FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. XIV. NO. 130. MUST BE SEEN The sls Suits wliicli we are selling For siO Prettiest Suits in Town. ttnlisfciftll Clothing and Shoe House, REFOWICH BUILDING, FREELAND. Large Stock of Spring Shoes. T CAMPBELL, dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also PURE WINES H LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AND MEDICINAL PURPOMCB. Centre and Mum streets. Freeland. CTXIRIRTST'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. LAUMCH'S VIENNA BAKERY. B. G. LAU3ACH, Prop. Choice Hrcud of All Kinds, Cakes, and Pas try, Daily. Fancy and Novelty Cakes linked to Order. [iFWiiar®! (MM supplied to balls, parties or picnics, with all necessary adjuncts, at shortest notice and fairest prices. Delivery and supply xanyone to all parte oj toxon and surroundings every day. Geo. H. Hartman, Meats and Green Tinck. Fresh Lard a Hjtecuilty. Centre Street. ner Central Hotel. -A.. doa'er In Dry Goods, ITotions, 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 Bts., Freeland. Shoes for Spring Wear We have them in all sizes, all styles, all qualities, ali prices, for Men, Women, Youths and Children. Our spring assortment is one of the most complete we have ever placed on sale. As wo sell nothing hut shoes, we give you the benefit of our vast experi ence and assure you full value for every cent paid for our goods. Let us fit you with this season's foot wear. STAR SHOE STORE, HUGH MALLOY, PROP., Centre and VTftlntit Streets ' YOUNG MAN MURDERED Terrible Crime Committed Yesterday Morning 1 . Michael Choro. of Upper Lehigh, Shot and Killed by Thomas Smith—Louis Dinn Arrested as an Accessory. Michael Choro, of Upper Lehigh, was shot and killed at 13.40 o'clock yester day morning by Thomas Smith, of Free land. The murderer was immediately placed under arrest., and a short while later his companion, Lewis Dinn, also of town, was taken in charge by the police and held as an accessory. The shooting took place alongside the bottling house of Andrew Grula, on North Ilidge street, and was the sequel to a disturbance which was begun at St. Mary's Greek Catholic church on Fern street a few minutes previous. Yesterday was Faster Sunday in the Greek Catholic Church, and, following their annual custom, the members of St. Mary's congregation attended mid night mass, which began at 13 o'clock Saturday nfght. During the services Smith and Dinn arrived at the church. Doth had been drinking during the evening. They took np a position near the church gate, and shortly after their arrival the con gregation began its procession around the edifice, this being a part of the sir vices. Doth young men, it is alleged, were smoking cigars and stood with their hats on their heads. Several members of the congregation, as they passed, requested them to remove their bats, and received very discourteous replies. BLOW STRUCK NKAK THE CHURCH. Finally Choro stepped from the pro cession and lifting the hats of Smith and Dinn from their heads, placed them in the young men's hands and said: "Hold your hats there or go away." Dinn Immediately drew his hand from his pocket, clasping an unopened knife, with which ho struck Choro over the eye. inflicting an ugly gash, from which the blood flowed freely. Doth at once ran northward, fearing the anger of Choro's friends. Choro followed, and after a lenathy chase in the darkness, the three came together In Grula's lot, in the roar of the Italian church. What took place there and along the side of the bottling house has not yet been made known officially, but a shot was fired and cries of anguish wore heard by the neighbors. Grula's lot opens on Ridge street and on the alloy in the rear, and is used by people who want to reach Fern street. As the shot was fired Michael Degao, of North Fern street, and John Zeparko, of South Foru street, were on their way to the church. They had reached the lot and heard the shot, and running for ward grappled with Smith, who still had the revolver in his hand. POLICE HEAR THE SHOT. The shot was also heard by Chief of Police Charles O'Donnell, who, with Attorney George McLaughlin, was walking up Centre street. They ran up Main street, and upon reaching Ridge were directed by the calls for help from Degan and Zeparko to the scene. The chief disarmed Smith, and, upon the latter' offer to resist arrest, threw him to the ground and dragged him to Ridge street sidewalk, where ho recog nized bis prisoner. liy this time a number of people had gathered and Smith was in danger of receiving summary punishment for his crime, lie was hurried to the lockup to avoid further trouble. Mr. McLaughlin, finding Choro was apparently dying, hurried for a physi cian, and returned with Dr. McCarroli, but the man was then beyond all human aid, having died in less than ten minutes after receiving his wound. The body was placed in Grula's bottl ing house and a message sent to Deputy Coroner McKelvey, of Hazleton. DINN ARRESTED. In the meantime Dinn had disappear ed, but was arrested an hour later at his home by Officers O'Donnell, Welsh and Molik and Durgess Doyle. He was placed in the lockup with his com