— Wi MT"' H —. p iA \P 1 irvXlF) tT -N" VOL. IX. NO. GO. to Ym Litii ft Barpios ? 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 he carried away. It is uncertain whether we shall have all our stock removed l>y 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 Olotliing - a:n.d Q-eirts' • cf eTOxy IzixidL. 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. Wo 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. Refowicli, Centre street, Freeland. Grand Opera House rFreela-xid.. THEY ARE COMING! Tin World-Renowned Famous Colored Canadian ■III: SHE And Imperial Orchestra will be hero on MONDAY and TUESDAY EVENINGS, FEBRUARY isand 16. The company combines a chorus of eleven voices, llrst-eIuHS orchestra, u black Jenny Find Hnpriino singer, and others of equal merit. Don't fail to hear J. 15. Light foot, the boy basso, sing "'Hocked In the Cradle of the Deep." Songs of the Sunny South ami old I iantutlon melodies by the company. The organ carried by this company is a curiosity in itself. Diagram at Woodring's. Secure seats now. Tickets, 20c; Reserved Seats, 35c. NOTE.—On Tuesday night the election returns of the borough will be read from tbestuge. GRAND OPERA HOUSE John J. Welsh, Manager. Saturday, Feb. 20. MADAPfI and her son AUGUSiiN NEUVILLE and a carefully selected company of players "THE BOY TRAMP" with its wcaltth of SPECIAL SCENERY! STAGE SETTINGS! PROPERTIES, Etc! PRICES—SOc, 35c and 25c. Seats on sale at Woodring's three days before date of show. MIBCELLAN ED US AD V K UTISIS M ENTS. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNEHSHIP.-TIIC partnership heretofore existingbetweeu Philip Biuss. Win. 11. Butz and 8. K. Obcrrcn ilor, under the firm name of the Hlass Overall Co.. dissolved this day by mutuol consent. All debts owing to said partnershipare receiv able by said Win. 11. Butz and S. 15. Oberren dcr, t" whom also all claims and demands against the suine are to bo presented for pay inent. Philip Bin™, Win, H. lhitz, S. 15. ObeiTonder. The business will bo contiuued s heretofore by Win. H. Ibitz, 8. E. Oberrender and W. E. Belles, trading as the Freeland Overall Mfg. 1 Freeland, Pa., January 8,1897. PLEASURE CALENDAR. February 22. — Martha Washington tea party In the basement of St. Paul's P. M. church. Tickets, 25 cents. Suit* and overcoats and gents' furnish ings of all kinds reduced. Geo. Sippel. BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS. PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. Synopsis of Local and Miscellaneous Oc currences Tliat Can Ho Kead Quickly. What the Folks of This and Other Towns are Doing. Condy O. Boyle has purchased the Chestnut property on South Centre street. A specimen ballot of one of Freeland borough districts is printed on the fourth pago of this issue. J. P. McDonald purchased a team of line horses at Tamaqua on Friday. He has disposed of his big white horse. By the explosion of a kerosene lamp in a house at Hazle Brook, Rocco De mara and Frank Bontanio were serious ly burned about the face and hands. License court opened at Wilkesbarre this morning. The train leaving here at 7.25 a. in. was crowded with appli cants, witnesses and other interested parties. When playing with a pair of scissors Emma A. Bickol, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Bickel, of Jcddo, ran one of the points into her left eye, inflicting an in-, jury which may destroy the sight. Remonstrances have been filed in court against granting liquor licenses to 1). \V. Faust, Butler township, and John Gregory, Hazleton. Several against ap plicants in the upper end have been lilcd. An appeal to the public has been is sued on behalf of the starving miners around Pittsburg. The poor directors say that not for years have the miners in Allegheny county been in such bad shape. The Canadian Jubilee Singers will appear at, the Grand opera house tonight and tomorrow evening. These people have a wonderful reputation and can give an entertainment that is worth witnessing. George A. Muntz. a pretzel baker, of Wilkesbarre, was drawn out of his bake oven more dead than alive. He crawled into the oven to replace some bricks which had fallen out, but was overcome by sulphur while in the enclosure, lie