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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01
An Early Morning Explosion.

The residents of Tamaqua were start
led by terrific explosion at o'clock
Monday morning, and in an instant all
was excitement. Investigation revealed
the fact that some one had endeavored
to blow up the double dwelling occupied
by the Betz and Rice families, and the
only reason that the attempt was unsuc-
cessful was due to ignorance of the use
of dynamite. The charge blew down
ward and forward instead of upward,
wrecking the front of the building and
partitions and tearing out the founda-
tions. Beyond being stunned the in
mates escaped all injuries.
Montgomery Zimmerman, whom Bet2
claimed had threatened him several
times. was arrested on suspicion. The
people with whom Zimmerman boarded.
however, swore that he was in bed at
the time of the accident and he was dis
missed. The double house has twelve
inmates and experienced miners say the
the charge was sufficiently large enough
to have blown both houses to atoms ii
the dynamite had been placed correctly.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01
DRlFTON ITEMS.

When the announcement was made
yesterday that small pox had appeared
in town, II general feeling of uneaSiness
prevailed among our residents. The
young man who is stricken with this
Tread disease is Freas Hoffman, a son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hoffman, and re-
sides in that portion of town known as
No. 2. The company has taken precau-
tions to prevent the spread of the disease
and watchmen are on guard at the resi-
lence night and day. Mr.. Hoffman,
the victim, recently returned from New
York city, where he had undergone an
operation for another trouble, and it is
;upposed that while in the metropolis
le contracted his present alllction. DR..
Il. NJ. Neae is the attending physician,
md will exert every effort to prevent its
spread
The breaker here has worked only
zone day this week so far. 1t is reported
that work will be steadier next month
The employees of the Cross Creek Coal
Company received their pay on Monday.
Small as it was, it was welcome
Perry Wentz, who is student at
Princeton college, spent a few days at
home the forepart of this week.
PIX. O'Donnel and sister, Miss Annie,
attended the funeral of friend at
Beaver Meadow last week.
Walter Beers, of FreeIand, removed
his household effects to this place on
Monday.
Miss Sarah Carr, who was so danger
ously i'll, is able to be around again.
The Fearnots Athletic Association will
conduct IA ball some time in May.
Miss Sallie Gallagher is visiting friends
at Philadelphia for Il few days.
James MaIloy, of Sugar Notch, is visit
ing friends in town.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01
Checker Playing by Telegraph.

Checker playing over the wires is Il
favorite pastme among the Lehigh Val
ley night operators aud their friends.
Tho players generally assemble at
Mauch Chunk and Ha2leton, and when
the games begin checker boards appear
at all the stations along the line and tab
is kept by moving according as the
the players move. The blocks on the
checker boards are numbered and the
games are so easily followed that the
ex ,itement is intense along the whole
line when the experts get to work. So
far Mr.. Moore, of Mauch Chunk, and
Mr.. Rogers, of Ha2leton, put up the
finest games.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01

NJ. S. Taylor, of Thornton, Whitman
county, Ore, tells of peculiar thing
that came to light in his vicinity short
time ago. A neighbor was having a
well dug, and at the depth of 9S feet a
black walnut log about 90 inches in
diamei r was struck. The log was as
sound as the day it was placed there,
there not being sign of decay. A
piece of the wood about six feet long
was brought to the surface and found
to be of the firHst quality. and cured
to perfection. When the wood was re-
moved from its position in the well a
plentiful supply of water bubbled up
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01
Jumping Rope May Prove Fatal,

Annie, the siX-year-old daughter of w.
Delcamp, of Reading, is in a critical CON
dition as the result of over exertion in
jumping rope. About ten days ago
Annie tried to see who could jump the
greatest number of times without stop
ping,and succeeded in jumpingfifty-three
times, after which she went into the
house and ate a hearty supper. She
became very i'll during the night. Since
then pertonitis set in and she cannot
recover.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01

W. j. Bryan has made the first divi-
sion of profits on his book, 1.-The First
Battle" Ont of the $4,000 allotted to
him as royalties thereon he has given to
the cause of bimetallism exactly one
half. He named committee to put the
money where it would do the most good,
The committee consists of Senator
James X. Jones, Arkansas; Senator
Henry M. Teller, Colorado; Senator
William Y. Allen, Nebraska, and Hon,
A. j. Warner.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01
t100 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages and that is
catarrh. Halls catarrh cure is the only
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being constitu-
lional disease requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
thereby destroying the foundation
the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its wor &.
The proprietors have SO much faith in
is curative powers, that they offer on
lundred dollars for any case that it ia !
10 cure. Send for list Of testimonials
Address,
f. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
u Sold by druggists, roc.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01
No Clainn.

