FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. XII. NO. 21. RAILROAD TIMETABLES LEIIIGII VALLEY RAILROAD. February 5, 1899. ARRANGEMENT OP PASSENGER TRAINS. LEAVE PIIEELAND. 0 20 a m for Weatherly, Mauch Chunk, AUentown, Dethlclicin, Easton, Phila delphia and New York. 7 40 a in for Sandy Hun, White Haven, Wilkes-llarro, Pittston and .Scranton. 8 20 am for Woathorly, Mauch Chunk. Al lentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Philadel phia, New York and Huzleton. 0 33 am for Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Shen andoah, Alt. Carmel, Shamokiu and Pottsvillo. 11 45 a m for Sandy Hun, White Haven, Wilkes-Burrc, Scranton and all points West. 4 30 P in for Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Shen andoah, Mt. Carmel, Shamokiu and Pottsvillo. 0 34 P m for Sandy Hun, White Haven, Wilkes-Hurro aud Scranton. 7 27 p m for Huzlctou, Mahanoy City, Shou uudoah, Mt. Carmel, Sluunokin. AHHIVE AT FREELAND. 7 20 a m from Ashlund, Shouaudoah Muha uoy City and Huzictou. 7 40 a in from Pottsvillo, Ashland, Shcnun- Uoah, Mahanoy City uud Hazleton. 9 17 am from Philadelphia, Easton, Jlcthlc hem, AUentown, Mauch Chunk, Weath erly, Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Shenan doah, Mt. Carmel and Shamokiu. 9 33 a in from Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and White Haven. 11 45 a m from Pottsvillo, Shamokiu, Mt. Carmel, Shenandoah, Mahanoy City aud Hazleton. 4 30 P in from Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and white Haven. 0 34 ]> m from Now York, Philadelphia, Easton, Bethlehem, AUentown, Potts villo, Shamokiu, Mt. Carmel, Slienaii doah, Mahanoy City and Hazleton. 7 27 p in from Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and White Haven. For further information inquire of Ticket Agrents. HOLLINII. WILBUK, General Superintendent. CHAS. S. LEE, (ien'l Pass. Agent. 20 Cortlandt Street, New York City. THE DELAWARE, SUSQUEHANNA AND SCHUYLKILL RAILROAD. Time table in effect April IH, 1807. Trains leave Drilton for Jeddo, Eekley, Hazle Brook, Stockton, Beaver Meadow itottd, Roan and Hazleton Junction ut 5 30, OUU a m, daily exeept Sunday; and 7 U3 a m, 2 38 p m, Sunday. Trains leave Drilton for Harwood, Cranberry, Tomhiekon and Dorlnger ut 6 30, 6 00 a in, daily except Sunday; and 703 a m, 238 p ui, Sun day. Trains leave Drlfton for Oneida Junction, Harwood Houd, Humboldt Road, Oneida and Sheppton at 000 a in, daily exeept Sun day; and 7 03 a m, 2 JW p m, Sunday. Trains loave Hazleton Junction for Harwood, Cranberry, Tomhiekon and Deringer at 635 a ai, daily exeept Sunday; aud S 53 a in, 4 22 p m, Sunday. Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Oneida Junction, Hurwood Road, Humboldt, Road, Oneida and Sheppton at 0 32,1110 a m, 4 41 p in, daily except Sunday; aud 737 a m, 311 p m, Sunday. Trains leave Deringer for Tomhick >n, Cran berry, Harwood, Huzleton Junction and Roan ut 2 26, 6 40 p m, daily exeept Sunday; aud 3 37 a in, 5 07 p m, Sunday. Trams leave Sheppton for Oneida, Humboldt Road, Harwood Road, Oneida Junction, Hazle ton J unction and Roan at 711 am, 12 40, 522 p in, daily except Sunday; aud b 11 a in, 344 p in, Sunday. Trains leavo Sheppton for Beaver Meadow ltoad, Stockton, Hazle Brook, Kckley, Jeddo and Driftou ut 5 22 p m, daily, except Suuday; uud b 11 a in, 3 44 p m, Sunday. Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Beaver Meadow Road, Stockton, Hazle Brook, Kckley, Jeddo and Drifton at 5 45, 620 p m, daily, except Suuday; and 10 10 a in, 5 40 p in, Sunday. All trains connect at Hazleton Junction with elootrie cars for Hazleton, Jeunesville, Audcn ried and other points on the Traction Com pany's line. Trains leaving Drifton at 5 30, t> 00 a m make connection at Deringer with P. R. K. trains for Wilkesbarre, Sunbury, llurrisburg and points west. For tho accommodation of passengers at wny stations between Hazleton Junction and Der inger, a train will leave the former point ut 350 pm, daily, except Sunday, arriving at Deringer at 5 00 p in. LUTHER C. SMITH, Superintendent. MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS. /COMMISSIONER'S NOTICE.