will recover. A. J. llaire, who formerly conducted the "Universal" at Hazleton, has made arrangements to embark in business in Connecticut, and his household effects will be removed to that state this week. It is his intention to go into the dry goods business again. "The Yellow Kid" was played at Hazleton on Saturday night. It was booked here for Wednesday evening, but Manager Welsh, who witnessed the performance in our neighboring city, considered it below the standard and the company's date was cancelled. During a quarrel over money matters |at Hazleton on Saturday afternoon, John Broadt beat an Italian named Fad slid with a fence paling. The man was injured so badly that ho died in the hospital yesterday morning. Broadt claims self-defense, lie has been ar rested. "The Hidden Treasures" was present ed by tlio Junior Dramatic Company at Yannes' opera house on Saturday even ing to a fair-sized audience. The youth ful performers acted their parts well. The singing and dancing of little Annie Yannes was a feature, St. Patrick's cornet band was present. Catarrh Cannot he Cured with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease, and in order to cure it you must take internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts direct ly on the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years, and is a regular prescription. It is composed of the best tonics known, combined with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the two in gredients is what produces such wonder ful results in curing catarrh. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY A CO., Props., Toledo, O. Sold by druggists, price 75c. Hall's Family Pills are the best. The Inauguration. For i lie Inauguration of President-elect McKlnloy, at Washington, the Lehigh Valley Railroad will make very low ex cursion rates, and this is your oppor tunity for sight seeing of the capital of the l ulled States, witnessing the pomp and pageantry of the inauguration fes tivities, at a small cost to yourself. This company offers the best of accom modations as to train service, and passes through the mountain of Pennsylvania where the most magnificent scenery of the "Switzerland of America" may be seen from the train. Inquire of ticket agents for time of trains and rates. CASTOR IA For Infants and Children, The fee- /} , . Si. FREELAND, PA., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1897. Last Evening'** Entertainment. The most appreciable entertainment yet given by the Young Men's C. T. A. B. Corps was that held at the Grand opera house last night under the aus pices of the Freeland members of the society. A largo audience was present when the curtain arose, and remained intact, evincing much interest, until the last number of the programme was pre sented. The numerous vocal selections were appropriate, well rendered, and received with approbation. The tableaux, "Vir ginius" and "A Soldier's Dream," were a feature, but unfortunately were not shown to their full extent. The silent drill by the young ladies was the last number given and proved a fitting close. The marching was intricate, and in the accurate, carefid manner in which it was executed, was made interesting and beautiful. The entertainment throughout gave satisfaction and was witnessed by the largest number of people that has yet attended a Sunday evening affair. Clinch Out on Hull. Walter J. Clinch, the Norrlstown hospital attendant who is held in jail charged with causing the death of Con vict William McCue, of l'ittston, was taken before Judge Swartz, of Mont gomery county, where his attorney ask ed that he be discharged on the ground of insufficient evidence. Typewritten copies of the stenographers' report of the testimony taken before the com mitting magistrate were submitted to the court. Dr. Richardson \> as present and answered questions touching his former testimony, but no new evidence was adduced. Clinch's counsel made a long plea. The court agreed to release Clinch on $2,500 bail, which was furnish ed. District Attorney Strassburgor says that Clinch will bo Indicted for murder and involuntary manslaughter. Mu**t Not Marry Step-Ditugli ten*. Ilarry 11. Plaeger, aged 39, was ar rested