POSTOFFICE BURGLARS. Returns Arc Not Large, but the Risk Is Small. TITE ARREST OF J. \7. ELI/WOOD. ll© Downed Two Policemen Tlefore He Was Taken —Uncaptured Burglars and Their Work Near New York —The Ted Kelly j Gang and Its Downfall. One night in January of the present year i the inhabitants of the peaceful little town of Ligonier, Pa., were awakened by a muf fled sound of an oxplosion. Though muf fled, the oxplosion was loud enough to call many of the citizens to the street, and some of them encountered a man running away with a pistol in his hand. To tlioso who made inquiries he answered coolly: "It's none of your business why I am hero or who I am. Your postoffico is on fire, and you'd better hurry up to put it out." £o no was allowed to go his way. The awak- ! enod citizens found that ho had told the truth, but not all of it. The postoffico safe was empty. Some one had blown it open by the unusual method of boring a bole through tho top and pouring in enough common gunpowder, when exploded, to blow tho door bodily out. The fire was caused by the door upsetting tho stove, tho hot coal 9 from which had Ignited the floor. Tho flames were not far enough advanced to prevent their speedy extinction, and it was found on investiga tion that tho thief had taken only about SIOO worth of stamps and currency. This was tho first of a series of postoffice burglaries in Pennsylvania which were at tributed by the authorities to some person who shortly became known as the king of the postoffice robbers. Besides Ligonier, Groceton, Blairsville, Irwin, Latrobo and other places wore served in tho same way. Inspector Dickson of the postoffice depart ment was placed on tho burglar's trail, and after considerable investigation the official decided that tho robberies had all been committed by ono man, aud that man, as tho event has shown, was J. W. Ell wood. J. W. ELLWOOD. His methods . were peculiar. The only burglar's tool ho carried with him was a finely tempered drill of a five-eighths inch bore. It was his custom before robbing a postoffice to go to the nearest blacksmith's shop and take therefrom a bar of Iron ho oould use as a jimmy and some KM btaoes. Ho would fit his drill, which he Kuld carry in his pocket, lhto one of the ho wanted to drill the safe., the frork was done he would the tools which he had Stolen blacksmith's shop in tho office he Or throw them awfly. He in getting more plunder from offices than he did from that at Graccton, which is owned by Post company, he took S7OO watches worth S3OO. At got SOO, but at Irwin he At Latrobe ho secured and the police, r--.., j n ' A WARNING TO OFFICE SEEKERS. llow Mayor llarriHou Singed til© M'hittkem of an Importunate Alderman. The humors of Chicago municipal poli tics are a perennial source of amusement to the readers of the Cliicngo newspapers. Nearly every day these journals feci called upon to record some new and striking ex ploit illustrating the erratic originality and unconventional ism of their "wicked" , mayor. A good many of these tales aro ex- j oggorated and oftentimes manufactured out of whole cloth by the imaginative re- TTIE INCENDIAIiT ACT. porters, but. Chicagoans are accustomed to this sort of thing. Ono of tho most amus ing of the mayor's recent performances is thus recorded by the Chicago Record: It w;is just after luncheon hour when Mr. Harrison, with his overcoat thrown across his arm, strode along the corridor and squeezed his way through the crowd of office soekers about his door. Alderman Schumacher, Alderman Brennan and sev eral others with Alderman Ryan were close to the door. Alderman Ryan greeted the mayor respectfully. Mr. Harrison frowned at tho alderman. "Keep away, little Mike; keep away, my boy, 1 sayl" remarked the mayor as ho rapped on tho door for admis sion. The alderman smiled us much as to say: "It's only his wa f. lam solid with him, as you'll see." But the mayor did not regard the matter in just that way, for he repeated: "Go away, Ryan; go away. I won't see you. You are against mo, and