FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. XIII. NO. 157 STRAW HATS The largest and best assortment in town to select from. See Our Boys' 5c and ioc Straw Hats. Large rim, just the thing for these hot days. Clothing and Shoe House. REFOWICH BUILDING. FREELAND. llig Line of Working Shoes. j WEDDING SILVER <s <j| No more appropriate gift for a <j| wedding than silver. A variety J of handsome pieces specially ) selected for the purpose is now j on exhibition at our store. •< Rogers & Bros' ) Knives, forks table and tea I spoons and fancy pieces all ■< latest patterns. BUTTERWICK'S Cor. Front and Centre Streets. Shoot Music at Cut-Ratc Prices AMANDUS OSWALD, doalcr in Dry Goods, Groceries and Provisions. FRESH ROLL BUTTER AND EGGS. A celebrated brand of XX Hour Always in stock. Latest Hats and Caps. All kinds of household utensils. TV. W. Cor. Centre and Front Bts. % Freeland. T. CAMPBELL, dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also PURE WINES i LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AND MKDWINAL PURPOSES. Centre nnd Main street*. Freeland. CTJER'Y'S Groceries, Provisions, Green Truck, Dry Goods and Notions arc among the finest sold in Freeland. Send a sam ple order and try them. E. J. Curry, South Centre Street. Summer Shoes arc here in abundance. We have the latest products of the largest manufacturers, and arc prepared to furnish Men, Women and Children with footwear at prices as low as any dealer in the county, quality considered. We handle Nothing but Shoes, therefore, we can sell to better advantage and guar antee you better value for your money than can be had elsewhere. When you want footwear, come to the STiLE SHOE STOEE. ii A u.u. n.. Corner Centre and Hlgll Malloy, Pi op. Welnut'SUtets. TWENTY YEARS GIVEN GAPECE Murder Trial Came to a Sudden Ending. Prisoner Offers a Plea of Guilty in the Second De gree and the Same Is Ac cepted by the Prosecution. The Capece murder trial came to a sudden end yesterday morning. The defendant withdrew his plea of not guilty and pleaded guilty to murder iu the second degree. District Attorney Jones accepted the plea and Nicholas Capece was sentenced by Judge Kelly to twenty years in the Eastern penitentiary. One of the jurors was taken sick and needed the services of a physician after court adjourned Wednesday evening and next morning two others were ill. After court adjourned Wednesday night the defendant's attorney made a pro position to the district attorney offering to plead guilty to second degree. The lattar consulted Judge Kelly and on the judge's advise spoke with Judges Lynch and Ilalsey, explaining the circumstan ces of the sick jurors and the wholly circumstantial evidence against the accused. The judges agreed that the district attorney could accept this plea. Yesterday after the opening of court the prisoner, his attorneys and his fami ly hold another private conference, after which Attorney Lenahan stated to tho court that they had decided to withdraw tho plea of not guilty and plead guilty to murder in tho second degree. District Attorney Jones then made a statement that he did not accept the responsibility of agreeing to such a plea until he secured tho approval of Judges Kelly, Lynch and Halsey. That be cause of the circumstantial r 'once, the fact that three jurors were sick, which would uiako the completion of the trial very uncertain and might cause a re-trial, he thought the ends of justice would be met by accepting the plea of second degree murdor. Judge Kelly spoke along the same lines and said it was proper for the dis trict attorney to accept the plea under all circumstances. Tho prisoner was then called for sen tence and when asked if he had any thing to say his attorney, John M. Carr, stated that Capece came to this country thirty-six years ago, having been a citi zen ever since. Was a hard-working, industrious man and accumulated prop erty worth three or four thousand dollars. Also that he raised a family of nine children, educated them and sent his oldest son to college. He askod for Judge Kelly replied that the defendant was very fortunate iu escaping the death penalty. That while the evi dence wus circumstantial it was very strong