panion. A pocketknifn of unusual size and a billy were found on Dinn. The hats of both men were found near the scene of the shooting, also Smith's false teeth. At 1.30 o'clock the services at the church ended and when the congrega tion learned that ouu of their number hud been killed many angry threats were made. Stephen Woeanlsb, orgau* FREELAND, PA., MONDAY, APRIL 28, 1902. Ist at the church, delivered an address to the crowd, which had the effect of paci fying them, otherwise the strength of thu jail-doors would have been tested by the people who were anxious to avenge their countryman's death. COHONKit's .JURY KMI'ANKI.EO. At 4 a. in. yesterday Deputy Coroner McKelvey arrived and empaneled the following jury: Hugh Malloy, Oliver Miller, George McGee, D. P. Jones, John Shigo and George Letchok. The jury viewed the body and adjourned to meet tomorrow evoning at 7 o'clock to hear testimony. At 10 o'clock yesterday morning Dr. McCarroll and Dr. Kendricks field a post-mortem examination. They found that Choro had been shot in the neck with a 38-calibre bullet. The ball took a downward course through the lung, fractured a rib and entered the vertebra. COUNSEL ENGAGED. Attorney John M. Carr has been re tained by the friends of Choro to assist in prosecuting the accused men. Attorney Drown has been engaged by Dlnn and Attorney Kline by Smith. Both men are still in the lockup. They will be given a hearing as soon as County Detective Richard Jones reaches town and lodges information against them. WITNKHBKS RELEASED. Michael Degan and John Zoparko, of town, and Andrew Jeselska, of Drifton, who were hold as witnesses, were re leased last evening upon furnishing bail of SSOO each to appear at the hearing. The security was furnished to Squire Shovlin by John Shigo. THE MURDERED MAN. Michael Choro, the murdered man, was aged 23 years, and resided with John Petro at No. 3 Upper Lehigh. He came to this country from Hungary six years ago and has lived at Upper Lehigh since. Ho bore an excellent reputation and was known as a quiet and unassum ing young man. After the post-mortem examination the body was taken to the home of Mich ael Pasternak, on South street, from whence the funeral will take place at 10.30 o'clock tomorrow morning. The j interment will he uiado at the Greek j Catholic cemetery. The deceased was a member of St. I George's Beneficial Soeiety and Local Union No. 1521, U. M. VV. of A., of Up per Lehigh. THE PRISONERS. Thomas Smith is aged 22 years and is a son of A. B. Smith. Ho lives with his parents at the corner of Walnut and Washington streots. He drives a team of horses owned by his father, and until a few days ago was employed with his team on the borough streets. He is known to have carried a revolver for some time, and in the past has been mixed up somewhat in brawls. Lewis Dlnu Is aged 22 years and is a son of Hern hard Dinn, a respected saloon keeper of Walnut street. He is employed at the Salmon Iron Works. Nothing detrimental to his character has been made known before, and were it not for the company he has lately kept he would probably have not been connected with this affair. The people of town sympathize with the parents of the young men In the sorrows which the latter have brought upon them. Commancement Exercises. The graduating class of Freeland High school met on Saturday afternoon and arranged the following program for the commencement exercises, which will be held at the Grand opera house on or about May 10. Overture—Band. Song—Class. Salutatory—"American Citizenship," John C. Sippol. Essay—"Meditation on Life," M. Al berta Soder. Oration—"Futureof America,"George C. Donneny. Selection—Band. Essay—"To What Should Voting Women Aspire," Margaret L. Boyle. Oration—"Progress of the Colored Race In America," Orion VanAken. Valedictory—"Look Up, Look Forth and On," Martha Lindsay. Address—Prof. James M. Coughlin, of Wilkesbarre. Presentation of Diplomas. Song—Class. Selection—Band. A Dangerous Machine. John Houser, a young man residing at the corner of Centre and Chestnut ; streets, had the misfortune to have his linger caught In au Ice-cream machine Saturday afternoon. Ho lost the first joint of the third finger on the left hand. Houser is the third person who has lost fingers in that machine, Frank Fairchilds and Mrs. C. Scbaub being the previous victims. Temparance IVLn Maat. The quarterly meeting of the repre sentatives of the Catholic temperance societies of the Fourth district was held yesterday at McAdoo. Freeland socie ties were represented as follows: Young Men's Corps—Rev. John L. Moore, Thomas Gallagher, Patrick Collins, Charles Shovlin. James Dougherty; St. Ann's Cadets—Edward Mcllugh. Wil liam Higglns, Charles Thompson, James Drogan, Denis North. District President Alex Mulhearn, of Freeland, was unanimously chosen to represent the district in the diocesan convnntion at Avoca next month. The Young Men's Corps, of town, wa awarded a handsome picture as a prize for securing the largest number of new members during the past quarter. The society's net Increase was 51. St. Ann's Cadets was second, with an increase of 41). The prizes for the next quarter are