FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. IX. NO. 36. A Dismal Duet. But not more mournful than the croaking; wo hoar frequently from our competitors and imitators. Times are hard with them and they make their buyers suffer, but that is not so with us. Wo have the capital to carry on business just us though there was no depres sion in business, and our patrons reap the full benefit. If you are inclined to be a croaker, it will make you feel better to drop in and look at the line goods we uro making up into elegant Suits ut prices never dreamed of be fore. Our prices, like our goods and our styles, are strictly correct. Jn ready-made and custom-made Clothes we acknowledge no superior. Overcoats. This is the time of the year for Overcoats. We are prepared to supply your wants. We have hundreds of different kinds, but our best sellers are the following: Melton, blue or black, guaranteed, $7.50. Astruchun wool, latest style (we are sole agents in Freeland), SB. Come and see these choice bargains. A special lot of boys 1 and youths' Overcoats just received. Gents' Dress Shirts. Our stock of Shirts has been increased by a new lot of the very latest styles. Wo have the neatest patterns, best material, correct makes, with cull's attached—and all we ask is 75c apiece. All sorts of Hats and Caps. Hundreds to select from. Underwear. Our stock in this department is complete. We carry the best and biggest assortment of genuine Woolen, Catncl-Hair, and Medicul L'udcrwear in Freeland. Gloves. Every kind of Winter Gloves. Hundreds of pairs to choose from. No matter what sort of a Glove you may need, we can supply you. All the latest patterns. Latest Neckwear. And every other article required by gents. I REFOWHSH, 37 Centre street, Freeland. loading Tailor and Gents' Furnisher. MCDONALD'S. Mens' and Boys' Neckties. We arc headquarters for Ties of every sort. A great variety of the very latest designs in Four-in-Hands and all other popular kinds. Prices as low as anywhere. Children's Coats. No better grade of Coats for children was ever shown in town than our stock contains rat present. We have all sizes and numerous pretty styles. Three-dollar Coats for $2. Comforters and Blankets. Bed Covers of every kind should be bought from us while the stock is complete. We guarantee satisfaction to every person buying anything from this stock. Comfortabes, etc., from 95c up. Outing Flannels. A beautiful line of Outing Flannels, exceedingly appro priate for this season's wear. Prices, from 6c up. Big Assortment Ladies' Skirts. Any lady in Freeland wishing to purchase a Skirt will un doubtedly find something to suit her taste in our large stock. The best values, the best qualities, the best styles. Skirts from 25c up. j. p. MCDONALD, Centre and South Streets. BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS. PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. Synopsis of Local and Miscellaneous Oc currences That Can He Read Quickly. What the Folks of This and Other Towns are Doinic. The juveniles of town celebrated Hal low E'en on Saturday evening in the usual manner. Old newspapers for sale. P. M. Boyle and son James, of Sugar Notch, were in town for a few hours yesterday afternoon. Bed room suites, $lO, at Sweeney & Herron's, Hazleton. Sol. Gordon, of the Philadelphia Cloth ing Store, lias returnod from the city aftor buying a new stock. P. M. Sweeney, bottler, lias begun a vigorous campaign against all parties who are caught using Ills bottles. William Davis, of Coxe addition, fell from the roof of the new car shop at Drifton on Friday and broke one of his wrists. Lowest prices on furniture at Sweeney & Herron's, Hazleton. Miss Alary Riley, who has been dangerously ill for a week past, is some what improved, ller condition, how ever, is yet serious. Smith's clothing store has been re moved from the Birkbeck brick to the building next to George Sipple's store, South Centre street. The school teachers returned on Sat- ; urday from the annual institute at Wilkesbarro, and the public schools were reopened this morning. Room moulding, lc per foot, at Swee ney ifc Herron's, Hazleton. Conductor Patrick Dowd, one of the trolley wreck victims, is on a fair way to recovery at Hazleton hospital. Young Ferry's condition is yet serious. "The Shamrock" will ho the