and would justify a verdict of first degree murder. That the prisoner was guilty of first degree murder or nothing, and ihat if Capece killed Do morio lie did it with preparations, cool ness and premeditation, what is called a cold-blooded murder. He said that the acceptance of a plea, of second degree showed all the mercy possible and that the court could not justify itself in imposing less than the full penality for second degree murder. Ho then sentenced Capece to twenty years imprisonment in tho Eastern peni tentiary at Philadelphia. Then a touching scene was enacted. The wife and family of tho condemned man gathered about him and with tears and sobs kissed and embraced liitn. Tho widow of the murdered man sat back in the court room and she also cried bitterly and embraced her little fatherless son who was with her. When the news of the sudden ending of the case reached town it caused much astonishment. After the circumstances became known the people seemed satis fied that the action of the district at torney and the judges was the best that could be done. With no direct evidence at hand, tho county detective, aided by the very good work of the local officers, did ex cellent service in the casu. Want to Be Mine Foreman A class of twenty-one applicants for mine foremen's and assistant mine foremen's certificates is being exami ined in Hazleton. Eighteen of tho applicants are being examined for fore men's certificates and three for assist ant foremen's certificates, as follows: For foremen's certificates: John Mar ley, Jeddo; James Renshaw, Jeddo; Tho mas Newton, Jeddo; John Quigley, Jed do; John Brannigan, Jeddo; James Bonner, Drifton; Condy Gallagher, Drif FREELAND, PA, ERIDAY, .JUNE 28, 1001 ton; Charles Yost, Freeland; John Mc- Cann, Sandy Run; Neal Gallagher, Sandy Run; Frank Ferrari, Hazleton; William 11. Phillips, Hazleton; Ilonry Ilawk, Hazleton; John Reeves, Hans ford; John Mitchell, Lansford; William Derbey, Lansford; Frank Brearae, Jeanesville; Ludwig Lindeman, Der- ringer. For assistant foremen's certificates: James McGlynn. Jeanesville; Owen Harris, Ilazle Brook; George Aiken, Lansford. The board of examiners is composed of W. 11. Davis, Hazleton,tmine inspec tor; A. W. Drake, Latliiner, superin tendent; Patrick Smith, Mllnesville, miner, and George McGee, of Freeland, miner. James E. Roderick, of Hazle ton, is secretary of the board. Married Yesterday. At St. Ann's church yesterday at noon John J. Mcßrearty, Esq . and Miss Kate Timony were married by Rev. F. Mack. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a number of friends of the young couple. Thomas A. MeColo, of Washington, acted as groomsman, and Miss Sadie O'Donnell, of Philadelphia, was the bridesmaid. Miss Bid Timony was maid of honor and Daniel J. Timony and William Lawlor were ushers. The wedding march was played by Miss Mary Sweeney. A reception was held at the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tiuiony, where the invited guests and friens assembled in large number and extend ed their congratuations and best wishes. At 5 o'clock the wedding party departed for Hazleton, where Mr. and Mrs. Mc- Brearty took a train for Washington. After spending a few weeks sight-seeing iu the largo cities they will return home. Mr. Mcßrearty is a well known young attorney of town and is at present secretary of the borough council. The bride has until recently been one of Freeland's school teachers and is a popular young lady. They begin life with the best wishes of their many friends. J Crossing the Atlantic. Thomas A. Buckloy, accompanied by his niece, Miss 15. V. McTigho, loft at 11.42 o'clock this morning for New York city, and tomorrow will sail on the City of Rome. They will spend two months in Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales. Last evening Mr. Buckley was tendered a parting serenade by St. Ann's band. Mrs. Neil Gallagher, of Sandy Run, went to New York yesterday and will leave tomorrow for Ireland on the City of Rome. She is accompanied by her husband, who will likely take passage on the same vessel. On Saturday, July 0, Sime J. Neil- Burger, manager of the Neußurger store, will leave New York for Breman, Germany. He will spend