FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. VI. No. 45. HOW THE STRIKE GOES. COMPANY AND EMPLOYES ARE CON FIDENT OF WINNING. Statement Made Showing the Difference in Waff CM Detween tlie I.elii|;h Valley and Jersey Central Roads—How the Trouble Originated. The strike inaugurated by the railroad employes of the Lehigh Valley Com pany on Saturday night still continues. Freight and coal traffic on the main line between Jersey City and Buffalo is at a standstill. Passenger trains which car ry mails are yet running, hut atl are an hour or more behind time. On the Hazleton, Mahanoy and other branch divisions, passenger trains nro running slovrty, and the service is badly crippled. All collieries depending on the Lehigh Valley to move their coal have suspended operations, as cars can not be brought from or taken to points along the main line. The company and tho men hold about the same positions this morning as they have since the strike started, and the indications are that the trouble will he lengthy and hitter. Thecoinpany'sclaim thnt everything is in good shape is not borne out by the facts. Mails from points on tho main line were from two to seven hours late yesterday, while the men maintain an unbroken front and gain new accessions to their ranks daily. The points in this county where the greatest interest is centered in the Btrike are at White Haven and Wilkes- Barre. A dispatch from the county Beat yesterday states that upon request of the company Sheriff Walters has sworn in about fifty deputies, who are quartered in and about the station, al though a striker has not been seen near the railroad propeity this week. The brotherhood men there are out to a man, but are keeping very quiet. There are 110 engincß on the Wyom ing division and out of that number twenty-three are in service and manned by non-union men. The company's offi cials claim to be receiving applications by the dozen for positions as engineers, firemen and brakemen, and many of these are by telegraph from the western pifrtxif the state and from New York and Philadelphia. The applicants ask for orders and say they will come on at once. The strike's saddest feature is the en forced idleness it brings upon the miners. A conservative estimate of the men lying idle on account of the collieries failing to secure cars places the number at 9,000 in the Wyoming, 2,000 in the Lehigh and and 5,000 in the Mahanoy regions. About 2,000 railroad men are on strike. In the ultimatum sent out by Presi dent Wilbur on Tuesday, in which he gave notice that all who did not report for work by Wednesday noon would be considered discharged, he also says: "The engineers cannot, of course, fairly represent the grievances of the telegraphers, nor can liremen properly represent telegraphers. The company maintains the right to employ men upon such terms us may be agreed upon, and settle all complaints only with its em ployes, and to discharge for cause with the right to appeal, but without reference to the judgement or action of any organi zation." The following from John Rice, of Wilkes-Barre, chairman of the en gineers, answers the president: "No fireman eyer attempted to say to President Wilbur or any other official of the Lehigh Valley road what an en gineer should or should not do. No telegraph operator ever tried to present the needs of the brakemen, the conduc tors, the engineers or any one else but the telegraph operators. The truth is that the grievance committee of the Le high Valley road was always composed of one gentleman from each department and that man had full authority to re present the men in his department, and to make arrangements for that depart ment. "If Mr. Wilbur will think a while he will remember that the men on this road never sent a committee to him as a re presentative of any labor organization or railroad organization. As I huve said, the five men oil the committee represented live different departments and they went to Mr. Wilbur as ac credited representatives of the employes If Mr. Wilbur, who was not willing to treat with them then, is willing now to treat with them and to live up to what he once agreed to and to sign the bulletin to that effect, then that committee is will ing to call on him tomorrow morning, and I'll agree to h ,ve the road in mu lling order and in us good condition as before the strike within two hours from the time that he puts his name to the paper." The press committee of the men at Wilkes-Barre have published the follow ing statements: They say there are many rumors that they are