FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. XIII. NO. 12, s. in i sis Comer Centre and Luzerne Streets. Hot Weather Goods. are here in every department. Comfortable wearing material that is appropriate to this scorching season, with especial reference to Ladies' Dress Goods, is what we would like you to come and ex amine this week. We are sure that you will find something in our stock that you are looking for. Dry Goods. New Dimities and Lawns re ceived this week just in time for this hot wave. A large line of cool fabrics at small cost. Lawns, figured. Lawns, plain. Lawns with Satin stripe. Lawns with wide hemstitch. Notions. Ribbons, Ladies' Ties, Belts, Fans and all other seasonable Notions at correct prices. Shirt Waists. Another invoice just received. Positively the finest assortment in town. Shoe Closing. We are getting rid of our stock of Shoes as fast as we can. The buyer is the only gainer. Come in and get a few bargains before they are exhausted. This warm spell will not last always. You will soon have to buy Fall and Winter Shoes at high prices. We are offering cold weather footwear at hot weather prices. Buy in ad vance and save money. Groceries. The choicest edibles and all the delicacies of the season. Corner Centre and Luzerne Streets. i. nil 4 sis EXTRA BARGAINS IN BOOTS, SHOES, RUBBERS ANB SLIPPERS. All summer goods at re duced rates. Special sale of Tan Shoes and Misses' Slippers. HUGH MALLOY, Corner Centre and Walnut Streets. There Are Many Simple Things in tho world that almost any one can do. For instance, anyone can roll oir a log— and yet oven in the simple things some excel others. It looks like a simple thing to launder u shirt,or collar, and it is if you don't care how 'tis doue. Hern again tiie "Know how" cuts any amount of lee. The Spotless Cleanness the pearly tint, tho soft, silky finish, the flexible still ness, these things do not come by iuck and chance, but rather by syste matic, intelligent handling; in short, the "Know how" produces the result. We have it. Give us a trial to do your laun dry, Freeland Steam Laundry. Clifford H. Heller, Mgr. 135 South Centre Street. THE POOR AND THE INSANE Condition of Affairs at the Almshouse. Laurytown Asylum Contains 72 Demented People and 118 Paupers—Some Pro posed Improvements. Contractor Llcbonsbcrgor and Ar chitect Salmon on Wednesday staked out a plot on the almshouse ground at Laurytown for the new chapel, which Is a donation by Mrs. Eckley li. Coxo, of \ Drlfton. The directors have decided to I buy the cornerstono for the new house | of worship. The contractors expect to have the chapel completed in six weeks. The carpenters will camp on the farm while working on the cbapol. Mrs. Coxe, who for many years has taken considerable interest in looking after the unfortunates of the district, will have a two-story brick addition erected to the insane department. Some time ago the members of the board made application to Superintend ent Merrit, of the Danviile asylum, for the transfer of twenty patients. A favorable reply has been received and the transfer will be made next week. A special car has been engaged and the patients will bo taken over the Jersey Central and Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroads. The names of those who are to be transferred are as follows: Frank Wagner, Christian Dutch, George Husock, John Tonko, Jack the Hipper, (unknown,) Anthony Wokoop, George Fink, Thomas Morgan, Win. Murhead, Thomas Trevaskis, John Broneski, William Ilanlon, James Tug liey, Dennis O'Donnell, Vincent Wys nese, Susan Kohler, Anna lvcndso, Mrs. Ilndock, Lena Newmann. The poor directors have closed a con tract with the Anthracite Telephone Company to extend its line to the alms house from Weatherly. There are 72 insane people and 118 paupers in the institution at present, a total of 100 people who are carod for by Steward Wells and his assistants. It costs the district 35,800 a year to keep our insane in Danville and 32.000 for those in the Wernersville asylum. Miss Mary Moulder, the nurse, has been granted a vacation and is in Maine. $5,000 FOR A VOTE. WilkeHbarro Councilman Says He Was Ottered That Sum as a llrlhe. The council of Wilkesbarre has ap pointed a committee to investigate charges of bribory. The charges wore made by Common' Councilman T. J. Wheatley, who says he was offered 35,000 for his work and his vote in be half of the Wilkesbarre and Scran ton Street Railway Company, which is en deavoring