FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. IX. NO. 65. Are In Lull 1 tops? Of course you are. So is everyone else. Every one wants bargains nowadays, because everyone needs bar gains, in order that they may be enabled to purchase as much as they have in the past. Therefore we want to talk with you. We have decided to close out our business in Freeland on April 1, and with that end in view we are selling off our stock as quickly as it can be carried away. It is uncertain whether we shall have all our stock removed by that date, such is the enormous quantity of goods we have on hand, but we shall endeavor to accom plish as much as possible in that direction. Our stock consists of Olctlaing - and dents' of o-vexy lsincL. We are offering bargains in every department. By bar gains we mean quarters and halves sliced off our former low prices. On many goods we will allow you to name the price. We will not refuse any thing offered. We must get rid of our stock, and in order to do so we are compelled to allow the greatest possible con cessions to buyers. Come and investigate. I. Refowich, 37 Centre street, Freeland. Grand Opera House Freeland. THEY ARE COMING! The World-Renowned Famous Colored Canadian ■IB: SUBS And Imperial Orchestra will be here oil MONDAY uml II'ESIUV KVKNINGS, FEBRUARY 15 and 16. The company combines a chorus of eleven voices, iirst-cluss orchestra, a bluck Jenuy Lind soprano singer, and others ol equal merit. Don'l full to hear J. E. Lightfoot, the boy basso, sing ''Hocked In the Cradle of the Deep." Songs ol' the Sunny Houtli and old plantation molodies by the company. The organ carried by this company is a curiosity iu itself. Diagram at Woodring's. Secure seats now. Tickets, 25c; Reserved Seats, 35c. NOTE.—On Tuesday night the election returns of the borough will be read from the stage. v OPERA HOUSE NOTES. Thfi Canadian Jubilee Singers will appear bere on Monday and Tuesday evenings of next week. These people have an international reputatlou and every lover of good siuging ought to at tend. On Tuesday evening complete election returns will be announced from tlio stage as soon as the vote of each poll Is counted. The Niads drill, which will be given at the entertainment 011 next Sunday by twenty-four young ladies from the Bun Hur Company, is said to be one of the most artistic exhibitions which has ever been attempted here. Tho remainderof the programme is also of a high order. Madame and Augustln Neuville, in "Tho Boy Tramp," will be seen at the Grand on the evening of the 20th. This sensational drama was always a popular one in town. The "Real Widow Brown," as played last evening at the Grand opera house, was poorly presented. The audience was thoroughly dissatislied with the show. The noted Irish singer. Andrew Mack, has been secured for a date by Manager Welsh. He will be here some evening during the week of March 8. "The Yellow Kid" comes on Wednas evening next. It is pronounced all right. Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria. Suits and overcoats and gents' furnish ings of all kinds roduced. Geo. Sippcl. BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS. PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. Synopsis of Local and Miscellaneous Oc currences Thut Can lie Read Quickly. What the Folks of This and Other Towns are Doing. The engagement of Miss Rirdie Gross, of town, to Harry Crista! 1, of Buffalo, has been announced. Foster township politicians are hard at work this week. Tho outlook Is very bright for tho election of the entire Democratic ticket. Dr. Jenkins, of Sheppton, reports thir ty-seven cases of diptheria at Sheppton and Oneida. Antitoxino is being used with great success. A delegation from the Knights of Mal ta attended the celebration of the elev enth anniversary of one of Hazleton's cominanderies last night. Miss Nellie O'Donnell, of Drifton, was struck by a boy's sled in Upper Lehigh and knocked down. She sustained a serious cut on the head by the fall. Rev. J. 11. Schmidt attended the monthly meeting of tho Lutheran Pas toral As-soeiation of tho Upper Lehigh | Valley, which was held at Lehighton on Monday. The young ladles connoeted with St. Paul's P. M. church will give a Martini Washington tea party on tho evening of February 22 iu the church basement on Fern street. Tho Lehigh Valley Company yesterday shippid a new "lokie" to the Upper Le high collieries. The "lokie" was turned out of tho Hazleton shops and is a beau tiful specimen of mechanism.