FREELAND TRIBUNE.
VOL. XIII. NO. 33.
s. nil 4 is
Corner Centre
and Luzerne Streets.
To tie Pollic!
This is the time of the year
when .the average family is
compelled to expend more
money than at any other sea
son. To prepare for winter
means the purchasing of
numerous necessary articles.
Are you aware that an inspec
tion of our stock will let you
know that jye can
Save You Money?
It's "volume" we're looking
for these days, and not our
usual percentage of profit.
The lower we make the price
the quicker you will buy our
goods, and we're figuring on
phtting out hereafter twice the
quantity monthly, at half the
usual profits. It will pay us,
and it will pay you, to take
advantage of this proposition.
Quantity and Quality.
We carry as large a stock as
any other general store in the
region and the people tell us
that the quality of most articles
we sell are somewhat better,
and very often somewhat
cheaper, than you receive over
the average counter. Our
butter, eggs and groceries are
always fresh, and all our
goods are reliable.
Corner Centre
and Luzerne Streets.
S. Bill 4 IS
A Few Facts
Worth Considering
The necessity of having styl
ish, distinctive footwear is he
coining more apparent every
day. We sell the kind that is
different from the common
place and ordinary. Come
and see our
Medium Weight Shoes
Before you buy your fall goods.
Call on us and examine the
fine lines we carry. Prices
right.
For Fall Wear
We are now closing out some
elegant shoes at cut prices.
Wouldn't it be a good idea to
come and see them and talk it
over? We have the stock and
will let it go right.
STAR
SHOE STORE.
Hugh Malloy, Prop. Cur "°' r £r„u" t"L.
Wonder If He
Saw This?
Ho was immured in the darkest dungeon
beneath the oustlc moat
"If I had a saw, a file, anything—" lie
moaned, as ho looked at the solid bars across
the solitary window.
Then a thouirlit struck him. ills face
brightened, like a Cripple Creek oonlluHTittjon.
Rapidly running over his supply of collars,
which had Just come from the laundry, he
selected one fitted to his purpose.
Five minutes litter the great middle bar of
tilt; window, tl -xteroualy severed by the saw
like edge of the laundered collar, fell apurt.
He Was Free.
If ho had had his collurs laundered at the
Freehold Steam Laundry he would bo in jail
yet. VVe have a device for ironing the top
edge of collars and cud's and return them to
you with a perfectly smooth edge. Try us.
Freeland Steam Laundry.
Clifford H. Heller. Mgr.
135 South Centre Street.
STRIKE ORDER
IS ISSUED
Officers of Miners' Union
Give the Notice.
Monday Morning Is the Time
Set for the Greatest Tie
up Known in Labor History
to Go Into Effect.
At 5.15 o'clock Wednesday afternoon
President Mitchell and Secretary Wil
son, of the United Mine Workers of
America, aflixed their signatures to the
document which calls 142,000 miners of
the anthracite region from their work
on Monday morning and precipitates
one of the most gigantic strikes in the
history of the labor world.
The document was the official endorse
ment of the request of the anthracite
districts to strike. It was considered
by the national executive board of the
inin.e workers last week, and when the
board adjourned all power to endorse
the request for the strike was left in the
hands of the national president and
secretary. The official order to strike
sent to the three district presidents is as
follows:
"Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 12, 1900.
To the officers and members of the
United Mine Workers of America and
all other miners and mine workers of
the anthracite region of Pennsylvania—
Greeting:
"At a convention of the miners and
mine workers of the anthracite coal
fields, held at Ila/.leton, Pa., on August
27, 1900, a resolution was adopted ask
ing the national executive board of the
United Mine Workers of America to en
dorse a proposition for a strike of the
miners and mine workers of the an
thracite region, in accordance with the
laws of our organization, provided cer
tain wages and conditions were not
granted by the coal companies within
ten days.
"The national executive board was
called together for the purpose of con
sidering the situation and after a con
ference and a careful examination of all
the facts in its possession its members
were unanimously of the opinion that a
strike should be ordered at once and onr
hopes of improved conditions staked
upon the outcome.