last week at Berwick, on a charge of marrying within the degree of kin ship. 11 is lirst wife, at the time of his marriage to her, was a widow with one boy and one girl, Bessie, aged 19 years. The wife died about six months ago and Plaeger marrkid Bessie, his stepdaugh ter, on January 5 last. John Cox, a brother of Plaeger's lirst wife and uncle of Bessie, had the warrant issued for Plaeger's arrest. Plaeger said he did not think ho had done anything wrong in marrying his stepdaughter. He was committed to the county jail in default of SBOO bail. A Minister'** Protest, EDITOR TRIBUNE. —To the good, law abiding citizens of Freeland. Hearing of the nomination of Stephen l)raxher for burgess on the Republican ticket, as a law abiding citizen 1 hereby most respectfully urge and request my friends and the good people of Freeland at large to defeat Mr. brasher, the man who has been openly violating the laws of this commonwealth, and elect a law-abiding citizen, irrespective of party. Rev. C. A. Spalding. IlazleLon, Pa., February 13, 1897. More .1 urymen Drawn. George liartman, Freeland, and Ber nard J. Carr, Eekley, have been drawn as jurors for March 8. Jurymen for other dates are: April 26. —Samuel Davis, bod Morgan. William Mason, Hazle; George Fear, Joel F. Stevens, John R. Wagner, Fos ter: Matthew Johnson, Freeland. Mnv 3.—John Burton, John Gallagher, Freeland; Win. bettings, Peter James. John Roche. Hazle; W. W. Pealer, John E. Shearon, Foster. Strike t Evuns' Colliery. There was almost a riot at Evans' Beaver Meadow colliery on Thursday. Several days ago the men went out on strike on account of a disagreement over wages, and when an attempt was made to place other men at the breaker the strikers drove them away. One of the men, followed by the crowd, drew i revolver, but it was wrestel from him i ano his companions driven off. The colliery is still idle. A WHSKIII l'lot lor Arre**le*l. Anthony Romauofski. one of the men implicated in the plot to blow up the jail and release "Terrible Pete" Wassill and his gang, was arrested on Friday night. When the officers entered the house a number of men drew revolvers and knives, and it was not until the policemen made a liberal show of arms that they succeeded in getting their man. He was given a hearing and jail ed. Dnath of 15. U. Turnbach. E. I . Turnbach, of Front street, died on Saturday morning after a brief illness. The principal cause of his death was quinsy. The deceased was aged about 35 years, and was a well-known resident of the town. He loaves a wife and four children. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 10.30 o'clock. In terment will be made at Freeland ceme tery. Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria. They Are Guilty of {Conspiracy. After a trial lasting eight days and followed throughout by a great deal of interest, Aubrey and Sponsor were on Thursday found guilty of conspiracy to defraud. The defense made an effort to have the case taken from the jury, s woral reasons therefor being ad vanced. The question was decided im mediately Judge Bennett took his seat, as ho ordered the case to proceed. Ex Judge Harding and ex-Attorney General 11. W. Palmer closed for the defense in lengthy speeches, District Attorney Fell making the closing address for the com monwealth. Judgo Bennett's charge to the jun was Impartial. He defined the chargi !of conspiracy according to the act ol assembly. He told the jury what ques tions it was their duty to decide, ano then he carefully went over the conten tions of botli the commonwealth an defense. The case was given to the jury at 1.3< o'clock, and in an hour and a half the} returned a verdict of guilty. Mr. Palmer at once moved for a new trial and submitted a lUt of reasons Chief among them were those advance* upon argument, that the case should bi taken from the jury; that the Luzerm courts had no jurisdiction in the case because the conspiracy, if there was one. was conceived and executed in Lack awanna county, and also that there was no evidence to show that the defendants had conspired to defraud Koons, tin prosecutor. Judge Bennett took tin papers and will render a decision in u few days. lllncs' Summer Home llumecl. The