FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. VIII. NO. 83. FIRST DECREE VERDICT SHAFFER FOUND GUILTY OF MUR DER BY A JURY LAST WEEK. No Faith Placed lu His lletraction of the Confession Made at Previous Hearings. The Prisoner Wax Indifferent to the ltesult and Does Not Seem to Care. Frank Shaffer, one of the negroes charged with the blowing up of a shanty on the Wilkesbarre mountain, by which several Hungarians were hurled to death, was convicted of murder in the first degree at the county seat on Thurs day. The trial lasted ton days, and was one of unusual interest, as the prisoner had confessed to the part he and each of the others implicated had taken in the crime, and had later retracted his confession. Shaffer was in the court room at 10 o'clock when .Judge Bennett took his seat. Shortly after the- jury filed into the room. Attorney Shea, of the defense, arrived a few minutes later, and after the usual formalities the verdict was ren dered. The jury was then polled and as his name was called each juror arose and affirmed the verdict. Shaffer did not appear to be moved in the least by the the verdict and told a reporter soon after that he did not expect mercy, lie was remanded to jail by Judge Bennett, sind he was at once handcuffed and hur ried off in the van. His attorneys have not yet decided to apply for a new trial. It was learned that the first ballot taken when the jury retired stood eleven to one for murder in th first degree. Several other ballots were taken and after six hours waiting the twelfth man gave in and a verdict was agreed upon. The verdictsc6uis to meet with general approval. Though naturally not elated at the re sult, Attorneys McGovorn and Shea have the satisfaction of knowing that they made a hard fight and did all that could be done with an almost hopeless rase. A. W. Washburn, of town, was a member of the jury. Shaffer at the jail later stated that It was "a d shame" that he was con .victed. ' Nelson Miller, the other man convict ed, did not take kindly to the verdict. Had Shaffer been acquitted he also would have been set free. One other man and two women re main to be tried and according to the •evidence in the previous cases they were all implicated in the crime. Of Interest to School Teachers. lion. J. Q. Stewart, deputy superinten dent of public Instruction, has given the school board of McKeesport, Allegheny county, an important opinion which is of interest to teachers and school boards all over the state. The McKeesport directors, at a recent meeting, adopted a motion to tin; effect that all teachers be required to undergo an examination, regardless of their normal school diplomas, permanent or professional certificates. The question was refered to the department of public instruction as to whether the board had a right to such a rule. Mr. Stewart gave the opinion of the department, the salient conclusions of which are as follows; "School directors cannot consistently require a superintendent to cxamino teachers who hold valid certificates or Other legal credentials qualifying them to teach in the district whore they arc to he employed. "No board of directors is justified by law In the enforcement of a rule such as is proposed by your committee, sub jecting the holders of state certificates or valid professional certificates to ex amination. "The action proposed by your board or committee, if carried into effect, will be regarded as an unwarranted and ar bitrary exercise of official authority. "Directors may adopt and enforce such reasonable and lawful rules and regu lations as they may deem to be neces sary for the welfare of the schools under their jurisdiction, but they cannot im pose upon teachers restrictions and con ditions which the law does not authorize or warrant in any case. f In the exercise of the powers con ferred upon directors by law, and in the performance of the duties enjoined and required of school boards, it is well to bear in mind the fact that the teachers have rights and privileges under the laws governing the operation of the school system which are entitled to consideration, and which must be re spected by their employers." This decision is In accord with the general sentiment which prevailed in Freeland last summer, when the borough board decreed that all applicants for schools would have to participate in a competitive examination. The directors' plan was not carried out here, because the teachers refused to be examined and none of those asked to act as examiners would serve. The good will of a wholesale liquor li cense. in Freeland borough is offered for sale or can be rented. Apply