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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-08-03
NOT ON PUBLIC SQUARE.
JUDGE WOOOWARD'S OPINION IN
COURT HOUSE CASE.
Goes Exhaustively Into the Merits of the
Case and Grants the Injunction Re-
straining the County Com missioners
From Building on the Old Site.


From Building on the Old Site.
Judge Woodward on Tuesday handed
down the opinion in the court house
case, on proceedings brought by num-
Der of citizens to restrain the county
commissioners from erecting the pro-
posed new court house on the Public
Square site. Judge Woodward grants
the injunction so restraining the com
mssioners. The opinion, says the
Wilkesbarre Record, is quite eab-
crate one and goes fully into the
question, going eXhaustively into the
points raised by the petitioners and
giving clear and comprehensive his
tory of the Public Square site.
The opinion after going fully into the
history of the grant of the Public Square
site, concludes that the county cannot
use as much as it wants for the purposes
of new court house. The Judge asks,
what claim the county can have to more
of the square than it has occupied for
the past fifty years if an easement can
not be established or enlarged by in
tendment or presumption.
The opinion goes into the question
whether or not the legislature has power
to take action with reference to such
site and the judge cannot see why the
legislature has authority to interfere
with what was dedicated to the use OF
the pnblic.
The Judge refers to the recent opinion
of Judge Searle, of Montrose, who espe-
cially presided here when the question
of the Public Square site was previously
brought up, the judge deciding at that
time that the county commissioners
should take as much of the plot as was
necessary for the purposes of the
county business, which decision was
affirmed by the supreme court. Judge
Woodward comes to the conclusion that
this opinion did not go fully into the
history of the Public Square site and,
therefore, the intention as to its use
was not fully known.
The judge then refers to another
phase of the case, that of the valuable
records stored in the present court
house, and states that should they be
destroyed while temporarily placed in a
building that was not fire proof the re-
suits would be irreparable and appalling.
The records should remain where they
are while new court house is being
constructed. The judge goes quite
extensively into this part of the argu-
ment
The opinion then takes up the Oster-
ling plans and the contention that there
is too much room. The Judge compares
the relative dimensions and makes some
recommendations relative to the altera-
tion of the plans, principal of which is
that there be one court room less. Re-
duction in the size of some other rooms |
is also recommended.
In conclusion Judge Woodward hopes
that the commissioners will decide to
erect the new courthouse elsewhere
without further litigation and allow the
Public Square to be u park for the nse
of the public. To put new courthouse
upon the little plot of land which has
been dedicated to the public for its use
and enjoyment as an open space and
blot it out forever would be bunder
without an excuse and without Il
remedy
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-08-03

Via the Lehigh Valley Railroad on
August IL. The Lehigh Valley Rail
road will sell tickets to Niagara Falls
and return, at the special low fare of IS
for the round trip from Freeland, limit
ed for return passage to August A.,
inclusive. Tickets will be honored on
any train, except the Black Diamond
express.
Consult Lehigh Valley ticket agents
for further particulars.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-08-03
PLEASURE CALENDAR.

August 9.-Trolley excursion and pic
mic of ST. Johns Reformed Sunday
School at Halle park. Round trip tick
cts: Adults, 25 cents; children under
12 years, Is cents.
August 19.-Trolley excursion and out
ing of the Tigers Athletic Club at Halle
park. Round trip fare: From Free
land, 25 cents; from McAdoo, 20 cents
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-08-03
Patents Granted.

Reported by G. A. Snow & Co., Wash
ington, d. C.
G. f. Bertels, Wikesbarre, clutch
mechanism.
j. Faust, Scranton, barrel-washer.
II. r. Jones, Wilkesbarre, lamp
bracket for miners caps.
f. Pardee, Hazleton, separator for
ore-coal, etc.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-08-03
Picnic Saturday Evening.

