FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. X. NO. 20. RAILROAD TIMETABLES LEHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD. June 13, 1897. AHKANOEMENT OF I'ASSKNGEH TRAINS. LEAVE FKHBLAND. G 05. 8 45. it 35 a ra, 1 10, 2 04, 3 20, 5 25, (i 10, 7 07 1> in, lor Drifton, Jedilo, Foundry, Huzlo Itrook and Lumber Vard. ii 05, H 45. 35 a m, 1 40,320, (525 p in, Hitick Dia mond) for Weatherly, Mauoh Chunk, Allen town, Huston. Philadelphia and New York. 7 07 p m lor Weatherly, Maueh Chunk, Allen town, Huston and intermediate stations. 0 05. 055 a in, 2 34, 5 25, 707 p m, lor lla/.lo ton, Delano, Muhanoy City, Shenandoah, Ash land, Alt. * arniol, tihuiuokm and Pottsville. 7 2a, 10 51, 1154 am,s 35 p in, lor ttundy Hun, White Haven and Wilkesbarre. SUNDAY TKAINB. 8 38. 10 50 am for Sandy Hun, White Haven un<l Wilkesbarre. 1050 ain and 138 pin for Jeddo. Foundry, Ilazle lirook, Stockton and Hazleton. 10 50 a m for llazleton, Delano, Muhanoy City, Shenandoah, Alt- Funnel, Shiuaokin and l'ottsvilie. 13sp in for Weatherly, Maueh Chunk, Allen town, Huston, Philadelphia and New York. 41UUVE AT FBEELAN D. 5 50, 7 28, 0 20, 10 51, 1151 a m, 12 58, 2 20, 3 50, 5 35, 0 01, 7 08 p 111, from Lumber Yard, ilazle li 00k. Foundry, Jeddo and Drifton. 7 20,20, 10 51, 1151 a in, 12 58, 2 20, 3 50, 535 p 111, lroui Hazleton. 0 20, 10 51 a in, 12 58, 6 01, p m, from Phila delphia, New York, Hostoii, Alleutowo, Alaueh Chunk and Woaih rly. 703 p m from Maucli Chunk and Weatherly. O.D am, 2 34, 707 pin, lroiu Wilkesoarre, White Haven and Sandy Ituu. 7 28, 0 20, 10 51 a in,2 20, 5 7) p m, from Delano, Muhanoy City, Shenandoah, Ashtanu, .Ml. Cur mel, Shamokiii and l'ottsvilie. SUNDAY TRAINS. 8 38, 10 50 am and 12 57 pin, from Hazleton, Stockton. Lumber Yard, Ilazle lirook, Foun dry, Jeddo and Drifton. 10 50am, 12 55 pin. from Philadelphia, New York Huston, Allen!own, and .Maueh Chunk, 10 50 a 111, lroin Poitsvillo, Slianiekiu, .Mt. Cartnel Ashland, Shenauduuti, Aluiiauoy City and Delano. JOSO a m, from Wilkesbarre, White Haven and Sandy Hun. For iurther information inquire of Ticket Agents. CHAS. S. LEH, Gen'l Puss. Agent, Pbiia., I'a. HOLLIN 11. WILUUH, Gen. Hupt. East. Div. A. W. NON NEMAC 11 EH, A-s't G. P. A., South Hethlehem, Pa. DELAWARE, SUSQUEHANNA ANL X SCHUYLKILL RAILROAD. Time table in effect April 18,1807. Trains leave Drifton for Jeddo, Hokley, ilazle Itrook, Stockton, Heaver Meadow Koud, Hoau and Ha/letou Junction at 5 30, 0 00 a m, daily except Sunday; and 7 U3 a 111, 2 :ts p ui, Sunday. Trains leave Driltou l'or Hai-wood, Crunbcrry, Tonihickun and Deriuger at 5.J0, UOOu m, daily except Sunday; and 7 03 a ra, 2 38 p 111, Sun day. • Trains leave Drifton for Oneida Junction, Harwood Head, Humboldt Koud, Oneida and Micppton at 000 u 111, daily except Sun day; and 703 a 111,2 38 pm, Sunday. Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Harwood, Cranberry, Touihickcu and Deringer at (i 35 a in, daily except Sunday; uud 8 53 u 111, 4 22 p 111, Sunday. Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Oneida Junction, Harwood Koud, Humboldt Koud, Oneida and Sheppton at 0 32, 11 lb u in, 4 41 p 111, daily except Sunday; and 7 37 a m, 3 11 pin, Sunday. Trains leave Derlnger for Tomhlcken, Cran lierry, Harwood, Hazleton Junction and Hoan at 2 25, 5 40 p m, daily except Sunday; uud y 37 a m, 5 07 P IU, Sunday. Trams leave Sheppton for Oneida, Humboldt lioad, Harwood Koud, Oneida Junction, Hazle ton Junction aid Hoau ut 7 11 a ui, 12 40, 522 p m, daily except Sunday; and 8 11 a 111, 344 p in, Sunday. Trains leave Sheppton for Heaver Meadow Koud, Stockton, Ilazle Brook, Kcklcy, Jeddo und Drifton at 522 p m, daily, except Sunday; und 8 11 u 111, 3 41 p 111, Sunday. Trams leave Hazleton Junction for Heaver Meadow itoud, Stockton, Hazle lirook, Hekley, Jeddo und Drifton at 5 45, 020 pro, daily, exeept Sunday; and 10 10 u m, 5 40 p m. Sunday. All trains connect lit Hazleton Junction with electric cars tor Hazleton, Jeauesville, Audon lied und other points 011 the Traction Com pany's line. Trains leaving Drifton at 5 30, 0 00 u 111 make coniieetion at Derlnger with I'. It. It. trains for Wilkesbarre, Sunbury, Harrisburg and points west. For Mu? accommodation of passengers at way stations bet ween Hazleton Junction and Der lnger, a train will leave the former point at 350 p in, daily, except Sunday, arriving at Duriiiger 111 5 00 p 111. LUTIILH C. SMITH, Superintendent. CASYAWATTHE" OLD STRAW HAT. Olslio lias received his New Line of Fall Style Hats. Wo cannot begin to give you an idea of its size and of the assortment, but cull your attention to The New Styles in title Stiff Hats and the tremendous as sortment of Stiff flats at $1.25 und §1.50 in all colors. Stylish Alpines in black and brown at §I.OO. and all the new fancy colors, and—but como and see now and buy when you are ready. OLSHO'S Clothing and Hat Store, 57 Centre Street. MIBCKI.I.ANKOI S AHVKKTIBKMENTH. 