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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-01-25
Protesting Against Hahn.

The fact that Byron Hahn, the Re-
publican county chairman, who was
chosen by Senator Penrose as the COM
promise candidate for the Wilkesbarre
postoffice, lives eight miles out of town,
and has not voted there in two years,
has delayed his appointment.
The protests filled by the other candi-
dates have had this effect, and they
have regained hope that one of them
may get the plum. Acting Postmaster
Fell is now in Washington, making a
final effort for the place. A prominent
politician gave out the story that State
Senator Scott and Sol. Bacharach, a
Quay leader, offered Hahn position as
revenue stamp agent if he would with
draw, but he declined.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-01-25
THE DELAWARE, susauEHANNA AND
SCHUYLRILL RAILROAD.

Time table in effect April l8, 1897.
;, Trains leave Drifton for Jeddo, Eckley, Halle
Brook, stockton, Beaver Meadow Roud, Roam
and Hazleton Junction at 30, u W a IN, daily
except Sunday; and % M. 2 ~ p m. sunday.
-, Trains leave Drifton for Harwood, Cranberry,
Tomhicken and Deringer at ~, 6 % a IN, daily
except Sunday; and Tu3 m, 3s m, Sum
day.
Trains leave Drifton for Oneida Junction,
uhrwood Road, Humboldt Road, Oneida and
Sheppton at u 90 a III, daily except sun
day; and O3 a IN, 23s IN, Sunday.
Trains leaye Hazleton Junction for Harwood,
Cran6erry, Tomhicken and Deringer at 30 a
sunday.
Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Oneida
Oueida and Sheppton at ~, IL 10 IN, Al p m,
daily except Sunday; and 81 m, 3 IL M,
Trains leave Deringer for Tomhick N, Gran
berry, Harwood, Hazleton Junction and 4oan
at2 70 ~ IN. daily except Sunday; ana = ~
m, 507 In. sunday.
Road, Harwood Road, Oneida junction, Hazle-
ton Junction AID Roam at II u In, Il 40, 8 ~
m daily except Sunday; and sll IN. "A
Trains leave sheppton for Beaver Meadow
Road, stockton, Haze Brook, Eckley, Jeddo
and Drifton at 8 ~ NJ, daily, except Sunday;
a, Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Beaver
Meadow Road, Stockton, Halle Brook. Eckley,
Jeddo and Drifton at 45, 68 p m, daily,
except Sunday; and 10 10 m, 8 40 p m, sunday.
All trains connect ut Hazleton Junction with
electric cars for Hazleton, Jeanesville, Audcn-
ried and other points on the Traction Com
Trains leaving Drii'ton at 80, 8 90 m make
e9nnection at Dering er with p. X. X. trains for
Wilkesbarre, Sunbury, Harrisburg and points
west.
For the accommodi. .tion of passengers at way
stations between HaZleton Junction and Der
niger, train will cave the former point ut
3oO p IN, daily, except Sunday, arriving ut
LUTHER G. SMITH. Superintendent.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-01-25
To Prevent a Coal strike.

The conservative element in the
Wyoming region are using every effort
to prevent the threatening big strike.
The clergy are crying out against it,
because they say it means poverty for
the strikers. Business men are appre-
hensive for the future and are doing
their best to bring peace before it is too
late. Rev. f. G. Curran, pastor of Holy
Saviour church, Wilkesbarre, whose
congregation is composed mostly of
miners, has taken decided stand. In
an address to his congregation, he said:
"Apropos of the general strike now
threatened throughout the anthracite
coal fields of this state | would respect
fully call your attention to some timely
advice which | consider duty to i'm
part. 1t is to be very much regretted
that on the rising tide of universal
prosperity in our great country there
should exist even the sembance of an
occasion for the widespread strike
which now seems nigh at our doors.
'Strikes are seldom necessary, and
always detrimental. There may, and
often do exist grievances between en-
ployer and employe, which call for an
immediate redress. But snch redress
is not to be found in the baneful strike"
Charles f. Thaen, secretary of the
Mine Workers Union of the district,
states that there would surely be big
lockout unless the operators agreed to
meet the men in conference.
The breaker boys at the Lehigh and
Wilkesbarre Company's Lance coliery,
Plymouth, struck yesterday, and it is
feared all the breaker boys of the town
will follow. If they do, over 1900 men
will have to suspend work.
The ID. & II. Company's strikers re-
turned to work yesterday under prom
ise from the superintendent that their
grievances would be adiuSted
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-01-25
Nilkesbarre Record.