to obtain permission to enter that city. The affair has caused a big senation throughout the city, owing to the bitter light by the present company to keep the new one out of the city. This fight was won Wednesday night, when the council refused to grant the franchise. The charges followed, and not alone concern Mr. Wheatley, but it is said openly that several other councilmcn have been approached and offered bribes. Mr. Wheatley made the statement be fore the council that ho had been offered 35,d00 as a bribe, and thought it his duty to mention the matter. An investi gating committee was at once appointed and Couucilman Santee, its chairman, said: "It is not the first time, Mr. Presi dent, that this has been tried. I repeat it, sir, that it is not the first, and I know whereof I speak. I will always oppose any corporation which comes with bribery in its mouth, whether the corporation is for the city's benefit or not. No poisonous unsanitary condition is half so dangerous to the people of this city as bribery. We cannot pass it over unless we are ready to besmirch ourselves, and it is our duty to wash our skirts. Do you suppose Mr. Wheatly is the only man who has been approached? Self-protection demands that wo get to the bottoui of this charge and lay bare the whole transaction." Mr. Santee later intimated that he had been approached, and ho knew of sev eral councilmcn who had also been, but MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS. IVOR SALE CHEAP.—-For cash, a house and J? lot ou Chestnut street, Uirvanton, west of ltidire street, property of John Wulltzky. Also a house and two lota oh same street, the property of Philip Mover. For terms apply to T. A. Buckley, J. P., TRIBUNE building. YTALUABLE HEAL ESTATE FOH SALE.- V Ellen Given Esiate. The southeast corner of Main and Centre streets, oousistlug of hotel, double business block uud dwellings. C. O. fcjtrob, attorney. FREELAND, PA., FRIDAY, JULY 27, 1900. he said he would say nothing until the committee met, and then thoro would be some interesting revelations. Councilman Wheatley said ho was ap proached two weeks ago and offered 3000 for his own vote in committee and 3400 if he could get the vote of another councilman, and then came the offer to Increase this to 35,000 if he would vote for the franchise when the subject came before the board. Tho investigation will bo commenced in a few days, and it is being awaited with a great deal of interest. DIED TODAY. Mrs. Sarah J. Cartwright Passed Away at Her Hume Here. Mrs. Sarah J. Cartwright died this morning at her home in the Second ward after an illness of about live months. She was born in Lancastershire, Eng land, on September 9,1847, and was aged 52 years, 9 months and 18 days. Mrs. Cartwright was the widow of the late Jaoies Cartwright, who was mine foreman at No. 2 colliery, Highland, for several years. The deceased was a resident of town for the past seventeen years, and had tho respect and esteem of her neigiibors and a large circle of friends and ac quaintances. Sho is survived by eight sons and daughters, as follows: John, of Eber vale, and Samuel, Solomon, James Rob ert, Moses, Josiah, Mary and Zamoriah, of Freeland. The funeral will tako place on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Services will be conducted at the residence by Rev. W. C. llall, of the Primitive Methodist church. The interment will be made at Freeland cemetery. The Latest Swindle. A slick swindling scheme Is being worked In nearby counties by a trio of sharpers. Their method of working is to go to a town, advertise for some prop erty they want to buy, go to the owners and drive a close bargain for the proper ties. They make a deposit and ask for tho deed, which they want to have their attorney to look up. The deed is taken to a firm who deals in real estato and a loan is asked on the property. The firm turns the deed over to their attorney, who looks it up and finds it all right, and then tho loan is made, the holders of the deed giving a mortgage on the property. After they have secured tho loan, they return tho deed to its rightful owner, saying that the property docs not quite suit them and that they have bought a property in another part of the town. In tho course of time, tho owner of the land has notice that a mortgage is recorded on the property. Death of Daniel Nolan. Daniel Nolan, of White Haven, who was knocked off a car near the East Mauch Chunk station on tho Lehigh Valley