everybody knows it!" Some one inside opened the door, and tho mayor stepped over tho threshold. Alderman Ryan followed, and when Mr. Harrison attempted to close the door ho put ono foot inside and defeated tho may or's attempt to bar him out. Mr. Harrison looked down at the alderman and advised him a third time to go away. His cigar hod gone out during the con versation. lie took a match from his vest pocket, struck it and relighted his perfecto. Alderman Ryan's head was thrust half way in the door. Mr. Harrison held the blaziug match iu his right hand. Tho al derman's whiskers stuck out in a suggestive way. The mayor saw them, and he touch ed them with the llery mutch. The whisk ers were dry, and they blazed up and crackled like brush in a bonfire. Tho alderman felt his whiskers afire, and yelling "Murder!" jumped backward. A terrible smell of burned hair and smudged cuticle filled the room. Alderman Ryan tugged away at his whiskers and put out the flames. Mr. Harrison paid no atten tion to the matter, lie slammed the door and went on with his work just as if set ting fire to aldtrmanic whiskers were or dinary municipal business. Alderman Ryan left the cltyhnll, vowing vengeance against the mayor, in search of a drug store and some sweet oil. Half the office seekers left with him. The Evils of Immigration. A woman who spends much time in friendly work among tiic lower working classes told a story recently which happily illustrates the unconscious loyalty of our alien citizens for the land of their adoption. Noticing at the Weekly gathering of a club iu which she is interested that one of its frequenters, an honest, kindly faced Ger man woman, looked very sad, she spoke to her, trying to find out the cause of her de pression. "Ach, my man," said the woman finally, "ho lost his place, lie vas 18 years dere, and now he lost it. It is bad. It is dose on > "dat come the tek the Dey no WANT CERTIFICATES. Applicants Kxuiuine<l and tlie Oiuistlons Asked Them by the lloard. Tbo examining board of tbis district, consisting of Kckley ft. Coxe, Michaol Mulligan and John W. Scott, Inspector Lewis, held the examination of appli cants for mine foremen's ceitilicates at llazleton on Friday and Saturday. The following were the applicants: Patrick Somers, llazleton; George Sny der, Joseph Robinson, Silver Ilrook, Charles Boner, Samuel Wright, liar wood; John G. Davies, Jeddo; Christian Miller, South Heberton; Patrick Quinn, John J. McNeils, Drifton, Morris Ilouser, Win. T. Jones, Oneida; Richard West, Lansford, Ilenry Krnst, Derringer, Wm. Walker, Ebervale. Assistant mine forfemen or fire boss— John Bradwell, Ilenry Paufif, Nesque honing; Jacob Jelfries, Lansford. The principal questions asked the applicants were; State fully your practical experience in the arithmetic of the coal mines of Pennsylvania. What as a miner or foreman inside of a mine do you look for the mine—fore man to know or do in order to protect your life, limbs and health? What are the duties imposed by the mine law on mine foremen? Answer fully. What is the principal object of ventila tion in a mine? Explain fully. What is natural ventilation, or in how many w ays can ventilation be produced artificially? Explain fully how ventila tion is produced by each artificial method. What gases are met with in coal mines, what do you know nbout each one anil what precautions are to be taken with each? What would you do if you suspected the mine to be in danger of a crush? First, in a mine generating fire damp? Second, in a mine free from fire damp? A breast is 235 feet long and pitches 40°, how long will it be shown on the map? What is meant when it is said a gang way runs northeast 80°, and a breast northeast 1(1°, and how long would a hreast 30 feet wide measure under these circumstances on the gangway? What difference is there in breasting in mines where fire damp is generated, and where none is generated? In how many ways may a gangway be timbered and what would guide you in selecting any particular method? For what