1 j-WTATB OK SAIIAII HISKNIIAUT, lute ol' I j Holler township, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above named estate having been grunted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to said estate arc request ed tomake payment,and those havingelaiuisor demands to present the same, without delay to John M.t'arr, Benjamin Eisenliart, Attorney. Administrator. IAOK KENT, -llootn suitable for olllee pur- I ' post's in t'ainpbell building, Centre street. Apply on premises. PLEASURE CALANDER. September 18.—Concert under the aus pices of nation Gleo Club at Grand opera house. Adults, 25 cents; chil dren, It) cents. A. Oswald sells the Unliable root Infer extract —three bottles for 25c. There is noun better. CI e p Overcoats at Hart's. To keep our workmen busy we are turning ut fancy made-to-measure over coats at priio< away below the figures charged elsewhere. Leave your order now if you want a uuotbiiiggood and neat. BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS. PARAGRAPHS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE REGION. Synopsis of Local and Miscellaneous Oc currences That Can He Head OuicKly. What the Folks of This and Other Towns are Doing. The Mining and Mechanical Institute will begin its sixth annual term this evening. Tlios. Moses and Miss Minnie Sands, both of town, will bo married on the 1 lit 11 i list. "The Captain of the Nonsuch" will open the theatrical season here on the 15th Inst. Frances, the little daughter of Elmer Salmon, fell from it wagon on Thursday and broke her arm. (J. Horack's bakery has been removed to the Ilorlat'her building, a short dis tance above its previous location. The barbershop of .fames Cannon will be removed to its former location, next to C. C>. Boyle's restaurant, this week. Mrs. Catherine Bachert. widow of the late Solomau Bachert, of Chestuutstrcot. lias been granted a veteran's widow's pension, under date of August 28. A large number of the friends of George Welch, who was married last week, wore given a banquet at J. J. Maloy's restaurant on Thursday even ing. A sufficient number of directors to 1 constitute a quorum failed to attend the school board meeting Friday evening, and the conference with the teachers was postponed. The sale </f the Moran property, which was advertised to he sold by the sheriff on the lltli inst., will not take place, a 1 settlement having boon e(feetod by the parties interested. The concert of tin; II at ton Glee Club at the Grand opera house on the isth inst. promises to he a musical event of a high order. The proceeds are for the benelit of the English Baptist church. Another pool match has been arranged between Archie Bittucr, of town, and Julius Dusheck, of Freeland, to take place at Hazleton some time in the near future. The stakes are .SSO. — Weatherly lit raid. John Ilaggerty. of Oakdale, and Miss Annie Kc.rins, of New York, were mar ried by Rov. M. .1. Falliheo on Thurs day afternoon at. St. Ann's church. Tliev have taken up their residence at Oakdale. The difficulty over rates to Hazleton on October 10 between the Lehigh Val ley Railroad and the officials of the Scranton temperance union will likely he adjusted, and the parade take place as intended. The Gallagher hoys, of town, won the first half oT an alley game yesterday by a score of II to 15 from Messrs. lloyle and Maloney, of McAdoo. The balance of the game will he played at McAdoo next Sunday. A large number of friends and ac quaintances of Daniel J. McTighe, who leaves this afternoon for the University of ( >t tawa. Canada, assembled at Yanncs" opera house on Friday evening and ten dered him a hearty farewell. On Wednesday the German Social Club will have a day's outing at Charles Dusheck's farm in Sandy Valley. I)e- Pierro's orchestra will accompany the club, and the members are looking for