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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-25
DRlFTON ITEMS.

JThe Fcarnots Athletic Association,
which will conduct ball in Cross Creek
hall on the evening of May 20, has every
thing, complete. 1t promises to beat all
records as a social event.
q. A. Brenckman, operator at the
Western Union Office, has resigned. On
June / he will accept position in
Philadelphia.
John Bechtloft moved his household
effects to Weatherly last week, having
secured position in blacksmith shop
at that place.
William Gallagher left last week for
New York, where he had accepted a
position.
Mrs. Scott. one of Coal Dales most
respected residents, is spending few
weeks here as the guest of Mrs. Samuel
Davis.
William Malloy, Of town, has accepted
position as miner at Throop.
Hugh Hanlon, of Mahanoy City, called
Sn friends here last week.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-25

Swndlers are operating in the lower
Lehigh valley. The plan is to offer
rugs at 80 cents each and when Il sale is
made the agent proposes that the pur-
chaser accept the agency of the article
in that particular locality. A supposed
contract is signed as an application for
the agency, then the rug man departs.
Next day his confederate appears on
the scene, and the paper signed is
proven to be a promsary note. The
swindlcrs are very slick and have en-
trapped several people. The face value
Of the note is usually 500.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-25
SUIT FOR LIBEL.
A Foster Township Teacher Arrested on
"a Serious Charge.

The recent fight for the supernten-
dency of the Foster township schools
has been the means of causing consider
able bad blood, and some startling de-
velopments are promised in the near
future. On Friday afternoon, says the
Hazleton Standard, Constable Duser,
armed with warrant sworn out by
Superintendent Gabrio, arrested G. n.
Vanauker. teacher of the Jeddo borough
school, on the charge of malicious libel.
The libel referred to was in letter
written to Charles w. Barton, one of the
school directors of Foster township, in
which he charged Prof. Gabrio, among
other things, of drinking glass of beer
in the Central hotel, Freeland; of keep
ing company with II lady instead of one
of his own teachers, and many others
ofTenses, some of which cannot be put in
print.
Constable Duser brought Mr.. Vanua-
ker TO this city, and Immediately took
him before Alderman Schuttcr for
hearing. Mr. Vanuaker acknowledged
having written the letter, but was of the
opinion that it was confidential, and
would not be circulated further.
This was all that the prosecutor, who
was represented by Attorney Jones,
desired. Alderman Schuttcr placed the
accused under $500 bail for his appear
ance at court Fred Hitler, Jesse Alden
and Mr.. Fisher became Mr.. Vanau-
kcr's bondsmen. 1t is stated that sew
eral other arrests will follow shortly
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-25
BASE BALL BRIEFS.

The attendance at the park yesterday
was ample testimony of the popularity
of the game in this town. Nearly 900
people, including all classes, natonali-
ties, ages and sexes, spent delightful
afternoon there, and not a word was
said nor an act committed to which the
most fastdious could take oifensc. The
sentiment of the community is that the
Tigers, by playing Sunday ball, are
doing more to maintain order and
genuine respect for the day than any
other lay agency in Freeland.
McFadden and McGeehan had special
reasons for playing brilliantly yesterday.
They were not fast" enough for Halle
ton, so it was said, but their ability to
outshine any two of that team is -appa.
rent to all, The former accepted sew.
enteen chances and the latter nine
without an error.
The scarcity of money is quite a
drawback to the attendance at games
all through the coal region this season.
Carbondale, it is said, is about to &c
under.
The Stars had an ofr-day yesterday
They were defeated by the Juniors in
the morning by a score of Z to G.
Easton State league club will be given
an opportunity to show what it can dc
next Sunday against the Tigers.
A. Oswald sells spring and summel
dress goods at reduced prices,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-25
NO JOY IN HAZLETON.
FREELAND'S CUP OF HAPPINESS
is FLOWING OVER.
Tigers Win from the State League Club
in Pretty Game Y-sterday-A Con-
test for Supremacy Won by the Local
Team-A Fine Exhibition,


