FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. XIII. NO. 3 I Special Sale J IBOOTS 1 m m I SHOES!I L Wo have placed fi Igl on special sale a large S LI stock of Boots and LJ Is Shoes. The stock com- LI prises all the latest LJ K styles of the most up- S jsl to-date footwear. All L Eg our shoes are well-made Is J5 of good wearing ma- LJ H teriiu, and we can fear- S sl lessly say, that, at the LJ 3 price we are asking for S H each pair, they cannot si [3 be matched in town. S SI Besides Boots and aj In] we have a ® Dry Goods, M H . In p Groceries, gj ® Provisions, H] p Flour, Feed. p ps Our Groceries have a Je] [HI reputation for quality [ffll 3j and freshness, which 3] Ibjj coupled with fair prices, ml S is our chief recommen- [3 |E{ dation of them. G HI Our Dry Goods de- [® raj partment includes the WJ Iffl very latest offerings for gjl aj Summer dress making, al Is See them. s IS. WENNER 1 I & SONS, 1 H| HI r3j Corner Centre and faj la Luzerne Streets. IfflTj^JWj^^MrrtilarrtiiWr^LfWi'pgjal EXTRA BARGAINS IN BOOTS, SHOES, RUBBERS ARB SLIPPERS. All summer goods at re duced rates. Special sale of Tan Shoes and Hisses' Slippers. HUGE MALLOY, Corner Centre find Walnut Streets. Freeland School Music anJ Languages. Inntruetum given in Voice Culture, Solo Singing, Piano and Organ Playing, Harmony, Counterpoint and Composition. Greek, Latin, German, English. German Combination a Specialty. P. C. POYSER, M. B. Director. For information, terms, etc., inquire at the Thxbukk office, PRIMARY ELECTIONS First Test of New System • by the Republicans. Crawford County System of Nominating Candidates Will Be Tried Throughout Luzerne Tomorrow. Tomorrow evening, between the hours of 4 and 7 o'clock, the Republican voters of Luzerne county will choose congressional, senatorial and county candidates. For the first time In the history of any party In this county the Crawford county system of naming candidates will be given a trial. As hundreds of our readers will par ticipate In tho voting, we print below the form of ballot which will be used throughout tho county. The list as printed gives the names of all candidates for all offices, and the names appear In the order chosen for the regular ballot. Each voter designates Ills choice for each office by marking an "X" In the space at the right of the candidate's name. The list Is as follows: FOR CONGRESS. Luther C. Parte. Kingston. T. L. Newell. Kingston. [ j^^Vj_lhUnier^fiNlkesbarre^^^^^^^ ■ FOR JUDGE. GeorgeS. Ferris. West Pittston. | Francis M. Nichols. Wllkesharre. | ■I. A. Opp, Plymouth. FanUl^jherwood^tMU(esharrc^^___ FOR STATE SENATOR. William Drury, I'lttaton. | E. S. llays, Wyoming. j FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY. I). E. Ranter. Wllkesharre. | G. J. Clark, Luzerne Borough. | Benjamin R. Jonas, Warrior Run. | Charles E. Keck. Ashley. | Ahnar Smith. Hazleton. FOR PROTHONOTARY. John llersch. Kingston. | Jonathan R. Davis, Kingston. | G. W. Dewey, Wllkesharre. | 11 rinton Jackson, Nantlcoke. j George J. Llewellyn, Wllkesharre. | J. W. Moore, Slocuin. | FOR CLERK OF COURTS. W. D. Gerlach, Hazleton. | Resse Lloyd, Fraoland. | John 11. Miller, Hazleton. I FOR JURY COMMISSIONERS. Charles Arvldson. I'lttston. | Samuel llloch, Wllkesharre. Llall Krown, Yatesville. | William J. Itiirnett, Nantlcoke. ] D. S. Clark, Kingston. | Andrew Croop. llunlock. John I'. Davis, Plymouth, ■lames I).' Green, Wyoming. W. L. Hlggs, Wllkesharre. | Miles Jones, Plymouth Township. | It. F. Mathers, Dorranceton. Henry E. Miller, Maltby. j 8. H. So til IT. Slilckshlnny. | A. J. Thrash, Hazleton. G. R. Turner, Alden Station. | A. C. Watson, Duryea. | The candidate receiving the largest number of votes for each office will be the nominee of the party for that office. A judge will be choson at each polling place In the county to carry the re turns of his precinct to Wllkesharre, where the vote will be compiled on Monday next. The form of the ballot is nearer to tho Australian system than the ballot used at the spring and fall official elections. It places directly before the voter the name of every aspirant for office, and has much to recommend It. If found successful by the Republi cans, it may bo adopted by the Demo cratic county convention. FOURTH OF JULY. Frlnclpal Hvents Which Happened Here During the Day. Freeland had a very warm Fourth of July. A shower before noon modified tho heat somewhat, but the day re mained close and sultry until another heavy storm at 10 p. m. cooled the at mosphere. The parade under the auspices of the Citizens' Hose Company took placo as announced, and the participants made a creditable showing. One of the features was the Darktown Fire Bri gade. The members played their parts well along the route. After the parade several hundred FREELAND, PA., FRIDAY, JULY G, 1900, people llatonod to a good address by At torney John H. Blgelow, of Hazleton, at the Public park. The firemen's picnic followed and con tinued until Interrupted by the thunder storm at 10 p. m. The town was appropriately decorated with tho national colors, and fireworks were eet off on all sides. The police had little to do, notwithstanding the fact that large crowds wore on tho streets all day. Struck by Lightning. During a terrific thunder showor which began shortly before 8 o'clock last evening the property owned by John Grego, 172 and 174 South ltidgo street, was struck by a bolt of lightning. A slate roof saved the building from seri ous damage, as the bolt, after smashing twenty or thirty slates, glanced to the street below. Fire, however, was discovered among the rafters by a neighbor, M. Capece, and an alarm was turned In from box 23, at Luzerne and Washington streets. Though the rain came down in torrents, the Citizens' Hose Company dashed to resctio the property. Fortunatoly the blaze was extinguished and the services of the firemen were not required. The building was occupied by John Urego and Mike Deuishick and their families. All the Inmates of the house were In a rear kitchen when the lightn ing struck and did not feel the effects of the crash. The damage to