-In Re-ln- VV dobtedness of Butler Township. Tho undersigned, a commissioner, appointed by the court of quarter sessions of Luzerne county to marshal the indebtedness of Butler township, will attend to the duties of his ap pointment oil Monday, October 0, 1899, at 10 o'clock u. m., at Charles Brighthaupt's store, Butler township. All persons having claims iigaiustsaid townshin will legally prove them at that time, or be debarred from ever after collecting the same. John J. Meßrearty, commissioner. IFOR SALE.—Three coaches, two buggies JD and other vehicles; will sell very reason able. For prices apply at Campbell's store. At the Grand Tonight. "Fun" Is tho clement which most theatre-goers seek. Amusing and whole some relaxation from tho busy cares of daily life are not only in demand but beneficial. Farce comedy best fills the requirement because it can bo enjoyed without mental taxation. One of tho best offerings in this line is "Tho Hus tler" In its 1899 attire. It is a rollick ing and roaring farce-comedy, full of sharply drawn and broadly defined characterizations and replete with re partee. Tho popularity of this famous fabric of fun and inovomout is universal. In launching it anew this season Managor Thomas 11. Davis has retained nothing but the namo. All else is now, radiant aud progressive. The objoct is to give onjoymont. No pretensions are made to plot. Everything that will conduce to a new laugh has been woven into this, and tho result is a hilarious and entertaining performance. Grand opera house tonight. AUentown Fair. The Lehigh Valley Railroad will sell tickets from Freeland to the AUentown Fair and return at special low rates, Septembor 19 to 22, good for return to and Including September 23. Special one day rate of $1.30 will bo made Thursday, September 21. Tickets good going only on train leaving Freeland at 6.20 a. in., on that date, returning on special train loaving AUentown 7.20 a. m. on that date, or on any regular train • except the Black Diamond express, tho following day. Consult Lehigh Valley Railroad agents for information, schedules, special trains, otc. Special Reduced Fares to Retlileliem Via the Lehigh Valley Railroad, ac count of tho Bethlehem State Fair, September 12 to 16, 1899. Tickets will be sold from Freeland to Bethlehem and return September 12 to 15 inclusive, limited for return to September 16. Special one-day rate of $1.45 will be made Thursday, September 14. Tickets good going only on train No. 18 of that date, returning the same or following day. Consult Lehigh Valley ticket agents for further particulars. BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS. PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. Synopsis of Local and Miscellaneous Oc currences That Can Re Read Quickly. What the Folks of This and Other Towns Are Doing. A tented show, a play and a council meeting, all going at the samo time, will bo Freoland's record tonight. A number of Mormon elders are seek ing converts and propagating their doctrines throughout the northern end of Columbia county. Tho condition of Bishop Moore, of tho St. Augustine diocese, Florida, who was stricken with paralysis at Wilkesbarre, remains unchanged and he is merely holding his own. Thirty years ago last Wednesday the Avondaio mine disaster occurred in Plymouth. In this disaster 108 men and boys wore suffocated, leaving over 200 widows and orphans. Tho production of anthracite coal in August, according to the official esti mate, was 4,257,000 tons, against 3,783,- 000 tons in August, 1898, 4,086,900 in 1897 and 3,949,000 in 1896. John Redpath and George Swoot have laid flagstono sidewalks in front of their properties on tho Ilill and St. Luke's Lutheran congregation has done the same on Washington street. An agreement boon reached in conference between tho Lackawanna officials and tho joint committoo of conductors and trainmen. Tho fire men's committee at once entered upon their conference. Arthur Brill, of Ilazloton, has been notified that his share of the prizo money for participating in tho battlo of Manila Bay, May 1, 1898, will amount to $1,400.56. Mr. Brill served on the Oiympia with Admiral Dewey. An agent of tho Board of Under writers toured tho town the latter part of last week and revised tho maps used by the insurance companies. A readjustment of rates is one of tho probabilities of tho near future. John Menovsky, of Plymouth, a well known young attorney, was viciously as saulted Thursday night by his father. Tho latter ontored tho son's room, armed with an axo, and assaulted his son. The