FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. XIII. NO. 30. S. 1118 4 MS Corner Centre and Luzerne Streets. FRESH GREEN TRUCK Received direct from Rutler valley every Thursday morn ing. No other store in town can offer you such a choice at such reasonable prices as we give. FRESH BUTTER AND EGGS Daily consignments arrive from the valley. We guaran tee everything we sell in this line to be fresh, clean and pure, and our figures will be found satisfactory. Dress Goods, Dry Goods, Notions, Groceries an Provisions. All your wants promptly sup plied at lowest market prices. Corner Centre and Luzerne Streets. S. IIP 4 MS SCHOOL SHOES. We have on sale a large and varied line of Roys' and Girls' School Shoes. We ask you to call and examine the stock and compare prices and quali ties before you purchase foot wear for your children. Summer Goods Reduced. All our Summer Shoes have / been reduced ill price, and those who arc looking for genuine bargains should not pass the STAR SHOE STORE. Hugh Malloy, Prop. Cw " ' Wonder If He Saw This? He was immured in the darkest dungeon beneath the castle moat. "11 I had a saw, a file, anything--" ho moaned, as he looked at the solid bars across the solitary window. Then a thought struck him. His face brightened, like a Cripple Creek eonllagratlon. Rapidly miming over his supply of collars, which had just eoinu from tne laundry, he so lee Led one fitted to his purpose. Five minutes later the great middle bar of the window, dexterously severed by the saw like edge of the laundered collar, fell upurt. He Was Free. If he had had his collars laundered at the Freeland Steam Laundry he would be in jail yet. Wo have a device for ironing tho top edge of collars and cuffs and return them to you with a perfectly smooth edge. Try us. Freeland Steam Laundry, Clifford 11. Heller, Mgr. 135 South Centre Street. STRIKE NOT YET ORDERED Miners' Executive Board Is Still in Session. Officials Expect to Take Up the Question Today—Out look for a Peaceful Settle ment Is Not Bright. No action was taken yes to relay by the national executive board of the; United Mine Workers of America, which is in session at Indianapolis, regarding the proposed strike in the anthracite region. It is understood, however, that the mem bers of the hoard were placing them selves in possession of information that will be used in the final consideration of the matter. Reports wore heard from members of the boad and from organizers not members who had been at work organ izing in the bituminous field. Tho point to be gained by becoming inform ed upon the conditions in the bitum inous field is that the board members will be in a position to judge whether or not tho organization can control a suf ficient territory to prevent tho shipment of bituminous coal into the anthracite field in tho event of a strike being ordered. W. I). Ryan, secretary-treasurer of the Illinois district, is in consultation with the members of tlio board. The treasury of the Illinois miners contains about $200,000. It is thought Mr. Ryan is present for the purpose of pledging the financial assistance of his district to the board in event of a strike. All of the members of the board are present except Frederick Dilcher, of Ohio, who is expected today. He has been through tho anthracite region, and is well posted on the situation bore. "The condition in the anthracite region of Pennsylvania was not con sidered at today's meeting of tho execu tive board of the United Mine Workers of America," said President John Mit chell last night. "As a matter of fact, I have not placed the matter before the board, but it has been made a special order for tomorrow's session and will be taken up the first thing in the meeting. I said some time ago that, in my opinion, there would be a big striko unless the operators agree to meet us in a wage conference. I have no reason to believe otherwise now. This is my own opinion. I have not talked with the other mem bers of the board about it. "Information from the anthracite re gion indicates that tho operators will not meet us and from this you can draw your own conclusions as to what tho outcome will be." Vice President Thomas Lewis, of Ohio, when asked for his views upon the situa tion, said: "People generally think that this board will order a strike in a few minutes after tho members got together. However,-when you stop to reflect that we are dealing with the biggest proposi tion that ever camo before the heads of any labor organization you can at once see that it will be necessary for us to proceed very cautiously. If we get into the light we must win, and wo certainly ! will not order a strike until tho situa tion has been thoroughly canvassed." As a rule tho members of the board are conservative, but the general senti ment is that there will bo a strike. The statement issued by the opera tors. after their meeting in New York on Tuesday, has done nothing to lessen tho feelings between them and their em ployes. The glaring misrepresentations of the operators, in relation to company stores, company doctors, tho semi-monthly pay law and the powder and dockage ques tions, have turned the wavering miners against them, and the local feeling last flight was more in favor of a strike than at any time since the agitation began. In the Wyoming Region. Wilkosbnrro, Pa., Sept. 7.