striking for an unjust cause and they desire the pub lic to guide its opinion by the following. Below is the scale of wages paid on the Central Railroad of New Jersey as given by the committee: Engineers—&l.so for 1(10 miles, and three cents per mile for over 10U miles and extra time over twelve hours. Conductors, coal and freight-t2.75 per day; posse ngor, £1.35 per day. Firemen—s3.2s per duj\ These men hove hostlers to prepare engines for them. Brakemen—s3 per day. Operators—The minimum scale is S4O per month. Pay pro rata for Sunday work. Tower operators- SBO per month for eight hours per day. v Train couplers—sss |>er month, eight hours per day. Extra operutors—sss per month; pro rata for Sunday work. Switchmen—s3 per day for ten hours. Compared with the scale of the Lehigh Valley, which is as follows, the difference in wages is easily seen : From Coxton, east: Engineers— First six months, $3.75 per duy; second six months, t£l • er day; ufter that $0.35 per day. This is for road engineers. Yard engineers—s3 per day for ten hours' work. Paekcrton runs for engineers from Coxton to Mahanov and return, round trip two days and no extra time allowed. This trip consumes from 33 to 3ti hours. Firemen—First six months, $1.90 j>er day; second six months, $3 per day. After that they are paid $3.35, $3.00 and $3.05 per day, and no hostlers to clean their Ores or look alter their engines. Conductors—On through runs pusscngcr con ductors arc paid $0.35 per day. No extra time allowed. Two trips are made each week extra between Wilkes-Bur re and Avocu and return, for which no extra time is allowed. Freight conductors on through trains receive $3.05 per day, no extra time allowed, 23 to 00 hours considered a two days' run. Mine conductors—s3.ls per duy. Extra time only allowed over 13 hours. Brukoman—On passenger trains, SI.BO per day. Nr extra time ullowed, and two extra trips must be made eacli week between Wilkes-Barre and Avocu and return, und purchase their own uniforms. Freight brukemen—sl.Bo per duy and no extra time allowed. They are expected to run from 33 to 00 hours for two days' work. Coal brakemen—sl.os and $1.70 is their pay, and extra time allowed only alter 13 hours' work. Switchmen—On freight trains get SI.BO per day for ten hours' work. On coal trains, $1.05 per day. Operators—From £lO to SSO per month, no ex tra time for Sunday work and required to pur chase two uniforms per your. Extra operators are paid $1.30 per duy for 13 hours' work. Tho members of the committee say that no intimidation will be allowed, and that the strikers will in no way in terfere or do any act in violation of the law. They claim the right to protect their men, and will keep away from the railroad in tho future. All mail trains will be allowed to run, as the strikers have no desire to interfere with the public in general in this respect. The causo of the strike dates back for several months. It appears, from the statements of both the employes and the company, that about a year ago, while the Valley was under control of the Reading, an agreement regarding wages and other question was arrived at. The men, however, claim this agreement has not been lived up to by the com pany. Many of the employes, especially those prominent in the brotherhoods, were subjected to all Borts of petty an noyances and discriminated against in such ways as to make their work irritat ing and as unpleasant as could be done, yet not going far enough to give the per sons affected cause for complaint on any one point. This continued to such an extent that committees from each of the grades of employes were appointed to secure a conference with the officials and learn, if possible why the agreement was not followed out by the company. These committees were composed of none but Lehigh Valley employes, and tried to secure an interview as representatives of the employes, not as delegates from any labor unions. This conference was refused them, after repeated promises from General Manager Voorhees that it would be grunted and after keeping the committees waiting for it more than a week in Bethlehem. Finally the men placed their grievances in the hands of the brotherhood federa tion, and after a long and unsuccessful attempt by the officers of the union to secure a hearing, they ordered the strike when they received a flat refusal accom panied by the statement that the com pany would treat with no one but the employes who are complaining. Such is the substance of the trouble — the men claim the right to have their grievances presented by a