FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. IX. NO. 40. Tailor-Made Clothes Are the proper kind for all men to wear. Why spend your money for ill fitting ready-made suits whea the same amount will get you neat, stylish clothes, with tho material and workmanship guaranteed? Refowich is the acknow ledged leader of tailor-made clothes, and he has hundreds of webs of cloth to choose from, not samples, but tho real material. Call on him when you need a suit or overcoat. Prices at his establish ment are lower for tailor-made clothes than others charge for the product of New York sweat-shops. He Is Not Anybody's Agent. Remember that Refowich is a manu facturer, not Mr. Somebody's agent. When he takes your order the work is dono right here in Freeland. Tho money stays in town and is paid out to Free land men and women whom he employs. Don't think that agents can give you as much value for your money as he can. It Is an impossibility. He manufactures cheaper than city merchants, and, hav ing no commissions to pay, no large rent to pay, and no other unnecessary ex pense, he can and does give you more for your dollars than any othor tailor. Patronize Home In dustries. Not because Refowich tells you, but liecauso It is to your interest. If he can give you better clothing cheaper than an agent can, and your orders give em ployment to your frionds who make clothes, is it not to your interest to patronize the home industry? Consider carefully before you send your money to some city sharper whom you never saw and who cares not whether ho ever gets another order from you. Leave your measure with I. REFOWICH, 37 Centre street, Freeland. Leading Tailor and Gents' Furnisher. MCDONALD'S. A Beautiful Line of Pillow Shams. Bureau Covers, Sideboard Sets and Table Covers. Children's Coats From $2.00 Upwards. Handsome Baby Caps at All Rates. An Elegant Line of Dress Plaid. Cheapest Blankets and Comforters in Town. Underwear, From 25c Upwards. Ladies' Handsome Skirts, 75c Up. Gents' Neckwear Great Variety. Musiin, 20 Yards, 1 Yard Wide, for SI.OO. j. p. MCDONALD, Centre and South Streets- BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS. PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. Synopnlfi of Local and Miscellaneous Oc currence* That Can He Read Quickly. What the Folks of This and Other Tnwns nre Doing. Invitations have been issued for a dance to be held at Cross Creek hall on Thursday evening. The Philadelphia Clothing House will remove from South Centre streot to the Birkbeck brick today. The public schools at Jormyn, Lacka wanna county, have been closed on ac count of an epidemic of diphtheria. During the past oiovon years there wero 3,354 marriage liconses granted in this county, and sixty-four divorces In same poriod. Burglars blew open the safe in the postoflico at Glen Lyon, this county, on Saturday morning and got away with about S3OO cash. Tho proposed gas company will very likely materialize. Wilkesbarre capital ists will assist local men in getting the plant In operation. Tho Angels' Sodality, connected with St. Ann's church, held a reception yes terday afternoon and admitted several now members into the society. The Wear Well shoes are guaranteed. At a meeting of the Foster school board on Saturday evening it was decid ed to open ovening sessions at Upper Lehigh, Eckiey and Ilazlo Brook. According to tho recent census of Drifton, which is taken annually by the company, tho town has a population of 3,195, an increase of 42 over the census of 1895. Tho engagement of M. Moskovltz, of Wilkesbarre, and Miss Gertrude Olsho, of Freeland, lias been announced. The marriage ceromony will not take place for some time. M. H. Hunsickor, proprietor of the Central hotel, celebrated his thirty-sev enth birthday on Thursday. All who called that evening were treated to the best in the house. A. Oswald sells men's and boys' winter caps at 10c. The corner's jury Investigating tho re cent disaster at South Wilkesbarro, at which six men wore killed, has rendered a verdict of accidental death and ex onerating the compauy. The capital stock of the Hocking Hat Factory, of Hazleton, lias been increas ed from SIO,OOO to $50,000. With this addition to its capital, the business will bo extended considerably. The interior of the building of the Tlgors Athletic Club has boen given a thorough renovating. Tho rooms on tho lower floor havo been ropaperod and tho wholo building is now lighted by electricity. Bed room suites, $lO, at Sweeney & Ilorron's, Hazleton. Tho Lohighton Advocate has passed tho quarter century mark in life, but its age does not affect its sprightllnoss. The Mortimers are publishing a good paper and their truo-biuo Democracy Is one of its best features. C. F. Mcllugh, Esq., who has been appointed auditor on the South Heber ton annexation