In the rear Of his bicycle store on
South Main street Joe" Rice is using
his spare moments in practicing for his
heavy weight lifting act at the Nesbitt
next Friday evening. He has tied to-
gether two 100 pound dumb bells, two
anvils and tbirty-6ve pound dumb
bell, in all weighing over 400 pounds,
which he will lift with one hand. He
will also hold fifty pounds out in each
hand at arms length, and in many
other feats show that he has great
muscular strength as well as extraor-
dinary endurance, as was proven by
his six-day bicycle races in Madison
Square Garden.
'Joe's" star performance on this oc-
casion will be to break his own record
OF pushing a 100 pound bell above his
head eleven times, and he is confident
that he can do better this time.
The weight of every article on the
stage is vouched for and any one de-
string to come upon the stage and try
to outfit Rice will be allowed to do so.
Rice is in good form at 145 pounds and
few men Of similar weight could defeat
him in contest of strength.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-01-25

The men employed in installing the
Gamewel fire alarm system in town are
rapidly completing their work The
boxes are being placed in position and
located as follows:
Box 23-Washlngton and Luzerne
streets.
Box 24-Ridge and South streets.
Box 32-Centre and Front streets.
Box 34-West Walnut street and
School alley.
Box 49-Birkbeck and Walnut streets.
Box Washington and Chestnut
streets.
Box 52-Centre and North streets.
Box 53-Alvnton.
Box 62-Krause's corner, South Heb
erton.
Box 63-Schwabes corner, South
Heberton.
To give an alarm, the instructions
are: Get key, unlock door, pull handle
down as far as possible, then let go.
When this is done large whistle will
blow at Electric Light Company's plant,
repeating four times the number of box
from which alarm is sent. The fire
apparatus and firemen will Immediately
respond to that box
The signal code of whistle blasts is as
follows:
1-Wire trouble.
2-Daily test given five minutes be-
fore turning on electric light current.
3-3-General alarm; all fire apparatus
and tiremen to respond.
5-5-Riot alarm.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-01-25

One of the most thrilling escapes
from a watery grave that has occurred
in the upper end of the county in years
took place Monday afternoon. David
Culver, ferryman at Forty Fort, accom-
panied by his grandson Thomas and a
boy named Lutz, was crossing at the
ferry when the wire rope broke and the
three started on perlious journey down
stream.
The Susquehanna was very high and
ice was running. Without oars the
ferryman and his companions were at
the mercy of the stream. They were
first noticed at the Wilkesbarre Market
street bridge, but not quick enough for
any aid to reach them. Word was
telephoned to Plymouth aud prepara-
tions made to rescue the party at the
upper bridge. Ropes were suspended,
but as there is whirlpool underneath
the bridge the persons adrift were un-
able to grasp them.
Lower down boats were dragged over
the ice floats, but not before the current
had carried its victims out of reach.
Another attempt was made by men in
two skiffs to effect rescue. They sue
ceeded in catching up to the ferryboat
about a mile below town and were run
with it into the ice jam near the D. L.
& W. bridge.
After an hours work Culver, his COM
panions and the local men were rescued
from the thin ice jam by the aid of ropes
at Nanticoke. The persons had
stretched ropes between each pier.
This was the last place of rescue be-
fore the drifters would have reached
the dam, where sure death awaited
them. They had made the trip Of
twelve miles in less than an hour.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-01-25
"Old 81 Stebbin's." :"

'Old 81 Stebbins" played to a full
house last evening at the Griswold, and
from start to finish was highly entertain
ing. Dan Darleigh, as Old ri, was per-
fection. lie took the part Of the farmer,
who knew all, and could not be bnncoed,
and Martha, his wife, was an excellent
portrayal of the character of down
East Yankee helpneet. The Elmore
Sisters, in their specialties, received an
ovation. and the Transatlantic a. uartette
was a feature amusing and interesting.
Fentcll. us Ii baton expert executed some
very difficult manoeuvres. The COM
pany travels with It's own orchestra,
which is remarkably good, furnishing
some very fine selections. Crowded
houses everywhere should greet the
company.-Daily Press, Troy, N. Y,
January 10. 1900.
Grand opera house tonight.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-01-25
PERSONALITIES.