ward to the event with pleasure. An overheated chimney in the resi dence of Matt Johnson, on Walnut street, caused the lire alarm to he sounded on Thursday evening. The danger was overcome with slight work, and the ser vice; of the firemen were not needed. James Walsh, a prominent resident of the Wyoming Valley, died on Thursday at IMttston. He was treasurer of Lu zerne county one term and had served as burgess of Pittston for four years. He was one of tin; leading Democrats of tin; upper end. The marshalled indebtedness of Foster township has been compiled by Attorney G. L. Halsey. to whom the same was referred, and will he presented to court tomorrow. The assessment will bo LY.j mills on the adjusted valuation of tin; township for 1890. Judge Woodward on Friday appointed Minnie A. Ferry as standing commis sioner iu the several courts of Luzerne | county, on motion of Attorney Paul J. Sherwood. The young lady is a daugh ter of John J. Ferry, of Wilkesbarre, and is well-known in tin; lower end. For the second time this summer the Minersville postollice was broken into and robbed. Friday night thieves forced an entrance through the front doors by | means of iron bars. When Postmaster . Steel opened the office lie found tin- floor strewn with papers and letters. A large quantity of stamps was taken. Bishop Nelson S. Bulison. of Reading, died iu Germany last week. He had gone there for tins benefit of his health, i which had been falling. ID' was bishop of the Central Pennsylvania diocese of . the Protestant Episcopal Church and • had many friends among the clergy and congregations of the vicinity. FREELAND, PA., MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 0, 1897. Democratic Delegate* Kleeteil. Delegates to attend the Democratic j convention at Wilkesbarre were elected on Saturday evening. Throughout the ! lower end generally there wore few con- \ tests, except in this borough, and here i the lights were waged with much unnec essary bitterness. The successful can didates in this vicinity were as follows: Freeland—First. James Welsh. Second —Francis Bronnan. Third—Daniel Boyle. Fourth—George McLaughlin. North—Fred Krone. Foster —Woodsido, Andrew O'Dounell. Upper Lehigh—Patrick O'Brien. East Foster—l). Handlong. Sandy Run—Neil Gallagher. Pond brock—William Sheuman. Eckloy—John O'Dounell. Butler—J. C. Mulligan. Ilazle —Drifton, John McCarthy. A rumor has been current for the past few days that Paul Dasch has con sented to allow his name to be placed before the convention as a candidate for prothonotarv. Will I'itritilo at Froelnnil. The Grand Army Association of the Lehigh Valley held its annual parade at Lansford on Saturday afternoon. The leinonstration was a large one and quite creditable to the old soldiers. After the parade the business session of the or ganization was held. Post 147 carried ir the honors of the day by having John Wagner, of Drifton, elected as president. John is an enthusiastic member and is deserving of all honors that can he given him. The selection of the next place to hold the annual demonstration of the associa tion brought out considerable good natured rivalry. Freeland, Ashland, Slatington and Tatnaqua were the can didate-, and the advantages of each town were well put forth by the several delegations. On the third ballot Free- Jand won by a vote of 28 to 24 for Ash land, and the next parade will bo hold here one year hence. An I minister Arrested. A man who gave his name as John Jordan and also as Michael Larkin was arrested at Ashley Friday charged with securing money from people and clergy iu the vicinity on false pretense. The man is thought to he a resident of Scran ton. He collected a considerable sum of inonoy from Catholic priests by tell ing theiu he was engaged in collecting money for a worthy enterprise. It is also aUeged he secured money from many patriotic Irishmen by stating he was a son of John Larkin, one of the Manchester martyrs. Jordan or Larkin was at the residence of Father Gorman at Ashley on Friday and those who be lieved him to be an impostor went at once to Squire Fonner and had him arrested. The man was given a hearing and in default of SSOO bail was com mitted to jail. A Schuylkill Judge Dead. After an illness which began over two years ago, Judge Mason Weld man, of the common pleas court of Schuylkill county, on Friday expired, at tin; ago of 54 years. For