attraction at the opera house on Wednesday even ing and "The Sporting Craze" on Thurs day evening. There is no advance in prices. Political "Flag Day" was not a suc cess in Freeland. Only a few of the citizens responded to the appeals of Messrs. Hanna and Jones to hang out the stars and stripes. $4.50 in silver or gold will buy a suit worth $7 at the Philadelphia Clothing Store, 131 Centre street. Chapman and O'Rourko, of the South Side, were defeated in an alley ball game yesterday at Gallagher alley by Brennan and Gallagher, of Freeland. The score was 31 to 16. Frank Gronowski, of Duryea, was struck by a stone on Saturday night while returning from a political meeting and died twenty minutes later. No arrests have been made. The TRIBUNE expects to publish cor rect and complete returns from every where on Thursday. The legislative, county, state and national results will be given as accurate as is possible to ob tain them. For bed bugs, roaches and moths, buy "Tebuoy," the best insect destroyer in the world. Sold at A. Oswald's. The case against Charles Boczkowskl, a beer agent of town, for selling beer without a license, was ignored by the grand jury last week. This was the second time ho has been arrested and then discharged. An intoxicated Hun from Eckley amused himself on South street on Fri day by breaking the glass in tho win dows of Frank Youman's shoe shop. Ho was arrested by Officer Mollick and lined $9 by Squire Buckley. Tho lower end of the county is said to flooded with bogus naturalization papers, and watchers should examine these documents closely tomorrow. Prompt prosecution is guaranteed to every fraudulent voter who appears at the. polls. There is nothing cheap about the Wear Well footwear except the price. It can't be lower. Try their shoes. Some local Republicans claim the borough of Freeland will give every candidate on their ticket a majority of the votes cast tomorrow. Democrats doubt this claim, and are willing to wager any sum that the borough stays in tho Democratic column. Copies of "Harvey's Speech" can be secured free at tho TRIBUNE office. Charles A. Paul and Miss Mary A. Davis were married at the bride's home on Thursday evening by Rev. J. T. Griffith. Miss Lizzie Birkbeck, of Drif ton, was bridesmaid, and Philip Paul was groomsman. The young couple went on Saturday to Catawissa, where Mr. Paul is employed, taking with them tho best wishes of their many friends. DEATHS, Wilkinson.—At Upper Lehigh, October 28, Robert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wilkinson, aged 5 years. In terred on Saturday at Upper Lehigh cemetery. | Watch the date on your paper. FREELAND, PA., MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1896. Two Deaths Last Week. Mrs. Daniel J. Kennedy died at her home in Campbell's block, Centre street, on Thursday afternoon. For some years past she has been a sufferer from a num ber of diseases, and at several times previous her death had been expected. Mrs. Kennedy was in the prime of life at the time of her death, and before she became confined to her bed was a strong, haalthy woman. Before her marriage she was Miss Sarah Stapleton. A hus band and thrco children survive her. The funeral took place yesterday af ternoon, and hundreds of friends follow ed the remains to St. Ann's cemetery. David Davis died on Friday at the borne of his sister, Mrs. David P. Jones, on South Centre street. For many years lie resided in this vicinity and was known to hundreds of people in lower Luzerne. Ho commanded the respect of liis acquaintances, and friends came yesterday from all parts to pay their last respects to him. His age was 53 years. Interment was made in Freeland ceme tery. Trolley Accident at Wilkesbarre. One person was killed, oue fatally in jured, and two others seriously injured, by an accident on the Wyoming Valley Traction line early Thursday morning. The killed and injured are: John Hughes, aged 20 years, of Port Bowkley, had both legs cut off; died while being removed to the hospital. Maggie Cur ley, of Port Griffith, cut about head and injured internally. Dennis Iloban, aged 17 years, of Midvale, log broken and in ternal injuries may yet prove fatal. Julia Curley, aged 20 years, arm broken and contusion on head and body. The car was on the line between Wilkesbarro and Pittston. When