offered by Rev. Hussie, of Hazleton, and consist of a year's course at Hazle ton convent to the young lady who so- i cures the largest number of female j members and a $25 set of books to the young man who secures the largest number of male members. The "growler" was the subject of a lengthy discussion, during which several remedies to overcome this vice were advocated. Previous to adjourning Rev. Moore delivered an interesting address on "Temperance." The next meeting will be held at Hazleton on July 27. Board of Health Meeting. The monthly meeting of the Hoard of Health was held on Friday evening. Health Officer Ward repented that there are three cases o? contagious diseases in the borough. All the buildings so in fected are properly placarded. A plumber's license was granted to Mr. Sherry, of Hazleton, and a license to clean privy-wells and cess-pools was granted to John Krausc. Councilman Ilincer presented the ob jections of council to the proposed In crease of 35 in the monthly salary of the health officer. The members of tho board believed that the amount of work and tiie efficient manner in which it is performed warrants the increase from sls to S2O per month and no action was taken on tho objections. A site for an emergency hospital has been chosen on the Markie tract north east of town, and I)r. Deardorff was instructed to request permission to erect a building there, if one should bocomo necessary. John D. Hanlon was re-elected a member of the board for five years. The board completed its evening's work by re-electing the following of ficers: President, John D. Hanlon; secretary, Dr. W. 11. Deardorff; health officer, James J. Ward. No Agreement Yet. Senator Ilanna, who, with othora, is endeavoring to avert a strike of coal miners, said on Saturday: "Tho sit uation is encouraging. The concilia tion committee of the National Civic Federation has brought together the representatives of the operators and the representatives of the Mine Workers' Union, and a sub-committo of those two bodies has been appointed to meet next Tuesday at tho offices of the Central Railroad of New Jersey, in this city, to further discuss the mattor in dispute." This is the result of a four hours' con ference hold on Saturday between the coal operators and the United Mine Workers. Neither side would give way, and a subcommittee of seven, consisting of President Daer and President Thomas and President Truesdale, of the employ ers, and Messrs. Mitchell, Fahey, Nich ols and Duffy, of the Mine Workers, was appointed to meet tomorrow to try to frame a basis for agreement. In the meantime the truce by which the 140,000 coal workers have been kept at work will be continued and the truce extended until all discussions in the mattor will have been ended. Death of Mrs. O'Donnell. Mrs. Julia O'Donnell, widow of the late Patrick O'Donnell, who for many years resided at the Jeddo tunnel, died this morning at the homo of her daugh ter, Mrs. Condy Doyle, on East Main street. The deeeased had been danger ously ill for several weeks past and her death was expected. Mrs. O'Donnell was aged 72 years and is survived by two sons, William, of Hazleton, and Hugh, of tho Tunnel, and two daughters, Mrs. Michael Mc- Garry, of Coxe addition, and Mrs. Condy Doyle, with whom she resided. The funeral will tike place at 9 o'clock on Wednesday morning, followed j by a requiem mass at St. Ann's church. The interment will be made at St. Ann's cemetery. Ice cream at Merkt's. 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. A sensation was created Saturday morning by the reported finding of a babe in the woods between Freeland and Upper Lehigh. Officer Molik and a searching party found no trace of a baby, but did find a large web of cloth and soine old clothos near the spot where it was said the child was lying. Two Upper Lehigh girls, who reported the find, maintain that a live baby was there when they passed the place. Ootner Phillips and Thomas Stacey, the two burglars who were convicted of breaking into Maxcy's drug store, Wil- I kesbarro, were sentenced by Judge Weaton. Phillips, who served a term, got five years, and Stacey, on account of it being his first offense, got only three years and six months. Stacey was a former resident of Upper Lehigh. An unknown person tried to enter the home of James Slusser, on Front street, at 2 o'clock Saturday morning. The intruder was met at the door by Charles Dorr.bach, a boarder at the Slusser home, and after receiving a few well directed blows he departed before his identity could be learned. Ilazieton United Mine Workers are considering the advisibility of establish ing a co-operative store in that city. Ii is proposed that the local unions of that, vicinity shall take stock in the store and that the business shall be conducted by a board of trustees appointed by the union. Attorney Edward F. McGovern, of Wilkesbarre, died yesterday In the University hospital, Philadelphia. A few days ago he was operated upon for a cancerous growth In the throat. The deceased was 43 years of age and was attorney for Sheriff Jacobs. For Sale.