case, gives notice in another celumn that he will he at At torney Carr's office on December 19 to attend to the duties of his appointment. Lowest prices on furniture at Sweeney & Ilorron's, Hazleton. The Philadelphia Pre%s yosterday con tained tho following dispatch from Wilkesbarre: "Congressman John Lels enring, while hunting with friends about the head of Mud Run creek, shot and kiilod a black boar weighing 317 pounds." Judge E. N. Wlllard, of the superior court, whose home is in Scranton, may soon resign. He does not like the traveling which is necessary, and also objects to being away from home so much, since in hotel life ho loses much of the comfort of his own house. Room moulding, lc per foot, at Swee ney A, Ilorron's, Hazleton. According to a report, which officials of tho company will not deny nor con firm, the Lehigh Valloy Railroad Com pany contemplates moving its car depot from the shops in South Easton to Packerton and using the vacated build ing to enlarge tho locomotive depart ment. W. C. Watson, the proprietor and pub lisher of tho Lehighton Prc-8, has dis posed of the plant to David McCormack. a former employe. Mr. Watson estab lished the paper about five years ago and made it ono of the best in Carbon county. Ho goes to Philadelphia to take charge of a job printing office. Keep your feet dry by wearing Wear Well rubbers. Prices are right. The ball of tho Jeddo Progressive Club at Yannos' opera house on Wednesday evening of next weok should bo well at tended. The young men who compose tho organization deserve encouragement for the success they have attained in building up a prosperous educational society in a small town. There should Vv more such clubs. FREELAND, PA., MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1(3, 189(3. A Fire on Saturday Morning:. The firemen made about as quick a response on Saturday as they ever did. It was shortly after 10 o'clock when the alarm bell rang, and several members of the hose company got the cart out in short time. It was fastened to ono of Bottler Dusheck's wagons, and the hoso was driven rapidly to the plug at Lu zerne and Ridge streets. The fire was in the chimney of house No. 7 and 8, on South Fern street, in Foster township, but the hose was sufficient to roach the building. A hole was knocked in the chimney in the garret, and the flue was flooded. Tho blaze was getting in good trim when tho water was turned on, but it was extinguished without trouble. The building is owned by the Cross Creek Coal Company, and is occupied by two Italian families. Had it not been for the assistance given them by tho horse, tho firemen would have had a hard pull. The streets wore filled with mud and the fire would have had much headway if the cart had to bo pulled there by men. Shaffer Will Likely Hang:. Just'ce Fell, of the supreme court, in session at Pittsburg, has handed down an opinion in tho caso of Frank Shaffer, one tho men convicted of murdor in the first degroo for his connection with tho blow-up of tho Hungarian shanty on VVilkosbarre mountain, by which five persons lost their llvos. The court refuses to sustain any of tho assign ments of error, holding that tho defend ant had a fair and impartial trial, and that his own confession was corroborated by proof of independent facts tending to maintain it. Shaffer has been sentenced to death, and the law will now take its courso. Death of m Young: Man. Hugh McMonigle, a well-known young man of town, died on Thursday evening at the rosidenco of his mother on Fern street. Until lately he was employed as porter at tho Central hotel, and pre viously hold a similar position at the Cottage. For the past few months he was in poor health, but nothing serious was anticipated until a few days before his death. Tho remains were burled yesterday from the residonce of his brother-in-law, Joseph Davis, on South street. Intorment was made at St. Ann's cemetery. Pswder Mill Kxploslon. An explosion occurred at 3 o'clock on Saturday afternoon at the New York powder mills, located on tho Nesquehon ing branch of tho Central Railroad, about three miles above Mauch Chunk. The mixing department and tho build ing In which tho explosion occurred caught firo and a spark flew into the powder, causing the explosion. Thomas Lager, ono of tho employes, and C. E. Clark, tho superintendent, narrowly es caped with their lives. Tho property was damaged to tho extent of about SI,OOO. Tricks of the Campaign. Notices havo been posted at tho Wilkesbarro silk mill that the, 15 per cent reduction in wages made last August will bo restored today. The advance pleases tho employes, but it Is claimed that there was no occasion for the reduction in August, and that it was only a scherao on the part of tho owners to scare their employes into supporting McKinley. As it is, the