handsome summer residence) be longing to ex-Congressman 1 lines • Lake Ida. five miles back of Bear Creek, this county, was destroyed by lire last week. The cottage was erected in 1891 and was a large three story frame struc ture. The grounds surrounding it had been improved and as a summer resi dence it was most delightful. The house was handsomely furnished, but unoccu pied save when Mr. Hines and several friends made occasional visits. One of these \isits was made on Sunday. The origin of the fire and the exact time at which it occurred are unknown. When the watchman, M. J. Itiley, called at the place on Tuesday afternoon, he found nothing remaining of the beauti ful cottage but the tall brick chimney and smouldering ruins. The total loss is fully $16,000, partly covered by insurance. The original cost of the building was $8,000; the furniture was valued at $3,500 arid the paintings at $4,000. The latter were the handi work of Mrs. Iliues, now deceased, and wen highly prized by Mr. Hines. The Burglary Cane. John Kamcnski and Meko Banna* I;, two of three men w ho were arrested on ' Thursday morning on suspicion of nib bing Olsho's clothing store, were dis charged at a hearing given them that night. Both men proved conc'usiveh that they wore in their bearding lions* op Wednesday night. Stephen Martinek. tlm other prisoner who was arrested and remanded fur a further hearing, escaped in some manner on Thursday afternoon. With John Meko he returned to his boarding house, where they robbed sev eral trunks of other boarders before their depurturo. It is said they secured over SSO and a gold watch in the trunks The authorities ordered a strict watch to be kept for the men. It was expected they would return, which they did on Saturday night. Both men wore cap tured and taken before Squire Buckley. Enough evidence was produced to war rant thi! holding of tip- men and they will bo hoard from again. Report of the Htnto Hospital. The annual report of the state hospi tal in Hazleton has just been issued. During the year ending September 30, 1896. there were treated 1,293 persons. During the past year, of the 411 cases admitted to the wards, 313 were dis charged as cured, 54 as improved, and 21 died. Gf this number ten died with in twenty-four hoars after admission. The nativity of the patients treated is given as follows: Hungary, 160; Ameri ca, 112: Ireland, 25; Poland, 04; Ger many, 18; Austria. 3; Scotland, 3; Italy, 46. Of the total number treated 373 were miners. Good Play ami Good I'luyern. From the Brooklyn Citizen. Judging by the applause that greeted the performance of "The Boy Tramp" at the Criterion theatre last night, it is one of the most popular plays presented at the lions*-, this season. The piece is one of the sensational kind and is far belter than its title suggests. Young Xcuville's methods as a comedian are in imitable and unlimitable. He is origi nal and acrobatic, is a good mimic, and displays his talents in giving imitations of well-known actors. Madame Neu ville, already a strong favorite with Brooklyn theatre-goers, appears as the wronged wife. The role is a strong one, and in the hands of Madame Neuville loses nothing in interest: any minor de tails being fully made up by the peculiar genius of the lady for the part, she as sumes. In the thrilling scenes she rises equal to tin- occasion, and fully merits the applause which she receives from the audience. The supporting company are above the average, and several talc ing pictures were presented. At Freeland February 20. DAY BEFORE ELECTION. SURVEY OF THE FIELD ON THE EVE OF THE BATTLE. Vomejof the Schemed Which the Plotter* llitve Concocted to KiiMiare l'nsu*peet- Ing Voter*—Sharp Tricks, Ut Doomed to Failure. Foster township Republican bosses, seeing their own stronghold drifting from them, have turned their attention i to the borough, and are making promises by the wholesale to save their friends here. One of the schemes is to approach Democratic relatives and friends of un employed school teachers and ask them o work for all or part of the borough Republican ticket, promising in return o obtain schools in Foster for the eachers next year. On the face of this he bait looks tempting, but