purposes are timbers used in breasts, and how should they be put in for the various purposes for which they are needed? \\ hat precaution should be taken in robbing to protect the miners and others engaged in the work from nccident, and what to diminish the loss of coal? What is your idea of a mine map and what are its uses? Can you tell the length of gangways, airways and breaßts from it? If not what allowances have to be made and in what cases to deter mine the lengths? What is meant by splitting the air in a mine? How is it done? What are the advantages of doing it, if any? Explain fully. If an explosion of fire damp has taken place in a mine what are the subsequent dangers to he guarded against? llow would you proceed to enter the mine with the greatest safety to repair damages after the explosion? What are the duties of the employers under tlie same law? Write fully. Success Which i Well Merited. Tlie Fiiheland Tbihu.ne recently printed a twelve-page edition, which was a marvel of journalistic enterprise for a place the size of Freehand. The paper was neatly printed and contained a big lot of interesting reading matter. ~ We congratulate the Tiiiirne on its hope that it may continue that seems to be which of at the 75 4 M 0 Gfi M above JToar that Co the best /is, cashier. to before me # 1803. ,ce of the I'eaco. v eck, | Directors. lOOO ~ ,§!c k ii. anil 3KJmpi.>yi>4i* FREELAND, IS stne : "WALTER L. MAIN'S arandsst and Best RAILROAD - SHOW - ON - EARTH, VfiHHH 3 BIG CIRCUSES 3 5 CONTINENT MENAGERIE 5 REAL ROMAN HIPPODROME 2 STAGES 2 WILD MOORISH CARAVAN. 110 Circus Acts by 110 Star Artists. 2d Races by Thornglibreds, Fife and Drum Corps, 1,500 Rare and Costly Animals, Troupe Jubilees, Herd of Elephants, Steam Organ, Drove of Camels, Steam Caliope, Arabian Horses, with 20 Differ- Pony with 15-Foot Tail, ent Colors. 20 Ponies 20, SIO,OOO Troupe of Rare Arabian 20 Thoroughbreds, Horses, 300 Horses 300, 6 Tableau Wagons, Fat Man and Bride, Weight 6 Bands, 1372 Pounds. $305,000 Free Street Parade at 10 A. M. Doors Open at 1 and 7 P. M. Begins -at 2 and 8 P. M K iri LTI EIT ~ PHOTO t*lf JIPJ 113 U will make for the next 30 days ONE DOZEN CABINETS of our "French Finish" (regular price, $1.00) for $3.00. Make two negatives and show proofs to select from. WILL GUARANTEE 13 West Broad Street, Hazleton. HERE'S A BARGAIN.! One of the best located j properties on Centre street, Five Points, is offered at a 1 sacrifice. Any person de siring to make a paying in- | vestment should investigate | this. A tine, well-built two-Htory ' 2.1x44 foci, containing a dwelling and i back kitchen, also a ntorcroom, 21x18 1 feet* A good h table, 14x18 feet, Is on | rear of lot. The owner has good rea sons for wishing to disp ..se of the property, -r.id the purchaser will be given easy terms. For further infor mation AK H AT THE TRIBUNE OFFICE. pARNESS and LHORSE GOODS description. We you with goods please the eye, and quality that they Hsannot be surpassed, at THE LOWEST PRICES OBTAINABLE. geo7wise. No. 35 Centre Street, Freeland. Also Jeddo, Pa. GEORGE FISHER, dealer In FRESH BEEF, PORK, VEAL, MUTTON, BOLOGNA, SMOKED MEATS, ETC., ETC. Call at No. fi Walnut, street, Freolatid, or wait for the delivery wagons. VERY LOWEST PRICES. yuuu&ujusjik" SLij y 1 i Ibemp^eri /1 D* i | aan-ruri*ivc''tTsn'tlon <"••' tu. : 'r'i s ..ponUtiU-1 p f ! fctd MB lacattta) yjgfr-x? |Uyaudtb:i merits of our V.-bii | jr si psa BaSle ClMsride SSI Tliets y^O^X' H'i t ' l " 1 •f<telyrt<-t r "'y.tl)jifli>lrnforTOnAOronifroTn .'itoSdnTP. Perfectly harm- S '*- >T> •j iHUiiENHm ?j.4 iURPHIHE HABIT • j j -1 ♦hop.itlmt.bythauaaof oar SPECIAL FOR,'HULA GOLD CURE T/.aLBTS A H Xiiirlnfflrcatment pntlontaflronllowcd tho frco uoo cf Idqucr or Mor- /(CK I 1 >Tfl plilii.iuntl. Mil. [1 time u they shull voluntarily klmj tlioni up. /f aW3\ K J I _ ■ 1 *, V o"n"t | ,P' l r c uliraundi>auipltlt..i; .v. uuonlulu froo.and ohaU S&-T m„.; fl . 1 bOKOrttoplaen mor- .