employes work ed three months at reduced wagos, and they arc now to receive no more than they were paid before last August. A Brave Soldier Rewarded. A medal of honor has been awardod by tho govornniont to James M. Ruttor, late sergeant of Co. C, 143 rd Pennsyl vania infantry, for gallant service at the battle of Gettysburg. At great risk of his life, Ruttcr went to the assistanance of a wounded comrade and removed him to a place of safety, thereby saving him from capture. Mr. Rutter resides in Wilkesbarro. The person rescued was the captain of his company, Colonel Geo. N. Rcichard, who was wounded and about to be taken prisoner. Jury Rebuked by Judge Dennett. Michael Judge, Louis Brown, Frank Mangan and William Miller, tried for burglary In entering stores in Pittston on October 8, were found guilty of larceny, the second count of tho indict ment. Judge Bennett censured the jury by saying that the evidence in tho case warranted a conviction of burglary, and then sentenced each of the man to pay a fine of SSO, costs and to bo imprisoned In the eastern penitentiary for three years. Kngagement Announced. The Philadelphia Item on Thursday last contained the following announce ment of a marriage engagement: SMITH—PAGE.—Mr. William James Smith, of Philadelphia, Pa., engaged to Miss Mary M. Page, of Freeland, Lu zerne county, Pa., Monday, November 9, 189(3. Cards out. The young lady referred to is a daugh ter of Stephen Page, of town, and has many friends In Freeland who will wish her a happy and prosperous marriago. TliankHglvine Shouting Tournament. Target shooting for turkeys, ducks, chickens and other fowl, will be held at the Cottage hotel hall on Thanksgiving eve and Thanksgiving day. Shooting will be open to everybody. Bchool Hoard Vacancy Filled. 11. S. Beagle was chosen by the bor ough school directors on Thursday even ing to fill tho vacancy on tho board caused by tho removal of Director John Smith to the South ward. There was no opposition to Mr. Beagle. The work of tho meeting on Monday evening was approved, and the directors again discussed the proposed grading of tho schools. From tho testimony of some of the teachers the present system of holding two half-day sessions is not satisfactory. The vaccination of pupils was also decided upon, and tho teachers were instructed to notify the pupils to comply with this law. Another meeting was held on Satur day evening, at which it was stated that Mr. Beagle would not fill the va cancy on the board. No further action in the matter was taken. The grading of the schools was dis cussed again. The division line was changed from Main to Front street, but nothing was done in the way of arrang ing classes for the various rooms. Sec-; rotary Sweeney wont on record as op posing this plan. So far as the TRIBUNE can learn from teachers, pupils and taxpayers, the now plan meets with the disapproval of nearly everybody. It is said that it will take 87 pupils from tho Washington school and place thorn in tho Coxe school, and 58 pupils from the Hill will go to the Washington street building. Every school in the borough will then bo a mixed school. Two tellurium globes were ordered from J. D. Myers, at a cost of S2O each, and tho treasurer was authorized to continuo tho loan from tho Markle bank sixty days longer. Sporty rhyitician In Trouble. Dr. John Fruit, of Hazleton, who has been before the public several times for one reason or another, is now under bail charged with shooting David Clark, of Wilkosbarro, a bartender at Fischer's Mansion House. Fruit and Clark were out together on Wednesday night and after taking in the town were taken in a cab to the Luzerne House. Accord ing to the Wilkesbarro Record , Clark wanted Fruit to go to bed and they went up stairs together. It is said that Fruit did not want to retire, but Clark persisted, whereupon Fruit pulled a re volver and shot at Clark, the bullet tak ing effect in tho thigh. Clark was taken to his homo soon after tho shooting and the bullet was removed. Fruit was arrested and had a hearing before Mayor Nichols and was held un der SI,OOO ball on the charge of shooting and S3OO on the charge of carrying con cealed weapons. Fred Price became his bonsdman. Dr. Fruit had all sorts of explanations for the affair, claiming that it was accidental. DeafnH Cannot be Cured by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion °* >e ear - There is only one way to euro deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafnoes is caused by an inflamed con dition of the mucous lining of the eustachian tube. Whan this tube gets inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entire ly closed deafness is the result, and un less the infiamation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal con dition, hearing will be destroyed for