—lt is not expected by the United Mine Workers that the order for a strike of tho anthra- L'itc miners will collie before tomorrow night. That was the time limit fixed for a reply from the operators, and. al though the operators have published their refusal to grant the demands or recognize the union, the United Mine Workers have not received any oilieial notice of the fact. It is not likely that the operators will recognize the union Continued on Fourth Page. MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS. TJV)U SALE CHEAP.—For cash, a house and ±' lot on Chestnut street, Ilirvanton, west of Ridge street, property of John Walitzky. Also a house and two lots on same street.-the property of Philip Mover. For terms apply to 1 . A. Hockley, J. P., '"iti HUNK building. TpOK SALE CHEAP.—Valuable hotel prop- J? erty on Birkbeck street. Second ward. C. O. Stroh, attorney. FREELAND, PA., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1900. Knights of Malta Officers. Garfield Commandery, No. (5, Knights of Malta, will havo Installation services on Monday evening, when the following officers will be installed by Deputy Com mander W. S. Hauze, of Hazleton: Commander—Rowland VV. Jones. Generalissimo—James W. Bell. Captain-general—B. F. Ruto. Prelate—Milton Zeistloft. Recorder—John Bell. Assistant—Archie Keers. Treasurer—Samuel Salmon. Senior warden—Archie Carpenter. Warden—Jambs Williamson. Trustee—Robert C. Lutz. After the installation a social will be held in the lodge room of the P. (). S. of A. building by the members of the com mandery. Base Ball Game. A game of ball which promises to be 0110 of tho hottest contests ever played in town will take place at the Tigers park on Sunday afternoon, when the Freeland Tigers and the Ilazloton Ath letics will battle for the championship of the county. The battery for the home club will be McFadden and Culver. Honor, folio" is playing with West Chester club, will wear a Tiger uniform, and Walsh, of Mayfield, whoso work on the George town college team was classed as phenomenal, is also booked to strengthen Frecland's representatives on the dia mond. Harvest Home Services. The annual Harvest Home Thanks giving sorvices will bo held on Sunday In St. John's Reformed church. The pastor, Rev. J. li. Kerschner, will de liver a German sermon in the morning and in the evening will preach In English. There will also be special music In tho evening. The church will be handsomely decorated for the occa sion. Similar services will bo held by Rev. Kerschner at Eckley In the afternoon. School Improvements. The Daniel Coxo Memorial school building Is now brilliantly Illuminated with electricity. Tho building has seven two-light fixtures and an olght llght chandlller. Tho latter, with two two-light fixtures, is used In the new high school and library room on tho third lloor. The improvements are very noticeable and creditable. Electrician Ruto has also changed the alarm and speaking lubes to tho third lloor. Appointed to a Parish. Rev. 11. E. McMenamin, of town, who left here a few weeks ago for Denver, has been appointed by Risliop Matz as curate of tho Catholic parish at Colo rado Springs. The numerous friends of the young priest will be pleased to hear of his good fortune, as the parish is one of the most important in the Denver diocese. The city of Colorado Springs has attained national fame as a health resort. Drawn as Jurors. Tho following citizens of this vicinity have boon drawn to servo on the jury on tho dates preceding their names: October B.—VV. F. Boyle, R. Lutz, Freeland; William Kimmel, J. Murphy, Foster; J. M. Reagan, James Moy, liaele. Octobor 15.—Patrick McLaughlin, Jr., Freeland; D. McLaughlin, Foster; R. Watson, Butler; R. Evans, Ilazle. Delegate Elections. Delegatos will bo elected throughout Luzerne county tomorrow evening to uttend the Democratic county, congres sional and senatorial conventions at Wilkesbarro on Tuesday. There is a marked absence of Interest in this year's convention, and but few contests are in progress in tho districts of this vicinity. Series of Sermons. Rev. W. W. liartinan, of the Park M. E. church, Is delivering a series of Sunday morning sermons on "Some Old Testament's Characters." Next Bunday at 10.30 he will preach on "Booz, tht; Farmer." In the evening at 7.3oo'clock Mr. F. L. Smith, of Hazleton, will preach. Game Club Meeting. There will be a meotlng of tho Free land Game and Fish Protective Club at tho rooms of the Young American Club at 7.30 o'clock this evening. The officers request tho prcsenco of every member. Janitor Appointed. Frank McLaughlin, Jr., began work this morning as janitor and bill poster for