Superintendent Ray Meyers, of the
Electric Light Company, is about again
after severe illness.
Thomas Philips, of Kansas City, is
the guest of his sister, Mrs. James Paul,
of Coke addition.
Miss Annie Timney, of Wilkesbarre,
is sojourning with her mother on Wal
nut street.
Miss Katie Boyle, of Wilkesbarre, is
visiting Mrs. William McNelis, Adams
street.
Joseph Birkbeck, of Wilkesbarre,
transacted business in town yesterday
Rev. f. p. McNally, of Wilkesbarre,
spent Tuesday in town.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-01-25
Patents Granted,

E. G. Siggers, Washington, D. c., re-
ports the following patents granted to
inventors:
A. b. Clay, Scranton, sliding door
lock.
l.. Lesher, Tamaqua, combined chair
and rail brace.
E. r. Parker, Scranton, instrument
for removing dents from gun barrels.
A. s. Slyker, Wilkesbarre, car-brake.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-01-25
VOL. XII. NO. 60.
RAILROAD TIMETABLES
EHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD.
- November 10, 1899.

LEAVE FREELANr.

LEAVE FREELANF.
8 IL IN for west herly, Mauch Chunk,
Allentown, Bel llehem, Easton, Philu-
delphia and New York.
z 40 I'm for sand Run, White Haven,
Wilkes Barre, Fittston and Scranton.
8 lS IN for Haze5o Weatherly, Mauch
Chunk, Allentown, Bethlehem, Eiston,
Philadelphia and New York.
8 80 IN for Huzleton, Mahanoy City, shen-
andoah, Mt. Carmel, Shamokin and
Pottsville.
IL Asa m for Sandy Run, White Haven,
Wilkes Barre, scranton and all points
/ 80 IN for weathcrly. Mauch Chunk, Al
lentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Philadel-
pha and New Ork.
4 AZ I'm for Hnzeton, Mahanoy City, Shen-
andoah,. Mt. Carmel Shamokin and
pottsviile, wentherly. Ma,ch Chunk,
Allentown. Bethlehem, Easton, Phila-
8 "a m for Sandy Run, White Haven,
Wilkes Barre, scranton and all points
z 20 p m for Hazeton. Mahanoy City, Shen-
andoah, Mt. Carmel and Shamokln.
ARRIVE AT FREELAND.
2 40 a IN from wentherly, Pottsville, Ash
land, Shenandoah, hahanoy City and
8 II a IN from Philadelphia, Easton, Bethle-
hem, Allentown, Mauch Chunk, Wealth
erly, Huzeton. Mahunoy City, Shenan-
doah, Mt. Carmel and shamokin.
so m from scranton, Wilkes-Barre and
ll45a IN from Pottsville, shamokin, Mt
and Hazleton.
12 Sop IN from New York, Philadelphia,
Easton, Bethlehem, Allentown, Mauch
Chunk aud Weatherly.
4 AZ p M from Scranton, Wilkes Barre and
White Haven.
8 "a p m from New York, Philadelphia,
Easton, bethlehem, Allentown, POTTS.
Vile, Shamokin, Mt Carmel, Shenan-
doah, Mahanoy City and Huzleton.
20 pm from Scranton, Wilkes Barre and
White Haven.
For further information inquire of Ticket
Agents
ROLLlN II. WILBUR, General superintendent,
~ Cortlundt street, New York City.
CHAS. s. LEE, General Passenger Agent,
Vi Cortlandt Street. New York City.
J. L. KEITH. Division Superintendent,
Hazleton, Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-01-25
POLITICAL POINTERS.

The borough and ward tickets named
be the Democrats appear to give general
satisfaction. In Messrs. Boyle and
MalIoy the party has chosen two strong
mea 20 lead in this campaign. Both
are popular with vo.ers of both parties
aud VIII win If the prope spirit is in
fused into politics between now and
election day.
Already here are rumors of trouble
among Foster Republicans. The fac
tional fights which were waged in
recent years promise to break out
afresh before the polls open.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-01-25
PLEASURE CALENDAR.

January 25.-Annual fair OF the Citi-
zens' Hose Company at Yannes opera
house.
February 19.-Ball for benefit of St.
Kasimer's Polish church at Yannes'
opera house. Admission, 25 cents.
February 24.-Hop Of Crescent Ath-
letic Association at Yannes' opera
house. Admission, 25 cents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-01-25

In criminal court at Wilkesbarre on
Monday the case against ex-Represen-
tative Thomas Moyles was continued.
Moyles is under Indictment for attempt
ing to bribe Legislators to vote for the
McCarroll bill.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-01-25

nations were amended so that here
after each of the three sections of the
poor district will nominate the candi-
dates in the years which they are
entitled to representation on the ticket.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-01-25