"During the afternoon of September
8, while the board was still in session,
information reached this ollice that out
side inlluences were being brought to
————n—————
JOITX MITCHELL,
{President United Mine Workers of America.]
bear upon the coal companies to bring
about a satisfactory settlement of the
questions in dispute without resorting
to a striko. Judging from a wide range
of experience of the; far-reaching results
of a prolonged strike and the Injurious
effects it would have upon the great
commercial and industrial interests of
the country, we felt that wo should not
be justified in ordoring a strike while
there yet remained the slightest hope
that it could be averted and the griev
ances of the anthracite miners satis
factorily adjusted by business-like
methods.
"We, therefore, issued a circular
asking you to continue work for a few
days longer and hold yourselves in
readiness to ceaso work immediately
upon the ending of present negotatlops,
when, if a settlement was not poached,
an oiticial indorsement of the strike
would bo sent out by this board. The
negotations mentioned are at an end and
>a settlement has not been reached.
"You are, therefore, hereby notified
that the application of the anthracite
miners to strike In accordance with
tbo laws of the United Aline Workers
FREELAND, PA., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1900.
of America, has been endorsed, and in
accordance with this endorsement all
the miners and mine workers of the
anthracite coal region, whether mem
bers of the United Mine Workers of
America or not, are instructed to cease
work on and after Monday, September
17, 1000, and remain away from the var
ious collieries, strippings and breakers
until the demands of the Hazleton con
vention have been acceded to by the
coal companies.
"Be law-abiding, self-respecting and
quiet, do not allow any person, whoso
interest it may be, to provoke you into
quarrels and violations of the peace.
That Is one of the most common methods
used by largo employers to destroy the
public sympathy and defeat our cause.
"With a thoroughly aroused public
sentiment behind us; a cause, the jus
tice of which cannot bo successfully
questioned, and the mine workers united
and determined to stand until their
many wrongs have been righted, we
have supreme faith in the ultimate suc
cesss of our cause.
"Do not wait for any further notice
to strike but cease work in a body on
and after Monday, September 17, 1900.
"By order of the national executive
board.
(Signed) "John Mitchell,
"President.
"W. B. Wilson,
"Secretary-Treasurer United Mine
Workers of America."
All day Wednesday the union olTicers
sat in the headquarters reading tele,
grains from different parts of tho anthra
cite region and hoping, they said, that
each message might be a reply from the
operators or tho nine anthracite rail
rord company presidents, to whom tele
grams had been sent. President Mit
chell would not state what secret in
fluences were at work to prevent the
strike and what caused the delay. lie
said the persons at work had ofTored
their services voluntarily and the matter
was confidential.
As ip maintaining tho men during
the strike, he said:
"When men are fighting for just
wages they can subsist on very little.
At any rato it is safe to say that no
body will starve or want for necessaries
of life or clothing. Most of tho men
live in company houses and we must
consider the probability of eviction,
but all those things have been fully
considered and will be met as • they
present themselves. At this time it
would bo folly for the organization to
go into details as to tho provision made
for feeding and clothing tho strikers."
President Mitchell will arrive tomor
row at Hazleton. Headquarters will bo
established at the Valley hotel.
TIIK MINKKS' DEMANDS.
In their demands tho miners ask the
correction of many evils, tho most im
portant of which are the following:
Abolition of tho company stores; re
duction in the price of powder to a $1.50
a keg; abolition of company doctors;
semi-monthly payment of wages; aboli
tion of the sliding scale; wages paid in
cash; 2,240 pounds to the ton; an ad
vance of 20 por cent iu wages, less than
$1.50 and not exceeding $1.75 a day;
that all classes of day labor now receiv
ing $1.50 and not exceeding $1.75, shall
receive 15 per cent over prosent wages;
that all day labor now receiving $1.75
shall bo advanced 10 per cent; that no
minor shall have at any time more than
one breast, gangway or other class of
work, and shall get only his legal share
of cars.
THE LOCAI, SITUATION.
Strike is tho only matter discussed on
the streets slnco Wednesday evening.
A majority of the minors of Freeland
and vicinity, although they are opposed
to a strike, claim that the grievances
outlined above do exist and should bo
remedied, or at least discussed in con
ference. Few men, however, will say
what they propose to do on Monday.