the Grand opera house. He will devote all his time to the work and will have full charge of the building. You will never find any other pills so prompt and so pleasant us DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Grover's City drug store. MUNICIPAL BUSINESS Council and School Board Proceedings. Synopsis of Business Trans acted by Both Bodies at Their Monthly Meetings Wednesday Evening. Council met Wednesday evening to transact tho regular monthly business with the following members present: Messrs. DePlerro, Meehan, Rudewlck, Schwabo, Rute, Sweet, Moerschbacber and Kline. An application from tho Crescent Athletic Association for tho use of the Citizens' Hose Company's rooms was re ceived and laid over. A communication was read from M. Capece in reference to some vegetables that were destroyed by water ovorllow ing from a manhole. Tho matter was given to the street committee to report at tho next meeting. Tho Hoard of Health asked council to approve of their appointments In the election of ollicers. The paid police were ordered to act in the capacity of health ollicers. The secretary was ordered to notify tho board of tho action taken by council. The treasurer reported a balance on hand of 85,349.03. The report of the street commissioner showed a expenditure on tho streets of 8153.03 for the month of August. The street commissioner also reported 883.38 expended on the Carbon street sewer. Burgess Boyle's report showed a sum duo borough of 803.00; duo burgess, 834.40; total, 890.40. Tho chief of police report was read, and police bills and paid police salaries, amounting to 8111.50, worn ordered paid. Janitor O'Donnell's bill for fooding prisoners and janitor work, 833.75, was approved. It was decided that tho light bill should be returned to the, light com mitteo with instructions to havo the proper deductions mado. The lire committee reported that they had received a communication from a Philadelphia firm in regard to furnish ing a lirst-class engine (or 81,300. No action taken. The building committee suggested that council dedicate the building the latter part of the month, also that heat ing apparatus of some kind be placed in the new building. Solicitor Stroll reported that he had drawn an ordinance to offer tho present building for sale, If the borough has no further use for it. Tho ordinance passed third reading. It was decided that tho building com mittee procure bids for the furnishing of the new building. Solicitor Stroh spoke on the 8 mills light and water tax and council passed a resolution authorizing tho solicitor to defend the resolution and to have the tax collected, and If an Injunction Is applied for to carry the contest to tho supreme court, if necessary. The Fourth Ward Flro Company was represented and asked that council donato to them the sum they are entitled to under the ordinance. A motion was carried to draw an order for 8100 for this purposo. A motion was carried to havo the ordin ance for tho selling of the borough building given to the printing committoo an\l havo it published In one town paper. The building coinmltteo was author ized to arrange a dedication program suitable for tho occasion. The following bills were read and ordered paid: Sentinel Printing Co., Hazleton, 83; John (1. Davis, 839.79; Joseph McClellan, for services as secre tary, 893.75; George N. McAlurncy, sewer pipe, 8335.95; Jauies J. Ward, health officer, 849; Stephen Drasher, secretary of Board of Health, 839; L. V. R. R., 893.39; Wm. Williamson, supplies, 85.33; It. C. Roth, labor, 87.05; John M. l'owoll, 81, (ground rent for ono year); David P. Jones, supplies, $7.73. SCHOOL BOARD. Principal Houck'a Report Shown au Kn rolluient of 708 l'upils. Tho borough school board mot Wed nesday evening with all members pres ent, except Messrs. Brown and Timony. A communication from the house furnishing supplies was read in which they offered to let the board havo the 40,000 slate pencils, shipped by mistake for 4,000, at 88.50 per 10,000. They were ordered returned, as were also 300 pencil tablets. Director Everitt, of the building com mittee, reported all work in the coin- GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Freeland Opera House Co., Lessees. Tuesday, Sept. 11. HARRY MARTELL'S lteulistic Southern Production, The South Before the War. Three Score Sweetest Voices in One Gruud Swelling: Chorus. QO CHAMPION Qn OW RUCK AND WING DANCERS O\J Sensational Situations. Heartfelt Harmony. Realistic Scenery. Plantation Scenes, Sports and Pastimes. OA First Prize on uU Cake Walkers uU Watch for the Street Parade at Noon. Prices: 25,35 and 50c. Seats on sale at McMcnumin'g store. loiiir Complete Stock of Blank Books Just Received. Scliool Sxxpplies, Ta/blets, Etc. Fine Stationery. Novels, Magazines. Everybody is Looking For GOOD ICE CREAM and the place to get it is at MERKT'S. We manufacture all our own lee Cream, and wo guarantee the public that it is strictly pure in every respect; no adulterations of any kind whatever uro