At the Public park on Saturday even
ing picnic will be held under the aus
pices of st. AIMS band. No more pleas
ant place in the region can be found
than the park to spend an evening, and
the band members invite everybody to
come and enjoy the music and other
pleasures on the grounds Mild refresh
ments of all kinds will be sold
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-08-03

HOUND.-Between Upper Lehigh and Free
II land, articles of wearing apparel. Owner
can recover same by proving property and
paying charges. Patrick Duffy, Upper Lehgh.
MEN WANTED.-Fifty men wanted for
1Nl laboring work ut brick works, Sandy
Run Junction; good wages paid and steady
work. Apply ut once.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-08-03

A terrific thunder storm passed over
this section yesterday afternoon and
was followed by another last evening.
No fatalities have yet been reported,
but considerable property was injured.
A barn in Conyngham valley was des-
troyed by lightning, and at McAdoo a
church in course of erection for the
Hungarian Catholics of the town was
blown down. Houses were struck by
lightning at Hazleton, Stockton and
Jeanesville.
A large bin used by Henry Reinsmith
for the storage of sand, located on the
Hill, was struck and badly shattered by
lightning during the storm.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-08-03
NJ NoTICE OF AN ELECTION TO BE HELD

NJ Office OF AN ELECTION TO BE HELD
1N To obtain the assent Of the electors to
Increase the Indebtedness of the borough.
In pursuance OF an ordinance of the town
council OF the borough of retland, Pennsyl-
wanna, passed ut Il regular meeting on the
seventeenth day of July, 1899, and duly ap-
proved by the burgess of said borough, an
election will be held ut the several polling
places for holding municipal elections in said
borough ON Saturday, the twenty-siXth day of
August, 1873, between the hours of u. m. and
y. m, for the purpose OF obtaining the assent
of the electors of the said borough to increase
It's Indebtedness to an amount exceeding per
cent and not exceeding per cent upon the
last preceding assessed valuation of the tax
able property in said borough.
The purposes OF the proposed increase of in
debtedncss of said borough are:
l. To erect, furnish and complete a town
hall, including in the one structure, council
rooms, fire department., municipal Offices, II
large hall, a public library and lookup.
2. To establish an electric pumping station
in the Fourth ward on the Hill.
3. To establish an electric fire alarm system
throughout the borough
4. 10 extend and build the public sewers on
Washington, Front, Birkbcck, Carbon and
Ridge streets in the borough of Freeand.
Amount of last assessed valuation. .S242 794 90
PRESENT Indebtedness. ................. Nothing
Amount of the proposed increase of
lnueDtcuneSs. ....'.......,...........S 15OUO.UU
Percentage of proposed increase of
Indebtedness. ....................... 6l7S
Daniel Kline, president.
John G. Davis, secretary.
James NJ. Gallagher, burgess.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-08-03

A. Oswald sells Delicatesse Baking
Powder at sc per pound can. Every
can is guaranteed as to its purity. Give
it trial.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-08-03

Theodore Faltz was severely bitten
on the hand on Sunday by weasel
which he tried to capture in the Public
park,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-08-03
John C. McKernan. of Potts,

John c. McKernan, of Pottsville, has
been appointed by National Commander
b. N. Hide, of the Regular Army and
Navy Veterans, national adjutant, to fill
the vacancy caused by the death of j.
w. Geary, late Of Knoxville, Tenn.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-08-03
Low Rate Excursion

To New York and Coney Island via
the Lehgh Valley Railroad, August 23,
1899. The fare from Freeland for the
round trip will be $9.45 Tickets will be
sold for all trains, excepting the Black
Diamond express, August %, limited for
return passage to August %, inclusive
Consult Lehigh Valley ticket agents for
further particulars.
Theabove quoted fare is for New York.
Coney Island tickets 25 cents additional.
Miss Nellie ODonncll left on Monday
with the first party of invaIids who are
to be given the benefit of few weeks
sea air at Atlantic City. The expense
will be borne by Mrs. Eckley b. Coke.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-08-03
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.