some months Judge Weidmau had been unable to perform Ids official duties and had visited vari ous resorts with the hope of repairing his shattered health, but kidney disease had taken a linn grip on his system and linally conquered. Judge Weidrnan was horn at Lebanon, August 14, 1843. His death having occurred within three months of the coming general election, 11is successor cannot he elected under the constitution until November, 1891). Governor Hastings will, therefore, be asked to appoint, a person for the vacan cy to serve until the first Monday in January, 1900. Senator Coyle Studying Law. From the Muhanoy City American. Senator John J. Coyle lias disposed of his insurance business to Philip E. Coyle and James McCool.w ho will in future con duct it under the firm name of Coy It; MeCool. This step of Senator Coyle's Is preparatory to completing his course of study in the law department of the Uni versity of Pennsylvania, In Philadelphia, he having successfully passed examina tion for tht; first year's course one year ago, hut being deterred from proceeding with his studies by his duties iu tin; late legislature. An Operation Performed. Thomas McFadden, of Eckloy, has been operated on for a fracture of the skull, which lie received some years ago by being kicked by a mule, lie was un der the care of several eminent physi cians, hut to no avail. He was then taken to the Hazleton hospital, whore Dr. Keller located the trouble. The operation was performed on Friday. One Inch of the skull-hone was removed and he is now doing nicely. Charley Hawkey, a teamster at Latti nier colliery, was seized with a spell of vomiting on Friday while at work and died in a very short Mine. The supposi tion is he hurst a blood vessel. Besides his wife he is survived by a sister, Mrs. John Eppley, of Eckloy.— Uuzloton Senti nel. While playing with matches four-year old Nellie Bo)le, of Maucli Chunk, sot fire to her clothing. She was frightfully burned about the face, body and bauds. PERSONALITIES. The TKIMM-: was misinformed on Thursday in stating that Miss Maggie Ferry had returned from her visit to Ireland. The young lady will not arrive home until next month. Master M. Capoce, the popular young musician of town, has made arrange ments to enter Sacred Heart College. Denver, Colorado, and will leave for there next week. Michael ,1. McGill and mother will remove this week to .Jeddo and take 11 p their residence with Superintendent John McMenatniii. Misses Did McLaughlin and Sadie Slattery are home after spending three •weeks with friends in Schuylkill county. Roger McMouigal has returned to his home in Soguin, Texas, after spending the summer here. Mrs. .1. P. McDonald returned on Fri day from a visit to her parents in Now York state. Rev. L. A. Delurey, of Villa Nova col lege, was the guest of R. J. O'Donnell last week. .John Denneny has accepted a position with tin; Freeland Reef Company as driver. I). .1. Gallagher and wife, of Wilkes barre, spout yesterday with relatives here. Miss Mary McCloskey, of Philadel phia, is the guest of Miss Annie Dover. Among those on the sick list are Mrs. John P. McDonald and John Cannon. BASE BALL DOTS. Mauch Chunk did up the crack Atlan tic City club on Saturday, 0 to 4. Two games will he played today by these teams. Anthracite league clubs will play next Sunday as follows: Drifton at Freeland. llazleton at Lattimer. lla/.leton had Mayer ami Fairhurst doing tlie battery work yesterday, but lost to Drifton. 14 to 0. The Orioles defeated the Wear Well team, 50 to 40, yesterday. Lattinier shut out Freeland in a good game yesterday, 3 to 0. Anthracite league clubs stand as fol lows: Clubs Won Lost Furucutujrc Drifton 12 4 .750 Hu/.lcton 7 .50a Free laud 7 10 .412 Lattimer 5 12 .2UI UPPER LEHIGH NOTES. 1 lurry Shaw, of town, met with a seri ous accident on Sunday near White Haven. His bicycle collided with a wagon, lie is bruised very badly, but no bones are broken. Dr. 11. M. Neale and wife and Hon. John Tiolsenring and wife are spending a few weeks at Darnoget, N. J. Misses Mary Rielly and Jcanuctte Iveonan are visiting out-of-town friends. Ferd Hawkins is confined to Ids bed with a severe attack of rheumatism. JOURNALISTIC. Last week the Catasau(|ua llccoul sus pended publication. It was conducted by 11. V. llelman, a young man who has many friends here, having married an Upper Lehigh girl a few years ago. The Record was a newsy paper and de served a better fate. The Slatington News began its thirti eth year on Saturday, it covers its Held thoroughly every week, and is quite an authority on si ato matters. DRIFTON ITEMS. It is rumored that the employes of the Cross Creek Coal Company will receive their pay on Friday. John Farley, the famous third base man for Mauch Chunk team, spent Sun day here. John Drogan, of Sugar Notch, spent Sunday here with his parents. BIRTHS. DePierro.