Railroad Sunday evening, sus taining a fractured skull, died at Lau rytown almshouse on Wednesday. His relatives, who resido at Weatherly, re fused to claim tho remains, which were shipped to the anatomical board at Philadelphia. Nolan's father at one time was a wealthy hotel keeper at Philllpsburg, N. J. He was twlco married, and when ho died his entire fortuno was grasped by the children of his second wife. This almost, set Daniel Nolan crazy, and he relinquished his position on the Jersey Central and became a nomad, until death claimed him. Six Months' Term. At a meeting of Ilazle township school board last evening, Frank Ilindson, who was recently appointed teacher in Fos ter township, resigned the position pre viously given him in Hazlo. Miss Ella Christy, of Ebervalo, was elocted in his stead, to teach at Lattiuier No. 2. Misses Margaret McGoe, Hid Hreslln and Agnes Girard were elected substi tute teachers, tho former for tho South Side and tho two latter for the North Side. The directors fear that, on account of tho reduced appropriations, they shall be unable to keep tho schools open longer than six months next Quarterly Convention. Tho quarterly convention of the Catholic temperance societies of the Le high region will be held at tho Grand opera house oil Sunday afternoon. Representatives from all the societies in tho lower end of Luzerne and upper ends of Schuyfkill and Carbon counties will bo present. Treasurer's Bond. The bond of John McCole, treasurer of the Young Men's C. T. A. B. Corps, in the sum of S3OO, has been filed in the prolhonotary's office at VVllkesharro. Denis Gallagher is the bondsman. ALL DEPENDS ON m BOY Was the Only Witness to the Modena Murder. In Court Yesterday He Told His Story and the Judge Returned the Three Pris oners to Jail Again. A habeas corpus hearing in the case of Anthony Lombardo and Jacobine Splano, who are accused of murdering John Modena, and Michael Decostnas, who was arrested as an accessory after the act, took place before Judge Wood ward yesterday. When the detectives began their hunt for the assassins of Modena, who was foully murdered between Drifton and Oakdale on August 26 last, it was be lieved that there was no witness to tho crime. Later developments, however, proved this to bo an error, and the stepson of Docosinas, one of the prisoners, yester day repeated in court the story ho told at a previous hearing. Tho boy testified that he saw Modona's body in the, hole, saw Lombardo and Spalono gather wood and cover tho body, saw them pour coal oil on it and saw them sot it on firo. Decostnas, his step-father, also saw all this done, but said nothing about tho crime. Other witnesses were called and ex amined, but principally on tho strength of the little boy's story two of tho prisoners, Lombardo and Splane, were returned to jail without bail, and Decos ntas was placed under $2,500 ball, which lie could not furnish, and lie also re turned to prison. Attornoys express tho opinion that the boy's ovidonce will convict tho three men at the trial. Murder at Shenandoah. Shenandoah was the scene of a brutal murder last evening when William Sinkawicz, a Russian pole, aged 40 years, was beaten to death by twolve of his countrymen. Sinkawicz and his boarding boss, Michael Florian, went to tho house of John Gobert, in search of work. Two hours were spent in drinking, at the end of which time all were more or less intoxicated. Sinkawicz, it is alleged, accused ono of the party of having been a horse thief while a resident of Russia, whereupon ho was sot upon and beaten with beer glasses. Thinking tho man was dead the others throw him over a porch into a back yard, but hearing him groan they secured pieces of cord-wood and clubbed him until his head and body resembled a mass of jolly. The nolghbors notified the police, and tho following were arrested and charged with murder by the chief of police: Thomas Tohr, John Gobert, Joseph Rolinski, Thomas Konanowlcz, Alex ander Demanowicz, Michael Maletzki, John Reltz, Joseph Riluskl, Gable Elego. Others accused of having a hand in tho aiTair escaped and a search of the surrounding towns and moun tains has failed to reveal their hiding place. Sinkawicz had been In this country about live months and leaves a wife and family in Russia. BASE BALL The strong Jeddo and Lansford clubs will play ball at tho Tigers park on Sun day afternoon. The game will bo called at 3 o'clock. Highland and Whlto Ilaven clubs will play at White Haven tomorrow evening. John Rurke, the popular hall player, has signed to pitch for the Jamestown, N. Y., club. Tho South Ileborton base ball club had a meeting last night in Krouse's hall. PLEASURE. July 28.