A N ORDINANCE.-An ordinance for the
~ purpose of obtaining the assent of the
electors OF the borough of Freeland to in
crease the Indebtedness of said borough iu the
sum of fifteen thousand dollars (Sl5,OOO or as
inuch thereof us is required for erecting,
Iurnlshlng ana completing u town hall, in
GUIDING in the one structure council rooms
nre department., municipal Offices, u public
library, a large room for public purposes and
lockup. Also TO erect and establish an
eectric pumping station in the Fourth ward,
nn electric fire alarm system throughout the
Dorough ana TO build and extend the public
sewers on Washington, Birkbeck, Front, Car
land.
BE it ordained and enacted by the burgess
and town council of the borough of Freeland
that proposition be submitted to the quail
NED voters OF said borough at II public election
10 De held therein for their assent or rejection
oil u proposed increase of the Indebtedness of
sald borough to an amount greater than per
cent and not exceeding per cent of the last
preceding assessed valuation of its taxable
property.
That said election be held at the respective
polling places in all the wards of the said bor-
ough on Saturday, August 26, A. d., 1899, be-
tween the hours of a.. m and p. m, and
that the burgess, president and secretary of
ut least thirty days by weekly advertisements
In all the newspapers of the said borough and
by conspicuous handful posted ut all of the
polling places in the borough
Inc amount of the proposed increased in
deDtedness to be fifteen thousand dollars, to
be raised by bonds bearing per cent interest
maturing in not less than five nor more than
thirty years and the said moneys thus raised
or 50 much thereof us may be required to be
used Tor the following purposes, to wit:
]. Ten Thousand dollars (SlU,0UU), for erecting
furnishing and completing town hall, ill.,
cluding i'll the one structure, council rooms,
nre department., municipal Offices, u large
hull, public library and lookup.
= Fifteen hundred dollars (Sl500, for es-
tabltshing an electric pumping station on the
Hill in the Fourth ward
u Fifteen hundred dollars (Sl 500, to cs-
tablish an electric fire alarm system through
out the borough.
4. Two thousand dollars $4,000, to extend
and build the public sewers on Washington,
Front, Birkbeck, Carbon and Ridge streets in
the borough of Freeland.
Enacted INTO an ordinance at stated meet
ing of the borough council of the borough
OF Frceland, county of Luzcrne, state of
Pennsylvania, held the seventeenth day OF
July, A. d., 1899 Daniel Kline, president.
Attest; John G. Davis, secretary.
Approved this seventeenth day of july A.
d., 1889. james NJ Gallagher burgess
New-York tribune., 1899-08-20
IT WOULD MAKE MN roo POPLAR.

From The Philadelphia Press.
The Hon William Workman is now about as
well known in certain jewelry store IN New
York he is in Texas where he has long served
State Treasurer Ii came about in this way:
Mr. Wortham in this store one day, buying
a present for 4 member Of lis family, when he
noticed show filed with splendid jew
elled revolvers with silver and gold grips and
chased barrels. having precious stones set into
the butts.
''Lemme see one of those guns" he said to the
clerk.
(Which one. sir?'
"The gold one with the big ruby in the han
die
The clerk took il from the case. II was
beautiful piece of workmanship. II was marked
500. and ii looked 10 be worth even more.
The Texan took il terinrly in both hands and
held il admringly up to the light Then, draw
ing himself up to his full height, which was six
feet and a half. he rested the revolver barrel
upon his left elbow. crooked for the purpose.
and looked over the sights down the long store.
Those persons who him inYoluntarily
dodgcd and woman screamed.
Say" said Mr.. WOrtham, with quiet but in
tense enthusiasm he returned the weapon
"if was to wear that gun down in my state
the people would be falling down On their knees
begging to be killed with it,
New-York tribune., 1899-08-20

taries from all parts OF the country. members OF
the Diplomatic Corps and prominent officials OF
the Government will be invited to be present
The Commissarat Of the Holy Land, estab-
lished long after the founding OF the Order OF
St Francis. is composed Of many divisions.
which have for their object the conversion Of the
people of Palestine. the guarding and protecting
of the places made sacred by the presence OF
Jesus Christ and the obtaining Of funds for the
perpetuation Of the sacred relics and the con-
tinuation of the numerous institutions founded
by the Roman Catholic Church, among them the
hotel in Jerusalem where pilgrims are lodged
free. Men will be educated at St Sepulcher for
these labors, young men who desire to serve the
mission of the Holy Land as lay brothers viii
also be received that they may be formed in
their vocation and pass the years of their pro-
baton in a proper atmosphere.
New-York tribune., 1899-08-20
GUARDSMEN'S "PORK PIE" CAPS.
From The London Chronicle.

From The London Chronicle
A correspondent who was struck by the
spectacle Of a "grOwler' containing guaTdsmen
suffering from sunstrOke following the guards
in the West Norwood march Tuesday pro-
tests against the way in which they wear
their little pork pie caps 50 as 10 expose their
closely cropped heads to the full blaze Of the
sun" He thinks that on hot days the Oiii
GERS should insist on the cap being worn on
the top and not on the extreme side of the
head" What has the War Office say To
this revolutionary suggestion? Probably that
the pork pies" would have to he made several
sizes larger if they were To be worn otherwise
than on the ear, and that Mr.. Atkins cor Mr..
Atkins's SweethearD would be the first to
grumble at the change.
New-York tribune., 1899-08-20
PRESERVING AFRICAN BIG GAME.