Caller ION crutches and with a band
eye over one eye.-i have come, sir, to
make application for the amount due
me on my accident insurance policy.
| fell down IA long fight of steps the
other evening and sustained damages
come.
President Of Company-Young man,
| have taken the trouble to investigate
your case, and find that you are not
entitled to anything. 1t could not be
called an accident. You knew the
young woman's father was at home
Chicago Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01
Statistics of Scranton Diocese.

Hoffman's Catholic Directory for the
present quarter has just been issued.
1t gives the following statistics of the
Scranton diocese: Catholic population,
$4,000; bishops, .; secular priests, 143,
churches with resident priests, 81; mis-
sions with churches, 40; stations, 81:
chapels, >; religious women, including
novices and postulants, 45l; theological
students, 10; college for boys, l. students
therein, 217; academies for young ladies,
10; females educated in higher branches,
$50; parishes with parochial schools, 80:
pupils, 11,l33; orphan asylum, /; or
phans, l4a; infant asylum, /; inmates,
so; House of Good Shepherd, /; inmates,
1873; children In preservation class, 3s.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01
"OId Farmer Hopkins" !"

"Old Farmer Hopkins" said to be
one of the brightest rural dramas writ
ten. will be produced next Thursday
evening by the well known comedian,
Frank 5. Davidson, and an excellent
company. Special scenery, mechanical
effects, specialtles of high order, all 90
to make "Old Farmer Hopkins the
great success it undoubtedly is. Speak
ing OF its presentation in Pittsburg the
Ledder says; AT the opera house last
evening that Irresistible and quaint
comedian, Frank s. Davidson, kept a
large audience in good humor for three
straight hours. He is one of the rising
comedians of the day."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01
Architect Failed to A ttend.

The special meeting of the borough
school board last evening to execute the
contract for the new school building
with Architect Rudrauff and Contractor
Reibe failed of its purpose on account OF
the non-arrival of the architect An
effort will be made to conclude this bust
ness at another meeting to be held
tonight.
w. j. Winn, representing a Chicago
map firm, entertained the board with
samples of his goods. The directors
however, did not purchase. A bill from
L. II. Freas for coal hauling. SO. 80, wa;
ordered paid
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01
MINERSVILLE RACE RIOT.
AMERICANS AND ITALIANS INDULGE
IN A BLOODY STRUGGLE.