—Trolley excursion of Foar nots Athletic Association to Hazle Park. Round trip tickets, 25 conts. July 2D. —Rase ball, Jeddo vs. Lans ford, at Tigers park Freuland. Admis sion, 15 cents; ladies free. August 18. —Picnic of Citizens' band of Eckley at Cycle Path grovo. Prof. T. W. Conroy, Great phrenologist and spiritualist, trance medium, faith healer of all kinds of sickness, will be at tho Cottage hotel for three days only, from Wednesday at 1 p. m. Hours: 10 a. m. to 10 p. m. Families and parties wishing to drive out can bo accommodated with teams and refreshments by George Fisher. Groceries, Provisions, Dry Goods. Nothing but the finest Fresh Gro ceries and Provisions. Our Dry Goods are all new and strictly up to date. Come in and see them. E. J. Curry. Centre Street, Between South and Luzerne. Cooling Drinks for Warm Weather! Pay a Visit to Our Parlors. ICE CREAM SODA WATER from the fountain with Crushed Fruits; very delicious; all flavors. Thomas Brown, Jr. Centre and Walnut Streets. loifsr Sporting Goods, JVewspapers, Books, Stationerij, etc. Cigars a Specialty. SILAS WOODRING'S Centre and Main Streets, LAUBACH'S YIENNA BAKERY. B. C. LAUBACH, Prop. Choice Bread of All Kinds, Cakes, and Pas try, Daily. Fancy and Novelty Cukes Baked to Order. COIFICTIONEIY ®HE OHM supplied to balls, parties or picnics, with all necessary adjuncts, at shortest notice and fairest prices. Delivery and supply wagons to all parts oj town and surroundings every day. ConftciiryT THE BEST. Saratoga Penny Ice Cream. Cigars and Tobacco. Fresh Candy. ANTON SCHACH, Next to Postoffice. GEO. KROMMES, dculcr in GROCERIES and PROVISIONS. Rebate Checks Given for Cash. Birkbcck and Walnut Streets. DANCE AND FREE LUNCH Saturday Evening. GOOD IMZTXSIC at Mrs. John Krouse's—Birkbcck St. $1.50 PER YEAR j You Are Invited | Ito Attend. I f tH si Our great Sacrifice Sale of Sum- W W mer Clothing is now going on. wj| Come before it is too late if you 41 want to save money. I Summer Furnishings ;■ ifj of all kinds, including Huts, 'j\ •a Underwear, Shirts, Neckwear, A etc., marked down to cost price (jj y in order to obtuiu money for W! \i fail purchases. fb I $ f Phila. One-Price $ lb jj Clothing House ja •fi S. SBNIE, PROP. A i| Birkbeck Brick, Freeland. hi .nvmuT WATCHMAKER. Centre Street, below South. Repairing of Any Kind. WATCHES and CLOCKS for SALE. Wm. J. ECKERT. HARDWARE, CUTLERY, WALL PAPER, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, (iluss, Miners' and Builders' Supplies. South Centre Street, Freeland. Geo. H. Hartman, Meats and Green Truck. Fresh Lard a Sjtccialty. Centre Street, near Central Hotel. Confectionery and Cigars, Fresh lioastcd Peanuts, AU the Daintiest Fruits for Summer Eating. BZ-u-sliaaericlc Bros. South Centre street. £UAS. ORION STROII, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW und NOTARY PUBLIC. Office: Rooms 1 and 3, Birkbeck Brick, Freeland JOHN M, CARR, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. All legal business promptly attended. Postoflico Building, ... Freeland, Mclaughlin, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of Any Description. Brennan's Building, So. Centre St. Freeland. R. J. O'DONNELL, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business Promptly Attended. Campbell Building, - Freeland. JOIIN J. McIIREARTY, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of every description, Firo Insurance, and Conveyancing given prompt attention. McMenumin Building, Soulli Centre Street. <J""HIOS. A. BUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. All business given prompt attention. Tribune Building, - - Mntu Streot, J~JR N. MA LEY, DENTIST. OVER BIItKBECK'S STORK, Second Floor, - ■ Blrkbock Brick. jyjRS. S. E. HAYES, FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Washington Streot. None but reliable companies represented. Also agent for the celebrated high-grade Pianos of liu/eiton Bros., New York city. TJR. S. S. HESS, DENTIST. 37 South Centre Street. Second Floor Front, . Kcfowich Building. ANDREW ZEMANY, NOTARY PUBLIC. and REAL ESTATE DEALER. 11l South Centre Street, 2d floor, Frooland. The employes of Drifton, Eekloy and Pond Creok collieries will bo paid tomor row.
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