in Pretty Game Y-sterday-A Con-
test for Supremacy Won by the Local
| Team-A Fine Exhibition,
The work of the Tigers yesterday in
defeating the Haaleton State league
club was one of the most notable
victories that the boys have won since
they undertook to defend Freeland's
reputation in the base ball arena. The
aggregation from over the hill appeared
to think that the defeats given the
Tigers by Carbondale and Lancaster
made them easy marks, and accom-
panied by several of ITaZleton's rootcrs
they came here yesterday with the firm
intention of trOuncing the amateurs so
well that State league clubs would be
let severely alone in the future by the
North Side players. Their expectations
were not realized by several runs, and
they departed for home last night the
most crest-fallen and detected club that
ever lost game in Freeland.
The Ha2leton people evidently ex-
pected to have walkover from the fact
that they put Turnbach, who pitched
for the Tigers last Sunday, in the box.
The home players objected Strenuously
to this, as they were prepared to meet
the strongest pitcher that Hazleton
could command, but Manager Westlake
persisted in putting him in. Before the
end of the first inning they were glad to
take him out, as the sum total of his
pitching amounted to four bases on balls
and two men hit by pitched balls, which
scored four runs. Centre fielder Cooper
succeeded Turnbach, and off him the
Tigers made their twelve hits.
The game abounded with circus plays
which were performed mainly by the
home players. McGarvey and BOYLE
made sensational fly catchcrs, and Feis-
ler's short-stop work was feature.
The lattcr's coaching also put consider
able enthusiasm in the game and had
the effect of instlling confidence into
every player. The three double plays
executed by the Tigers were perfectly
done. The last one by McGeehan, Feis-
Ter and McFadden, which retired the
side in the ninth inning, was performed
amid tremendous applause
Hazleton men played good fielding
game, but could not hit GrouX effectively
at the proper time. Voughts home run
was made on Il hit to right field which
ordinarily would not have meant more
than two bases, but the ball appeared
to get fast in the grass, which gave the
runner a good start.
The Tigers playing was gilt-edged
throughout the whole game.
The score:
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-25
MURDER Is SUSPECTED.
A SOUTH SIDE MINE OFFICIALS
MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
Griffith G. Roberts, of Audenried, Found
Wounded Near IA Railroad Track at
Hazleton Thursday Night-Died Before
Regaining Consciousness.

|
Regaining Consciousness.
Griffith g. Roberts, of Audenried,
the assistant uperntendent of the
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Com
died at o'clock on Friday morning at
Hazleton hospital. 1t is supposed that
he was foully dealt with during the pre-
vious evening, having been found un-
conscious alongside the Lehigh Valley
tracks near the Hazleton shops.
The circumstances leading to the
death are involved in mystery. Mr.
Roberts was found Thursday night
between 10 and II o'clock near the rail
road track. Engineer Greby, of an in
coming passenger train, noticed the
body lying alonside of the track, stop
ped the train and the body was taken to
the depot for recognition, but the
features were so much covered with
blood that it was not identified by those
present. There were yet signs of life
and he was Immediately taken to the
miners hospital, where he lay in an
unconscious state until he died
Detective Brundage, of the Lehigh
Valley Railroad, visited the spot where
he was found, and about twenty feet
from where he lay the detective picked
up piece of gaspipe about two feet
long and two and half inches in
diameter, with traces Of blood on it and
some human hair, and it is believed the
deathblow that killed Roberts was
struck with the section of pipe.
The police and detectives, while be-
leving that Mr. Grifliths was mur-
dered, are at a loss to assign motive
for the deed other than revenge for
some real or supposed wrong. The
money in his pockets, S26 and the watch
had not been touched. Mr.. Roberts has
been in the region for years and was
very popular, not only among the en-
ployes under him, but among the people
in general.
Deputy Coroner McCombs empanneled
the following jury: r. G. Russell, fore
man; Joseph Edwards, clerk; Harry
Stout, store manager; l.. l.. Babcock,
laborer; c. Gliem, mechanic, and Philip
H. Gilbert, brakeman, who visited the
scene of the murder. The skull was not
fractured, but each of the three cuts on
the head were produced by blunt in
strument. Under every one clot of
blood, causing concussion of the brain,
was discovered. Coroner McCombs is
convinced that the superintendent was
the victim of foul play.
Mr.. Roberts was born in Wales in
1854, and emigrated to America in 1869
and settled at Slatington. In 1878 he
assumed the position of fire boss for the
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company
at Ashley. He was transferred to the
South Side eight years ago and since
1892 has been assistant uperintendent.
He was Il member of the Welsh Congre-
gational church, Audenried, the
knights of Pythias lodge of Bangor and
the Royal Arcanum of Wilkesbarre.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-25
Bright and Capable.
From the shickshinny Echo.