father's mind is unbalanced. Stricken with paralysis on Monday, Peter Dershuck, aged 70 years, found or of tho Hazleton Volksbhtt , the first paper established in that city, and father of W. C. Dershuck, proprietor of the Ilazloton riai/i si>eaker, died Thurs day afternoon. Tho dedication of Wilkosbarro's Spanish cannon will take placo this ovoning. Previous to tho exercisos, thoro will be a parade, participated in by city officials, Grand Army men, the city firemon, and tho city battalion of the Ninth regiment. Robert Wall, aged 45 yoars, employed at a stone quarry at White Haven, was found dead along tho Lehigh Valley tracks nfear that town Friday morning. Tho supposition is that ho was struck by a train during the night while walk ing homo on the tracks. Early Friday morning the ground in the vicinity of Parsonage and Lambert j streots, Pittston, settled a foot or more | and several houses wore badly damaged. The affected spot covered about an acre and Is over the workings of the Ravino shaft of the Nowton Coal Company. The state convention of the Peoplo's party mot in Philadelphia on Thursday and nominated the following ticket: S. L. Lane, of Susquehanna county, for supreme court; I). O. Coughlin, of Lu zerne county, for superior court, and Andrew Storry, of Crawford county, for state treasurer. At the Miners' hospital on Thursday the first joint of tho loft thumb of Ber nard Carr, of Eckloy, was amputated. Mr. Carr's thumb was bruisod whilo at work three weeks ago, but no sorious rosults were expected. Tho wound, however, became dangerous last week and amputattion was necessary. The health authorities of Nanticoke are perplexed by the belief that they havo a leper and they are anxiously awaiting developments to ascertain whether or not the man suspected really has the loathsome disease. Tho man is a Syrian and ho has been a resident of Nanticoke about seven months. He is about 40 years old. It is not complimentary to Lansford school board that they ignored tho best applicant for tho principalship becauso they thought ho was a Catholic. It now turns out that ho is not a Catholic, but the news came too late tosayo McGinnis. Our directors ought to bo abovo such bigotry, Theology Is not taught in tho public schools.— Lansford Record. Judgo Archbald, who prosided over the hearing of tho taxpayers' appeal from tho auditors' returns of 1896, has filed his opinion in which ho surcharges Bradford county commissioners of that year with $37,178.91. This amount is made up froiu excessive assessments j and payments on illegal and unauthor- I izod contracts on the new court house. FREELAND, PA., MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1599. Sensation During a Trial. During the progress of tho trial of a number of women from Shenandoah, charged with various violations of the law, a big sensation was sprung in Pottsvillo court. It was asserted that a death which occurred in that town last June, thought at tho time to have been a suicide, was in reality murder. Jos eph Hopkins was tho victim. Ho was found dead in tho homo of Mrs. Adam Snyder, witli a bullet hole in his head and an empty revolver by his sido. Tho coroner's jury rendered a verdict of suicido. Detective O'Hara believed it was mur der and has boon working on the case for several months. He raided two houses at Shenandoah and arrested ten women. While Mrs. Snydor was on tho stand today under a hot cross examination, sho said she had received a letter from Mary Mahulsky, now in tho county prison, which stated: "If you do me dirt I will do you dirt by telling how Hopkins was killed in your house." Mrs. Snydor was held to answer a charge of murder which will bo prefer red against hor. Markle ItrotherH at Law Again. George 11. Marklo, of Ilazloton, com menced suit on Saturday against his brothers, Alvin and John Marklo, and W. 11. Smith, Jr., for SIOO,OOO. In his declaration the plaintiff ailoges that the defendants conspired and by falso rep resentations appeared before tho or phans' court of Philadelphia on Decem ber 22, 1898, and charged him with hav ing rofusod to comply with a decree of said court, and further attempted to ro move him from his office of trustoo of tho ostate, claiming tiiat ho had withheld accounts and had not attended proporly to his duties as trustoo. In pursuanco of tho writ of attach ment, tho plaintiff