Ex-Judge Schoch, the Oldest editor in
point of active and continuous service
on one newspaper in the United States,
died at his home in Stroudsburg on
Sunday at the age of Sc. Ex-Judge
Schoch took charge of the Jefersonian
In 1910 and since then has been editor
and publisher.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-01-25

John R. Jeffries, of Pttston, who had
been missing from his home all day
Sunday, was struck by an electric car
at Kingston Monday night and cut in
half. The motorman says he walked
from some bushes at the side of the
track and directly in front Of the car.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-01-25

The breaker at the Joseph DENIM
colliery, near Pottsville, was burned
Tuesday night, the fire being due to an
overheated stove in the engine house
adjoining. The colliery has shut down
until new breaker can be built
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-01-25

1t is currently reported that if any
more cock fights are pulled off at Me-
Adoo the principals and spectators will
be arrested. The many disgraceful
scenes at these cock fights have aroused
the lethargy of the constables and they
promise to make it hot for the people
abetting this brutal sport hereafter.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-01-25

Michael Senak, saloonkeeper of
Duryea, was sentenced in court on
Monday by Judge Lynch to fifteen
years Imprisonment in the Eastern
penitentiary for attacking his fifteen
year-old daughter. He fell to the floor
in faint when sentenced and had to
be carried to the prison van.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-01-25

George Keuch, formerly of Hazleton,
has taken charge of the Lohmann res
taurant, Wilkesbarre, until recently
conducted by Thomas Oberrender.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-01-25
S. for 10 Cents.

A five-dolar gold-piece will be the
prize at the Citizens Hose Company's
fair tomorrow evening. Attend the
fair and invest 10 cents on this prize.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-01-25
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS

NANTED.-First- class blacksmith; man
w who understn nds horse e-shoeing. wheel
wright and repair work; fair wages Apply at
once to ID. D. kromnies, or TRIBUNE office.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-01-25
THE BOROUGH TICKETS.
BOYLE AND DRASHER ARE THE
CANDIDATES FOR BURGESS.

CANDIDATES FOR BURGESS.
Malloy and Kline Before the Voters fol
Tax Coliector-CompIeteL List of Ward
Nominations-Hazle Township Ticket
Other Political News.
The Democratic borough convention
was held on Tuesday evening at the
Cottage hall. John McCole was chair
man and Philip C. Miller was secretary
The following ticket was named with
out opposition:
Burgess-John f. Boyle, South Ward.
Tax collector-Hugh Malloy, First
Ward.
Auditor-Henry Krone, First Ward.
FIRST WARD.
Judge-Philip c. Miller.
lnspector-Daniel McGarvey.
THIRD WARD.
School director-George c. Schaub.
Assessor-Patrick Mclaughlin, Jr.
Judge-Henry Hincer.
1nspector-John Schnee.
FOURTH WARD.
Councilman-E. w. Rutter.
School director-Charles Brauch.
Judge-Daniel Gallagher.
nspector-Patrick Carey.
SOUTH WARD.
Councilman-Chas. Moerschbacher.
School director-Peter Timony.
Second district
Judge-Hugh Shovin.
nspector-Daniel Furey.
The Democratic candidates for moor
director and poor auditor were endors-
ed.
The following were appointed to serve
as committee on vacancies and rules:
John E. McHugh, James M. Gallagher,
Joseph Schnee, Charles O'Donnell,
Hugh Shovin, Daniel Boyle.
The Republican delegates met at the
Cottage hall Monday evening and nomi-
mated their borough ticket. H. w.
Haworth was chairman and Sine j..
NeuBurger was secretary. All the
candidates were named without opposi-
tion. The ticket is as follows:
Burgess-Stephen Drasher, Fourth
Ward.
Tax colector-Daniel Kline, Second
Ward.
Auditor-James Williamson, First
Ward.
FIRST WARD.
Judge-Joseph McClelland.
nspector-James Williamson.
SECOND WARD.
Judge-John Sutton.
nspector-John Probert.
THIRD WARD.
School director-John Isaacs.
Judge-George Schwabe.
spector-Peter Jasinski
FOURTH WARD.
Councilman-George Sweet.
School director-Geo. T. Brown.
Judge-Archie Carpenter.
nspector-Solomo Trantor.
SOUTH WARD.
Councilman-Daniel j. Richards.
School director-Richard Scott.
Second district
Judge-James Morgan.
nspector-Robert Jenkins.
Third district
Judge-George Welch.
nspector-David P. JONES'
The Republican candidates for poor
director and poor auditor were endors-
ed.
Halle township Republicans on Tues
day evening nominated the following
ticket:
Tax colector-Thomas A. Harris,
Lattimer
School directors-Philip e. Meikrantz,
j. d. Steiner, Stockton.
Supervisors-Manus Boyle, Hum boldt;
Robert Baskin, Drifton.
Treasurer-Warren Drumheller, Mil
nesville.
Clerk-Christ Haswell, Hazleton.
Auditors-A. B. Minnick, Ebervale,
two years; William Weigand, Jeanes-
Vile, three years.
Constable-Edward Cooper, Harwood.
Justices of the peace-Stephen
Lattimer; Matteo Gerod, Halle
ton.
Halle township Democrats nominated
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-01-25