There is a feeling in town that some
thing should bo done at onco to avert a
strike bore. The Cross Creek Coal Com
pany, Markln Co., the Llppor Lehigh
Coal Company and Kemtnerer & Co. are
the firms which employ the men upon
whom Freeland's business lives, and it
is possible that steps will be taken In a
day or two to bring about an amicable
settlement of difference between those
operators and their minors.
A tremendous rush for coal has set in
and every vehicle suitable to the pur
pose has boon pressed into service to
haul coal from the surrounding breakers.
A statement to the people, Issued last
night by President Mitchell, appears on
the fourth page of the Tribune, with
other news of the strike.
Tle progressive nations of the world are the
3 rent rood consuming tuitions. Good food well
igestod gives strength. If you cannot digest
all you eat, you need Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. R
digests what you eat. You neequotdiet your-,
soli. It eontuins all of the digestants combined
w it Iti the best known tonics tindreu<>nst r-ueti ves.
It will even qigost qll classes of foods in a bottle,
other preparation will do this. It. instantly
rolieyes and quick >y cures all stomach trouble.
Grover's City drug stove.
THEATRICAL.
Manager McMenamin this morning
learned that "Colonel and I," tho at
traction booked to appear at the Grand
next Monday evening, is below tho
standard which Freeland opera-goers
deserve to see, and tho engagement lias
been cancelled.
Iloyer Bros., In "Next Door," were to
follow on the 19th Inst., but, owing to
the strike order having been issued,
this company has cancelled all its dates
throughout tho coal region and will not
come this way until later in the season.
Other companies booked to appear
here in September and October have
also signified their intention to cancel
their engagements in eastern Pennsyl
vania should the strike continue.
t t t
Walter E. Perkins, the comedian
whose work was an important factor in
the success of "My Friend From India,"
will be seen hero soon in the successful
comedy "The Man From Mexico," and
will present this popular, laugh com
pelling play in a thoroughly first class
manner, with the aid of an excellent
supporting company, special scenery
and every accessory required.
t i t
"The Irish Pawnbrokers," Murray
and Wesley's latest farce-comedy, was
presented last evening to a small audi
ence. The sketch is below those in
which the stars have made their reputa
tion, and at times the piece drags along
heavily.
Open Air Concert.
An open air concert will bo rendered
this evening from the balcony of the
Refowlcb building by St. Ann's band.
Following is tho program:
March, "Anniversary," (Laurondean).
Medley overture, "Yankee Hash,"
(Miller).
Haritono solo,"Equa-Tone,"(tilberatl).
Scbottlsche, "Little Sweetheart,"
(Iviefer).
(irand selection, "Sotnlramldc," (Ros
sini).
Medley ovorturo, "The Headlight,"
(L. p. DoYVitt).
Serenade, "Pood Night, Reloved,"
(Pinsuti).
YValtz, "Ideal Echoes," (Laurendean),
March, "The Blue and the Pray,"
(Chattaway).
Death of Mrs. Brogan.
Mrs. Sarah lirogun, widow of the late
Thomas Hrogan, died last evening at
her homo in Drifton. aged 70 years.
She had been 111 for a year past. Mrs.
Brogan was a resident of Drifton for
many years and enjoyed ah extensive
acquaintance throughout tho region.
Sho is survived by five sons and two
daughters, as follows: William, Oneida;
John, Colerado; Edward, Tamaquu;
Frank, Hartford; Patrick, Drifton, and
Bella and Teresa, Drifton.
The' funeral will take place at 0
o'clock Monday morning. A requiem
mass will be read at 9.30 o'clock at St.
Ann's church, after which interment
will be made In St. Ann's cemetery.
Freeland Man Burned Out.
Sparks from a locomotive sot lire to
the roof of a row of houses at Allen
town on \Vednesday, and It was destroy
ed. The row was owned by the Allen
town Iron Works Company. Among
the tenants were Patrick Cunningham
and family, formerly of Froeland.
The. other tenants were William
Uashefskl, John DulTy, Michael Walko,
Frank Merits, John liable, Hugh Mc
tlee, Nell O'Donald, Michael Gallagher,
Michael Oooley and John Snyder.
Young Men's Meeting.
The young men's meeting at the Y.
M. C. A. building will ho addressed on
Sunday afternoon by Rev. E. C. Murphy,
pastor of tbo English Baptist church.