— Standard. A. Oswald has just returned from Philadelphia with a full new line of dry goods and notions. You will do well by giving him a call The annual financial statement of tho poor district is published today on the fourth page. The figures presented show that the office of poor director is an important one and should be filled by trusty men. Rev. J. T. Griifith delivered an ad dress last evening at a district conven tion of the Raptist Young People's Union of the Reading Association, held at Girardville. He spoke upon "Self- Watchfulness in a Three-Fold Aspect." Gertie Rrown, of South Heberton, who was committed to jail last week on a charge preferred by Mrs. C. L. Hoov er, of Sandy Run, was given a habeas corpus hearing on Tuesday and released on her own recognizance to appear when wanted. The entertainment which was to have been given by the young people and children of the English Raptist church last Saturday evening was postponed on account of the inclement weather. Tho programme will bo rendered on Satur day evening next. Joseph Lowonthal, manager of I. Refowlch's Freeland store, will accept a position as traveling saleman for a Brooklyn jewelry firm on April 1. The stororoom will then be leased to G. S. Hart, of Philadelphia, who will have it completely remodeled and artistically painted beforo the re-opening. Jurymen Drawn. The following citizens of this vicinity have been drawn to serve as jurymen: March 15. —A. W. Rrittain, A. A. Hachman. C. I). Rohrbach, John Shel hamor, Freeland; F. Landmcsser, But ler. April 19.—A. P. Goedecke, Jeddo. Patent* Granted. Reported by C. A. Snow & Co., Wash ington, D. C. G. R. Rarron, Easton, railway and railway-switch. C. S. Labotish, Williamsport, indicat ing dovico for bicycles. F. Thomas, Scranton, pad for horses' feet. A Brakeman'B Serious Accident. During tho hoavy storm on Saturday night John Merely, a brakeman on the New Jersey Central Railroad, was com ing from Leemino to Ashley on his train. Near Leemino a heavy gust of wind blew Marley off tho car to the ground. When tho train arrived at Sugar Notch a search was made, but he could not be found. The engine was thon run slowly back and the unfortuna'e brakeman was found lying unconscious alongside tho track. Several of his ribs had been broken and he was badly cut about the head. His wounds are sorious. Mine Employes of This Region. It may be of interest to many to know that 17,054 men and boys are employed in and around the collieries of tho fifth anthracito district, as follows: Lehigh Valley Coal Company, 3,204; Coxe Rros. & Co., 1,842; Lehigh Coal and Naviga tion Company, 2,229; A. S. VanWickle, 1,460; G. E. Markle & Co., 1,334; A. Par dee & Co.. 1,102; Calvin Pardee, 1,915; Upper Lehigh Coal Company, 060; Le high and Wilkesbarre Coal Company, 583; C. M. Dodson & Co., 649; M. S. Kommerer & Co., 446; J. S. Wentz A Co., 369; Evans Mining Company, 208; Eber vale washery, 153. FREELAND, PA., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1897. Entertainment Programme. The following programme will be ren dered at the entertainment on Sunday evening at the Grand opera house. The Freeland members of the Young Men's Corps have this In charge, and they ex pect to make some important additions to it before Sunday. The Niads drill alone is said to be worth the price of ad mission. Address, D. J. McCarthy. Musical selection, St. Patrick's cornet band. Vocal solo, John Price. Piano solo, Thomas Richards. Vocal solo, Miss Lizzie Jenkins. Duett, Misses Mary Dougherty and Rose Doyle. Vocal solo, Charles Moerschbacher. Recitation, Michael McGlll. Vocal solo, Patrick Ileeney. Cornet solo. Master Frank McDonald, piano accompanist, James S. McDonald. Vocal solo, Robert Jenkins. Duett, Messrs. McKinley and Quigley. Violin solo, Miss Rachel Bissell. Vocal solo, Peter Ilockburg. Piano solo, M. Capece. Niads drill, by twenty-four young la dies of the Ren Hur