Weapons Were Freely Used and Mum
Der of Persons Seriously Wounded.
Police Had Hard Time 0ueIiing the
Disturbance-Several Arrests Made.
Americans and Italians became in
voved in a row at Minersville on Tues
day night, and soon the opposing forces
were reinforced by the arrival of
friends. Then the fracas assumed riot
GUS proportions. During the melee four
men are known to have been seriously
shot, stabbed or otherwise badly injured
or hurt, while a number of others re-
ceived minor wounds. Those whose
condition are most serious are: John
Lackey, deep stab wound in side, condi-
ton critical; Samuel Mayer, shot in leg
wound serious; David Shade, stabbed in
side and back, shot in ribs, may die; Ed
ward Miller, shot in leg and stabbed.
The fracas is said to have originated
in Woods saloon, where an American
became involved in a quarrel with an
Italian. Hot words ensued, quickly fol-
lowed by blows. Friends of both drew
near in a threatening manner, and it is
said that as soon as the first blow had
been struck several of the Italians pres
ent drew their revolvers and opened fire
on the Americans. 1t then became II
race fight, and all manner of weapons
were brought into use Several efforts
were made to check the melee, but those
who interferred were badly treated for
their trouble, and the fighting continued
for fully half an hour.
The rioters were finally elected from
the saloon and on the street the fight
was resumed. BY this time the streets
were filed with people, and on account
of the crowded condition of the thorough
fares the shots, throwing of stones, etc,
did considerable injury.
All who participated in the riot were
more or less cut and bruised, but the
most seriously injured are those men
toned above and who were not partic.-
pants, but spectators.
The burgess gathered the local police
force and Immediately swore in num-
Der of deputies, and charging on the
mob soon succeeded in queling the riot
and dispensing the crowds.
When the excitement had abated
somewhat it was discovered that dozens
Of Americans were injured in various
ways, and threats OF lynching were
heard on every side.
Ropes were procured and crowd of
men started in the direction of the
houses occupied by the foreigners. The
local officers, assisted by many citizens
with cooler heads, succeeded in quieting
them. Several arrests have been made
and many others will follow.
Lackey is IL son of superintendent
Lackey, of York Farm collery.
The payements along the line of bat
tie bore evidence of the terrible affray.
They were sprinkled with the blood of
the combatants.
Later in the night Margnale Savina,
Peter Ross, Nicholas Marks, John Marks,
Tony Borrell and CAMEL Baranna, were
arrested, charged with being principals
in the riot.
In default of $1,000 bail they were
committed to jail to await the result of
injuries inflicted upon the four Ameri-
cans mentioned.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01
Piiing Up the County's Debt.

The sale of 500 900 worth of Luzerne
county bonds in the court house on Tues
day morning drew Il large crowd of in
vestors and brought better premium
than government bonds. The total
amount was sold in less than thirty
minutes. the premiums amounting to
$3,341.3S. The bonds are semi-annual
coupons, principal and interest payable
in gold at per cent. OF the total
amount $4,000 become due in two years.
and $500 each year thereafter for ten
years. To pay back the amount receiv-
ed for these bonds, 500, 341 3S, the people
of the county will, during the next ten
years, give the holders Sll1,2sO of which
S2l,2S0 will be interest charges.
The action of the commissioners. from
whom so much in the line of reform was
expected, in thus bonding the people for
the next ten years, is severely and deserv-
edly criticised. There was no occasion
whatever for the selling of the bonds,
and the whole proceedings have foul
smell. A revision of the assessment
books and the taxation of coal and other
lands at their proper value would have
given the county an abundance of money,
and at the same time have been step
towards the abolishing of the great evil
of unequal assessments. All this was
within the province of the commits
sioners, and could have easily been done
Instead, the owners of small properties
and workers in general must foot an
enormous bill for interest on the bonds.
while coal corporations and land specu-
lators go almost scot free of taxation.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01
Crowded Houses Everywhere.

The Rev. DR.. Stafford, of Washington,
will lecture at the Grand opera honSe on
the evening of April 26. Dr. Stafford
lectured at Wilkesbarre on two occa-
sious recently and each time the Grand
opera house there was totally inadequate
to contain the large number of people
who desired to hear the distinguished
lecturer. There is no doubt but that
Freeland will show its appreciation by
turning out equally as large a crowd
Hence the necessity for buying tickets
as soon as possible. The admission
prices are published in another column.
Tickets which can be exchanged for
reserved seats when the diagram opens
can be purchased from the members of
the Tigers Athletic Club, under whose
auspices the lecture will be given.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01

"If you don't gat out of here" said
the bartender, who was somewhat
given to circuitous statements, "it will
become my painful duty TO soak you in
the neck"
might inquire" responded the gen
teman who had stood against the
stove for two hours, might inquire
if this is to be an external or an in
ternal treatment ?"-Indianapolis Jour
nal
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01