about a mile from Wilkesbarro it jumped the track. It fell upon its side, pinioning four of the passengers under the wreck. It was nearly an hour before they were re moved. The Last Walk Around. The Republicans hold a parade at Ilazloton on Saturday evening. A free free train was run by the Lehigh Valley Railroad from all towns within twelve miles of the city, and the bosses in all the surrounding villages marshaled the foreigners in line. Some features of the demonstration were creditable, but the marchers lacked enthusiasm and were jeered incessantly by the Bryanites who lined Broad street by the thousands. It is said there were 1,200 men and boys in line, and of these three-fourths were foreigners and only one out of every five has a voto. On the return trip of the Freeland train several scuffles took place between the opposing factions and blood 11 owed freely. Cliairmnn Take Dill'ereut Views. Chairman Jonos, of the Democratic national committee, claims the election of Bryan by a voto of 255 in the elec toral college. Ilis figures are regarded as very conservative, as he omits doubt ful states like Illinois, Ohio, Delaware, Maryland, etc. Chairman Hanna, of the Republican national committee, claims that McKin ley will have 311 electoral votes. In his estimate he includes almost everything in sight. There are 447 electoral votes and the winner must get 224. DRIFTON ITEMS. All who desire a night of pleasure and sport should not fail to attend the grand ball tonight at Cross Creak hall, which will bo held under the auspices of the Fearnots Athletic Association. This is undoubtedly the finest dancing hull in this section, and the members of the association will omit nothing that could add to the pleasure of the guests. A beautiful programme has been printed for the occasion, and every lady will re coivo one as a souvenir. J. 11. Beidleman, who was employed here for some time as telegrah operator on the D. S. & S., tendered his resigna tion last week and left for his home in New York. He will be succeeded by William Cunningham, of Weathorly. Mrs. Nelson Weiser and daughter, Mrs. Annie E. Leisenring, and the hit ter's son, Thomas, of AUentown, spent a few pleasant days hero as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Fry. Bishop Rullison held confirmation ser vices at St. James' P. E. church yester day. The protAy edifice was crowded with people who desired to witness the ceremonies. Mrs. John Cadwalador and daughter. Miss Helen, of Philadelphia, wore the ! guests of Mrs. E. B. Coxe for a fow days : last week. President Alfred Walters, of the D. S. & S., went to Now York last week, after an inspection of the works hero. Joseph Kennedy, a student at Jeffer son medical college, Philadelphia, Is homo on a short vacation. Mr. and Mrs. William Gibbon attend ed the funeral of a friend at Munch Chunk last week. Perry Wcntz arrived home from the University of Pennsylvania yesterday to cast his vote. Patrick Kennedy, of Wilkesbarro, is visiting friends in this section, It is reported that the collieries will work steady time this month. A Fatal GUN Fxplosion. A terrible explosion of gas occurred in No. 3 mine of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarro Coal Company, in South Wilkesbarro, on Thursday afternoon. Six men are tlead and two Injured. The dead are: William It. Jones, fire boss, married, with a family; John Joseph, assistant mine foreman, wife and five children; Thomas Owens, miner, married and family; William Lacey, rock miner, mar ried and family; James Herron, laborer, married and family; Joseph Worth, fire boss, married and family. The injured are: David Williams, overcome by black damp and injured on back and side; John Davis, overcome by black damp. The cause of the explosion will possi bly never bo known. The only men in the mine, were tho company hands and lire bosses, who were at work in the rock tunnel changing tho air course. The place was very gaseous and the men worked with safety lamps. It is believed the gas was ignited by a blast. The explosion was so severe that it was plainly felt at tho mouth of the shaft. The roof of tho fan house was blown off and all the airways and brat tice inside were wrecked and blown away. The alarm was promptly given, and hundreds of men, women and child ren rushed to tho