alleges that ho was arrested by the sheriff of Philadelphia at his residonco at Ilazloton and was taken under arrest to Philadelphia. At tho hearing, ho says he was discharged and the attachment was quashed. The ailoged conspirarcy, ho says, in jured his reputation and namo, and on account of the public scandal and dis grace he sues for SIOO,OOO damages. To llrlng Iluck the Elopers. County Dotoctivo C. 11. Johnson loft New York city, on Thursday on tho Teutonic for Liverpool, where ho will arrive on Wednesday. Tho extradition papers for Mrs. John A. Jones and Georgo Sanders will bo turned over to the American embassy at London, to gether with tho evidence In the case and a lottor written by Mrs. Jonos to to Attornoy Moore, in which sho admit ted their guilt and roquosted tho at tornoy to intercede for hor and by obtaining hor husband's forogivonoss, secure their release. These documents will be placed in tho bands of the authorities by tho county detoctivo and ho hopes to be able to sail on tho homeward journey on the same steamer on the 2()th inst., arriving here on or about September 6 with tho Plymouth elopers. To Celebrate on October 10. A committee of tho Young Men's Corps is making preparations to havo the birthday of Itov. Theobald Mathow, tho apostle of temperance, celebrated in befitting style in Freeland on October 10. It is proposed to have a parade of tho lower end societies of tho Scranton C. T. A. Union, also to invito other organizations to participate in tho dem onstration, and to have tho parade followed by a picnic in tho Public park. The general parade of the temperance union will he hold at Scranton on Octo ber 10, but tho lower end societies do ! not favor going so far from homo to j parade and only one, Ilazloton Father Mathews Corps, will take part in tho Scranton celebration. Strike Canes in Court. The habeas corpus hearing In the shooting case growing out of tho Stevens strike trouble at West Pittston, was to havo taken place Friday morn ing, but by an agreement of the attorneys for the defonso and District Attorney Martin, the hearing was dispensed with, and it was decided to present the cases to the grand jury, then in session. There wore four charged with being implicated in the shooting, Albert Evans, W. 11. Miller, Fred Robinson and Wil liam Richards, and there are eleven or twelve charged with riot. Tho victim of tho shooting was Loo Wilkofski. Stanley Wercalls was hold by tho grand jury for the murder of Wilkoski. Lato letters from Phillip!nc soldiers concludo with requests to not publish tho contents. Tho boys are not anxious for dishonorable discharges, and that is tho penalty for tolling tho truth about tho condition of affairs under General Otis. PLEASURE CALENDAR. Septembor 16.—Picnic of Division 20, A. O. 11., at Eckloy Cyclo grove. September 23.—Benefit hop at Yan nes' opera house. Tickets, 25 cents. September 23. —Supper in basement of English Baptist church. Tickets, 25c. September 23.—Picnic of St. Patrick's band at Drlfton ball park. BRIEF ITEMS. Tho funeral of the late Thomas Moore took place yesterday and was one of tho largest soon In Froeland for some time. Tho Citizens' Hose Company attended in a body, and tho respect In which tho deceased was hold was attested by the hundreds who followed the remains to St. Ann's church, when; tho last rites wore performed before consigning the body to tho grave. Tho socond half of the game of alley ball between OTtourke and Gotzkia, of Harwood, and Patrick and Edward Gallagher, of town, was played here yes terday. Tho score at the end of the first half was 20 to 41 in favor of liar wood. Tho Froeland boys scored 40 yes terday while Harwood scored 40 points. Garwood therefore won, 81 to 75. The experiment has boon made of sprinkling country roads with oil to keep down the dust and has been found to work to a charm. One sprinkling will last for a year. However, this new departure will not bo encouraged by cyclists and owners of rubber-tired vehicles, as oil Is death to rubber. John Kemmerer, a son of M. S. Kem meror, of Mauch Chunk, lost a S7OO horse, a valuablo fox hunter, on Tues day night, by death from colic. The animal died at the Kemmerer stables in Mauch Chunk after having been driven from Uppor Lehigh. John J. Mcßroarty, Esq., has boen appointed by tho court as commissioner to marshal tho