used. Picnics, parties and private families supplied. IMI- Wholesale and Retail Con feet inner and Tobac conist, Centre Street, Freeland. Wm. J. ECKERT, HARDWARE, CUTLERY, WALL PAPER, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Glass, Miners' and Builders' Supplies. South Centre Street, Freeland. Geo. H. Hartman, Meats and Green Truck. Fresh Lard a Specialty. Centre Street, ncttr Central Hotel. mittoe's care about completed. He rocommanded tho purchase of an Iron ornamental fenco for tho high school room In front of the library. The committee will gut prices. The text book committee reported having received all supplies with tho exception of slatus, which uro hard to got, but expect them soon. Tho com mlttee gave the pricos of the several bids called for. The report was ap proved. Principal Ilouck read his report, which showed an enrollment in the schools of 798. He reported being short of Eatin books in the high school, alt pupils having taken up the language. It was decided to purchase ono dozen Collier & Daniels Latin books and one ream each of ledger and journal paper. Tho treasurer's report showed that 8170 had boon received from the county treasurer. ' The balance on hand is 899.35. Hugh McMenamin was present and asked the board to erect a fence betwoon Ills property and tho east South lleber ton building. The matter was referred to the bulllding committee for confer once with the solicitor. The following bills were ordered paid: Henry Ueorgo, supplies, 83.45; M. Merkt, buckets, 40c; C. O. Stroll, roleasing bond, etc., 83.35; W. E. Martin, audit ing, 89; Josso Aldon, auditing, $0; Henry Krone, auditing, $9; Pen Carbon Mani fold Co., papor, 81.35; Pennsylvania School Journal, subscription, 81.40; R. C. Roth, ropairs, 90c; Priscilla Winter, cleaning, 81.35; Mrs. Mary Oshuian, cleaning, 831.88; Progress, advertising, 85.15; Tribune, advertising and print ing, 810.40; A. B. Smith, hauling ashes, 83. In India, tho luml of lumlne, thousands die because they cannot nblain food. In America the land of plenty, many suffer and die because tlioy cannot digest the 1 1 they eat. Kodol Dyspepsia Core digests what you eat. It in stantly relieves and radically cures all stomach troubles. Orovor's City drug store. $1.50 PER YEAR, A Dollar Saved Is A Dollar Earned. You can earn many $ $ without working hard If you only know the right place to buy your Clothing, Shoes, llats and Furnishings. The right place is our place. If you have not found this out, come and let us prove it to you. Com pare our goods and prices with those from other stores, and, if you don't huvo the best of the bargain, we refund your money as cheerfully as we took it, uud pay your expenses besides. Merchant Tailoring This department is complete with the finest ot fall selections. Our workman ship is perfect, and nothing but the finest trimmings used in the garments turned out. Mr. W. K. Jones is our cutter, and that guarantees the lit uud stylo. Phila, One-Price Clothing House. 8. BEN IE, PROP. Birkbcck Brick, Freeland, Pa. CONFECTIONERY AND CIGARS. Fresh Roasted Peanuts, Bananas, Dates, All the Daintiest Fruits of the Season. Kushnerick Bros., South Centre Street. CURRY'S Groceries, Provisions, Green Truck, Dry Goods and Notions are among the finest sold in Freeland. Send a sam ple order and try them. lUCurry, South Centre Street. Wm. Wehrman, atclimaker. Watches and Clocks for siilc, tun! repairing of ull kinds gh en prumpt attention. Centre street, below South. QHAS. OKION STKOH, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Hlltl NOTARY PUBLIC. Office: Rooms 1 anil 3, Birkbcck Brick, Freeland JOHN M. CARR, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. All legal business promptly attended. Postoffioo Building, ... Freeland. QEORUE MCLAUGHLIN, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of Any Description. Brennan's Building, So. Centre St. Freeland. J. O'DONNELL, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business Promptly Attended. Campbell Building, - Freeland. JOHN J. McBKEARTY, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of every description, Firo Insurance, and Conveyancing given promul attention. McMounmin Building,South Centre Street. 'JpUOS. A. BUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. All business given prompt attention. Tribune Building. ■ ■ Main Street. JJR N. MALEY, DENTIST. OVER BIKKBECK'S STOKE, Second Fleer, ■ ■ Birkbook Brick. jyjRS. S. E. HAYES, FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Washington Street. None but reliable companies represented. Also agent, for the celebrated high-grade I ianos of lla/elton Bros., New York city. J) R - S. S. IIESS, DENTIST. 37 South Centre Street. Second Floor Front, - Itefowich Building. AN DREW ZEMANY, NOTARY PUBLIC. and REAL ESTATE DEALER. 11l South Centre Street, I'd floor. Freeland. Smoke and chew Kendall, Clock & Co. s XXXX union-made. Mnftd by the Clock Tobucco Co., Scrauton, l'a.
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