From the Shickshinny Echo
Frank DePicrro, of Freeland, who
announces his candidacy for the Repub-
lican nomination of county commits
sioner, is making vigorous canvass for
the place. He is bright and capable
young business man and Il worthy rep
resentative of his race. He stands well
where he is known and if hard work
will count for anything will not be pass
ed at the convention.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-25
Young Mans Horrible Death.

An accident occurred at Finbcrg's
store in Wilkesbarre last week. Am
brose Morgan, aged 10 years, employed
as a clerk, wanted to take a ride ON the
elevator, and after ringing the bell pro-
truded his head into the elevator shaft
He looked down the shaft, evidently ex-
pectng the elevator to come up. The
struck Morgan terrible blow, dragging
him through the aperture on to the
elevator floor and killing him instantly.
The head was almost severed from the
body
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-25

The Citizens Hose Company has ap-
pointed committee of three to assist
Janitor j. NJ. Powell in taking care of
the Public park. The directors have
been instructed to request council to
pay over 10 the company the annual ap-
preparation of 800. A special meeting
will be held on Wednesday evening to
complete arrangements for the Memorial
Day parade.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-25
DinitieS

A glance at the beautiful line
of these goods is convincing
that our lot is complete. We
expect the buying to be done
rapidly. Kindly call and make
your selections now.
Prices very low-from SC up.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-25

The Travellers came out ahead at
Lattimer yesterday. The game was
well-played. Score, II to s.
At Drfton the McAdoo team captured
a game from the Fearnots by Il score of
0 to g.
The two IIazleton teams met for the
first time yesterday. The Athletics
won, 20 TO 5.
The clubs stand as follows:
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-25
TIGERS.


Runs earned, Tigers 2; HuZleton, 3. Three
base hits, Schmear, Smith. Home run, Vought.
Sacrifice hit, GrouX. Struck out, by Cooper,
3. Base on balls, OIL GrouX, 2; off Turnhach, 4;
OIL Cooper, L. Double plays, Feisler, McGee-
han, McFadden; Boyle, McFadden MEG cohan
Feisler, Mctadden; Weigand smith. Hit by
pitched ball, GrouX, McGavey. Stolen bases,
Mcfaddcn, GrouX, 2; McGurVey, >; Boyle, 2;
Toft. Passed ball, loft Time, lao Umpire,
Gallagher.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-25

The concert given on Saturday even
ing by the Mayberry band at Yanncs'
opera house was poorly attended, but
was highly appreciated by the audience.
The following delightful programme was
rendered in mastery manner:
Overture, "Zampa". ..F. Herold
Cofneu SOLO, 'Lucm" .....,...........(D .(DoniZctti
Morgan DeFoy.
Waltzcs, Daughter of Love-. &c. w. Bennett
Grand selection, al Trovatore" ......(G. Verdi
Japanese march. h...............( .(Chas. Pruener
Clarinet solo, LA Traviata". ........G Verdi
V. Petvili,
Overture, Morning, Noon and Night.
..,.....................F .F. Won Suppe
IL Ol SUN lNCOtt SNOW
Star Spanglcd Banner. ........
In addition to the above, Master
Freddie Stubcr, of Bethlehem, rendered
a number of charming selections, which,
with the solos of MeSsrs. DeFoy and
Petrili, were loudly applauded.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-25

Some tajlors are capable Of mohjng good
fits; others are net. Some spill ci0M; others
dont Practice mates man peltect
1hsre is n0thiRg like ii. An experienced
hdnd in ercry cocation commands attention.
REFO WICH, the leading Hilor, has
none but experienced men IN his employ. II
,vouM nat pay linn 10 hare any others. lie
makes ct0tting fit for q King CaH and see
his neec spring and summer patterns.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-25
Ladies' Hose

Two pairs of seamless best
black for a quarter would be
called big reduction in some
stores.
We give you three pairs Of
. the latest make, quality guar
anteed, for 25c.
See the difference?
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-25
McDONALD'S.
This Weeks
Bargains
Calico

Our specially for one week
from today. It's not an impor-
tant article, but it's something
that is constantly in need. The
shelves are full of it, and we in
tend to make'it go fast.
We give you 10 yards of an
indispensable quality for 69c.
How is that for a bargain?
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-25
Its Appearance Improved.