The up-country mines are receiving
extra attention from mining companies
officials now. A large number are at
the Avondae mine, of the Delaware.
Lackawanna and Western Company,
watching the rise Of the water and
awaiting developments, while at the Not
tingham the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre
officials are on guard. The dam which
has been undergoing construction for
the past few days has been completed.
Notwithstanding the fact that an addi-
tional pump has been put in the water
in the Avondale is still rising. No
serious danger of the water entering the
Nottingham is apprehended, as the dam
which is now completed will, it is
thought, prevent such a contingency,
although it cannot wholly and thorough
ly guard against it.
At the Woodward mine there has been
no extension of the squeeze since, and
the officials are hoping that the danger
is over
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01

y use has been found for the milk
from which cream has been removed.
1t is strained and mixed with some
ingredients, which are only known to
the inventor, an Englishman, ard then
compressed. In three days the sub
stance is as hard as celluloid and may
be shaped in any way. For seven years
the inventor has been trying to produce
this material of uniform shade and
has only just succeeded. If coloring
matter is introduced before it is hard
ened any desired color may be obtained,
1t forms good substitute for ivory in
the manufacture of billiard balls. For
combs it is superior to celluloid, being
less brittle and liable to chip. 1t has
creamy, glossy surface. 1t is expected
that it will be especially used in the
manufacture of buttons
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01

Reported by C, A. Snow & Co., Wash
ington, ID. c,
j. Il. Christopher, Mahanoy City,
iournal-hearing.
II. A. Frantz, Tamaqua, can-opener,
S. l.. King, Dunmore, buffer.
e. ii. Collins, Pittston, leveling-rod
d. W. Evans, pttSton boiler front
and furnace.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01

Rev. Besconsky, editor and owner of
the Saule, a Polish paper published at
Mahanoy City, was arrested for Illegal
use of the mails, 1t is said he used OBJ
scene language in his paper.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01
a Rare Bird.

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Though gorgeous their plumage and re
gal
But. instead OF an oriole. robin or thrush
Let that bird be a bright. golden eagle.
philadelphia Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS

INSTATE OF Il. U. TURNBACH, late of
IL Freeland, deceased.
Letters of administration upon the above
named estate having been granted to the un-
dersgned, all persons indebted To said estate
are requested to make payment, and those
having demands to present the same, without
delay to james Williamson, administrator
or to Chas. Orion Stroh. attorney.
February %, 1897.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01

That mince meat at A. Oswald's makes
delicious ples.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01

If you want a good mnce pie buy your
mince meat at A. Oswald's.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01

There are twenty-seven different farm
ers, prospecting for coal in Butler and
Sugarloaf townships.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01

Watch the date on your paper
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01

The Wear Wells celebrated One-Pieee
Shoe is u great seller. Nothing is sold
in this town like it for 81. For railroad
work and shop wear II Is unequalled.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01

Mining shoes very cheap and gents
dress shoes only $1.25 at j. Bellezza's.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01

A. Oswald sells the freshest egys i'm
town. Every egg is guaranteed
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01

JJ,OR SALE.-Two 500 silk mill bonds will
Il be sold for $40 each For particulars ap-
ply at this Office.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01

Additional locals on the fourth page.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-04-01

Weapons Were Freely Used and a Num-
ber of Persons Seriously Wounded.
Police Had II Hard Time ouelliDg the
Disturbance-Sev veral Arrests Made.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-01-27

An exchange thus dishes up John
Sherman. McKinley's Secretary of
state: Talking abspi. Sherman, by
the way, Dem0Et& IIitnot forget
that this is th4ea srman who
was e @yisiti alast6n' in New
Orleans in the winter Of 1e76-T7,
busIly engaged in instructing J..
Madison Wells, of eternal infamy,
and the unspeakable Louisiana Re
turning Board how to count out
Samuel J:rTldeo: All the perfumes
Of Araby and all the white-washing
OF great moral humbuggery will not
suffice to sweetep or wipe off from his
record that damned spot.
Blood Is Life and upon the purity
and vitality Of the blood depends the
health otthe whole system. Expert
ence proves Hoods Sarsaparilla to be
the best blood purifier.
HOODS PILLS act easily and
promptly on the liver and bowels
Cure sick headaches.
Cabinet Photographs Sl.5O per doz-
en- at the Omega Foto studio. +
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-01-27
Secretary Of states Report.