several Weeks on the Continent and on his return trip will visit tho principal cities of Great Britain. Republican Primaries. The Republicans of the county will hold their primary elections at the vari ous polls tomorrow afternoon. In this section the interost manifested is much less than in former years, but the,re is a strong feeling among the voters that Sheriff Harvey ought to receive a large vote for the nomination of recorder. The fact that the law debars him from succeeding himself as sheriff has caused his friends to make a strong light for further honors for him, since he so ably and satisfactorily filled his present position. Sheriff Harvey lias conducted his office impartially and without favor to groat or small, and his nomination for recorder would be but slight recognition of faithful work. Married in Philadelphia, The announcement was made today that Charles F. Haganey, who lias been visiting his mother here for the past week, and Miss Sarah McDovitt, whoso homo is also here, were married at the Mother of Mercy church, Philadelphia, by Rev. Edward O'Donnell, on tho 20th ilist. Both young people have a host of friends who will wish them many years of happiness. Mrs. Haganey arrived here from Philadelphia last evening and is tho guost of her mother in the Second ward. Valuation of Freeland The gross valuatibn of Freeland bor ough, as adjusted by the county com missioners after the appeals wore heard, amounts to $1,009,010 for county pur poses. The taxable valuation is not known at present, as the commissioners have not yet fixed the rate for that, pur pose. This will be one-half, one-third or one-fourth of the gross valuation. There are 1,795 taxables in the six wards of the borough. The finest ice cream in town, all tlavors, wholesale and retail, at Merkt's. TESTIMONY. Comuiißnioner in Injunction Cane Is Hitting at Drifton. Lawrence B. Jones, of Wilkesbarre, the commissioner named by Judge Ilal sey to take testimony in the injunction proceeding instituted by L. C. Smith and other official? of Coxe Bros, it Co. against the striking employes of Drifton shops, began taking testimony in the matter in Drifton hall yesterday morn ing. Attorney H. J. Fuller, of Wilkes barre, attended to the company's inter ests, while Attorney L). J. McCarthy, of Freeland, looked after the strikers' side of the case. The taking of the testimony continued until .") o'clock last evening and was re sumed at 10 o'clock this morning. Not withstanding the intense heat, the hall is crowded during the sessions and a great deal of interest has been aroused. A number of witnesses for the com plainant company have been examined, but thus far no testimony to sustain the sworn allegations of the men who hav# charge of the Drifton corporation's affairs has been produced. In fact, the star actor in the injunc tion matter, Superintendent L. C. Smith, upon tho strength of whose affidavit Judge Halsey issued the injunction, swore yesterday that he had no personal knowledge whatever of the charges he made against the enjoined men. In tho hands of Attorney Mc- Carthy the superintendent gave an ex hibition of general incompetence and igoranco yesterday, and when he left tho stand tho personal malice which was the motive for tin- proceedings had been fully shown up. He knew absolutely nothing whicli would warrant Ills swear ing away the rights of several hundred fellow-men. Several other witnesses were hoard, but from none of them, with possibly one exception whoso uncorroborated word is not likely to bo believed, was it shown that any harm had been done or offered by the strikers or that they had overstepped their privileges as citizens in their fight against Smith and his systems. The taking of testimony will probably coinu to a close today. ROUND THE REGION During the performance in the Kaier opera house, Mahanoy City, Wednesday night, three young men in shirt waists were discovered in the parquet circle. A woman in the audience reported the presence of the coatloss visitors to Man agor Quirk; who informed the shirtwaist trio that they either had to dou tiieir coats or retire. They refused to do either, and Special Officer Foley ejected thorn. In a fight between Italians from