The force of men employed by Bur
CESS Mclaughlin in cleaning the Public
park finished the work on Friday, and
the grounds now present a much better
appearance. There is, however, room for
the expenditure of more money in
beautifying this spot, and council should
appropriate for that purpose every
dollar not otherwise needed.
The Wear Well has just the kind of
shoes you need for this weather.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-25
Our Straw Hats

Are here in abundance.
Latest styles in hundreds
of shapes and prices to suit
everybody-10c to S1.50.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-01
Prairie PORT Notes.

Mr.. win Hopkins is clerking for
G. w. Smith at the Point.
Mr.. |. I. Smith has opened store
with his brother, w. w. Smith clerk
aud general manager.
Master Kirk Wyatt Of Birmingham,
Ala, after spending several weeks
with his relatives, returned home last
Saturday.
Mr.J. w. Cockrcll has been quite
sick or sometime and | learn that he
is in very precarious condition.
Mr.. w. V. Stewart has bought out
the stock OF goods formerly owned by
B. II. Parker. j. Il. Stewart is clerk
and general manager.
Mr., j. A. Lee has the lumber on the
ground and in II few days will open n
stock of goods The village is EVIDENT
ly on boom,
| Lam sorry 10 hear of the death OF
Cicero Walker, which occurred at his
home near Trinity, Lowndcs county,
Dec. 30th. lie was well and favorably
known in Lowndcs and at one time
was citizen Of this county.
A certain young gentleman OF Ma
con, disciple of Blackstone, makes
weekly trips to the city of Prairie
Point, suppose to attend our Justice
court. but II looks a little suspicious as
we have court here onlv vice month,
PROGRESS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-01

The old time-honored festival OF
Mardi Gras will be celebrated with
unusual splcndor and magnificencc
this year, and the mystic parades and
gorgeous spectacles presented to the
public gaze, twill be more imposing
than cyJr before. Mobile, Mother oil
Mystics, aud Now Orleans, Qaoen Of
the Carnival. will be in their glory
and no one should miss the graft OPP
porinnity offered 10 witness tho great
pageant in either ono OF these cities
Monday, February II, and Tuesday
February 18th, will be the great DAYS
On account of these celebrations the
ticket agents of the Mobile and Ohio
road will sell tickets al ONE FARE foi
the round trip, cither to Mobile OF
New Orleans. At stations, Sh Louie
10 Cairo inclusive, agents win sci
tickets on February 11thto, l7thincl.h
sive. good 10 return passage unit
March 14fh, 1896. Agents Mycii1c
KY, to Lockhart, Miss, will sell tick
cts on February ID. 10. l6 ahd 18th
limiting tickets for return passage fit
teen days from date OF sale. Agcnt'
Meridian to Oak Grove inclusive viii
sell tickets on February IA, Is, i6. II
aud 18Th, good for return passage fit
teen days from date OF sale. For par
'iculars call on agents Mobile ant
Ohio railroad.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-01
Alchoholic StinuIant.

1t is established by statistics that
more than 80 per cent. OF the whiskcy
sold by dealers is less than two years
old. WHISTLES for human use should
be much older. Chemistry and mcdi
cal experiments show TINT young whis-
key is injurious TO the human system,
willie on the other hand 1t is asserted
by the best and most learned medica
meu that good old whiskey taken in
diciously is highly beneficial, because
the aromatic elements found in old
whiskey do not derangc but stimulate
and strengthen. The Club House "
brand of whiskey is made of tho best
materials and is never sold until II has
attained maturity of ten years II is
then by reason of age and quality n
perfect wliiskey, with mild. delicious
taste, Send for price list and pam
pilot on Alchoholc Stimulants TO
M. SHAuGINEssY II Co.
419 N. CT st. ST. Louis, Mo
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-01
Mobile Grain Elevator.

The present management of the NJ
& o. r r. have done much to build
up Mobile and increase her importance
commercially. Through The efforts OF
Captain Mann and the Commercial
Club, Mobile is to have an elevator on
hcr river front. We find the following
in tie Mobile budget OF the Picaynne !
The committee of thp Commercial
Club, of which Mr. Henry Fonde was
the chairman, went heartily to work
aud today tho matter was settled. The
amount OF the bonus has been raised
and deposited in bank. and the con.
tract for the building of the elevator
has been signed with the A. Mari'zcn
company, of Chicago. The elevator
Is to have n storage capacitY of about
100000 bushels, with a loading capac-
iiy into the holds OF vessels of 10000
bushels per hour, and an unloading
capacity of $50 cars per twcnty.fcur
hours. 1t will be located just west OF
the magnificent new slip of the Mobile
and Oslo railroad.'and will be GOO feet
from the river line. 1t will be Access
siblc to every railroad entering the
city of Mobile. The contract calls for
its completion in 100 days,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-01
Events of tho Coming Year.