when the relatives and friends stop and consider hat Foster directors will have four schools less to give out next year and ■ hat these schools (South Ileberton) will i.hen be under borough control, the •cheme appears to be too one-sided to 11 iduce Democrats to commit treachery. It should also be remembered that the nen who are working this game in Free hand are playing it in llu/le township, promising schools in Foster for Demo cratic votes in lla/.10. Already, more promises of schools have been made hau are schools in the. township, and the Freelaud Democrat who would allow himself to be made a tool of in this man ner must ho exceedingly blind. Fur thermore, the men who promise these positions cannot deliver the goods. I'heir say in township ufTuirs will be u thing of the past after next June, regard ess of who wins in the borough or town ship. Rut the case is desperate on their ide. and unscrupulous men use des perate means when their personal in terests are at stake. Another card which has bobbed up in various quarters of the town is the minor of a deal made by the Republican candi- Jato for burgess and the Democratic nominee for tax collector. Where it is not advisable to place this poison, the names are changed to the Democratic candidate for burgess and the Republican audidato for tax collector. Among one (dementof the Democracy the former Ib is hawked about by Republicans, and among another portion of the party the latter falsehood is circulated. These minors have been traced directly to cer tain Republican aspirants for oflice, and it can be stated authoritively that neither contains the semblance of truth. The Democratic candidates have made no deals and will make none; not because hey have had no opportunities, but be muse they are honorable men and will not sanction nor tolerate any attempt made to wreck theircompanions'chances. Overtures of this nature have been re fused, and voters should pay no atten tion to the roorbacks which are ready to be scattered at the polls tomorrow. The Democratic candidates for the principal offices have completed a tour of the town. It was a physiciak impossibility to meet, each of the voters, there being over 1,100 in the borough now, but they have come in contact with us many as the time at their dis posal would permit, and after making due allowance for promises that might not he fulfilled, the candidates are satislied that they have a lead which "assures them of victory, providing the tRo rank and file of their party goes to the polls. There are more, than enough Republicans working openly for the Democratic ticket today to give the latter a rousing majority, and it remains with the Democrats as a whole to decide the election. If they stand by the ticket, igainst which nothing can he said, it will be elected beyond question, but should complimentary votes be given or any general cutting done every candi date's chances will be jeopardized. POLITICAL PICKUPS. Foster Democratic candidates have put up a still' contest since their nominu- j tii.n and the huge Republican majority i of nearly 100 Is nowhere in sight. Inde- i pendent Republicans who are tired of j factional war in their party uro lending the Democrats valuable aid this spring. The indications are favorable to the election of W. K. Oberrender and his colleagues. There arts no candidates for judge of election. Inspector of election and assis tant assessor in the North district of the North ward. Candidates for these oflice* must insert the names in the last column of the ballot, whero blank spaces are pro vided for such cases. Stickers can be had at the Tiuih'nk oflice at, short notice. Neither Freelaud borough nor Foster township voters should suffer from a scant supply of ballots tomorrow. The borough has 2,1-00 official and 4'.'o speci men ballots, and the township 475 offi cial and 435 specimen. Predictions are freely made that the count of the borough vote will not be completed before 12 o'clock tomorrow night. The oflice of poor auditor is going bogging this year. There is no candi date on either ticket. Working mittens, 15c. At Sippet's. FIRST ARRIVAL (IF I'Mli MIS IK SMIM In Beautiful Designs. Laundered, 40e and Upwards. A rTTJ XX 4 f'five experienced a slight change in shape, as a forerunner to *A " ' the coming season. They rv y mTAif* nj AnpTTIMA are nobhij. II 'e have a great variety of them, and, S jjjjlJi j Hill ll as usual, the largest stock. We have too many nriirnn -A-stxaciian [Reefers on hand, and will sell ffTlfj HA I SSllßr them at a sacrifice. They are just the thing for the ttliu llril w 1 villJj boys now when the Overcoat is too heavy. 