London correspondence of The Birmingham
Post.
With reference to the international action
which the Government has in view for the
preservation Of the big fauna of Africa | have
had the opportunity of hearing the opinion of
one of the greatest living authorities on the
subject. This individual has passed the greater
part of his life in the districts of Africa affected
by the legislation in force and prospective for
prohibiting the killing of big game. He assures
me that all the laws in operation fail to achieve
the IurpoSe in view in the localities where the
natives are allowed to carry guns In British
East Africa. where the whites are strictly for
bidden to shoot big game without authority the
natives are allowed to kill ndSCrininatey and
without check everything they come across In
MaShOnaland and Matabeeland on the other
hand since the disarmament of the natives there
has been perceptible increase in certain
species. and this increase is likely to gradually
become more marked time goes on and the
regulations are enforced. Antelope of different
kinds have lately been seen in the neighborhood
Of Buuwayo. which 1t had been thought had
completely disappeared from the country and
there is reason to believe that in Rhodesia the
danger of extinction of many OF the species
which at one time very r. al had been
checked If not altogether averted
New-York tribune., 1899-08-20

The projected removal from its place In
Lafayette Square OF the Jackson statue which
represents that hero in a seemingly hopeless
endeavor to keep his seat a rearing horse.
brings to mind a story told of Thackeray when
he made his memorable visit to the States.
friend, walking with him through the park
where the statue stands. talked rapidly and
with great animation hoping to make himself
50 agreeable that the famous author would not
New-York tribune., 1899-08-20

retire without attracting attention they "ei'
compelled to remain until the services "ei'
finished, and waste whole day. as Mrs' LUG
eloduently put it
New-York tribune., 1899-08-20

Ex-senator Mantle. OF Montana, recently re-
tired by an unappreciative constituency. is a
bachelor. and has long been regarded by the
managing mammas in Washington as a very de-
s.rable catch" for besides wearing the toga, he
has some mining property that yields him a
therefore, when he announced at a dinner given
in his honor shortly before he left town that he
was delighted at going. because he wanted to
see his sweetheart, from whom he had been
separated for Il long time.
Your sweetheartr exclaimed those near him.
Have you had a sweetheart all this time? Do
tell us about her"
Yes, / have L sweetheart" answered the
Senator frankly. and haven't seen her since
/ left Butte in the fall. Dear woman. she's all
I've got and I'm all she's got"
Whats her name is she pretty?' How
old is she?" were some Of the questions the
blushing Senator was pressed to answer. but
ne held his peace until pretty thing. of whom
the Senator had been suspected Of being rather
fond said "Now Senator. please do tell us
about her for we can't congratulate you until
we know something Of your fianc6e."
shes not pretty, she's beautiful" responded
the Senator finally. his face growing tender
"and she's not very young. somewhere between
seventy and eighty. and her name-her name is
the same as mine-Mantle. My sweetheart is
my mother"
New-York tribune., 1899-08-20

see the impossible bronze horse and its rider,
which he considered n reflection upon the taste
of the Nation but Thackeray divining his OBJ
ject said laughingly: Never mind, Mr Blank.
I've already seen your hobby horse"
New-York tribune., 1899-08-20

\ woman with some wealth and five mar
riageable daughters came to Washington early
last fall to start social campaign and. incl
dentally, to marry off her daughters. This am
bilious woman knew little Of social customs at
the capital-Or anywhere else. in fact-but
started out a few days after her arrival. armed
with Il Guide to Polite Society" to make visits.
Where shall l drive. madam" asked the
coachman when she and her five daughters
were seated in the carriage.
"Oh, just drive anywhere" replied his mis-
tress. "and stop wherever YOU carpet out"
The carriage soon halted in front OF an i'm
posing mansion: carpet extended from door to
street and before it a long line OF carriages
ranged. Mrs. Doc and her daughters
trirped blithely up the steps, and the door was
opened by a solemn fOotman. Thrusting their
cards in his hands mamma and her daughters
rushed into the drawing room. to find them
selves i'm the presence OF n funeral. Prayers
" re in progress. and as the visitors could not
New-York tribune., 1899-08-20