—At Freeland. September 3, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank DePierro, a daughter. O'Donnell.—At Freeland. September 2, to Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O'Donnoll, Adams street, a son. DEATHS. Kennedy.—At Sandy Run, September 4, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kennedy. Interred yesterday at St. Ann's cemetery. Joel Henry, while returning from the Grand Army celebration at Lansford on Saturday evening, was struck by an engine in lla/.leton and one foot was cut oIT. lie lives at Silver Prook. The railroaders' brotherhoods will hold a union meeting at White Haven on Sunday, September 2(1. A secret session will be held in the morning and a public one in the afternoon. None but married employes of the Le high Valley Company will be taken to Philadelphia when the general freight agent's oilices are removed from Bethle hem. Richard Probst, of Tomhickon, lias been appointed to the position in the Le high Valley station made vacant by the resignation of Squire Shovliu. Serious Condition of Affairs. On Friday the strikers on the South Side continued their marching through the district and shutting down mines. Starting from McAdoo the procession visited every colliery and stripping and closed them all. The excitement in each town was intense. As the mob proceed ed they gathered in men on every side. At Jeauesville, they stopped at No. 1 colliery and took the men from the slope and stripping. Mayor Altmiller, of Hazleton, issued a proclamation declin ing to permit a mob to parade through the city. The police force met the Strikers at the city limits and told them of the order. The mob proceeded then through side streets to Ilazle Mines, where they drove the Lehigh Valley and Cuyle Bros." workmen from the mine. From there they went to Cranberry and Ilarwood, performing the same act. Only in cases whore men resisted vigorously the com mand to fall in line was violence resort ed to. The operators have thus far done nothing, but it is believed that they will join forces and appeal to Sheriff Martin for protection. The excitement was so great on Friday that all stores and saloons along the route of march wore closed. Matters wero quiet about strike head quarters on Saturday and no trouble is expected today. Tomorrow, however, may witness some stirring scenes if an attempt is made to resume at the collier ies closed by the marchers. Veteran* Given a Flag. At the post headquarters in Lindsay s hall, on Friday evening, the members of Major C. B. Coxo Post 147, G. A. IL. were presented with a beautiful state flag. The donor was Eckloy B. Coxo, Jr., of Drifton. and the presentation address was made by the young man in an unostentatious manner. On behalf of the veterans it was accepted by Chas. Orion Stroll, Esq., in a broief but ap propriate address. The flag is one of the handsomest of Its kind, and is made from the very best materia! in the market. The old soldiers were unable to thoroughly express their appreciation of the gift, but their delight was plainly shown while inarching under Its folds on Saturday in the Lansford parade. It was greatly admired along the line of march to the Freeland station by the people of town on Saturday morning. Must Hun UH a ltepiihlicun. A queer state of affairs has arisen in Schuylkill county owing to the recent nominations by the Republicans and Democrats of (). I'. Bochtel, a Democrat, for judge. The attorney general says that it. will be decided in the same man ner as the Chester case of Judge. Butler. In tin; Butler case the attorney general decided that as the Republicans filed Butler's nomination papers first the name of Judge Butler could only go on the Republican ticket. Judge Bei-hlcl's nomination having heeen first filed at Harrisburg by the Republicans, his name will be certified for printing on the Republican ticket and the judicial nomination