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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-01-25
BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS.
PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE REGION.

Synopsis of Jorai and Miscellaneous Oc-
currences That Can BE Read Quickly.
What the Folks of This and Other
Towns Are Doing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-28
The Value o, an Honest Press.

An honest press that bodily pub
fishes it's opinions and reflects the
spirit and sentiment of its clientele
without fear or favor will do more
for Vermont than any other public
agency at work in her material and
moral development. That does not
mean that aggressiveness, criticism,
and bold and defiant transformations
of men and atIairs are to be resorted
to by any newspaper merely to show
it's daredevil independence. 1t does
not mean that only newspapers that
go around with chips on their shout
-ers are honest and independent. 1t
means. simply. that when it is becom-
ing for a newspaper to express any
opinion at all. it should not. II it
deems it necessary, hesitate to offer
sincere criticism of men who are in
public service or who aspire to be,
and the things that they do. The
newspaper furnishes the means
whereby public sentiment may find
expression and the public servants be
kept in closer daily touch with their
masters. The man who seeks to be
public servant must expect to be
held accountable for his deeds. Re-
sponsibility as well as reward goes
with public office.-lSt. Adams Mes
senger.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-28
GRAFTON.

Mrs. E. j. Titus is visiting in Sara
toga.
The w. c. T. U. will meet with Mrs.
S. T. Leonard at p. m. Friday, jan
4th.
Miss Lois Batchelder spent a few
days at home in Peru. returning
Tuesday.
Ernest ellison and wife of Spring
field, VT, have been visiting Mrs. Her
bert Walker and other friends here
Miss Amy Davis. Wilton Bathric
and Charles Palmer were at home for
a short Christmas vacation but have
returned to Leland & Gray seminary
Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Walker spent
Christmas day with e. L. Walker and
wife at Bellows Falls, meeting Mrs
c. S. Frost and her two daughters
there.
Harlan Leonard, who went to Plain
field, N. H., early in the week, re
turned on Tuesday with his bride, and
they were serenaded by the band
that evening. Mrs. Leonard for
merly Miss Daisy Hill is well known
here, having spent much time with
her sister, Mrs. Hall Staples.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-28
WESTMINSTER.

Mrs. Cook of Hinsdale is visiting
Mrs. H. F. Bond.
Judge and Miss Kellogg spent
Christmas in Brattleboro.
Mr.. Lovejoy of Springfield was at
l.. c.. Richardson's Christmas day.
Mrs. Arthur Farnum is spending a
week with her sister, Mrs. j. F. Ward.
Miss Grace Darling of North Adams
has been at the parsonage for few
days.
Dana Miller of Chester visited his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Miller, Tues
day.
The Fortnightly club will meet on
Monday evening with Mrs. o. L.
Fisher.
Austin Richardson was at his
fathers, L. C. Richardson's, over
Christmas.
VIII Nutting has been clerking In
G. H. Walkers store during the alb
sence of Fred Metcalf.
Arthur Plummer of Maiden, Mass,
has been spending a portion OF the
week at Charles Chase's.
Charles o, Davis Of Boston was the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-28

The kidnapping of the Cudahy boy
in Omaha calls attention to a remark
able family of Irishmen. Years ago
there was an Irish laborer employed
at the Plankington plant in Milwau-
kee. His name was Cudahy, and he
had four sons, Michael, John, Patrick
and Edward Today the four boys
represent $15.O00,OO0 of business CAPT
tai, they employ 5000 men, own meat
packing plants at Omaha, Milwaukee,
Sioux City, Louisville, Nashville,
Wichita and Los Angeles, operate car
lines of their own. and possess vast
oil properties on the Pacific coast.
They are all powerful men in ply
sique, and each is possessed of excep-
tional powers in business and finance.