head of the shaft. The grief of tho womankind who had hus bands, sons or brothers in tho mine was heartrending. Tho work of the organizing rescue gangs was begun without delay. It was a perilous undertaking, as the sequel proved, but no man faltered. Fire Boss William R. Jones, and Assistant Mine Foreman John Joseph selected the men for the first party and themselves led the way. All were overcome by the dread after damp, but not until they had found Driver Boss David Williams. All except Joseph succeeded in reaching tho foot of tho shaft, and were removed to tho surface, but the old lire boss. William R. Jones, succumbed to the deadly lire damp, and died in half an hour aftor being brought out. John Joseph, the other hero, became separat ed from the first party, and tho sec ond rescuing party found his body and removed it to the surface at 2.30 o'clock. A third rescue party of twelve men, in charge of Mine Foreman John F. Jones, slowly made his way to the tunnel, and found the bodies of Owens, Lacay, Herron and Worth. On March 2, 1890, in this same col liery, eight men were imprisoned by an explosion, and died before they could bo reached by a rescuing party. Their bodies were, not recovered for a year or more thereafter. Former Luxerne Man Dead. John D. Stiles, tho oldest member of the Lehigh county bar, and who for three terms represented his district in congress, died at Allentown Friday night from the effects of a paralytic stroke sustained two days before. He had been in feeble health for several years. Mr. Stiles was born in Luzerne county, January 15, 1821. He received an academic education, studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 184 4. He then located in Allentown. He early took an active part in politics, and in 1856 was a delegate to the convention which nominated James Buchanan for president. The same year he was elect ed to congress. He was a delegate to tho Democratic national convention which in 1864 nominated General Mc- Clclla.li for president. His last appear ance in politics was about eight years ago, when ho was a candidate for state senator, but failed to secure the nomi nation. How's This I We offer One Hundred Dollar*' Re ward for any case of Catarrh that can not be cured bv Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo, Ohio. We the undersigned have known F.J. Cheney for the last fifteen yoars, and believe him perfectly honorable in nil business transactions and finantially able to carry out any obligation made by their linn. WKST & TP.UAX, Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, O. WALDINO, IVIXXAN & MARVIN, Whole sale Druggists, Toledo, 0. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally, acting directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of th system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials ffe. Took tliu House by Storm. From the Wilkesbarro Leader, October 27. "The Sporting Craze" at Music Hall last night took the house by storm. The farce is written for laughter and tho way the audience applauded it from tho time the curtain went up until the close of the last act is a hit. The well-known comedian and clown, Geo. H. Adams, headed the list of specialties and was at his best, but like good wine he improves with age and was called hack several times aftor his clown stilt act, His two daughters are clover dancers and singers. Carlin and Clark, the German comedians, are among the best ever seen hero. Frank Farley, the bag puncher, is good. Miss Emma DeCastro is a charming soubrotte and soon was appreciated for her clever singing and dancing. At Freeland on Thursday evening. Olsho's new fall stock lias arrived, and better bargains were never offered in Freeland than those now to be had at that establishment. It. Si U. corsets are sold at Oswald's. THE ELECTION RETURNS. HOW THE NEWS WILL BE SENT THROUGH THE COUNTRY. Within a Few Hours After the Polls Are Closed the Result Will He Known In Every City and Town—Where the People of Freeland Will Hear It. "Behold what God hath wrought" was the first message sent over Morse's elec tric telegraph into the cars of the listen ers. Tomorrow night 70,000,000 Amer icans, and a waiting world outside, will bend their ears to the clickings of that same instrument to hear "the voice of the people—the voice of God" in