Secretary of Stale Howell has our
than..s for copy Of his report. 1t
contains great deal of valuable in
formation and much that ought not
TO be printed yea after year. In the
expense of running the combined
offices of Seci etafy of State, CIe.l.. of
the Supreme Court and State LIBRA
fiau, Mr.. Howell shows that under the
consoic alton these. offices will cost
she taxpayers but Sl9,GSO IN sale lies
for four years as against $40, 100
under the old sys6ep. a saving Of
$2O,42O during the pgese 1T term. He
ESQ shows that The; expense of
running these offices outside of the
salal.:as bias been materially redc ceG
during the past wo'years. ~
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-01-27
Card of Thanks.

We hereby return our heartfelt
thanks to the people of Elko who have
90 kindly rendered Us assistance dur.
ing the sicknesslofsaOIir beloved son
and brother Yonr.tender sympathy
and loving kindness will always re-
main green spot in orr memories.
When the shadow Of. death crosses
yocr Thresholds. may you meet with
the same kindness and sympathy.
Respectfully yolcs,
DH. 6. mellow Ell AED FAMILY.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-01-27
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! We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case OF Catarrh that can.
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
F. J. CHENEY $40, Props, Toledo
Ohio. 80
! We, the undersigned, have known F.
j. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perteetly.honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by their drm. q.
/ WEST . TRAUx. Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo O.nfWk41z;e. K1NNAN =
IMARvItD Wholesale Drtggietsss ] OLE
do, o.
l Halls Catarrh. euro taken inter-
Inally; acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfacestof the system
Price 75a per bottle: sold.Shy all
Druggists Testimonials free. ga.
I Halle FRmiiY Pills are the best.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-01-27
DAILY INDEPENDENT.
WEDNESDAY JANUARY q, 1897.
SALMAGIlNHi.


en- at the Omega Foto studio. :
Philadelphia. had a three million
dollar fire yesterday morning.
No magic about Trib, no witch
craft, just iniment: but supreme. =
Ed Oden, one of .Lanoille's most
prosperous ranchers, was in town to-
day. r.:.:1 l.T
A bottle of Trib sho uld DO in every
household. 1t cures sprains. l;i = 4
Joseph Hayton, the oldest man in
Virginia City, dad Tuesday morrlng.
He was a native Of England, aged Sc
years and 10 montho.
Cabinet Photographs $3.50 per doz-
en- at the Omega Foto. studio. = : ,
The Senate and Assembly met in
JOINT session today and caavassea the
vote for United States Senator. john
P.;Jones received 40; William Nc
MILAN, 4; and A. L. Fitzgerald, 1.
FoR sALE:-A-hole cook stove in
good condition. Inquire of L. VIM
termantel. lw
Mrs. Mcdowell departed for the
East last night with the remains of
her SOD, Samuel. She was accom-
panied by the two youngest children.
A lady who is 4 good nurse and
housekeeper, would Like a position.
Mrs. Taylor, Commercial Hotel. y
Fish Commissioner Boyco received
a shipment of fish eggs from the u.
s. hatchery at Neosha, Missouri,
yesterday. He left for Carson on No.
2 last night.
DR.. G. F.. Moore, Dentist, Elko,
Grown and bridge work Teeth with.
cut plates. Office at residence.
Senator Jones will gle the mem
bers Of the legislature and: his friends
big feed at the Abingdon House to-
night. Champagne viii flow and wit
and humor will eDliven the occasion.
There will be lot Of swelled heads
in Carson, tomorrow. Z" ,1J.lJs
Great bargains in boys suits. over
coats, hats, caps, etc. for the next two
weeks at Alexender's ~ -.,.>( - ~
The bill to icease boxing matches
passed the Asss ably, Yesterday, by %
vote of % to 8. fthas yet to run the
gauntlet Of tho Senate and Gov
ernor's Office.
Dave Casper has just received q
new lot of samples Of Fall and
Winter Clothing which will be made
70 order from 1880 up. y
He who let's theweakneas Of q strain
ed muscle become chronic regrets it a
life time. Trib viii eyre it. !"
Senator Jones received twel We woes
in the State Senate yesterday TO two
for William Mcmillan Of Storey
county and ono for. ] Hdge Fitzgerald
In the Assembly Jones IRE ceiveti
twenty EIGHT and Mcmillan two s'I
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series Of tests were made with the
torpedo-boat Gushing" and the
Ammen ram "Kstahdin,' which es'
tablished that olive green is tint