57 Qgntre St., Frfesicind. GREAT BARGAINS IN Dry Goods, Groceries and Provisions. Notions, Carpet, Boots and Shoes, Flour and Feed, Tobacco, Cigars, Tin and Queensware, Wood and Willowoare, Table and Floor Oil Cloth, Etc. A celebrated brand of XX tlour always 111 slock. Roll Butter and Eggs a Specialty. j My motto is small profits and quick sales. I always have fresh goods and am turning my stock every month. Every article is guaranteed. AMAUDU3 OSWALD, .V. IE. Cor. Centre and Front Sts., Freeland. , GEORGE FISHER, dealer in I FRESH BEEF, PORK, VEAL. MUTTON, BOLOGNA, SMOKED MEATS, ETC., ETC. Call at. No. tt Walnut street, Freeland, or wait for the delivery wagons. VERY LOWEST PRICES. Oondy 0. Boyle, dealer In Liquor, Wine, Beer, Porter, Etc. j The flnest brands of Domestic and Imported Whiskey on sale in one of the handsomest - ; loons in town. Fresh Rochester and Slienan fluah Beer and \ euugling's Porter on tup. U8 Centre street. COTTAGE HOTEL Washington and Main Streets. HEN 11Y HAAS, - Proprietor. I The best accommodation for permanent and transient guests. Good table. Fair rates, Bar | finely stocked. Stable attached. Dr. N. MA LEY, DM T 1 NT. ! Second Floor, Birkbeck Brick. OVER BIRK DECK'S STOKE. T, CAMPBELL, dealer in I>X\V CrOOCijNi, Gimm* epics, Booilk si lid Bli.o fs. Also PURE WIITES $ LIQUORS . FOR FAMILY AND MEDICINAL PURPOSES. Centre and Main streets, Freeland. $1.50 PER YEAR : I QIIAS. ORION SXROH, J Attorney and Counselor at Law ; and ; Notary Public. Office: Rooms3uml4,Birkfoeekßrick,Freelnnd. JOHN 11. CARS, , Atiarney-aMaw ATI legal buiiiyjfcf.es pruraptJj attanßaC Pogtoißca BulMtea. ... Rrwtand. EALTIN, Mannufucturer of Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, &c. Walnut and Pino- Strceta, Freeland. Fire Insurance Agent. Washington Street. Nom hut Reliable Companies Represented. Q D. ROIIRBACH, General Hardware. Builders' supplies oi' every kind always in stock. \\ nil paper, paints and tinware. Bicy cles and repairs of nil sorts. South Centre street. J AMES QUIGLEY, Confectionery, Fruits, Cigars, and Tobacco. Green truck of all kinds handled in season Two doors below postoflice. Free laud. LIBOR WINTER, Restaurant and Oyster Saloon. No. 13 Front Street, Freeland. The finest ilouors and cigars served at the counter. I-amines supplied with oysters. G. HORACK, Baker k Confectioner. Wholesale and Retail. CENTHE STEF.ET. Fit EEL AND. CENTRAL : HOTEL LEADING HOTEL IN l-'lt EEL AN I). M. 11. HUN SICKER, Prop, Hates, i> per day. Bar stocKCd with line wmskoj , wine, beer and cigurs. bale and ex change stable attached. FRANCIS BRENNAN, if ESTA UKANT 151 Centre street, Freeland. FINEST LIQUOR, BEER, POUTER, ALE, CIGARS AND TEM PERANCE DRINKS. YYYYJRJSTYDSS I Light Carriage Harness. $5.50, $7, $9 and $10.50. Heavy Express Harness, $10.50, 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 NOVELTY CAKES BAKED TO ORDER. Confectionery f $ Ice Cream supplied to balls, parties or picnics, with all necessary adjuncts, at shortest notice ami fairest prices. Delivery and supply wagons to all parts ot town and surroundings every day. DePIERRO - BROS. -CAFE.- Corner of Centre and Front Street*, Freeland, Fa. Finest Whiskies in Stock. Gibson. Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Hosenbluth s \elvet, of which we have EXCLUSIVE SALE 111 TOWN. Muintn's Extra Dry Champagne, Heimcxsy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, \\ ines. Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Imported and Domestic Cigars OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE. Bum and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches Sardines, Etc. MEALS • AT - ALL - HOURS. Ballcntlnc nnd Hardeton beer on tap. Baths, Hot or Cold, 25 Cents.
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