committee from the employes, and the company refuses, to listen to any but those who believe they are not being justly dealt with. Hack of it all, some people think, is a scheme on the part of Voorhees to crush the labor organizations on the railroad. He is known and has a past record of being a bitter opponent of unionism, and his conduct since the beginning -of the trouble gives color to this idea. The men have given their case fully to the public, while the company has said very little except to circulate rumors of their property being in danger and calling upon the sheriff of each county for protection. The men everywhere are peaceable and quiet, and promise to do nothing more than to induce all they can to quit work. Additional strike news on fourth page. FREELAND, PA., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1893. FROM SUBURBAN POINTS. LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE OF NEIGHBORING TOWNS. Highland Dotn Arranged in Readable Form for Those Who Are Interested in That Town, and a Few Items from Upper I.ehigli. Special and regular correspondence from the surrounding towns is solicited by the TRIBUNE. Communications or items intended for publication must be accompanied by the name of the writer. HIGHLAND DOTS. A large number of our foreign brethren left here for their native land on Mon day. We hope they will like it so well over there that they will remain for good. It is rumored that Mr. Ivester, fore man at No. 1 breaker, will be promoted to a higher position in the near future. John Kellar, of Hazleton, paid the town a visit on Sunday. Charles Snyder left here for Silver Brook on Saturday, where he has secur ed work. Albert Snyder, of Sandy Run, who lias been laid up for nearly a year with an injured leg, called on friends here on Sunday. Work at the collieries suspended on Tuesday at noon on account of the Val ley strike, and will not resume until cars can be had. Miss Bettie Boyle, of is visiting her sister, Mrs. McMonigle, at this place. Typhoid fever, it is reported, has found its way among the children at No. 2. The coal dumps at this place for sup plying the houses will be abandoned and hereafter all coal will come-from No. 2 breaker. Louis Brandmeyer, Jr, was laid up last week'with an injured foot received in the mines. The work of plastering the houses is nearly completed. There is a promise of several weddings at this place early next month. The passenger stations at this place would indicate, to thinking people, that this community is composed of bar barians. Hugh Shovlin removed his household effects to Freeland on Monday. Several of our hunters are making great records for themselves this season. One man used fourteen pounds of shot and six pounds of powder and the game one rabbit and a squirrel. UPPER LEHIGH NOTES. The funeral of the late William Powell on Tuesday caused a cessation of work at all the collieries here that day, and the large attendance of the employes at the sad obsequies was another proof of the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Friends of the family, as well as men who formerly worked here, came from Wilkea-ISarre, Scranton and different points of the Wyoming region in large numbers, and sorrow and regret at having lost such a dear friend could be seen on the countenances of all who followed the remains to the grave. Frank Crocker and wife, and son Ar thur, paid a visit to Weatherly friends last week. So long as the Jersey Central can get cars the strike will not affect this place. All the coal of the Upper Lehigh collier ies goes over that road. Dennis Burns found a horse and wagon Btauding on the street here on Tuesday. Being unable to find an owner he took care of both over night. Yesterday he started with them to Free land, where he intended to have them placed in a livery stable until claimed, but the owner, a White Haven man, arrived and claimed them as his proper ty. lie did not tell why he deserted the team and wagon. L. Olsho has his storeroom at 57 Cen tre street filled with the finest grades of seasonable clothing for men, youths and boys. Goods are sold for oash and money can be saved by dealing with him. Little girl (after waiting Bome time for dessert)—" Grandpa, what do you haye after dinner?" Grandpa—"Dyspepsia, my dear." Little girl—"Oh, Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills will cure that." When Baby was sick, we gavo her Castoria. "When she was a Child, sho cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, sho clung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castoria