the "Boston" settlement and police in the court of Alderman James Keaton, in Pittsfcon township late last night, Con stable John McClain was shot in the head and Constable Keating attacked with a razor. Tho trouble arose over the arrest of two men, who in the melee in court were rescued. John Walsh, of Shonnandoah, at tempted to escape from his cell in Schuylkill county prison and when the guards caught him lie was upon the roof of the prison. Walsh made his escape through his cell window, having pre viously cut an opening in tho thin wire netting which covers the window from tho outside. Mrs. John Smoulter, wife of former County Treasurer Smoulter, died in the St. Mary's convent, Nanticoko. She had gone to visit sisters whom she knew, and was stricken with heart disease. Andrew Corbett, aged 13 years, of Ply mouth, in attempting to jump from a train of freight cars, broke botli arms and one leg. The Democratic state convention will be held on August 15 at Uarrisburg. The State Luther League met in con volition at Shamokin yesterday. *Thrct hundred delegates, representing a mom bership of 18,000, were present. Mrs. Harry Lewis, of Shamokin, was terribly scalded yesterday. She was standing iu front, of the kitchen stove, when she became dizzy and fell, pulling tho boiler upon her. While watching a herd of cows, Ed ward Cheosmyer, of Gulf Summit, Lack- awanna county, was amazed to see a monstor rattlosnake crawl out, from un der a rock and begin milking a cow. Recovering from his astonlsjiinnnt, ho killed the snako. The cow missed the companshlp of tho reptile and has since refused to eat. The importation by Manager Davis, of the Sauquuit silk mill, at JSeranton, of nine Paturson silk girls give a very seri ous aspect to the local situation. Since the settlement of the recent strike the girls allege that the management has discharged the union officers and failed to make concessions promised. LOCAL NOTES WRITTEN UP Short Items of Interest to All Readers. Happenings of the Past Two Days in and Around Freeland Recorded With out Waste of Words. The funeral of the late Mrs. Eliza beth Mulligan will take place tomorrow. The remains will bo taken from her late home on Walnut street at 9 o'clock to St. Ann's church, where services will bo held by Rev. M. J. Falliheo, after which the funeral will proceed to Laurytown cemetery, where the interment will be made. The attempt of Coxe Bros. & Co. to have their work done at Mauch Chunk shops lias boen balked by tho strikers of Drifton shops. A committee of the latter visited Mauch Cnunk yesterday and succeeded in having the manage ment refuse to help Drifton ooiupany. Miss Jennie Bach man, of North Centre street, graduatod yesterday at East Stroudsburg state normal school and returned homo last evening. The huckleberry pickers of the region aro preparing to make a determined stand for a higher price for the fruit this year, and organizations of the pickers aro being formed in several towns. Rev. M. F. Fallihee, of Arlington, is the guest of bis brother, Rev. M. J. Fallihee. The Tigers will play ball at Berwick tomorrow. Ice cold soda at Keipor's. Bishop Talbot, of the l'rotestant Episcopal Church, will conduct services in St. James' P. E. church, Drifton, on Sunday morning, and in St. James' chapel, Freoland, ou Sunday evening. The three young boys who were miss ing from their homes Tuesday night and Wednesday, returned Wednesday evening. Tomorrow evening the Good Wills Athletic Association will picnic at the Public park, and the members extend an invitation to everybody to be present. Dance music will be furnished by St. Ann's band. The association is com posed of a number of active young men who can be depended upon to give abund ant pleasure to all who patronize their picnic. The bill creating another judgeship in Luzerne county has been passed by the legislature and awaits the signature of the governor to become a law. Misses Aggie and ICatio Lynott, of Scranton, are guests of the Misses Camp bell, Centre and Main streets. A wagon shed is being erected by Michael Pasternak at the rear of his property on South street. The poor directors have placed the tax rate of the district for the coming year at 10 