FREELAND TRIB UNE. VOL. XIV. NO. S2. Annual Clearing Sale! Our annual clearing sale is now in progress, and genuine bargains can be had in every department of our big stores. We are closing out all winter goods, regardless of value. ilwidiWcaifd Clothing and Shoe House. REFOWICH BUILDING. FREELAND. Custom Made Clothes Reduced. T. CAMPBELL, dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also PURE WINES * LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AND MKDWINAL PURPOBKR Centre and Main streets. Freeland. GUHR"Y" , S Groceries, Provisions, Green Truck, Dry Goods and Notions are among the finest sold in Freeland. Send a sam ple order and try them. E. J. Curry, South Centre Street. DePIERRO - BROS. CAFE. Corner of Centre ud Front Street#. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufor Club, Koseublutb's Velvet, of which we h .ve EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Muiura's Extra Dry Champagne, Houncssy Brandy, Blackberry, Glub, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, F.tc 11am and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS AT - ALL - HOURS. Wm. Wehrman, "\X7" atclxm-alzer. Repairing a Specialty. Thirty-four Year's Experience. Next to Neußurger's Store. Coady 0. Boyle, dealer in LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC. The finest brands of Domestic and Imported Whiskey on sale. Fresh Rochester and Shen andoah Boor and VRtinirllni^HJ'orter on li> GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Freeland Opera House Co., Lessees. Tuesday Evening, January 7. RETURN KNGAUKHKNT OF Under the Direction of EDWARD C. WHITE. IN IIICII NEW ROMANTIC DRAMA WRITTEN TUP THEODORE || V lUE KREMER POWER BEHIND A • ; Prerouted THE Eluhonilo • Production ; Scl • THRONE Portrayed by an Excellent Company. Musie by Del'ierro's Orchestra. Prices For This Engagement: 25c, 50c, 75c, sl. WAITING FOR JANUARY 21 Wife-Murderer John Lutz Is Sullen and Silent. He Shows No Change in His Peculiar Mood as tne Day for His Execution Draws Nigh. John Lutz, convicted of the murder of his wife, sits in his cell in the Lu zerne county jail, waiting for the hangman's noose which is to encircle his oeck on January 21. For two years he has sat there, in almost the same at titude. with the same scowling face, and lias said nothing. The keepers have named him "The Silent Man." lie has ejaculated at various periods "Tobacco," "l'ipe," but at other times the. most he would say was a grunt, in answer to anv question. Even to the law) era appointed by the court to de fend him he lias said nothing. They tried to get the story of the crime from him, but he would say but little more than "Don't remember." There was nothing for the lawyers to do but to make his defense insanity, and so well did they plead for him that he got two trials, althought the verdict was first degree murder at each. He gained a respite from Governor Stone, had a hearing before the Hoard of Pardons, and now awaits in sullen silence his death. The prison keepers believe that Lutz's silence so far Is due to his desire to appear insane in order that lie may es cape the gallows. It was apparently his effort to do this from the lirst, but being an ignorant man he did not know that it requires other tilings besides silence to prove insanity, and the ex perts who examined him all pronounced him sane. He is very closely guarded, for fear tiiat he may commit suicide. Recently a spoon with the edge sharpened was found in his cell and taken away, and since then he has been under watch all the time. Death of Aged Resident. Mrs. James Lowe died at 10 o'clock last evening at tiio home of her daugh ter, Mrs. John Redpath, on West Wal nut street, after an illness of less than one week. Mrs. Lowe was a native of Scotland, but for nearly half a century had been a resident of the Lehigh region. She was a woman who was highly respected by her many acquaint ances. The deceased was aged 78 years and is survived by the following sons and daughters: Alexander, Philadelphia; John, Mahanoy City; Mrs. Martin Goven, Pottsville; Mis William Mo- Ginty, Ehervale; Mrs. Frank Ivrope, Allentown; Mrs. John Redpalii and Mrs. George Sweet, Freeland. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock 1 1 r^m :^QLUKh^i FREELAND, PA, MONDAY, JANUARY (3. 