Working Under tlie Legal Age. From Today's Speaker. Little Eddie McLaughlin, son of Patrick McLaughlin, of Diamond avenue, Hazleton, was caught in tlie machinery at No. 7 breaker at Stockton, and had both his legs so badly mashed that am putation was necessary and the poor little fellow died at the hospital last night shortly after the operation. The boy is about 13 years old, and time and again have his parents tried to -persuade him to quit the breaker and go to school, but he begged to be allowed to work until the holidays so that he could get the presents which Coxe Bros. & Co. give the breaker boys at Christmas. Ilis death has caused a great deal of sorrow in the household and his parents have the sympathy of every one. Nineteen Mile* Under the Ground. From the Sentinel. A Heading surveyor says that it is pos sible to walk underground from Locust Gap to Mahanoy Plane, an air line dis tance of fourteen miles. The gangways of one mine run into one another and in other cases connections are made by air holes. The Locust Spring colliery's east gangway connects with the west gang way of the Monitor colliery which joins the Potts workings. The west gangway of Bast colliery runs into the east gang way of Potts and the Bast is joined to Preston. This would make an actual distance of nineteen miles, which would he longer than the longest continuous street in the world. Tlie Trolley in the Mi net*. A new application of electricity to min ing is about to be made at the Mt. Look out colliery, at Wyoming, this county. It is to he the hauling of coal inside the workings, from tlie breasts and gang ways to the goot of tlie shaft. Tlie trol ley system will be used. The plant, which is already on the ground, will he located outside and will be used also to light the workings with incandescent lamps. If the system is a success it will prove an immense saving to the operators, doing away with thous ands of mules and drivers, and may take the place of locies where the latter are used. Lockjaw from a Cow's Tail. C. B. Jackson, superintendent of a slaughter house at Wilkes-Barre, while attempting to drive several steers into a stable, seized one by the tail when he ran away. Jackson had caught the tail by the bushy end, and when the frantic animal jerked away Jackson's hand was | severely cut by the long hair. lie paid little attention to it, when it began to swell, and the case gradually developed into lockjaw. Dr. Murphy was called and found it necessary to am putate a part of the hand, but the patient is growing worse, and all hopes of saving him have been given up. Charter Granted. At the state department in Ilarrisburg oii Tuesday a charter was granted to the Freeland Electric Light, Heat and Pow er Company. The capital stock of the company is $15,000, and the directors are Fred W. Bleckley, Harry E. Sweeney, Chas. H. Weiss, William F. Hoch and William D. Boyer. DOINGS AT COURT. The trial of Joseph Broskowsky, who is charged with the killing of Joseph Sofranko at this place last June, was set down for Tuesday, but on account of the inability of George Malinky, one of the witnesses, to attend the trial was again postponed. Malinky is lying at his residence on Fern street with a broken leg. After the postponement Attorney Hayes succeeded in having Broskowsky , released on bail. The court fixed the | amount at SIO,OOO, and A. Rudewick, ! Albert Novak and John Rugan became j ! his bondsmen. Thomas Brown, who was found guilty of murder in the lirstdegree ata previous trial, was retried on Tuesday for killing Lucius Robinson at Kbervale during a quarrel. The verdict this time was manslaughter and he will be sentenced on Saturday. Several witnesess from here gave testi mony at Wilkes-Barre on Monday be fore the examiner in the case of the Union Street Railway Company vs. the llazleton and North Side Electric Com pany. A decision will be rendered later. Ex-Banker F. V. lfockafellow, of Wilkes-Barre, whose banking institu tion went under last February, leaving depositors in the lurch to the sum of 1440,000, was arraigned in court on Tuesduy. His trial is on today. Among the deeds recorded this week were the following: Bernard Gallngher to John McFaddcn, property in Foster, for SI,OOO, The trial of Frank IlePierro was post poned on Tuesday until December IS. | Old newspapers for Bale. BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS. LOCAL JOTTINGS GATHERED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES. Little .Ones of Interest About I'eiinle You Know mill Tilings You Wish to