at the TBIBUNE oflice. Read Reiner's bargains—fourth page. for 1 lu;"Henters' Contest. The Luzerne Cyunty Sportsmen's Club lias arranged ifts prizes for the next hunters' contest. They are as follows: First, S4O; second, S3O; third, S2O; fourth, $lO. The prizes will be given to the four persons having the highest number of points to their credit for killing the birds and animals named and to be. counted as follows: Catamount, 11; fox. 10; weasels, 7; mink, 6; great horned owl, 5; hawk, 4; skunk or polecat, 2; | owls, other than horned, 1. The rules governing the contest arc: | The contest will commenco April 1, 1896, and close March 31, 1897. No two or more persons will be allowed to form a combination or partnership by placing skins, scalps or heads together to help another secure a prize. Contestants must produce the heads of all birds and the skins, or scalps with both ears attached, of all animals. The birds or animals to bo counted must be killed in Luzerne county. Each contestant shall make affidavit, that all rules governing the contest have been complied with. Scalps, skins and heads may be return ed at any time to any member of the undersigned committee by whom a rec ord will bo kept. The result will be announced a few days after the contest closes. E A. Hhoads, H. S. Beets, T. B. Harris, J. F. O'Neill, committee. A Thrilling Escape. From the Huzletou Plain Speaker. Simon Bubo, lately an aspirant for the nomination of poor director, who is em ployed as a stone mason at Pardee's Cranberry colliery, together with Simon Francaso, a team driver, had a thrilling experience Friday morning near the scene of the Gum Bun disaster while crossing the railroad. They had four mules hitched to the wagon heavily laden witli stones for the foundation of the Cranberry breaker. The lead mules bad passed over the rails and the hind ones were on the track when an unobserved freight train mov ing at a rapid rate struck the animals. Francaso and Bube, when the wagon upset, were thrown down an embank ment and fortunately escaped with slight injuries. The team was dragged about fifty yards before the train could be brought to a standstill. The New Dentist. The White Haven Journal has the fol lowing to say of one of our townsmen: Dr. N. Maloy, a graduate of the Phila delphia Dental college and Hospital of Oral Surgery, has opened an oflice in Crellin's building. He lias papered thc(. entire room, placed matting on the floor, and in general the room presents a neat and tidy appearance. Dr. Maloy's in tentions are to fit it up more elaborately and tastefully if he can establish a busi ness to approve such proceedings. 11(5 has the reputation of being a first-class dentist, and since we are promised, and all indications point to, a first-class den tistry for our town, wo should givo him our support and patronage. His oflice is open every Monday and Thursday." The Kdwunln Jleirs Meet. Over 200 heirs to the Edwards estate in New York and Jersey City, which is said to be wortli $200,000,000, met at Wilkesbarre on Friday to discuss plans for procooding with the fight. Letters were read from several attor neys, saying the prospects for success were bright. Some of the heirs reported being unable to find important docu ments in the Now York court oflices, and It was finally decided to send to Albany to look up an important lease. Nothing further can be done until this is found. .1. F. O'Neill, Esq., formerly of town and who is one of the heirs, was instructed to go to New York's capital. IlriilKet McCol* Killed. Bridget McColc, aged about 50 years, residing at Hokendauqua, near Allen town, while picking coal on the Lehigh Valley Railroad on Saturday morning, was struck by the Now York express, going at a speed of forty miles an hour, and instantly killed. Her body was thrown nejirly fifty feet. About a year ago at the same place and under similar circumstances, her daughter, Mrs. Grace Desmond, was killed. Mrs. McCole was well-known in this region, having resided in Freeland and adjoining towns for a number of years. Beware of Ointments for Cutarrli that contain mercury, as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reput able physicians, as the damage they will do is ten-fold to the good you can possi bly derive from them. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, ().. contains no mercury, and is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Hall's Catarrh Cure be suro you get the genuine. It is taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. .1. Cheney & Co. Testi monials free. £3?