1902. on Wednesday afternoon. Services will be conducted at the Red path home by Rev. Swart/.. Interment at Freelaud cemetery. Wilkesbarre Candidates. The returns from the Wilkesbarre Republican primaries show that Charles Prlco won the nomination for mayor, Oscar Smith being defeated by over 1,000 votes. The outlook now Is that the light for the office will be between Price and Major J. ltldgway Wright, lhe Democrat, who recently entered the field. There may also be independent candidates, Charles W. Tammany. Dr. J. Gordon Finney and P. J. Boyle, the labor leader, being mentioned. The other nominations made were: Fred A. Demois for controller over George Williams by 200 majority: Owen I). Jones for city treasurer by 150 ma jority over W. A. Bantield. and W. A. Drlesbach, C. D. Wells and Henry Frejer for city assessor*. Cold Feet Cause Trouble. Robert Ridley was arrested at Wilkes barre on Saturday upon complaint of his wife, who said that when he came to bed ho placed his cold feet against her back and when she protested kicked her out of bed and would not let her return. The trouble occurred at 3 o'clock in the morning just after he came home, and at daylight she had him arrested. Alderman Donohue sent him to jail for twenty days and said the punishment was mild for the enormity of the offense. The wife, finding her husband had to go to jail, tried to withdrawn tho case, but the alderman was obdurate. Death of Jamas Hough. One of Blootuingdale's oldest citizens passed away Friday morning in the death of James Hough. He was born in Bucks county, 8b years ago, of Quaker stock. Me leaves a grown up family of three sons and six duughti rs. fifty-seven grandchildren and eleven great grand children. The funeral will take place Tuesday morning to the St. John's church cemetery in Mahoning. Ser vices by Rev. W. 11. Strauss, of Lchigh tou. —Lansford Record. Mr. Hough was the father of James Hough, of Nuremberg, who until a few \ ears ago wax a resjib'iit of Freelaud. Notes of the Fairs. The fair of tint Knights of the Mystic Chair will open on Monday evening at Kreli's opera house. The committee is now engaged in making purchases of articles to be placed on exhibition. The fair at Eckley Catholic church closed for a week on Saturday evening. It will reopen on the lltli Inst. A fair for the beuefit of the building fund of the Sisters of Mercy chapel, at St. Ann's convi nt, will be held at Kreli's opera house tint first week in February. Poured 0.1 on Fire. The kitchen fire at the home of Harry Sigafoos, Pittsion, would not burn yes terday. so Mrs. Sigafoos poured kerosene on it. In some manner the can of oil caught lire and exploded, setting lire to the woman's clothes. Her husband rushed to her assistance and his own clothes caught lire. Both are so seri ously burned that death will ensue, while the house was completely des troyed. For Poor Director. William S. Lelb was nominated for poor director at the Republican poor district convention, held at Hazle ton this afternoon. Drum was nominat ed for poor auditor. The Democrats will meet at Hazle ton tomorrow and name candidates for poor director and poor auditor. Capital Stock Increased. The capital stock of the Freehand Brewing Company has been increased from its original amount, $35,000, to SBO,OOO. The Increase was made to give Hw company additional working capital. The Freelaud Water Company has also increased its capital stock again. The addition is $33,000, which raises the amount from $42,000 to $75,000. Candy and nuts at Kejper's. LAUBACiTs VIENNA BAKESV B. C. UU3ACH, Prop. Choice Uruad of All Kinds, Cnkes, and Pas try, Daily. Fauoy and Novelty Cukes Buked to Order. CIIfESTiIUIT 9 ICS Uil supplied to balls, parties or picnics, with all necessary adjuncts, at shortest notice and fairest prices. Delivery and supply wagons to all parts oj own and surroundings every day. Geo. H. HarLman, Meats and Green Tmek. Fresh Lard a Fjwcialty. Ctmtre Strwt, near Omtrnl HuTOI. NEW OFFICERS. Choose Their Leiiilars for the Co win# Year. The following officers were elected yesterday by the Young Men's C. T. A. B. Corps: President—Charles Shovlin. Vice president—John Kringe. Recording secretary—Patrick Collins. Financial secretary—Thomas .John son. Assistant financial secretary —Frank Burns. Treasurer—John McCole, Sr. Steward—Hugh Kennedy. Messenger—George Conahan. Sergeant-at-arms—James Dougherty. Trustees —Manus McLaughlin,Charles Murrin, John Shovlin. The following officers were elected yesterday by St. Ann's Parish baud. President —Frank McDonald. Vice president—Frank Duffy. Recording secretary —Daniel Higgins. Financial secretary—James Qulun. Treasurer —P. J. Duffy. Leader—James Burns. Teacher—A. 1\ May berry. Trustees—John Duffy, John Galla gher, John Emmet McDonald. Liabrarian—James Bonner. Sergeant-at-arms —Edward Mcliugh. The following officers were electod yesterday by the