Hear About—"What the Folks of This Vicinity Are Uoing. The miners' hospital at Hazleton has thirty-seven patients at present. Mrs. Margaret Weiss lias been ap pointed postmistress at Grand Tunnel, this county. John Sweeney, aged about 10 years, fell from a wagon at Drifton yesterday. A wheel passed over his right arm and broke it above the elbow. Thanksgiving Eve will be celebrated here by the Jeddo Progressive Club, which will hold its fourth annual hall at the opera house on that date. A shooting match for turkeys, ducks, geese and chickens will be held at the hotel of John Schnee, Johnson street, Freeland, on Thanksgiving Day. Itegister-elect Davenport has offered a clerkship in his office to John J. Brislin, of Sugar Notch, and Treasurer-elect lteid will appoint ex-Sheriff li. P. Robin son as his chief deputy. Tlie Slavonians had a jelly time at their annual ball on Tuesday evening. Quite a number of tlie dancers were masked, and several expensive and original designs were noticed. Barner Reich, of Wilkes-Barre, died on Sunday from the effects of a beating lie received near Kingston a few days before from unknown men, who robbed him of several hundred dollars. The strike of the Wilkes-Barre lace workers has ended by tlie employes agreeing to accept a reduction of 2(1 per cent, until trade improves sufficiently to pay them at tlie rate of their former wages. On Wednesday and Thursday of next week Owena Council, Degree of Poco-1 hontas, will hold a tea party and oyster I supper at the Cottage hall, Tickets are 25 cents each, and are good for oysters or supper. All the coal of Coxe Bros. & Co. that i had been consigned to the Lehigh Val-\ ley Company for delivery at tidewater , was reconsigned yesterday and delivered by the D. S. & S. to the Pennsylvania road, which will take it west. A single trial of Dr. Henry Baxter's Mandrake Bitters will convince any one troubled with costiveness, torpid liver or any kindred diseases of their curative properties. They only cost 25 cents per bottle. Sold by Dr. Schileher. William Daubert, aged 9 years, a son of Louis Daubert, of Beach Haven, was killed by a train at that place on Mon- j day. The funeral was attended vester-1 day by Daniel Daubert, A. W. Wash- : burn and Steve Drasher, of this place. ! A DISTINGUISHED GATHERING, j Annual Hanquct of the New York Chamber of Commerce. NEW YORK, NOV. 22. —The annual din ners of the chamber of commerce of the state of New York are always of more than local interest, and the one hundredth and twenty-fi/th banquet, at Delmonico's last evening, was no exception. Men of national repute were present, and not only were the affairs of the city and sfatj dis cussed, but the policy of the nation was foreshadowed by utterances of its high representatives. Had all the noted meu been present who were expected until the eleveuth hour the occasion would have been oven more mem orable. Those who did attend formed one of the most notable gatherings ever brought together by that ancient and hon orable body known as the chumhsr of commerce. Men of every profession gnth- j ered in the assembly rooms at Delrnonico's taking seats at tho flower-bedecked I tables. Among those present were Secretary Carlislo, Comptroller Eckels, Florence O'Driscoll, M. P., one of the whips of the liberal party. President of the Chamber of Commerce Charles S. Smith presided. Secretary Carlisle sat at his right; at his left was CongressmanOuthwaite. Among others at the guests' table were Maj. Gen. O. 0. Howard, Rev. Dr. Fran cis L. Patton, president of Princeton Col lege; Hon. Carl Schurz, Rear Admiral Gherardi, Congressman Bourke Cockrau, William Walter Phelps, Whitelaw Reld, Murut Halstoad and Seth Low, president of Columbia college. There were Ave tables, presided over by members of tho dinner committee. Bouquets of roses adorned tho tables, | aad the mirrors back of tho guests table wero draped with the Stars and Stripes and the flags of Great Britain and I' ranee. President Smith rapped on the table with his gavel at 9:10. Afer a few re marks himself, he then iu a few chosen words introduced Secretary Carlisle. Mr. Carlislo was reoelved with applause. He was frequently Interrupted w.th ap plause, particularly whou he spoke of the necessity of n sound and stable currency. The secretary was given three cheers when ho concluded. He was followed by other prominent speakers. poijlojj is 'falling about the great bargains in Fall and Winter Goods that the New York Clothiers are offering to introduce their One Price System. They all unite in saying that