*%Sold by druggists; price, 75c a bottle. The "Twentieth Century" shoo is the ladies'favorite. At the Wear Well only. The Wear Well has just the kind of shoes you need for this weather. FREELAND, PA, MONDAY, APRIL 13, 1890. SUFFICIENT SUBSCRIBED. Board of Trade Had No Difficulty In Se curing Money for the Silk Mill. The committee appointed by the Board of Trade to solicit the additional subscriptions for the bond guarantee of the proposed silk mill reports that their labors were successful, and the necessary amount is ready to be paid in full as soon as the projectors wish to start. There was never any doubt of the ability of the Board of Trade to secure the required 815,000 to purchase the bonds, but owing to a slight misunderstanding the money was not forthcoming. A number of persons of town were under the impression that the amount was already over-subscribed. This, how ever, was not the case, but as soon as there appeared any danger of Freoland losing the contemplated industry the response of the business men and citi zens was of a character as to give en couragement to the men who are work ing for the town's advancement. The preliminary details necessary t< start the overall factory arc progressing satisfactorily. Ground has been obtain ed, plans for the building arranged and the machinery lias been ordered. Con tractor James Griffiths will commence work on the building today. The site is north of the Freeland cemotery. There appears now to be no doubt whatever but that these two factories will be In operation here before many months. The Board of Trade commit tees have reason to feel encouraged over their success, not only in se curing the mills, but in giving the people of Freeland who have money to invest an opportunity to place it so advantageously and with ample security. The projectors of the brewery have given the matter quite a lot of attention lately, and, aftor viewing it from every standpoint, it was decided that the money which would be required to place a plant of that character in operation could bo used with better advantage to the town in other directions. While there was no question of it being a suc cessful venture, it was thought that the main object—to secure work for many people—would not be attained by its erection. The committee in charge, therefore, has concluded to drop the matter for the present. Foster Seliool Board. A meeting of Foster school board was held on Saturday evening at Woodside school house. All the mombers but Mr. Boyle were present, and the session was ono of the liveliest this famous board has held for some timo. An effort was mado by Messrs. Mellugh and Evans to abolish the office of superintendent, but the motion was lost, Messrs. Moneeley, Barton and Richards opposing it. A committee from the teachers then ap peared with a setof resolutions in which the board was commended for its .actions during the past year and the newspapers which have criticised the directors'work were condomned. A motion to accept the resolutions and place them on the minutes aroused a discussion which brought forth many statements concerning the schools and teachers. Director Mellugh asserted that when visiting schools he had heard scholars mispronounce many of the simplicst words in the presence of both the teacher and superintendent, and the pupils' errors were allowed to go un corrected. Other discrepancies in the school room wero noted, and no contra diction of the assertions wore made by any of the other directors. The speaker said that the newspapers have not told half the truth in the matter. The motion to place the teachers' res olutions on the minutes was lost, tlio vote being two to two. Messrs. Menoely and Richards voted in the affirmative, Messrs. Mellugh and Evans in the nega tive, and Mr. Barton refused to vote. The treasurer notified the board that all the funds were exhausted. Some wished to borrow more money, but this was opposed as being illegal. The matter was finally referred to a com mittee to consult with the solicitor. Charlie Ying and His Dog;. Charlie Ying, the laundryman, was the ownor of a vicious dog until yester day morning. Last week ft bit a child belonging to Condy O. Boyle. Burgess McLaughlin notified the owner to re move the animal, giving him twenty four hours in which to do it. When the allotted time expired the dog was still roaming around, and Charlie and his canine were arrested. The Chinaman refused to pay the pen alty for his disobedience, but a short time in the cooler made him reconsider the matter. He paid the lino of $7.75, and also gave the burgess authority to have the dog shot. However, when the officers went to the lockup yesterday the dog, was