Company. Kobbfd Hi* Daughter and Decamped. On Sunday morning William Davis, father-in-law of John Ilerrlott, outside foreman at tho Red Ash colliery, near Wilkesbarre, decamped, takh g with him SBO of Mr. Herrlott's money. Davis was employed in the Red Ash mine as a company hand and had been boarding with his daughter, Mrs. Harriett. In tho household he was classed as one of the family. Saturday being pay day at the mine, Mr. Ilerrlott drew his salary for January, SBO of which he placed In a sideboard drawer. Sunday morning ho paid a visit to his brother, half a mile away. While gone, his father-in-law, taking advantage of his absence, put on two suits of clothes and disappeared, taking with him his own pay for tho month and the SBO belonging to Mr. i Ilerriott. On discovering the loss, Mrs. Ilerriott sent word to her husband. Ho returned at once and made a thorough search of ; the vicinity. Ho followed Davis some distance, but failed to capture him. Fiftli Anniversary Celebrated. The anniversary services at the Eng lish Raptist church last Sunday wore a complete success, and tho programme, as outlined in previous issues, was car ried out fully. Rev. J. S. James, D. D., of Philadelphia, was present, and the pretty edifice was crowded to the doors to hear each one of his sermons. In the morning Rev. James' subject was "Knowing tho Father," in the afternoon "The Authenticity of the Gospels" and in the evening "The Joyful Element in Divine Worship." After the afternoon sermon the pastor, assisted by Rev. C. A. Spaulding, of Hazleton, baptized six persons. The church, during the five years of its existence, has made wonderful prog ress, and the pastor and congregation arc both proud of Its record. A Young Man'! Death. On Monday afternoon Emmet Swee ney, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Sweeney, of Drifton, died at tho fam ily residence in that town. For tho past few years he has been in ill health, and his death was not unexpected. A year ago his parents sent him to Califonia, thinking a change of climate might im prove his health, but the improvement, if any, that resulted was only temporary. Ills age was 20 years and 2 months, lie was a bright young man and his parents have the sympathy of the community in their loss. The funeral too*k place yesterday afternoon. The remains were followed | to St. Ann's cemetery by many friends. Board of Trade Meeting. The regular meeting of tho Roard of Trade was held last evening. There was no business of particular importance transacted. Tho Overall Company again requested the board to take somo action regarding the money still unpaid on the bonds. The extension of the trolley road to tho upper end of town was dis cussed at length, and a committee* was appointed to wait on Mr. Marklo, the general manager. The treasurer report ed a balance of less than $lO on hand. E. A. Oberrendcr tendered his resigna tion as a member, but no actiou was taken on tho same last night. Neunpaper Proprietors Arrested. John A. Reilly, Jr., and 11. J. Rurke, proprietors of tho Daily News ol Shenan doah, were arrainged before United States Commissioner Charles 11. Woltjon at Pottsville on Saturday, to answer to a charge of misuse of the mails, preferred by United States Postal Inspector Hugh j G. Gorman, of Philadelphia. The charge is brought against them for sending through the mails copies of their publi , cation of January 12 last, which contain ed sensational testimony. The hearing was fixed for Tuesday, but did not take place, the defendants waiving a hearing. They entered bail the sum of SSOO each. Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria.. Working init#on, 15c. At Slppd'u. Burglars at Olsho's Again. Two weeks ago this morning the clothing and hat store of L. Olsho was burglarized, and at about the same hour today a return trip was made. Shortly bofore 3 o'clock Mr. Olsho heard a noise in the storeroom, under his sleeping apartments, and immediately rose to in vestigate. He entered the storeroom from a rear door, but at first could see no one. However, after proceeding a short distance, a man's form suddenly rose from behind the opposite counter. Mr. Olsho made a rush for the intruder, who dropped an armful of goods and ran for tho front door. This entrance was securely locked, then the burglar dash ed towards tho lower window of tho store, through which he jumped feet foremost. Mo landed in a heap on the sidewalk outside, and before the pro prietor could get out he had recovered himself and disappeared. Mr. Olsho was unarmed at the time. Officer J. J. Kennedy and other D. S. Si S. Railroad men were returning from work and wore apprised of the occur rence. An investigation was begun, and it was found that the man effected an entrance by forcing open a rear door of tho cellar. Proceeding part way up tho steps leading to the first floor, he cut a hole 12x16 inches through tho plas tered wall, which gave him an opening inte tho store. The hole, however, led into a large glass hat case, the doors of which he had to pry open to get at the other goods. A large box had been filled with shirls hose, ties and other gents' furnishings and was ready to betaken away. Other shirts had been tied together, forming bags to carry off plunder. Several cards of jewelry were taken from a show case and 60 cents from the cash drawer, all of which he pocketed. Burgess McLaughlin, Chief of Police Gallagher and Officer D. J. Boyle were .summoned. With other persons they followed tracks in the light snow from the cellar door to the house of Mrs. An nie Superko, Ridge street, below Lu zerne. Stephen Marti nek, Metro Ban nack and John Kamenski were arrested and taken before Squire Buckley. The first two claim to be able to proye an alibi, and all were remanded for a fur ther hearing at 7 o'clock tonight. Beyond the loss of the jewelry, money and two large panes of glass. Mr. Olsho's loss Is not sorious. The store would probably have been well cleaned had not tho noise awakenod tho proprietor. Night Watchman Haas did not see any suspicious characters around. YVhile going through the window the burglar dropped his cap. This may assist in locating the thief. A Cousin Charged with Mu 'dor. From the Hazleton Standard. The jury empanelled by Deputy Coroner Bowman on Saturday to inquire Into the death of Andrew Naverick, who died at Lattiraer, met on Monday even- i ing to take testimony. A number of Hungarians were examined, but no light was thrown on the case. Mike Elgo stated that on the night Andrew Naverick sustained his injuries there: was a light; he saw Andrew pick up a fence rail and make a pass at his cousin Mike. A moment later Mike struck Andrew, but whether it was with a bot tle or his bare fist he could not say. He also stated that after Andrew returned from the hospital he told him that his cousin, Mike Naverick, was tho one who dealt the blow. The prisoner was also examined, but if he knew anything about the fight ho did not reveal It. Tho jury after due deliberation render ed a verdict to the effect "that tho said Andrew Naverick came to his death from a blow delivered wtih a blunt In strument, to the jury unknown, in the hands of Mike Naverick, a cousin of the deceased. Naverick has been committed to the county jail to stand trial for murder. The Canadian Jubilee Singers. From the Utica Press. The old plantation songs will never lose their attraction for lovers of puro and simple melody, and when sung by such a company as the Canadian Jubilee Singers, who appeared here last even ing, they are heard in their full power and pathos. The company consists of eleven members, and was formed about sixteen years ago. They have traveled extensively, having spent five years in Europe. The programme last evening was a varied one. and every number was loudly applauded, while many wore encored. Tho soprano solo by Miss Stowart was especially fine, and when as an encore she sang "Old Folks at Homo," there was the most intense quiet in the room. The bass solo, "A Jolly Good Laugh," exhibited the full, rich bass of J. A. Cock bin. and convulsed all with laugher. The selection by the male qiartette is deserving of mention, as is the bass solo by J. E. Lightfoot. The entertainment as a whole was an excellent one. At the Grand on 15th and 16th inst. PLEASURE CALENDAR. February 13.