-rjiromaiiyofthrjo hubUsiuccmmunluu- ✓ %K wX i GStl ll "W tio.i with pcraoi.3 v. no ii.ivo been cured by t house of our Taut.ets. W. ./ luflu— rt'l j HILL'S TAoLI,\T3 cm for calo by all rinßT-CLAIjB ,\V .v \LN S from pe '."II •<U toflbu, ✓ V v . vk s <\ Nv / , ~..q I: yourtlr.'.c.-rlt emm not keep tbcm, encl"so pa Q 1.00 A tA Njb S Who have ?l 3 iVa #ms SSill c Tafif"^ N DO NC. BE D'ncsivna Into r rcl. a ia ß / W'fe flfllll 3 IdVLnJ off 'owl'f or rh'iV" °' a? ",'or / %*?&,. f *IB&SiISSVE£Bm fl HABIiBTS r.nd mke so uUit %V euro for tctiueco liublt, and found Munufucturod only by ' f ° U t° I™ t°• 1 !?' f 1 3 OHIO CHEIiIICAL CO, > your Tablets cured mc eo ninvo no desire f J two packages of your Tablets, auti witnout uny effort on my part. ' eu \y t r £T JiXJAvfl .8 CIS. NITOUICHM Bargain Emporium. SPEt'IAL SALE THIS WEEK, which in characterized by the greatest ofibn ing of great bargains ever known in the annals of this vicinity. Please note t> following few quotations, which is but a meagre account of the many bargains A have awaiting your inspection. Of any of the goods quoted here you will ftnd a.i abundant supply to meet your wants, as we do not quote these prices, as a hoax i bring you to our store and then not find them in stock. You will find a large sortment of anything advertised here in our stock. Good lea toweling, 4 cents per yard. Extra fine 4x4 unbleached muslin, cents per yard. A handsome assortment of challie at 5 cents per yard. Ert fine 18-cent pongee goes this week at 10 cents a yard. Fine fast color dress g hams, 7 cents per yard. The best 64x64 skirt lining, 5 cents per yard. Fine . tain scrim, 4 cents per yard. Our lino of organdies which we are selling at cents per yard cannot bo duplicated elsewhere under 18 cents. In our line of dress goods you will find many of the novelties of the se JO.. which you are no doubt on the lookout for at low prices. Tn notions and fan. * goods it would occupy the whole paper to quote you all the bargains our enorn.'a stock contains so we herewith offer you the following. Ladies' ribbed under vests, 5 cents each; reduced from 12$ cents. Fine Eng. h towels, 10 cents a pair. Misses' fast black lino ribbed hose, 10 cents a pair; reduc d from 18 cents. Gents' fine India gauze underwear, 25 cents each; worth 50 cv.ut-4. Boys' outing cloth shirt waists, 20 (tents e.ach. We have just received the besl re cent summer corset ever sold in this region; during this week we will sell then, t the unprecedented price of 45 cents each. We will also sell this week a No 1 ' - ham scalloped and tape-edged Ecru lace curtain at 00 cents a pair, which wil sur pass anything ever sold around here for double our price. Having just rec ' another large lot of chenille stand covers wc offer them for this week only . cents each. We also offer during this sale an extra large Mexican hammock cents; actual value, $1.25. j Prices in our clothing and shoe departments are just as low as the goods c -cl above. Therefore if you want to save money attend t!.i sab his week a e convinced that what you read in this space in the • tilv-.. H of the paper exactly what you can have. Double as large a sto . iiom as unywiieijl else in this vicinity at far lower prices at Jos. Neil burger's Bargain Lnipoi^^^H In tlie P. O. S. of A. Building, - IS AS SAFE AND HARMLESS AS J&. Flax Seed Poultic^H It is applied right to the parts. It cures all psoases of lady can use it herself. Sold by AT.T. DRUGGISTS. address on receipt of sl. Dr. J. A. McGill & Co., 3 and 4 Panorama Place, Chicago, Sold, toy "W, C3-ISOT7-EIS, IF'reel^^H Mil Smith | IN THE BIRKBECK BRICK BUILDING, FREE^^f lias the largest and best stock of u Freehand. Everything New and Cheap. Our store room, which is the largest in Freehand, with the latest fashionable productions of fhe best manufacturers, and all our goou are at your disposal tion. We give the best for the least money. WEIIiEB i Z| Til 11® vs^M We are located above and on a lino be done up in tin; latest moderate price. Our uim is to su WE ARK FOU A Till Repairing Promptly
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