dead. Bicycles for Everybody. C. D. Rohrbach, the hardware dealer of South Centre street, has entered the bicycle business on a large scale for the coming season, and is prepared to give intending purchasers some interesting information regarding the merits of the various makes. He has several samples of wheels at his storeroom, and can ac commodate you with a bicycle for a lady, gent, boy or girl. His wheels have the very latest improvements, and he invites all to call and examine them. They must be seen to bo appreciated. Troubles to Be Aired In Court. An action in Allegheny county court last week disclosed that there is trouble in the state organization of the Ameri can Protective Association. Enough was learned to indicate that a factional light of no small proportions Is being waged by members of the order in whose disruption it may result as far as Penn sylvania is concerned. A petition asking the court for a writ of ropleven against. Robert M. Jones, state secretary of the A. P. A., was filed. The writ is to bo used to recover the proporty now held by Jones, which, it is alleged, is owned by the state and supreme national •ouncils. I'ho property in question is made up of the state organization's records. The petition was iiled ohP behalf of W. W. Dunmire, of Altoona, state president. It was learned that an attempt is I being made to oust Jones, who is alleged to have done some things not in accord ance with the rules of the organization. It is stated that Jones has been deposed from his position, but being supported by a strong faction in the order, refuses to quit, his position, and continues to act as secretary and hold on to the records, lie will fight the legal attempt to secure the records in his possession. Fisher's IMay Poor One. "A Cold Day," which was given at the Grand opera house on Friday evening, lias improved none since its appearance here some years ago. It is the same jumblod-up combination of horse play and semi-vulgarity which lias been built around Messrs. Fisher and French, who are billed as comedians. Their portrayal of the German and Irish characters hi an absurdity, to say the least, and although their antics pleased some of the I audience for the time being, the piece is too far below the standard to appear in a houso like the Grand. The redeeming features of the even ing wore the songs rendered by Mr. Donaldson and MissWalcott. Both won liberal and well merited applause for their efforts. Witli a good play those two would prove a strong attraction. Jurymen Drawn. The following citizens of this | vicinity have been drawn to serve as jurymen on the dates preceding their names; Grand jury, May 25.—Simon Rarich, Butler; John Mellugh, George Sergeant, A. S. Everett*.. Richard Rodgors, Hazlo. Common pleas, May 11.—George Wag ner. It. I). Mcciellan, J. Broderick, Condy O. Boyle, Foster; It. Bask in. Ila/.10. Common pleas, May 18. —John Wag ner, Jr., Isaac Williams, Peter James, George Scott, Hazle; James O. Baker. Taguo Gallagher, Foster. Karly Train on the Valley. With the new spring time table, which goes into effect next month, a new train will run from the coal branches, making connections witli the early morning train at Maucii Chunk for Now York and Philadelphia. This new train will leave about 4 o'clock in the morning, reaching Philadelphia at 7 and New York at 8 in the morning, thus giving a person a whole day in the city and homo again the samo night. It is not known yet if Freoland will be given connections with this early train. Boner Won Another Fight. John Boner, of Lansford, and "Pep per" Griffin, a negro hailing from Phila delphia, met at Shenandoah last week, and after battling together for ton rounds the referee, Tim Hurst, decided in favor of the miner. The light was an interesting one and very lively. Boner mado a tine showing, but could not knock out the negro. A slight bruise on the check is all that is notice able on Honor's face. The light was for $l5O a side and the gate receipts. Huiilon Out of Base Bull. John J. llanion, late president of the Statu base ball league, has given up base ball. He lias purchased a half interest in an iron fence manufactory in Allen town, and will give his attention to that industry. Incidentally he Is push ing ids candidacy on the Democratic ticket for legislative honors with every prospect of success. He has never been defeated for a political oflice and hopes his old success will attend him. Cut Down the Kehel Flag. Philip G. Ivillia.ii, residing at West Pitts to n, died on Friday, aged 55 tf*trs. He was a veteran of the late war. He enlisted with the famous Fifty-second regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, and served four years and four months, lie was second lieutenant of that regiment and onjoyed the distinction of having been the Union soldier who cut down the Confederate flag which waved over Fort Sumpter. When Baby was sick, wo gave hor Castoria. When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria. When she bad Children, she gave thein Castoria Read - the - Tribune. BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS, PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. Synopsis of Local and Miscellaneous Oc- That Can Tio Bead Quickly. V. hnt. the Folk* of This and Other Towns are Doing. Dwelling houses are in demand again, and many inquiries are made by persons desiring to locate, hero. Governor Hastings lias appointed June 30 as the day upon which Windish. the wife murderer, shall be hanged. A large now bell has arrived for the Independent Polish church on Birkbeck street, and will be placed in position soon. The Tiubunk acknowledges the receipt of a volume of the "Statistical Abstract of the United States," through the cour tesy of Hon. John Leisenring. Garfield Conimandery, No. (>, Knights of Malta, will hold a meeting tonight at which the Malta degree will ho con ferred. Members arc requested to at tend. The "Presidential Possibilities" shown today are Richard Olney, secretary of state of the. United States, and Stephen B. Elkins. United States senator from West Virgina. The plan to annex Hazleton's ou'- Iving sections to the. city has been blocked by a movement rf the property owners of the territory wanted. They intend to apply for a borough charter. The destruction of sugar plantations in Cuba is given as a reason for a pros pective advance in sugar. Several pri vate families are buying their summer stock now in view of the expected ad vance. Ex-Represntative I). M. Evans, of Beuver Meadow, officiated at the Eng lish Baptist church yesterday, filling the placo of the pastor, Rev. J. T. Griffith, who held services at Nosquo hoiilng. David Rickort died at his residence on Front street on Thursday evonlng. Ho had been a sufferer for some time from paralysis, He was aged (10 years, 2 months and 21 days, and was buried in Freoland cemetery yesterday afternoon. Stephen Page, who lias been engaged for some months past as an agent for the Metropolitan Insurance Company, re signed his position on Saturday. Mr. Page was a hustler in the business, and the company will miss his valuable ser vices. The money question is one which hun dreds of people will frankly tell you they do not understand. W. 11. Little, of St. Louis, will entertain the readers of our "Live Questions" columns next Monday with a comprehensive article upon this subject. The Anthracite. Amateur league, of which the Travelers of town are mem bers, will open their season on May 3. The league consists of eight clubs, and each has placed a guarantee of $lO in the hands of the treasurer as evidence of the Intention to play the season out. 11. W. Montgomery, florist, storo 35 West Broad street, greenhouses corner Church and Second streets, Ilazloton. Full stock of bedding and decorative plants. Special prices to all purchasers from Freeland and vicinitv. The hop which was to be given next Saturday evening by the Travelers Ath letic Association will not take place, but the organization will hold a ball a week from this evening at Yannes' opera house. DclMerro's orchestra and St. Patrick's cornet band have been secured. According to the Huzletou Standard a census of the miners employed at llar wood was recently made, and the fol lowing are. the numbers of the various nationalities: Hungarians, 105; Polish, 137; Americans, 03; Irish. 32; Austrians, 27; Italians, 21; Germans, 11: English, 7; Welsh, 2. The grand jury made its returns on Saturday. A true bill has boon found against the six directors of Hazle town ship, who are charged with unlawful contract and misdemeanor in office. The charge of cmbozzlomout against A. M. McNulty was ignored. The commission ers were refused power to purchase a site for a new courthouse. PLEASURE CALENDAR. April 15. —Fair of Division 20, A. O. 11., at Eckloy. April 20. —Ball of Travelers Athletic Association, at Yannes' opera house. Admission, 50 cents. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. JpOR COUNTY COMMISSION Bit- FRANK DEPIERRO, of Freeland. Subject to the decision of the Republican county convention. Jq'OU COUNTY COMMISSIONER- R. E. DONAUGHEY, of Huzletou. Subject to the decision of the Republican county convention. JfH') R REPItESENTATIVE THOMAS M. POWELL, of Huzlcton. Subject to the decision of the Republican legislative convention. 