—"Tho Hidden Treasures," four-act drama, by the Junior Drama tic Company, at Yannos' opera house. February 14. —Entertainment under the auspices of the Young Men's C. T. A. R. Corps at Grand opera house. Ad mission, 10 and 15 cents. February 22.—Martha Washington tea party in tho basement of St. Paul's P. M. church. Tickets. 25 cents. ABOUT THE CANDIDATES SOME OF THE MEN WHO ARE LOOK ING FOR FREELAND OFFICES. A Few Paragraphs Concerning Seekers of the Most Prominent Positions—Dem ocrats I'nquestlonulily Have One of the Strongest Tickets Named for Some Time. Inasmuch as politics have become more or less in;eresting this week, it may not bo amiss to say something about tho personality of those candidates who aspire to tho more important offices of tho borough. Tho men who are seek ing the position of burgess naturally are the most conspicuous in the eyes of the citizens, as tho office is an important one and upon the occupant depends, to a very large extent, the good order and welfare of the borough. That the bur gess should be a man who can bo relied upon to enforce tho local laws impar tially, honestly and without fear or favor is too well known to dwell upon, and it is hoped that each of those who have been nominated for that office is such a man. On the Democratic ticket the candi date is James M. Gallagher, a young man whoso knowledge of the borough and tho duties of the office is equal to that of any person in the town, with the probable exception of those who have filled the position. For throe years past ho lias been chief of police of Freeland, and during that time not one complaint has been made of tho manner in which he performed his work. For two years before becoming chief he served as a regular officer, and acquitted himself on every occasion In a style which com manded the respect of the citizens and finally won him his promotion. His five years experience on tho police force gave him various opportunities to be come acquainted with the best methods of preserving order and proper restric tions in a town like this, and it is need less to state that ho possessed the intel ligence, ambition and common sense to profit by his experience. Mr. Gallagher is objected to in some quarters as being too young to bo in trusted with the power invested in chief burgess. The best answer to this is to examine closely into his record since he began to vote in town. As chief of po lice he was given hundreds of chances in the five years past to show any indis cretions that might bo in him, and, al though during that period he passed through some ordeals which would have made tho average man lose his head, the candidate acquitted himself at all times without a blemish upon himself or the important position he held. If elected. Mr. Gallagher will have passed his twen ty-ninth birthday before tho date set for taking the oath of office, and a man of twenty-nine is just a little too old to be cried down with the charge of being "too young." On tho Republican side the candidate is Stephen Drasher, quite a popular man in some rospocts and one who might make a good burgess. Mr. Drasher's nomination, however, does not give satis faction to the the voters of his own party, and from them it is learned that he will be bitterly opposed at tho polls for various reasons. Perhaps the most important of these is tho fact that ho is in the saloon business. This, while not unlawful nor illegal, is raised as a bar to his election by many people who have conscientious scruples against tho busi ness, and they advance tho claim that it would be unwise and improper to make a saloonkeeper burgess of the town. There was a rumor about that the candi date intended to leave the saloon, but this has lost ground since it was learned that he htt9 applied for a renewal of his license. Several of the ministers and others interested iu church work have taken up this question, and it is safe to predict that partisanship will be thrown aside when many Republican go to vote for burgess. A. A. Hachman, the Democratic nom inee for tax collector, is known as one of tho foremost citizens of town. For many years lie has been engaged in bus iness hero, is the possessor of property, and wherever ho is known ho is known as a man thoroughly honest. Three years ago he was an aspirant for