indebtedness of Butler township. He will bo at tho store of Charles Brlghthaupt, Butler valley, on October 9 to attend to tho duties of his appointment. John Gillespie, of town, a Mauch Chunk ball player, collided with a mem ber of Slatiugton club oil Saturday and was seriously injured. His condition was critical for a few hours, but ho is now recovering John Houston, one of Freeland's corps of teachers, has decided to take a course in the medical department of Jofforson college, Philadelphia, and will entor there noxt month. A true bill has been returned by the grand jury against John Brusak, tho young Hungariau charged with placing an obstruction on tho D. S. & S. R. R. last July. A vory large weasel was caught In one of Hugh Malloy's traps near Foundryvillo yosterday. A picnic will bo held at Eckley Cycle j grove on Saturday cvoning by Division ; 20, A. O. 11. Tho services of Forty Hours' Devo tion will begin at St. Ann's church next Sunday. PERSONALITIES. Mrs. 11. E. Swoenoy, of Drifton, Is at Clifton Springs, N. Y., whore she is seeking better health. Mrs. Sweeney is expected home this week. Thomas Campbell and George Shigo left yostorday for Villanova college, whore they will pursue their studies during the coming term. John J. McLaughlin, of tho Mahanoy City American , is spending a woek at his homo here sulforing from a severe attack of hay fever. Bernard McFadden, of tho Atlantic City ball club, was in town yesterday provious to his departure for Villanova collego. John Williams, an officer on the British naval vessel, Winneta, is tho guest of William Rohlands, South street. Miss Ella Welsh returned to Philadel phia today after a short visit to her par ents in South lleberton. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Martin, of Phila delphia, are visitiug Mr. and Mrs. Peter Magagna. John J. Gorman loft yesterday to spend a few days with Philadelphia friends. Martin Nouburger resumes his studies at Bloomsburg normal school today. Miss Fannio Ferry roturncd on Satur day from a visit to Kingston. Miss Hattlo Cunningham, of Drifton, is visiting relatives at Sayre. Miss Mattlo Lewis spent last woek with Philadelphia friends. How's This I We offer One Hundred Dollarti 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 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by their firm. WEST & TBITAI, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. WALDINO, KINSAN & MABVIK, Whole sale Druggists, Toledo, 0. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally, acting directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle, bold by all druggists. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills are the best. A. Oswald sells Arbticklo's, Dills worth's, Dion and Devorlng's coffco at 10 cents a pound. Watch the date on your paper. Democratic Politics. The Democratic county convention will bo held at Wilkesbarre tomorrow. AH tho candidates for places on the ticket havo now registered. The full list is as follows: For judgo, A. M. Freas, Wilkesbarre. For treasurer, Fred C. Kirkendall and James Cool, both of Wilkesbarre. For register, W. I. Ilibbs, West Pitts ton; J. F. Santco, Wapwallopon; 11. W. Jacobs, Hazleton. For county commissioners, Patrick Finn, Miner's Mills; Thomas Brennan, Plymouth township; J. Sterling Koons, Harvoyville; Frank Brockway, Beach Haven; George W. Gruyer, Nanticoke; E. J. Fallon, Ilazloton, and Cornelius O'Donnell, Hazleton. The following wore chosen on Satur day evening as delegates to tho conven tion from Freeland and vicinity. First ward —John Gillespie. Second ward—Charles Gallagher. Third ward—W. J. Timony, Georgo Dogget (one-half vote each). Fourth ward—R. J. O'Donnell. South wark—J. J. McHrearty, Robert Mulranoy, Jr. Coxe addition—F. P. Malloy. Highland—John Gallagher. Drifton (Foster) —Hugh Kennedy. Drifton (Hazle) —Androw McNamee. Upper Lehigh (Foster) —B. J. Keenan. Upper Lehigh (Butler) —Peter Anion. Jeddo (Ilazio) —Henry Shovlin. Sandy Run—James Connors. Pond Creek—Edward Doudt. Eckley—Edward Murrin. Ilazio Brook—Edward Murphy. East Foster—Joseph Ilandiong. Brothers of Freeland Men Dead. Lehighton Press on Friday contained tho following notices of tho deaths of two men, botli of whom havo brothors here: Ex-SherifT Thomas Koons is dead. ; Death came suddenly and unexpectedly yesterday morning while he was work- j ing about