Last winter a delegation Of Indians from a
Far Western State. on a tour OF inspection
through the Interior Department, visited the
Land Office, where they were introduced to the
clerk who had especial charge Of their section
of the country A bumptous little individual
with big head This official proceeded to over
power the redmen with his Importance. Grasp
ing each one of them cordially by the hand he
patted them patronzingly on their backs ana
then delivered a long speech, explaining In de-
tail the work OF the office their interest in It.
laying particular stress on the fact that he was
the motive power Of il all. AS soon as their
entertainer paused for breath the visiting In
dians began to grunt and talk among them
selves
"What are they saying?" asked the egotistical
clerk. expecting to hear high praise of himself.
,"Ten me what they saying
81 cannot tell you" replied the interpreter, it
was not for you to hear"
But the little man insisted. and with great re-
luctance the Interpreter finally yielded. They
said" he translated Little man. big head. heap
talk say nothing much fool"
II has been recently announced that the new
home Of the Franciscans, Mount st. Sepulcher.
will be dedicated with imposing ceremonies on
september H. and the Commissariat of the Holy
Land for many years in New-York, will be
Established there Cardinal Gibbons. assisted by
prominent members Of the American hierarchy,
will dedicate the monastery and church digni-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-18
PFFKSKILL.

The Trustees Of the village will have for special
order this evening the following resolution when
will bring out long discussion: Resolved, INA.
the trades-union rate of wages OF Peekskil shall
he maid 10 the employees of the village and for all
overtime they shall be paid at the rate Of time ana
half" - ~, -. -
The funeral Of Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Frost was
held at her home yesterday afternoon at ] O'CLOCK
Mrs Frost sixty-nine years old. AND mad hved
in PeekskiIl many years. Her husband, Charles b.
Frost and the following children. Charles. OF the
New York Fire Department.: Frederick Waller:
lMrs jeremiah Curry survive her She also leaves
seventeen grandchildren and two great-grandchlI-
dren Mrs Frost was burned to death on Saturday
morning She is supposed to have been In her 'front.'
yard, making bonfire and burning up leaves ana
was found at about II o'clock burned TO a crisp.
Mrs Frost suffered with rheumatism and il Is pre-
sumed that she lost control of her limbs when near
the fire and her dress became ignited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-18
EAST BIFFALO. CATTLE MARKET.

East Buffalo April I7.-fieropis Of sale through
cattle sheep during the fortyeght hours
day Cattle III cars; sheep and lambs.
rs cars; hogs. 40 shpments-Cattle. li9
sheep and lambs. 80 hogs. 80 Cattle-The
market was generally and 0ai5c higher on the
ocd and about steady with kind The
basis choice e. extra - a0s5 80 but there
nothing OF sufficiently extra quality bring the
quoted figure. The offerings light. 10 loads
Included IL loads Of Canada sockers The supply Of
calves moderate the demand somewhat irregular and
about a quarter higher. The general offerings
pretty well cleaned up Choice fat stockers sold full
strong but half fat and feeders hard to
sell Good best smooth fat export cattle s. 2jaS5 80
good 81 SJa<5 10; bulls So 1884 good
choice 81 5OQSi 80: good
bulls 81 5Oqx4: bulls 81 25l>3 10:
and hefers good TO choice - jOuS4 fat
good to best 50 5OQs4: to good do. s3QS3 so
sockers choice extra quality - 1884 T5
DO 81 J0nS4 calves good color stock 81 JOG<f aO
good extra 81 25dsi 80; good
81 -; COWS, choice good bags, x42dS47
good choice S3gSi2 sprngers good 10 SsdS45
calves choice g. 2JqS5 90; good choice t5n
lar price but with liberal offerings about Is loads
comparatively In good position. OF the offerings
about q loads Of clipped sheep and lambs and
fair importation Of Western wool lambs Native sheep
ems a Of 2sc from native basis Wool
lambs. native. choice 10 extra, 81 25Q$G IS. good to
choice 80 15dt6 IS fair 20 good. s0as6 10 to
fair 81 25Qf IS sheep choice 10 extra 81 75gs5; good
extra s. 1895 IS good choice sass 10 The bulk
o. the sales - I5d<5 20 Export clipped lambs
quotabe basis OF 50 o56f5 49, mostly inside
figures. Hogs-The trade in good position with li5
Yorker s4Qs4 o. with fee sales at higher figures
pigs 81 a5QSS co. roughs 81 s0fs3 35 81 500
The bulk OF the Yorker. sold At a 05 The offerings
pretty we'll cleaned up and The close steady.