the greatest vote of freemen ever taken in the history of the world. The wee, small voice of the American conscience will become as the thunder. It requires a stretch and strength of human understanding to size up the plan and tako in the details of the won derful organization of wires and hands and instruments that will be concen trated on the one supreme duty of catch ing and repeating the voice of the people that night. There are hundreds of thousands of miles of trembling wires in big circuits and smaller loops and still smaller loops, extending like tiie feelers of an immense centipede into every part of the country. In the little sparks of the instruments, like the winkings of the eyes of 14,000,- 000 voters, watchers of that night may see the lightnings of American common sense. Over tho mountains from California, from the cattle ranches of Texas, from the pines of Maine, from the mines and mills and farms, from every cross roads and almost every home, to every other home and to every eye and ear will come the electric clicking and (lashes. Extra miles of wires, extra instru ments, extra linesmen, extra operators have been getting in readiness for a month past for the great task of Tues day night. Like tho Backbone distributes the nerve wires to the body and returns another set to tho brain, hundreds of wires start out from New York and Chicago, and then divide and sub-divide themselves over tho country. It would bo very interesting to trace each one of these wires along its lonely way over that night, under rivers, along railroads, through capitals, over mountains, through tunnels, in thousands of dark and perilous places, the long way ovor which it clings to its poles and glistens in the moonlight and sings the whispers of the wind. It makes the big-lioarted boy of Arneri- j ca feel as if he could hug tho white tele graph pole and protect the trembling wire as a sacred thing, as lie holds his ear to hear "the voice of the people, the voice of God," that night. May no storm blow the wires down, but gentle winds and fair winds breathe upon them in the spirit of truth and fair play from every corner of "tho land of tho freo and the homo of the brave." Freeland people can learn the news free of charge at DePierro Bros, cafe, where the regular Western Union ser vice will bo received by an operator in tho building. Tho proprietors extend an invitation to all persons to call and make themselves comfortable. Another connection will be made with tho Western Union wires at tho rooms of the Tigers Athletic Club. This enter prising organization will receive com plete returns for tho benefit of the mem bers and their friends. Persons who de sire to hear the returns thore should apply for admission cards this evening or tomorrow at the club rooms. The returns will also be received at the Blass Overall Company's building by the members of the firm and their friends. Tells a Pretty and Moral Story. Edwin Ilanford's romantic Irish play, "Tho Shamrock," is a piece built upon new lines and a strong foundation, with pathos enough to bring tears to tho eyes, rollicking comedy sufllciont'to excite the risibles of its most stoic auditor, just enough sensation to capture the gallery and a dash of specialties here and there byway of variation. Tho well-worn paths of the average writer of Irish drama have been radically departed from, yet it tolls a pretty and moral story, lias exciting scenes and rampant fun throughout, with strong situations so constructed as to appeal to every honest heart. It portrays character as it should be pictured, without that bur lesque which lias made the average Irish attraction so distasteful to all reasonable minded playgoers. Mr. Ilanford, in tho leading roie of "Sliiel O'Mooro," a part of tho Scanlan order, is all that can be desired. Miss Bella Hart, who inter prets the character oP'ShoolabO'Mooro," possesses both a pretty face and a Bitch ing way that courts admiration the moment she appuars on tho stage. Special sconic features and a strong cast are assured. At Freeland Wednesday evening. Orchestra Keotly for Engagements. T. J. Watson, leader of Watson's Freeland Orchestra, Is now ready to furnish music for private parties, con certs. balls and all kinds of orchestra playing. Parties wishing to engage music are at liberty to