his I lino kiln near his res-! idonco on Bridge stroet. Mr. Koons was ono of tho town's oldest and most j respected citizens. He is survived by j ono son and three daughters, Martin j Koons, of Mauch Chunk; Mrs. Eltnira j Rex, of Woissport; Mrs. G. W. Dungan, ! of Bangor, and Miss Emma Koons, who I resided with her father, Throe brothers also survivo: William, of Woissport; Henry C., of Freeland, and Lewis Koons, of Audonricd. Thomas Koons was 72 years of age and during his life held different offices of responsibility of I and trust. lie served one term as sheriff of Carbon county. Harry Ilunsfcker diod at San Antonla, California, on Tuesday, after a short illness with neuralgia. Deceased was aged 50 years and was a son of Mrs. Reuben Ilunsicker, of Mahoning street. The news of his death was a surprise to his many friends here. Besides his mother theso brothers and sisters sur vive: Frank, of Catasauqua; Milton and Tom, of Freeland; Edward and Allen Ilunsicker, Mrs. George W. Diehl, Ella and Lizzie Ilunsicker, of town. Resolutions of Condolence. Resolutions of condolence adopted by tho Citizens' Hose Company upon the death of Thomas J. Moore, who diod September 7, 1899: Freeland, Pa., September 10, 1899. Whereas, Since our last regular meet ing Almighty God, in his infinite wisdom, lias called unto Himself, to receive the just rewards of a well spontlife, Thomas J. Moore, a true and beloved member of this organization. Therefore, be it Resolved, That whilst we bow our heads in humble submission to the will of our Almighty Father, at the same time wo cannot restrain tho expression of our deep and affectionate sorrow at tho death of our late fellow member, who had endeared himself to us by a friendly disposition, the warmth of his affections, the manliness of his actions, and tho honesty and Integrity of his convictions. Resolved, That in tho deatli of Thos. J. Moore, the Citizens' Hose Company has lost one of its most faithful mem bers, the community a worthy and up right citizen, and at our future roll-calls wo will miss tho name of ono who was loyal, respected and trustworthy, and who was at all times true to his com pany and his duty. Resolved, That a copy of these reso lutions, properly engrossed, be trans mitted to the devoted widow and father less children of the deceased, and tho same be recorded in the minutes of the Citizens' Hose Company and published in the TKIBUNK and Progress. .James P. McNeils,,! Goo. 11. Ilartman, J- Committee. W. J. Morgan, ) PICNIC! A picnic will be conducted by tho St, Patrick's Cornet Band, of Drifton, at Drifton Ball Park, on Saturday Evening, Sept. 23. Dancing Music by DePierro's Orchestra. Refreshments of All Kinds. EX-POSTMASTER'S TRIAL. E. F. BOGERT FACES JUDGE AND JURY AT WILLIAMSPORT. Former Chief of Wilkesbarre's Postal Service Fighting In the United States Court to Clear Himself of a Serious Charge-Denies Inspectors' Testimony. The trial of E. F. Bogert, formerly postmaster of Wilkesbarre, who is charged with opening letters and with cmbezzlcing postal funds, was begun in tho United States district court beforo Judge Buffington at Williarnsport. The defendant is represented by Attorneys W. C. McLean, John T. Lcnahan and James Scarlett, while District Attorney Lleiner and his assitants, N. M. Miller and John B. Myers, are conducting the case for the government. Tho principal witness for the govern ment was Postoffico Inspector Hugh J. Gorman, who with Inspector Gregory laid tho trap which led to Bogert's arrest. Inspector Gorman testified that on March 7, 1899, ho and Gregory mailed a decoy lotter addressed to L. Flick, a Wilkesbarre newspaper man who was # an applicant for tho post office. The envelope was postmarked Washington, with house of representa tives stamp on it. It was put in tho mail at Kingston. That night ho climbed up a ladder placed against the wall of tho post of | lice, and through a window saw Bogert I i reading a letter that resembled tho de-1 ! coy letter and afterward put paste on the (lap and sealed it. Tho following day two docoy letters were mailed and addressed to Flick. That night a watch was again kept by means of tho ladder and window and Bog ert was seen in his private office with the two letters in his possession, ono of them opened. Tho witness and Inspector Gregory walked in on Bogert at that time and tho