ever; nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrnh, which is nothing but an in flamed condition of the mncons surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of deafness (canned by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Bend for circulars, free. F. J. CHENEY A (X)., Toledo, O. BF"tiold by druggists, 76c. Among the Foremost. From the Hazleton Standurd. Powell, tho magician, entertained a fair-sized audience at the Grand last night. Mr. Powell's legerdemain is most attractive and Is performed with great dexterity and originality. Ho wotks with a quickness and deftness that is marvelous. Many of Mr. Powell's tricks are of his own invention, the most won derful of which being the trunk mys tery and the cremation scene. Some of tho tricks are seemingly impossible, yet they arc only tricks and all this possibly is due to the clevernesss of the man. Mr. Powell certainly has earned the proud distinction of being classed among the foremost magicians of the ago. At Freoland tonight. The supporting cast of "The World" Is said to be the best ever carried for this play, and tho entire performance is a jolly and attractive one. Tho comedy throughout is very strong, and the magnificent scenic effects are alone worth the price of admission. It will appear bore on Saturday evening. If you wish to order a musical instru ment for a Chistraas present call on T. J. Watson, East Main street, agent for mandolins, guitars, banjos, violins and autoharps. All grades at very low prices. All kinds of strings for instru ments a specialty; complete stock always on hand. All persons who have not yet paid their taxes for 189fi will please do so at once, as a penalty of 5 per cent will bo added in December. Hugh Malloy, col lector, Freeland, Don't he imposed on by buying In ferior footwoar for tho winter. The Wear Well has the best and cheapest. Wall paper, 7c per double roll, at Sweeney & Herron's, Hazleton. MADE THE OFFICE PAY. A SCHUYLKILL SCHOOL BOARD LOOT ED THE TREASURY. Whenever a Surplus of Funds Accumu lated, They Issued Orders on the Money and I>lvided It Auioug Themselves. Now ou Trial for Their Crime. A highly sonsational case is being tried at Pottsville, wherein the members of the school board of Blythe township are charged with misdemeanor and gross frauds. The defendants, James Kenna, Martin Delaney, Joseph Clemens, Michael Conroy, Michael Whalen and Michael Brennan, who constitute the board of the township, have pleaded guilty, after the examination of a num ber of witnesses who furnished damag ing evidence against them. Michael Brennan, secretary of the board, acknow ledged his guilt first and was the star witness in the case. Brennan had the order and minute book before him while on the stand, but the latter was of no value whatever, as in no instance did the minutes show who attended the meetings or what business was transacted beyond the pay ment of teachers'salaries. Brennan ex plained this by saying that it was ar ranged that ho need not bother about bringing either the minute or order book to the meetings. Witness said that himself and the rost of the directors got something out of every order issued. In 1894, when orders were drawn for paying the teachers for attending the county institute, the directors stuck it into their pockets, witnoss declared, and that the teachers roceivod nothing. In August, 1894, an order for $174 was drawn in favor of Matthew Whalen. Out of this order eacli director received $lO. Ou August 4, 1894, an ordor was drawn for $32.50 in favor of the board for expenses to Pottsville. Shortly before this an order was drawn for nearly S3OO to pay for preparing plans and superintending the erection of a now school building. Out of this every member of the board who had a relative teaching in the district received $5, wiiilo witness and Kenna, who had no one teaching, received SOS each. Another order was drawn in favor of Bernard Dougherty for $3lO for repair ing school buildings. Out of this order each director recoived $25. Ujon another occasion, a witnoss testilied, the board determined to pur chase supplies. For this purpose an order for S2OO was drawn, but only SSO was expended for supplies, each director receiving $25 from the ordor. Later, supplies to tho amount of $22.50 wore purchased, but the order for paying it was made out for $45, tho difference being divided among the directors. The board determined to purchase a stove upon one occasion. An order for $99.10 was drawn for tho payment of the bill. Out of this transaction, which he said he engineered, the witness and Kenna each got sls. Tho evidence of tho witness was all such as to implicato some members of the board in every transaction, although he did acknowledge that in a number of instances Kenna objected to tho crook* d work. LI is testimony also showed that in the purchasoof books, plans, supplies and other articles the dealers wore not in any way implicated in tho steals. Tho directors were released on SI,OOO bail, sentence being suspended until the 30th inst. to give the defendants time to settle up their affairs. Judge Bechtel said the question of restitution would be considered. DEATHS. Gallagher.