Good Wills Athletic Association: President —James Thompson. Vice president—Edward Gallagher. Financial secretary—Thomas Breslin. Recording secretary—Thouias John son. Treasurer—John Meehan. Guard—Patrick McGarry. Sergeant-at-arms—William Dugan. Trustees—William McKinley, John McLaughlin, James Gallagher, James O'Neil, John Gaffney. THEATRICAL. Miss Holland's ability as an emotional actress is unquestioned. She received her dramatic education at the Chicago conservatory. Her lirst professional engagement was with Hauion's "Su poba" after which she played Diana in "Paul Kauvar," following that engage ment by.an appearance in melodrama, at the conclusion of which she became a member of Augustin Daly's Stock Com pany, playing opposite parts to Ada Rehan. Theu caiue her great success in "Two Little Vagrants," bringing her fame and fortune. Now she is an emotional slur of the lirst class, appear ing as Aria in "The Power Behind the Throne," in which play Miss Holland has luade the greatest success of her career, i Some idea of her success may be gain ed from the reception which has been accorded the production. Practically without exception, the managers of theatres where the drama has been seen, have insisted upon return engagements, and In every case where the demand has been granted Miss Holland and her excellent company have been almost overwhelmed with the warmth of their greeting. This is not only gratifying to the young star, but it evident that the theatre-going public is quick to appre ciate true merit. Miss Holland will again appear here tomorrow evening. X X X A theatre party on a large scale is somewhat of a novelty for Freelaud, and it remained for the Tigers Athletic I Club to take the lead in organizing one. 1 All the young ladies who ussisted the club during the recent fair will com- j prise the party and will witness the production of "The Power Behind the Throne" at the Grand tomorrow even ing. The greater portion of two rows in the parquet have been purchased for the theatre party, which inclu lea the following: Misses Acquilla Johnson, Kate Winters, Kate Uogan, Bid Timouy, Bid Boyle, Graco McGeehan, Celia Gallagher, Mary. Susie and Maggie L. Ferry, El lie Ferry, Jeannette Koenan, Maggie O'Neill, Bid McGinley, Maggie Bonner, Mamie McGeehan, Annie Bon ner, Rose Higgins, Grace Gallagher, Hannah McGIII, Annie McGeehan, Maggie McKinley, Celia McGinley, Mamie O'Donnell, Kate Burns, Kate Brennan, Ellie McGarvey and Grace McCole. X X X Katie Emmett, in "The Waifs of New York," and Vogel's Minstrels will be among next week's attractions at the Grand opera house. X X X Gus Cohan and his company of merry makers will open a three-nights' engage ment hero on Thursday evening. Re served seat, tickets for ladies can be ob trinod for 15 cents each, if purchased before 7 p. m. Mrs. Marie Steers and daughter, Baby Beatrice, members of "The Burglar" theatrical company, which ap- ! peared here recently aud Law tfiucydis- FanUw'd, are In I'uVu. 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. Miss Rose Burke, of Walnut street, returned Saturday evening from a visit spent with friends at Wilkesbarre. While at the county seat Miss Burke had the honor of being the partner of Master of Ceremonies Andrew Feldman in leading the grand march at the ball of the St. Alovsius Temperance Society, which took place in the Ninth regiment armory on New Year's Eve. At Hatpin's works the finishing touches are being given to a large party sleigh constructed for Contractor Lewis 11. Lentz. It Is the largest sleigh of the kind ever turned out of Freeland and will require at least four head of horses to draw it. Work on the Mining and Mechanical Institute building has been stopped, owing to the cold weather. The brick layers have reached the third story of the structure, but the intense cold has prevented them from doing good work. Andrew Enos, of the Tunnel hotel, will sever his connection April 1 and take control of the saloon of William Gallagher, Carbon and Ridge streets. Hugh O'Donnell. of Ilazloton, will be the proprietor at the Tunnel hotel. John Owens, of Freeland, who recent ly conducted a truck farm in Sandy valley, returned on Saturday from Oklahoma, where lie is employed as a telegraph operator ou the Santa Fe Railroad. No. 5 colliery, Jed do, resumed opera tion* this morning after being idle since December 14, on account of the flood which drowned out the colliery that night. The successful county candidates at last Novombor election, and their as sistants, assumed the duties of their positions at Wilkesbarro this morning. A. Oswald has the agency for the cele brated Elysian's extracts and perfumery. The finest goods made. Try them. Foster township school board failed to meet Saturday evening, and next Satur day evening has been selected by the members as the date of the session. Dr. Kondrick, of Philadelphia, has accepted a position as assistant to Dr. Geo. S. Wontz, succeeding Dr. I. M. Portser, resigned. W. L. lloucb, ex-principal of the borough schools, spent yesterday with Freeland friends and returned to Carl isle today. 