the same nomination, but was defeated at the caucus. He gracefully accepted the will of the majority, and when he pre sented himself as a candidate this year the party recognized his loyalty and his capability by giving him the nomina tion. Neither in his public nor private life can anything be found that is dis creditable to his reputation. Assur ances have been received from many of the staunchest Republicans in the bor ough that tho action of the Democrats in rocoguizing men like Mr. Rachman compels them to give the whole Demo cratic ticket their votes as well as their vigorous support. Thomas Lewis is the candidate for this office on the Republican ticket. Previous to the annexation of the Wood side districts to the borough ho was a resident of Foster township, where he took an activo part in politics. Some of his activity, it is alleged, was not at all times in the interest of his party's can didates. This, at least, is given as the reason why somo prominent Republicans Continued on Fourth Page. FUST ARRIVAL W PERCALE SHIRTS Fill! SFRIH6 In Beautiful Designs. Laundered, 40c and Upwards. Oi l, TT i rpM have experienced a slight change in shape, as a forerunner to the coming season. They /\t fITT/\sfl OT OFPTTTIVT/"1 are nobby. We have a great variety of them, and, (J|jNH(J S (ill) I H | 11 (T as usual, the largest stock. We have too many , TX _ n _ . _ _ -A.stra.cl3.aa3. Eeefers on hand, and will sell Dim HA I SlllnK them at a sacrifice. They are just the thing for the llllu 11x11 UllSllLq boys now when the Overcoat is too heavy. 57 Centre St., Freeland. GREAT BARGAINS IN Dry Goods, Groceries and Provisions. Notions, Carpet, Boots and Shoes, Flour and Feed, Tobacco, Cigars, Tin and (Jueensware, Wood and WiUowware, 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 sules. I always have l'resh goods and am turning my stock every month. Every article is guaranteed. AMANDUS OSWALD, N. W. Car. Centre and Front Sis., Freeland. GEORGETISHER, 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 ami Shenan doah Beer and Youngling's Porter on tap. 98 Centre street. COTTAGE HOTEL Washington und Main Streets. HENRY 11 AA S t - Proprietor, The best accommodation for permanent and tranHientguests. Good table. Fair rates. Bar finely stocked. Stable attached. Dr. N. MALEyT^ HEorraT. Second Floor, Birkbeck Brick. OVER BIRKBECK'S STORE. T. CAMPBELL, dealer in Jivy CEffoeerlM* Bootii lllicl 6bOoflU Also PURE WINES I LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AND MEDICINAL PURPOSES. Centre and Main streets, Freeland. $1.50 PER YEAR : QHAS. ORION STROH, 1 Attorney and Counselor at Law t and : Notary Public. Office: Rooras3and 4, Birkbeck Brick, Frceland. JOHN M. CARR, , Attorn ey-at-La* ; An legal psomnSXj mtteate*. I'ostolßo* BuOUaK .■&.- WsmtusA I jyj HALTIN, Hujunafacturer of i Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, &a Walnut and Pine-Streets, FreelaaA. S. E. HAYES, Fire Insurance Agent. Washington Street. None but Reliable Companies Represented. D. ROHRBACH, General Hardware. Builders' supplies of every kind always in stock. Wall paper, paints and tinware. Bicy cles and repairs of ul 1 sorts. South Centre street. J AMES QUIGLEV, Confectionery, Fruits, Cigars, and Tobacco. Green truck ot all kinds bundled in season Two doors below postoffice, Freeland. LIBOR WINTER, Restaurant and Oyster Saloon. No. 13 Front Street, Freeland. The finest liquors and cigars served at the counter. 1 amnios supplied with oysters. G. HORACK, Baker & Confectioner. Wholesale and Retail. CENTRE STEEET, FHEELAND. CENTRAL : HOTEL LEADING HOTEL IN FREELAND. M. 11. HUNSICKER, Prop. Rates, $2 per day. Bar stocxed with fine whiskey, wine, beer and cigars. Sale and ex change stuble attached. FRANCIS BRENNAN, RESTAURANT 151 Centre street, Freeland. FINEST LIQUOR, BEER, PORTER, ALE, CIGARS AND TEM PERANCE DRINKS. I Light Carriage Harness, $5.50, $7, $9 and $10.50. Heavy Express Harness, $16.50, sl9, S2O and $22. Heavy Team Harness, double, $25, S2B and S3O. GEO. WISE, Jeddo and Freeland, Pa. VIENNA : BAKERY, J. B. LAUBACH, Prop. Centre Street, Freeland. CHOICE BREAD OF ALL KINDS. CAKES, AND PASTRY, DAILY. FANCY AND NO VELTY CAKES BAKED TO ORDER. Confectionery