arrest followed. L. E. Garvoy, mailing clerk at the Wilkesbarre office, and R. E. Owens, stampor and distributor, who assisted tho inspectors in entrapping Bogert, tostifiod to tho decoy letters being re ceived on the dates mentioned and placed in Flick's private box. Owens was on tho stand when court adjourned. Ex-Postmaster Bogert testified in his own behalf. Ho oxplainod that the decoy letters which were found on his desk had fallen out of the box next to his when ho got his mail. When the inspectors confronted him they spent the night trying to make him admit that he had opened the letters, but he denied it then, and does today. lie further denied that ho confessed to Inspectors Gregory and Gorman. His testimony was not shaken by cross-examination. William Hates, a brother-in-law of Bogort, who was in tho postoffico on the night in question, corroborated the defendant's testimony. Several others witnosses wore also heard in corrobora tion of portions of his evidonco. Among tho Wilkesbarre residents who testified to the defendant's good charac ter were ex-Congressman Shonk, Mayor Nichols, Chief of Police Kline, Editor Johnson, of the Wilkesbarre Record; I. P. Hand, G. T. Griffon, Frank Dietrick, P. T. Ilaub, L. W. Long and J. M. Poland. The jury has been endeavoring to agree on a vedict since 4.30 o'clock Sat urday afternoon, when tho case was given to them. Up to a lato hour 'last night no verdict had been reached. A. Oswald sells Delicatesso Baking Powder at 5c per pound can. Every can is guaranteed us to its purity. Give it a trial. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT. i TpOR COUNTY TREASURER FRED. C. KIRKENDALL, of Wilkesbarre, Pa. Subject to the deeisiou of the Democratic county uouveutiou. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Freeland Opera House Company, Lessees. MONDAY EVENING, SEPT. 11, 1899. 02>TE ISTXCS-HT? OXSTXj'X". Coming With Banners Flying ! Victorious All Along the Line ■ Direct from the Star Theatre, New York City. Ihos. H. Davis' Comedians Presenting the Famous Fabric of Fun, Music and Movement, T S TL EB ." Peerless aDd Pro^ressive . |.oll Tow( J infiand Triumphant, v ONeSios oFAFgNNv'sfowAn Unparalleled Unity. Don't Miss "The Hustler" Band and Orchestra Latest Popular Music. Latest Songs. Latest Specialties. Prices of Admission: 50c, 35c and 25c , Soats on sale three days before date of show at McMenamin's store, 86 South Centre street. Ud nun s 81.50 PER YEAR. A Direct Talk With Mothers About Boys' School Suits! Wo have studied the boys' school suit question from your point of View. We have taken a great many mothers into our confidence (perhaps you were one) and have asked them what were the features most dosir abltt in a boys' school suit. Tho gist of opinion is—good wear ing material, in colors that won't soil quickly—seams that can't rip— buttons that can't come off —button holes that won't wear out—double seated trousers —double knees. We have boys' school suits made with every one of tho above features. We ofYor you a perfect suit. Tho material wo use is an all wool cheviot that we guarantee for its good wearing qualities. Brown and grey mixtures, also bluo black, are tho colorings. We invito every mother to come and see these suits. It will more than fulfill your expectations. Phila. One-Price Clothing House, S. SENIE, PROP. Birkbeck Brick, Freeland. OBION STROII, Attorney and Counselor at Law and Notary Public. Ofllce: ltooms 1 and 2, Birkbeck Brick, Freeland JOIIN M. CARR, Attorney-at-Law. All legal business promptly attended. Postollico Building, - Freeland. QEORGE MCLAUGHLIN, Attorney-at-Law. Legal Business of Any Description. llrenmm'B Building, So. Centre St., Freeland. R. J. O'DONNELL, Attorney-at-Law. Legal Business Promptly Attended. Campbell Building, - . Freeland. A. BUCKLEY, Justice of the Peace. All business given prompt attention, TrUnino Building, . . Muiu Stroot. N. MALEY, DENTIST. OVEIt BIKKBECK'S STOIIE, Second Flour. . . Birkbeck Brick. JYJBS. S. E. HAYES, Fire Insurance Agent. Washington Street. None but Reliable Companies Represented. JJR. S. S. HESS, DENTIST. 37 South Centre Street. Second Floor Front, - Hcfowlch Building. GEORGE FISHER, dealer In Liquors, Wines, Cigars, Etc. FOB A GLASS OF FRESH BEER, PORTER OR ALE call at NO. 0 EAST WALNUT STREET
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