—At Hazleton, November 13, Edward, son of Edward and Lottie Gallagher, formerly of Freeland, aged 1 year and 0 months. Interred on Saturday at St. Gabriel's cemetery, Hazleton. McMoniglo.—At Freeland, November 12, Hugh McMoniglo, aged 35 years, 0 months and 3 days. Interred yester day at St. Ann's cemetery. Miller.—At Drifton, November 13, Earl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller, aged 7 months. Interred yesterday at Freeland cemetery. Ward.—At Ilazle Brook, November 13, Owen Ward, aged 58 years. Funeral this morning. High mass in Ecklev church. Interment in Lowrytown cemetery. PLEASURE CALENDAR. November 25.—Sixth annual ball of Jed do Progressive club at Valines'opera house. Admission, 50 cents. November 25. —Masquerade ball at Al vlntown hotel. Admission, 25 cents. November 20. —Turkey supper at St. Paul's P. M. church basement. November 20.—Entertainment and lec ture under the auspices of Young Men's C. T. A. B. Corps at Grand opera house. Admission, 25 and 35c. November 28.—8a1l by the Kosciusko Society at Yannes' opera house; pro ceeds for tho Kosciusko Monument, Chicago. Tickets, 25 cents. November 28.—"0n a Hunt," a comedy drama, by the Slavonian Dramatic Company, at the Grand opera house. Admission, 25, 35 and 50 cents. A. Oswald has a full line of men's and boys' dress and working gloves. Prices I are very low. Marts Arici, NEW YORK'S GREATEST TAILOR, Broadway and Ninth St., N. Y., has appointed us as Agent for Freeland and Vicinity. We are now ready with a thousand samples to take yeur measure for Overcoats, Suits, Trousers, etc. We Guarantee a Perfect Fit. We sympathize with those, compelled to pay for other people's hats. We'll made a special reduc tion to them. 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 Queensware, Wood and Willowware, Table and Floor Oil Cloth, Etc. A celebrated brand of XX flour 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. AMA2TDUS OSWALD, N. W. Cor. Centre and Front Sts., Freeland. GEORGE FISHERT" 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 Youngling's Porter on tap. 98 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, MlfWiT. Second Floor, Birkbeck Brick. OVER BIRKBECK'S STORE. T. CAMPBELL, dealer in Dry CteoeevftMF* Hoot* and Also PURE WINES jg LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AMD MEDICINAL PURPOSES. Centre and Main streets, I'iccluud. $1.50 PER YEAR. £HAS. ORION STROH, Attorney and Counselor at Law ! and Notary Public. Office: Itooms.'lantH, Birkbeck Brick, Freeland. JOUJjT M. CABR, ; Attorney-ai-Lui • * • ■ i m |i n FnM* Banoag, ;'W , Mmlm*. M. halpis -k. Xuraufkoturcr of Carriages, Buggies, Wagons,' && Walrmi d PWStreeta, Tlml—t S. E. HAYES, " Fire Insurance Agent. Washington Street. None but Reliable Companies Represented. JAMES QUIGLEY, Confectionery, Fruits, Cigars, and Tobacco. Green truck of all kinds bundled in season Opposite Birkbeck Brick, Freeland. £2 U - ROHRBACH, General Hardware. Builders' supplies of every kind alwat'S in stock. W all paper, paints and tinware. Bicy cles and repairs of all sorts. South Centre street. LAMB. Restaurant. Centre and South streets. Whiskey, wine, beer, porter, etc. First-class cigars and temperance drinks. LIBOR WINTER, Restaurant and Oyster Saloon. No. 13 Front Street, Freeland. The finest liouors and cigars served at the counter. Families supplied with oysters. CENTRAL ; HOTEL LEADING HOTEL IN FREELAND. M. H. UUNSICKER, Prop. Bates, £2 |>er day. Bar stocxed with fine whiskey, wine, beer and cigars. Sale and ex change stable attached. FRANCIS BRENNAN, KESTAURANT 161 Centre street, Freeland. FINEST LIQUOR, BEER, PORTER, ALE, CIGARS AND TEM PERANCE 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. DePIER.RO - BROS. -CAFE.- Corner of Centre and Front Street*, Freeland, Pa. Finest Whiskies in Stock. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Rosenbluth's Velvet, of which we have EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Mumra's Extra Dry Champagne, Heunessy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Imported and Domestic Cigars. OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE. Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS. Ballentine and Ilazleton beer on tap. Baths, Hot or Cold, 25 Cents. VIENNA: BAKERY i. B. LAUBACH, Prop. Centre Street, Freeland. CHOICE BREAD 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 wagone to all parte oj . town and surroundings every day.