39c The fine laundered Percale Shirts, which we sold till now for 4fcc, are reduced to 39c. 49c We just received a line of extra fine, double yoke, laun dered Percale Shirts, regular make, full sizes and newest designs, worth 75c, which we will let go now at 49c. Better grades a little higher. 25c Will buy a nobby Golf Cap in any shade you" like. For 40c we will give you a little better quality. 48c Will get you a first-class Al pine. Others, of extra good quality, as high as $2.50. 99c Stiff Hats from this price up to $1.50 and $3. The largest line in town to select from. We are convinced that each of the many hats we sold this spring will sell hundreds of others. OLSHO'S Clothing and Hat Store, 57 Centre street, Freeland. GREAT BARGAINS IN Dry Goods, Groceries and Provisions. Notions, Carpet, Boots and Shoes, Flour and Feed, Tobacco, Cigars, Tin and Queetisware, Wood and Willoimcare, 2'able and Floor Oil Cloth, Etc. A celebrated brand of XX flour alwayß in stock. Roll Butter and Eggs a Specialty. My motto is small profits and quick sales. 1 always have fresh goods and am turning my stook every month. Every article is guaranteed. AMANDUS OSWALD, N. IE. Cor. Centre and Front fits., Freeland. Dr. H. W. MONROE. Dentist. Located permanently in Birkbeck brick, second floor, rooms 1, 2 and 3, over Smith's shoe store, Freeland, Pa. Gas and ether administered for the pain less extraction of teeth. Teeth filled and ar tificial teeth inserted. Reasonable prices and ALL WORK GUARANTEED. CONDY - 0. BOYLE, dealer in Liquors, Wine, Beer, Etc. The finest brands of domestic and ♦ imported whiskey on sale at his new and handsome saloou. Fresh Roches- & ter and Dailentine beer and Yeung ling's porter ou tap. Centre - Street, - Five - Points. COTTAGE HOTEL Washington and Main Streets. HENRY HAAS, - Proprietor % The best accommodation for permanent and transient guests. Good table. Fair rates. Bar finely stocked. Stable attached. THE KELLMBR PMOS —are the only high-grade and strictly first-class Pianos sold direct from the factory to the linal buyer. They are the only pianos on which you can save the dealers' profits and enormous expenses, agents' salaries and music teachers' commissions. Our Pianos are recom mended by leading musicians for richness and beauty. Kellmer Grands and Uprights, $175 Up. Our Pianos are guaranteed first-class and warranted for ten years. We have no stores or agents to support or protect, and sell from our factory warerooms, cor ner Church and Chestnut streets, at the actual first factory cost. Open daily till 0 o'clock, Saturday even ings from 7 to 10. KELLMER PIANO CO. $1.50 PER YEAR. J QIIAS. ORION STROII, Attorney and Counselor at Law and Notary Public. ! Office: Rooms3and 4, Jlirkbock Drick, Freeland. JOHN M. CARB,\ Attorney-at-Lattt All legal busioew promptly attended Postofllo. BullJlo* rroeianS. HALFIN, X&nnufacturer at Carriages, Buggies, WagonsT&& Walnut and Pine Streets, FreelaoA, jyjRS. S. E. HAYES, Fire Insurance Agent. Washington Street. None but Reliable Companies Represented, 'T* H. KNERR, Contractor and Builder. Estimates cheerfully given. Brick build ings ii specialty. Correspondence solicited. P. O. Box til, Munch Chunk, Pit. JD A TRICK McFADDK X, Carpet Weaver. All kinds of plain carpet, single and double warp, woven in best of style. Only the rery best yarn used. Prices reasonable and work guaranteed. Call at shop or residence. Opposite electric car terminus. Centre street. -yiNCENT ENAMA, Mason and Stone Dealer. Building, crossing and flag stones supplied from my own quarries. Contracts taken for foundation and masonry work. Ridge Street, Freeland. \j WALSH, Has been appointed assistant superintendent of the Freeland district of the Prudential In surance Company, succeeding 1). J. Boyle, resigned, and will be found at the company's new office in McMcnumln's Building, 81 South Centre Street. GEO. SIPPEL, MERCHANT - TAILOR. Centre Street, Freeland. A large variety of cloths always on hand. Perfect ft guaranteed and style up-to-date. Prices equally as low as any house in town, FRANCIS ER EN NAN'S RESTAURANT 151 Centre street. EXCELLENT LIQUORS, BEER, PORTER, ALE, CIGARS, Etc. All kinds of TEMPERANCE DRINKS. VIENNA: BAKERY. J. B. LAUBACH, Prop. Centre Street, Freeland. CHOICE DREAD OF ALL KINDS, CAKES, AND PASTRY, DAILY. FANCY AND NOVELTY CAKES BAKED TO ORDER. Confectionery # Ice Cream supplied to balls, parties or picnics, with all necessary adjuncts, at shortest notice and fairest prices. . Delivery and supply wagons to all parts of town and surroundings every day.