The coming year will be period
memorable in the history'of the world
If but a part OF the plans OF the United
States Government and European ia.
tions is carried ont. In the United
States there will be the liyeliest pres
idential campaign ever held, and TIC
Fifiy'fourth congress, now in session
will furnish exceedingly interesting
debates on the tariff and financial
questions until June. There will be
several exciting State elections and
many great political speeches. Every.
one will watch with Intcrcs: the prog,
ress-of the Venezuelan Commission
inquiry. the result Of the wars in Cuba
in South Africa, in Turkey, and the
outcome of other complications now
arising in the Old World.
Ii is remarkable coincidence that
at tho beginning of a year ofssuch rich
promise Of stirring news, the greatest
metropolitan newspaper in the United
States-Thc ST. Louis Republic
should reduce its price 10 SO 90 u year,
or 10 less than two cents day. This
low price now places Tho Republic
within the reach OF cyeryon. Those
who wish TO keep posted on politics,
trade, national and international af.
fairs dnring 1926 should at oucc sub
scribe for IL on these easy terms, in
addition to taking their own local pa.
per.
Newspaper readers who may think
tie. cannot afford TO take metropolis
tan daily paper should at least sub
scribe for tho "Twice.a-W Week" Re.
public 104 papers year for only
$l.00 yenr. 1t contains the best OF
everything that appears IN tho daily.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-02-01
:, The Legislature.

Judging from The number Of bills 10.
troduced Tho committee must have
plenty OF work to do, II they take time
! to consider all of them. MIR. Dins.
more probably thought II wou,d save
time TO indefinitely postpone the con-
sileration Of dog law bills and he
made n motion TO that effect. The
bills for the better working of public
roads are always numerous. That
pubic business should be lett TO tie
supervisors Of the respective counties.
| They know better whn; they need and
what they can do to help themselves
than the aggregated wisdom of the
representatives, for the reason that
out of such variety Of plans and
method, II is difficult - we might say
impossible TO pass law that will sat
isfy the different sections, unless, as
we suggest, they leave It to the Board
of Supervisors. The public rood COM
missionos bill for The State looks too
much like a big job. A bill 10 secure
more efficient service by jurors ought
to pass.
A Joint resolution to submit an
amendment to The constitution, max
ing circuit Judges md Chancsllors
elective was laid on the Senate table
subject to CALL
The judiciary committee will report
n substitute for drawing of grand and
petty juries, Tho provision OF the
substitute is thai the bonrd of super.
visors in preparing for tho drawing
shall nsc five jury boxes, one for each
supervisors district. and the circuit
Judge shall draw alternaiively there.
from. This is very radical c..ange
from the present method.
II looks MS If bicycles and typcwrlt.
ors will be taxed. If so the tax on
cycles should be moderate and OH
writers, if any, very light.
The House passed bill repeating
section of Codc making it compulsory
for all county officials to listen 10
charge of Judge 10 Grand Jury
Mr.. Dinsmorc introduced a bill re.
questing tax collectors 10 keep rec
ord of persons applying for privilege
license.
The judiciary committee recon
mcnded that a bill pass requiring tax
payers to meet the assessors at their
respective voting precincts. Ii this
passes there will be n considerable
falling of in the value of assessments.
A house 10 house assessment will DO
much more effective.
On the Esd the pistol act was dis
cnssed. The Clarion says:
The bill at once opened and waxcd |
fast and furious. Judge Critz, who
was The author of the bill, defended
his measure in such gallant and ell
oqucnt manner as TO enlist several |
rounds OF hearty applause from the
of the House
Hon Cisy Sharkey spoke in favor of
the minority report, and went OH to |
stale that tho boys of Mississippi were
not as much addicted to pistol carry
ing as their fathers were, and that
he had never yet seen a
Young man of the present generation
who was not an improvement OH his
father in many respects. No applause.