1). J. McCarthy, Jr., and Thotuas Brennan. former I). S. Sc S. brakemen, have accepted positions on the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Daniel McKelvoy, justice of the peace of Ilazle township, has been ap pointed a deputy coroner by Coroner Berge. M. Leitchiuan has reconsidered his intention to remove to Hazleton next spring and will remain in town. Charles Croll lias purchased the Van Horn property at, the corner of Centre and Chestnut streets. Mrs. M. Mathers is suffering from the effects of a fall on the ice at the rear of her residence. The borough and parochial schools reopened this morning aftur the holiday vacation. Samuel Salmon, of Freeland, and Frank Siglin, of Jeddo, are serving as jurors this week. The monthly meeting of the borough council will be held this evening. A daughter lias been born to Rev. and Mrs. Carl Housor. Mrs. William Purcell Is seriously ill at her home on North Ridge street. ' C. (>. Boyle attended to business in Mahanoy City on Saturday. PLEASURE. January 11 —Fair at Eckley Catholic church. January 13 to 18.—Fair of Loyal Castle, No. 03, A. O. K. of M. C., at Kreli's opera house. January 18.—Close of shooting con test fur bear at William Gallagher's hotel, South Uidgo street. January 30 —Hall of the Polish so cieties of Freelaud Tor the bonetit of St. Kasimer's Polish Catholic church at Kreli's opera heoso. Tickets, 23 cents. January 31.—Joint ball of Citizens' Hose Company and Fourth Ward Fire Company at Kreli's opera house. Ad mission-, 511 cents. TR I-WEEK L Y Overcoats 1 hat ' Defy Jack Frost Are most in domand those days, and we've got a stock of them that Is not equalled in this town, if style, lit, tailoring and quality are the standards by which they may be judged. Sizes are complete jn all makes and grades, and the values offered cannot be approached by auy other house. Our guarantee for one year with every garment. Try us also for Underwear, Shoes, Neckwear and Little Men's Clothing. Phila. One-Price Clothing House. 8. SENIE, PROP. Birkbeek Brick, Freeland, Pa. OlliON STitOH, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC. Office: Rooms 1 and 2, birkbeek brick, Freeland JOHN AI. CARR, ATTORN EY-AT-LAW. All lcgul business promptly attended. Postofflce Building, - - - Freeland. MCLAUGHLIN, ATTORN EY-AT-LAW. Legal Jiueinet* of Any Description. Brennan's Building, So. Centre St. Freeland. J. ODONNELL, ATTORN EY-AT-LAW. Campbell Building, - - . Freeland. White Haven Ollicc, Kane Building, Opposite 1 ostoffico; Tuesdays, Saturduya. TOHN J. McBREARTY, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of every description. Fire Insurance, and Conveyancing given prompt attention. McMeuumiu Building. Soul li Centre Street. N. MALEY, DENTIST. OVER BIRKBECK'S STOItE, Second Floor, . Birkbeek Brick jyf RS. S. E. HAYES, FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Washington Street. None but reliable companies represented. Also agent lor the celebrated high-grade Planus of Huzclton Bros., New York city. S. S. HESS, DENTIST. 37 South Centre Street. Second Floor Front, - Hefowich llulldiiig. "-pUOS. A. BUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. All tnu&MH given prompt attention. Tribune Building, Main Street -A~ OS-W-tSk-LID, doa'cr in Dry Goods, Notions, Groceries and Provisions. FRESH ROLL AND Creamery Butter Always in Stock. Minnesota's Best Patent Flour A Specialty. EVERY ARTICLE GUARANTEED. N. W. Cor. Centre and Front til*., Freeland. Shoes for Fall and Winter We have filled our spacious store with the latest and best lines of Footwear in the market for Men, Women and Children. . We have placed prices on our shoes which represent a very small margin of profit, and therefore can guarantee you the best goods for the least money. There are 110 better lines of slioes in the county to select from. We fit big or little feet perfectly. Prices are always just right. We invite you to come and see us before you make your purchases. STAR SHOE STORE, HUGH M ALLOY, PROP,, rVntre and Wnlnuf Streets.
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