by the Democrats will not he considered, nor could this decision he changed. Should Judge Bechtel decline to run on the Republican ticket he can not stand as the Democratic candidate. DcafncNH Cannot be Cured by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased purl ion of the ear. There is only one way to euro deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused bv an inflamed con dition <-f the mfuc'iis lining of tiie eustachian tube. When this tube pets inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entire ly closed deafness is the result, and un less the inllamation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal con dition, hearing will be d'stroyed for ever; nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrah, which is nothing but an in flamed condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sen 1 for circulars, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0. l5F"8old by druggists, 75c. Hull's Family Pills are the best. Everybody Say* So. C'aseurets Candy Cathartic, the most won dut'ful medical discovery of the age, pleas ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels, cleansing the entire system, dispel colds, cure headache, fever, habitual constipation and bilb/usnesH. Please buy and try a box of C. C. ('. today; 10, 25, 50 cents. Sold and guaranteed to cure by all druggists. CASTOniA. Tho fas- OASTORIA. Th eftc- /} . >3.. CASTOR i A For Infants and Children. Thofae- /} THE CAUSE OF IT ALL. A CORRESPONDENT'S VIEWS ON THE SOUTH SIDE STRIKE. Not the First Disturbance of Its Kind Which Goiuer Jones lias Caused An Old Miner Gives u Hit of Labor His tory of This Vicinity. Freeland, Pa., September 4. The local labor troubles of the South Side have been the subject of much comment on our street corners for the past week. It is very interesting to the unbiased observer to note the difference of opinion that exists as to the causes which precipitated the present unrest among the mine workers and the various forecasts as to what the future has in store for us. Chimerical as it may ap pear to many of my readers, there are people who openly assert that the present spontaneous revolt of labor is a plot adroitly hatched by the coal and iron police to tliwart the efforts of those win would reform that department or change its present status —a shrewd move to justify the existence of this special de partment and perpetuate the special privileges now enjoyed by the individual members of the force. The tuen who are actually employed in and about the mimes claim that tin present crisis is another case where tin "last straw has broken the camel's buck." They say it is a case where the limit ol human endurance has been reached. For years the class which now arises in insane revolt has been kicked and cuffed continually. Their general treatmeni has been cruel, barbarous and shame fully unjust. It is claimed by those who should know that the actual condi tion of the major portion of this class i roally beneath that of the negro during the blood-stained epoch of slavery. "I expected this revolt, but not so soon," said an old retired miner to your correspondent last evening. "It b another case where we have dispensed with thte use of the safety-valve and kept on increasing our pressure until called hack to the path of right and duty by the destructive forces,of the explosion. "Gamer Jones and uion of his ilk," said my informant, "have built up records at the expense of the blood and sinew of the very class which now re volts. Employers who were either ignor ant of the details of their business or blinded by avarice have given men like Gomer Jones full swing, ignoring the results that must surely follow. "I know this man Jones," continued the old man as he wanned up to his sub ject. "He made his debut as a mine manager in our neighboring village ol Upper Lehigh many years ago. Ib knows nothing of the practical methods by which coal is economically and safely won and really nothing of the system atic and sensible discipline that uuisi prevail in successful operations of ;t modern colliery. Mr. Jones has made his.record by cutting down wages and brutally tyrannizing over the men uiidei his charge. His name was used by the industrious mothers of Upper Lehigh many years ago as a bugaboo to frighten refractory children. The exclamation. 