the building does not amount to ovur (10. An Afflicted Family. After sustaining the loss of three sons within the past year or two, Jane Gal lagher, widow of the late James Gal lagher, of Drifton, died early yesterday morning after an illness of several months' duration. The deceased was 02 years of age and had resided in Drifton for more than a quater of a century. She is survived by two sons, Timothy, of New Rochelle, N. Y., and Joseph V., of Drifton, and two daughters, Misses Mary and Rebecca. The funeral will take place on Sun day afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Inter ment at St. Ann's cemetery. Three Children Dead. Joseph, an Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James North, of Drifton, died early yes terday morning and was burled this af ternoon at St. Ann's cemetery. A young son of Mr. and Mrs. llernard McCauley, of Shenandoah, was buried yesterday at St. Ann's cemetery. Leroy Ward, a two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ward, of McAdoo, died on Wednesday morning. The family were until recently residents of town, and tlio remains wore brought here yesterday and Interred at Freeland cemetery. Will March No More. Tho Philippine casualty list recelvod from General McArthur on July 4 con tains the name of Jeremiah Murphy, of Company E, Ninth Infantry. He died on June 28 from dysentery. Mur phy was a typical "hob©" who mdde Freeland one of his stopping places up to a few years ago. Near the closo of tho Spanish war ho enlisted in the Ninth infantry and with his regiment was sent to the Philippines. His home was along the Susquehanna river, near Catawissa. News Service Improved. The Tribune today supplements Its local news with several columns of general Information from all parts of the world. This is an additional ex ponse which tho publishers have under taken, but it is believed the readers will appreciate the service. If so, It will bo one of the features of the paper here after. Tribune readers deserve the best of everything and will got all the good things In the news line that can be obtained. Turned Off the Lights. The town presented an unusually dark appearance last evening, due to the absence of light In several stores after 7 o'clock. The early closing agreoment went Into effect at this hour, and as the majority of the morehanta turned off their lights In addition to locking their doors the effect was quite noticeable. The early closing was quite generally observod. Brewery Work Started. Patrick Meehan has bean awarded by Hroslln it Young the contract for tho excavation and foundation work of the brewery buildings, A force of men be gan yesterday morning on the job and will rush It to completion. Returns Requested. All persons selling tickets for the piano, to be disposed of by the Sisters e'f Mercy, are requested to make their returns before Monday, July V. MAN WAS SHOT ON THE FOURTH Erecolo DePierro Wounds David Walker. Injured Man Is in the Min ers' Hospital and His As sailant Under Bail to An swer in Court. David Walker, of South Hoberton, was shot at 7.30 o'clock on the evening of the Fourth on Centre street, near Main, by Erecolo DePierro, of Centre street. What passed between the men, and whether the shooting was accidental or intentional, has not yet been made known. The two met on the east side of Centro street and after a few words shots wore fired. Walker called out that he was shot and was at once taken to a physi cian's ofiico. DePierro was immediately arrested by Chief Filler and Oflicor Miller and locked up. Later he was given a hearing and placod under SBOO bail to answer at court. Hail was accepted by Hurgoss Boyle with the understanding that Walker's Injuries are not serious. DePierro's friends claim the revolver from which tho shots were fired con tained blank cartridges, but this state ment is denied by others. Walker does not appear seriously hurt. He returned to his home In South Hoberton after the hearing, where ho remained until yesterday, when he went to the Miners' hospital for treatment. Soldier Talks of Cuba. Robert Price, of Wllkesbarre, a soldier In llattery A, Second artillery, which Is now stationed In Cuba, passed through town on the Fourth. Mr. Price was on his way to the county seat to spend a thirty-days' furlough. In conversation with a Tribune re porter, he stated that the life of Ameri can soldiers and of American citizens in general was anything but ploasant In Cuba. Tho natives are Ignorant and troacherous, boing alike regardless of life and property, especially when the life or proporty is that of an American. According to Mr. Price, If a Cuban complains to A native policeman that a Yankee has Injured hliu, the "cop" forthwith soarchns out the accused and shoots him on the spot. American Interference Is bitterly ro sonted on every hand, and the people are becoming Incensed against the States, The Cubans are clamoring for full control of all affairs on tho Island. An Afternoon Wedding. Miss Lizzie Grooby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Greeby, of Walnut street, will be married to Alfred J. Wlddlck, of Washington street, tomor row aftornoon at 3 o'clock. The wedd ing ceremony will tako placo in tho Episcopal church, Rev. F. Marshall officiating. After the ceremony, the young couple will go on a short wedding tour to places of local Interest, and on return ing will go to housekeeping on East Walnut street. The brldo Is one of Freeland's pret tiest and most accomplished young ladles, while the grooin Is one of our best known and most rospocted young mon. We extend to them our best wishes and trust that they will have all man ner of good luck and prosperity. Fine Appearance. The Freeland Tribune Is now publish ed as a trl-weekly. It was formerly a semi-weekly. It makes a fine appear ance In its new dress and new headlines and, as usual, is filled with Interesting local nows. The policy of tho paper is Democratic.—Wilkesbarre Record. MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS. TiK)R SALE CHEAP.—For cash, a houso and -V v.■ l on Chestnut street, Birvanton, west , Rid