mills for the Luzerne portion and 7}-j mills for the Carbon portion. Harry and (. Mord Neußurger are at Buffalo with the Philadelphia Pen and Pencil Club. Try Keipor's 5-cent cigar—best made. O. O. Esser, a well known railroad man who until recently was superinten dent of the Wyoming division of the Lehigh Valley, is dead at Tunkhannock. lie began work at the age of 12 years as water boy for the road. Sheff Watkins, of Lansford, dropped dead in that town yesterday, lie was a brother to William E. Watkins, of Ilaz leton. The strike of t.he Ilazloton carpenters, which began on May 20, was ended yes r torday by the contractors agreeing to the demands of the men and signing the union scale. John Shelley, who formerly lived in Ilazloton and who lias a daughter living somewhere in this region, was drowned | in the West Virginia Hood last Sunday. Boxers to Meet Again. Jack Holier anil "Scaldy Hill" have practically agreed to meet again to decide the question of who Is tho better llstlc artist. Tho contest Is booked to take place at Kreeland on July 17, before the Sterling Athletic Club, and will he a twenty-round go. John Carr and Hugh McDyer, two local boxers, will likely give a prelimin ary bofit of six rounds that evening. CASTOniA. Boars the' /i tto Kind You Have Always Bought TRI-WEEKLY Our Motto Is NoTroublt Square Dealing Show You All and Satisfaction Our Goods Phila. One-Price Clothing House. S. SENLH, PHOl\ Birkbcck Brick, Freeland, Pa. No Trouble to If Goods Are Show You AH; iNot Satisfactory Our Goods i j Money refundU! £MIAS. ORION STROH, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC. Office: Rooms land 2, Birkbcck Brick, Freeland JOHN M. CARR, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. All legal business promptly attended. Postofflce Building, ... Freeland. MCLAUGHLIN, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of Any Description. Brennan's Building, So. Contrc St. Freeland. R. J. O'DONNELL, • ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Campbell Building. - Freeland. White Haven Office, Kane Building. Onpovile 1 ostoffiee; Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays. JOHN J. McBREARTY, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. la-gal Business of every description, Fire Insurance, and Conveyancing given prompt attention. McMenamln Building, South Centre Street J~JR. N. MALEY, DENTIST. OVEIt BIRKBECK'S STORK, Second Floor, Birkbeok Mek jyjRS. S. E. HAYES, FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Washington Street. None but reliable companies represented. Also agent for the celebrated hlgh-grado Pianos of Hay.cH.on Bros., Flew York city. J~JR. S. S. HESS, DENTIST. 37 South Centre Street. Second Floor Front, - Refowich Building. A. BUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. All business given prompt attention. Tribune Building, . . Main Street THIS BUN METAL FINISHES FOUNTAIN FEN ME y FOR ONE HOUR'S WORK. ~ ONE THIRD ACTUAL SIZE Boys ami Girls, w swill Trust you. to Shmei In afvsMrc. onr (*n"' '""<•' r". r-n.l us yr.tl 111 it a flue Jeweled To|l l.s-nd i'. lit ild lokull !. MtGßlt SUPPLY CO., 179 Broadway, New York. Wm. Wehrman, "W atclT-malrer. Clocks and Watches for Sale. Repairing a Specially. Next to Neußurger's Store. Geo. H. Hartmah, Meats and Green Truck. Freak Lard a Specialty, Centre Street, near Central Hotel. DePIERRO - BROS. CAPE. Corner of Centre and Front Ktreeta. Gibson, Dougherty, Knuter Club, Roaonbluth's Velvet, of which wo k ive EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Mumm's Rxtra Dry Champttgno, Hennossy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, CordlulS, PHo. Ilam and Schweitzer Cheese Saiulwiehe*, Sardines, Etc. MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS. LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERY. B. C. LAW3ACH, Prop. Choice Bread of All Kinds, Cakes, afhl Pas try, Daily. Fancy und Novelty Cakes Baked to Order. MfinillltY @ ICE CBEIM supplied to balls, parties or picnics, with all necessary adjuncts, at shortest notice and fairest prices. Delivery and supply wagons to all parts of ' town and surroundings every day. M ' ELSYFAILS.
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