'Go to sleep, Jackey, and your own mamma won't lot the* nasty Gomer Jones carry away her own dutnpling darling little Jackey," had a very salu tory effect on washday—such being the man's record in the community. "You soetn incredulous, young man," said the old veteran, "butsir, I tell you. in all sincerity, that the present trouble is not the first strike caused by this man Jones. It was his petty tyrannies and cheating practices that sowed the seed of labor organizations in this vicinity in 1883 and 1884, when the men of Upper Lehigh organized an assembly of the Knights of Labor. The power of the assembly was used to chock the impositions of Mr. Jones, with the result that it gave a stimulus to organization far beyond the hopes of Its advocates. The growth of the order was marvelous during 1881 and 1885. A general agitation for a return to old-time prices followed, which finally culminated iu the great strike of 1887 and 1888. "Yes, young man, Gomer Jones was the primary cause of that great strike, as lie is the cause of the present trouble, and the idea of it being a plot hatched by the coal and iron police is simply the shallow conclusions of surface minds. The coal and iron police could not organ ize anything of the kind if they tried. No, sir, the present strike is the desper ate act of men who are driven insane by continuous injustice and ill-treat ment. it is too much to expect men with perhaps starving wives and chil dren to be rational and conservative. "No, sir," said this old miner with much emphasis, "it is not in human na ture, but it is to he hoped that this strike will not prove contagious, anil that employers will look at things as they exist and try to avert future trou ble by avoiding and removing the j causes which produce it. "No, thank you, young man, I won't drink. Mother expects nie home at and the old miner headed homeward, leaving your correspondent, in the cen tre of an anxious crowd of listeners, many of whom vouched for the truth of what the old man said. 81.50 PER YEAR. £HIAS. OKION STKOH, Attorney and Counselor at Law and Notary Public. Ofllcc: Uooms3und i, lfirkbcck Brick, Freeland. JOHN M. CARR, Attorney-at-Law. All legal business promptly attended. Postofllce Building, ... Frcolaud. JAMES E. DWYER, Attornev-at-Law. Hoom 10, Schwartz's Building', East llroad struct, - . Huzlcton, l'u. VTKS. S. E. HAYES, Fire Insurance Agent. Washington Street. None but Reliable Companies Represented. 0 I>. EOHREACH, General Hardware. Builders' supplies of every kind always in stock. Wall paper, paints and tinware, llicy oles and repairs of all sorts. South Centre street. LIBOR WINTER, Restaurant and Oyster Saloon. No. 13 Front Street, Frecland. The finest liquors and cigars served at the counter. Families supplied with oysters. CENTRAL : HOTEL LEADING HOTEL IS I'ItIiKI.AND. M. 21. 11VNSICKER, Prop. Ilates, 5:.' per day. liar stooged with tine whiskey, wine, beer and citfura. Sale and ex change atablc attached. GEORGE FISHER, dealer in FRESH BEEF, PORK, "VEAL, MUTTON, BOLOGNA, SMOKED MEATS, ETC., ETC. Call at No. <1 Walnut street, Freeland, or wait for the delivery wagons. VERY LOWEST PRICES. Condy 0. Boyle, dealer In Liquor, Wine, Beer, Porter, Etc. The finest brands of Domestic and Imported NV hiskey on sale in one of the handsomest sa loon-; in town. Fresh ltoehester and Shenan doah lieor and Youngling's Porter on tap. i8 Centre street. YYYYJRJSTIESS I Light Carriage Harness, $5.50, $7, $9 and $10.50. Heavy Express Harness, $10.50, sl9, S2O and $22. Heavy Team Harness, double, $25, S2B and S3O. GEO. WISE, Jeddo and Freeland, Pa. T. CAMPBELL, dealer in i&i\v 4o<hlk, CiMKH'fiew, Boots Ui Shoos® Also PURE WIRES | LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AND MEDICINAL PURPOSES. Centre and Main streets, Freeland. DePIERRO - BROS. -CAFE.- Corner of Centre and Front Streets, Freeland, Pa. Finest Whiskies in Stock. Gibson, Dougherty, Kautcr Club, Kosenblutb's Velvet, of which we have EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Mnil!ni'h Extra Dry champagne, Uennessy brandy , Hlaekherry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Imported and Domestic Cigars. OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE. 11am and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS AT - ALL - HOURS. Hullcntlnc and Hazlcton beer on tup. i Baths, Hot oi' Cold, 25 Cents.
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