prosperous condition, the fol-
lowing officers haYing been elected at
the last meeting:
President-Stephen Drasher.
Vice president-T o. Oherrender.
Recording secretary-Albam Wasmer.
Financial Bernhart Dim.
Treasurer-A. Goeppert
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-23

Mrs. VIM. II. Krickbaum, of Wilkes
barre, died very suddenly of heart
disease at the Huntingdon valley camp
meeting grounds, near Shickshinny, on
Friday. Mr.. and Mrs. Krick baum and
family have cottage on the camp
ground, and have boen there for some
time. While their daughter was on the
platform delivering recitation Mrs
Krickbaum fell over In her scat dead,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-23

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The anthracite trade is suffering from
the large overproduction in July. No
arrangements as to the output were
made for that month and the result was
that the production of 1880, 900 tons in
June was increased to 1875, 600 tons.
All the anthracite roads will therefore
make good earning exhibits for July,
but to do so they have shaken conf
dence among dealers. 1t is understood
that efforts are being made to hold the
August output down to 3,500, 900 tons or
less, and if this is done some ground
will be regained, but there is no disguis-
ing the fact that the trade has been
given u decided setback. Business is
dull and fiat. Buyers find there is no
difficulty in obtaining deliver es and TIL is
renders them Indifferent about the
future. 1t is now nearly two months
since the advance in prices was ordered,
but it is questionable whether weeks
production has been sold in the tide
water market at the advance.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-23
Anthracite league clubs stand as fel
Curiosity Satisfied,

"I beg your pardon" said the passen-
ger in the long linen duster, leaning
over the back of the seat in front of him,
"but would you mind tellin' me how
your nose got all knocked over to one
side, the way 1t is?"
mot at ALL" cheerfully responded the
passenger on the seat in the front. ut
was done one time when was poking it
into other folks business. Chicago
Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-23

Patrick Mclaughlin, Jr., was injured
in a peculiar accident near Flax Mills,
N. j., on Saturday afternoon. He is a
brakeman on the Perth Amboy division
of the d. S. e s., and while on the re-
turn trip was sitting with other mem
bers OF the crew in the caboose. The
train was making good time when the
air-hose broke and stopped the cars
quite suddenly. The caboose struck
the preceding ear with considerable
force, throwing the occupants about in
a manner which threatened death to all
Mr.. Mclaughlin was dashed against the
corner of the door and the shock brok o
his left collar bone and injured him in
ternally to some extent. When Bcthle-
hem was reached his injuries were
dressed at st. Lukes hospital, and he
arrived here early Sunday morning.
Mr. Mclaughlin is chief of police of
town, and the accident will disable him
for several months.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-23
The New Way.

Mrs. Decree Qaying down the maga-
zine)-What delightful story!
Decree-Humph! Isuppose they were
married and lived happily forever after
ward?
Mrs. Decree-Not at all. They were
happily married, and got divorce the
year afterward. - Philadelphia North
American.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-08-23
And Dnffer, Too.

"Give us this day our daily bread"
Said baby's mother. reverently.
While knelt In prayerful attitude.
Her wee pink darling on her knee.
"Div us dis day cur daily bread
And butter. tool" piped cheerily
Her boy, while mamma looked amazed
On kneeling young America
National Stockman.