never before in the history of Freeland were goods sold as cheap in 0 VERCO ATS and SUITS for MEN. BOYS and CHILDREN. Orisnsrcrs' GfCOIDS, Hats, Caps, Etc. j Our custom depart -1 ment has all the latest and | nobbiest patterns for overcoatings, : suitings and trouser j ings at prices that can't be beat. * New York Clothiers, JACOBS 4 BARASCH, ONE PRICE ! CLOTHIERS AND FURNISHERS, 37 CENTRE STREET. FACTORY, - - FREELANI). GREAT BARGAINS IN Dry Goods, Groceries, Provisions, Notions, Rag Carpel, Roots and Shoes, Flour and Feed, Wood and Tin and Quecnswarc, Willowicare, Tobacco, Table and Floor Cigars, Oil Cloth, Etc., Etc. A celebrated brand of XX Hour always in stock. Fresh Roll Batter and Fresh Eggs a Specialty. My motto is small profits and quick sales. 1 always have fresh goods and am turning my stock every month. Therefore every article is guaranteed. AMANDUS OSWALD, Northwest Corner UWnalon/1 Centre and Front Streets, JivciHUU. DePIERRO BROS. = CAFE.= CORNER OF CENTRE AND FRONT STREETS, Freeland, Pa. Finest Whiskies in Stock. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Roscubluth's Velvet, of which we have Exclusive Sale In Town. Mumiii's Extra Dry Champagne, Henncssy Brandy, blackberry. Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Imported and Domestic Cigars. OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE, 11am and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS. Bullontlne and lla/.leton beer on tap. Baths, Hot or Cold, 25 Cents. Fall $ Winter Stock JUST ARRIVED. Suits, Overcoats, Trousers, made upquiekly, neatly and in the latest styles from the very large and season able stock of cashmeres. cloths, chin chillas, montagiiCß, etc. Work guaran teed and prices reasonable. J. J. POWERS, MEBCH Viiio E . Centra street. Five Points. D. J. FERRY'S SALOON is tin place to get a fresh glass of RINGLERS HELL GATE or - - ROCHESTER BEER. Fine T mperance Drinks. First-class cigars arc always kept in stock, also the very best grades of wine, claret, brandy, gin, whisky and porter. Centre and South Sts., Freeland. 11111 1 ail kinds. '9B|| J | ISR I.oll' CEXTRE. 61.50 PER YEAR. | JOHN D. HAYES, Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public. | Legal business of all kinds promptly attended Room 3, 2d Floor, Ilirkbeck Brick. \| HAI.PIN, Manufacturer of Carriages. Buggies, Wagons, &c. Cor. Walnut and Pine Streets, Freeland. ORION STROH, , Attorney and Counselor at Law, AND Justice of the Peace. Office Rooms No. 31 Centre Street, Freeland. JOHN M. CARR, Attorney-at-Law. 15 8. Franklin street, Wilkos-Barre, Pa. All Legal Business Promptly Attended To. Alex. Shollack, Bottler Of SEER, - PORTER, - WINE, and all kinds of IIQ UORB. Cor. Washington and Walnut streets, Freeland. WASHBURN & TURNBACH, Builders of Light and Heavy Wagons. REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. I I'IIONT STREET, NEAR PINE, FREELAND. LIBOE WINTER, lIESIAIIT Si OHM SALIOI. No. 13 Front Street, Freelund. The finest liquor and cigurs on sale. Fresh beey always on tap. CONDY 0. BOYLE, dealer in Liquors, Wine, Beer, Etc. The finest brands of domestic and # imported whiskey on sule at his new and handsome saloon. Fresh Roches- ift ter and Ballentine beer and Young- w ling's porter on tup. Centre - Street, - Five - Points. G. B. Payson, D. D. S., !> k >: T i HT. FREELAND, PA. Located permanently in Birkbeck's building, room 4, seeond floor. Special attention paid to all branehes of dentistry. Painless Extraction. All work guaranteed. Office hours: 8 to 13 A. ft!.; 1 to sr. M.; 7 to 0 P. M. GEORGE FISHER, dealer in FRESH BEEF, PORK, VEAL, MUTTON, BOLOGNA, SMOKED MEATS, ETC., ETC. Call at No. 0 Walnut street, Freeland, or wait for the delivery wagons. VERY LOWEST PRICES. d. Goeppert, proprietor of the Washington House, 11 Walnut Street, above Centre. The best of whiskies, wines, gin cigars, etc. Call in when in that part of the town. Fresh Beer and Porter on Tap. WM. WEHRMANN, German - Watchmaker. Centre Street, Five Points, Freeland. WATCHES AND CLOCKS FOR SALE. Repairing of every description promptly at tended to and guaranteed. Gold and silver plating. j FRANCIS BRENNAN, Restaurant. 10l South Centre Street, Freeland. (Near the L. V. it. It. depot.) CHOICEST— ! LIQUOR, BEER, ALE, PORTER BEST GIGARS AND —ON TAP. TEMPERA JYCE DRINK. J. P. MCDONALD, Corner of South and Centre Streets, has the most complete stock of FURNITURE, CAKPETS, LADIES' unci GENTS' DKY GOODS, FINE FOOT WEAK, Etc. in Freeland. | PRICES ARE BOUND TO PLEASE.
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