engage one, two, three or iys many performers as they prefer. Terms reasonable. Address T. J. Watson, Main street, Freeland. No place like the Wear Well for shoes. FOUR YEARS THIS MONTH We came to Freeland. We're not sorry we came— neither is the buying public. Wo always did the right thing and we shall continue to keep your good will. Chinchilla and Astrachan Reefers for Boys In red and black from $2.25 up to $5. Take a pride in fit ting your boy out at home. Winter Gloves In abundance. A glance at our store will convince you. 15c to $2. Our Hat Story Is a chestnut you'll say. Well, we like good chestnuts and our Hats are unexcelled. The 99c Derby is equal to a $2 Hat elsewhere. The Gotham Hat is the stan dard of style. Winter Caps From 25c up to $1.50. A fine selection of Mackin toshes, Leather Suits, Umbrel las, Underwear, Trunks and of course everything pertaining to our line. 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 y Cigars, Tin and Queensware, Wood and Willowware, Table and Floor Oil Cloth, Etc. A celobruted brand of XX Hour always in stock. Roll Butter and Eggs a Specialty. My motto is small profits and quick sales. I always have fresh goods and am turning my stock every month. Every article is guaranteed. AMANDUS OSWALD, N. IK. Cor. Centre and Front Sis. , Freeland. GEORGE FISHER, dealer in FRESH BEEF, PORK, VEAL. MUTTON, BOLOGNA, SMOKED MEATS, ETC., ETC. Call at No. 6 Walnut street, Freeland, or wait for the delivery wagons. VERY LOWEST PRICES. Condy 0. Boyle, dealer in Liquor, Wine, Beer, Porter, Etc. The finest brands of Domestic and Imported Whiskey on sale in one of the handsomest sa loons in town. Fresh Rochester and Shenan doah Beer and Ycungliug's Porter on tap. U8 Centre street. 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. Dr. N. MALEY, DEOTJOT. Second Floor, Birkbeck Brick. OVER BI UK BECK'S STORE. T. CAMPBELL, dealer in I)l*> Goods, itooiw aati Also PURE WINES | LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AND MEDICINAL PURPOSES. Ceutre ami Muiu streets, FreelunU. 81.50 PER YEAR rMIAS. ORION BTROH, Attorney and Counselor at Law and Notary Public. Office: HoomsHand4,Birkbeck Brick,Freeland. J OILS M. GARB, Attorney-ai-Law, xn lejal bamnam pro m&xij attended. Pootofflor ■ '*l * - Freeland. jy/J HALPIN, Mannutacturer at Carriages, Buggies, Wagons! Ac. Walnut and Pino-Stroeta, Preelaud. A/fRS. 8. E. HAYES, Fire Insurance Agent. Washington Street. None but Reliable Companies Represented. T AMES QUIGLEY, Confectionery, Fruits, Cigars, and Tobacco. Green truck of all kinds handled in season Opposite Birkbeck Brick, Freeland. r D - eohiibach, General Hardware. Builders' supplies of every kind always in stock. \\ nil paper, paints and tinware, liicy ; cles and repairs of all sorts. South Centre street. W ILLIAM LA.MJ3. Restaurant. Centre und South streets. Whiskey, wine, beer, porter, ete. First-class cigars and temperance drinks. LIBOR WINTER, Restaurant and Oyster Saloon, No. 13 Front Street, Freehind. The finest liquors and ciynrs served at the counter, l'amilies supplied with oysters. CENTRAL : HOTEL LEADING HOTEI, IN FKEELAND. • 11. lIUNSICKER, Prop. Hates, per day. Bar stocaed with tine SBM dgm Sulu " nd cx - FRANCIS BREIMNAN, RESTAURANT 151 Centre street, Frecland. FINEST LIQUOR, EEEII, PORTER, ALE, CIGARS AND TEM- I'FRANCE DRINKS. FALL WEATHER -is here with all its sudden changes. How, are you prepared to stand it? One of our Fall Suits will enable you to put up with any kind of weather and look good at the same time. Underwear of every grade for gents, also Furnishing Goods in latest styles. GEO. SIPPEL. DePIEREO - BROS. Corner of Centre and Front Streets, Freeland, Pa. Finest Whiskies in Stock. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Ko6oiibluth's Velvet, of which wo have EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Mumra'a Extra Dry Champagne, Henncssy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Imported and Domestic Cigars. OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE, Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines f Etc. MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS. Rallcntine and Ilazleton beer on tap. hatha, flot. or Cold, 25 Cants. vienhITBMERT 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 oj toum and surroundings every day.