—Three carriages; good con dition: $lO, sl2 and $25; no room for storage. Apply at "The Press," Free land, Pa. The members of the Good Wills Athletic Association are selling tickets for the entertainment to be given on Saturday evening under their auspices at the Grand opera house by Taylor's Minstrels, of Ilazieton. At Drifton yesterday the two ball clubs of that town met in the first game of the season, and in a well-played con tost the Chosters won from the Fearnots by a score of 12 to 11. A. Oswald has the agency for the cele brated Elysian's extracts and perfumery. The finest goods made Try them. An entertainment will be given by the elocution class of the English Daptist church in the church basement on Fri day evening. Mrs. Hernard J. Ferry, of nazleton, died at her home in that city yesterday morning, and will be burled tomorrow at 10 o'clock. A majority of the collieries of the vicinity are idle today, on account of the Greek Catholics celebrating their Easter Monday. John Connors, who was convicted at Wilkasbarre last week on the charge of of murdering Nell Hanlon, a fellow tramp, was sentenced on Friday to twenty years in the penitentiary. Hon. Woolley's Lecture. The lecture dcllvored Saturday even ing by Hou. John G. VVoolley, of Chicago, at the Grand opera house, was interesting and instructive. Tile audi ence was small, nevertheless the speak er followed his subject closely and sec ceeded in impressing his auditors,' with the result that lie was listened to intent ly from start to finish. His subject, "My Own Country," was broad onough to cover many lines of thought, and all of which Mr. Woolley entered upon were trcatod in a masterly manner. Ho told some plain truths, not only of tho state in a political way, but of the ministry as well. It is to bo regretted that more of our townspeople did not avail themselves of the oppor tunity to hear the distinguished orator. Proposal** Wanted. Proposals will bo received bv John Grega, up to 7 p. m., on May i, 190", for building an addition to the rear of Ills house en South llidge street; con tractor to furnish all material, excavat ing and labor. Plans can bo seen by calling 011 the undersigned any evening after 7 p. 111. Nt Ills dwelling. John Grega. South Kidgß arrest, Kreeland. TRI-WEEIvLY Great Bankrupt Stock Sale OF FINE Clothing, Hats, Caps, Shoes,Furnishings,Etc., Is Still Going On AT THE OLD RELIABLE (FORMER) Piiiia. One-Price Clothing House. i Birkbeck Brick, Freeland, Pa. OLLLON STKOH, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC. Office; Rooms 1 and 3. Bl.kbeck Brick. Freeland JOHN M. CAKU, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. All legal business promptly attended. Fostoflice Building. ... Freeland. QEOKGE MCLAUGHLIN, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of Any Description. Brennun's Building, So. Contre St. Freeland. R. J. O'DONNELL, ATTORN EY-AT-LAW. Campbell Building, . - . Freeland p.!!', I ,'.™' Building, Oiipoaite 1 oatoffice, luusduys, Saturdaya. JOHN J. McRILEAKTY, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of every description. Fire atteiu'ion 0 ' * Conveyancing given prompt MuMcnamin Huilding.South Centre Street. N. MALKY, DENTIST. OVER BIHKBECK'S STORE. Second Floor. ■ ■ Birkbeck Brick JYPS. S. E. HAYES, FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Washington Street. None but reliable com panics represented. Also agent lor the celebrated high-grade Pianos ot Hazelton Bros., Now York cit* S. S. HESS, DENTIST. 37 South Centre Street. Hell Telephone. Second Floor Front. ■ Rof.iwich Building. A. BUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. All business given prompt attention. Tribune Building. . . Main Street Wm. VVehrman, Ueutro street, Freeland. REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. DePIERRO - BROS. CLALFIEL Corner of Centre and Front Street*. u- Glb K, or lV.P ( \V g , hort >'' Raufer Club, Kosenbluth B Velvet, of which we hive EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne, Hennesay Brandy, Blackberry, Dine, Wines, Clareta, Cordials, Etc. Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sa-ndwiches t Sardines, Etc. MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS. ROUND THE REGION. A meeting; of the prominent Lutheran laymen of Luzerne, Lackawanna, Car bon, Schuylkill and Wyoming counties will be held at Ilazleton on May 8. The purpose of the meeting is to advance the effort of Muhlenberg college, Allen town, to procure a new site and new buildings. Lehigh county has already provided the college with fifty-two acres of ground, and the other counties named are expected to provide the moans to erect new buildings. William Caboon, a well known resi dent of Mahanoy City, attempted to commit suicide by shooting himself in the head. He Is aged 80 years. His condition is such that he cannot re cover. The first trolley road to be built by a coal company in the Schuylkill region will be started in a few days by the Lyttle Coal Company, and will run from their operations at Primrose to Minersville, connecting also Porcstville and Phoenix Park. HISChLLA N;oi s A l> Oeo. Mrtlinftj-, Fcmstrcet'Ffcolan'd. Appy lg
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