The attendance at these meetings is
steadily increasing and the association
Is becoming quite popular with the
young men of town.
Broke Her Arm.
Lnrrotta, tho throe-year-old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Hart McClennan, of
Chestnut street, fell down the roar step*
at her home Wednesday evening. . Tho
fall broke her right arm. The child
suffered muoh from tho Injury, but is
now resting easily,
Three Months in Jail.
Harry Lazorock, of town, was found
guilty in court on Wednesday of con
ducting a tippling house. Ho was
sentenced to pay a fine rtf 525 and costs
and to undergo an imprisonment of
three months in the county jail.
PLEASURE.
September 15.—Picnic of Fearnots
Athletic Association at Driflon hall
park.
September 15.—-Picnic of Division 20,
A. Q. U., at Sandy Valley grove.
LOCAL NOTES
WRITTEN UP
Short Items of Interest to
All Readers.
Happenings of the Past
Two Days in and Around
Freeland Recorded With
out Waste of Words.
The Butler township schools will open
on Monday next. The Upper Lehigh
building has been roshingled and given
a thorough overhauling. The other
buildings of tho township were also
given the necessary repairs and are all
in good condition for tho term work.
The last picnic of the season will be
held tomorrow evening at Driftdn ball
park. Tho picnic will bo conducted by
the Fearnots Athletic Association and
music will be furnished by St. Ann's
band.
Smoke and chew Kendall, Clock Sc
Co.'s XXX X union-made. Mnftd by
the Clock Tobacco Co., Scranton, Pa.
Kushnerick Bros, disposod of their
confectionery storo today to Wassil
Cbigo.
A pair of lady's kid gloves and a belt
buckle were found iu the Grand opera
house after last evening's play. Owner
An recover property, by applying to
Manager McMenamin.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter
B. Carr, of Pine street, is seriously ill.
William 11. Lawfor, of Allontown,
head of the department storo of W. B.
Lawfor & Co., died Tuesday uiglit of
paralysis.
The borough fire alarm system will be
tested tomorrow.
Eckley Junior band will furnish the
dance music at the A. O. 11. picnic in
Sandy valley tomorrow evening.
A carload of iron ore was received
this week by the Salmon Iron Company.
Tho dwelling houso .pf Ben hard Dinn
is receiving attention from the painters.
Hazlo Brook has been connected witli
the othor towns of the region by tele
phone.
A steam-heating plant will be in
stalled in the basement of St. Luko's
Lutheran church.
GEO. KROMMES,
dealer in
GROCERIES
and
PROVISIONS.
Rebate Checks Given for Cash.
lllrkbcck anil Walnut Streets.
Books
all prices and styles.
Periodicals—
the latest and best.
Sporting Goods—
none better and cheaper.
WOODRING'S
Opposite the Birkbeck Brick.
Everybody is Looking For
GOOD ICE CREAM
and the place to get it is at
MERKT'S.
We manufacture all our own Ice Cream, and
we guarantee the public that it Is strictly pure
in every respect; no adulterations of any kind
whatever are used.
Picnics, parties and private families supplied.
Wlmieaiile and Kotnil Cnnfootloner and Tobac
conist, Centre Street, Frooland.
Win. J. ECKERT,
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, WALL PAPER,
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Glass,
Miners' and Builders' Supplies.
South Centre Street, Froeland,
Geo. H. Hartman,
Meats and Green Truck.
Fresh Lavd a specialty.
Centre Street, near Central Hotel.
Boat Lough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use PI
$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, Hats and
Furnishings. The right place is our
place. 11' 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 have
the best of the bargain, we refund your
money as cheerfully as we took it, and
pay your expenses besides.
Merchant Tailoring
This department is complete with tho
finest ot fall selections. Our workman
ship is perfect, and nothing hut tin- finest
trimmings used in the garments turned
out. Mr. W. E. Jones is our cutler, und
thut guarantees the lit and stylo.
Phila. One-Price Clothing House.
S. SEME, PROP.
Birkbeck Brick, Freeland, Pa.
cMfectionery
AND
CIGARS.
Fresh Roasted Peanuts,
Bananas, Dates,
All the Daintiest Fruits of the Season.
Kushnerick Bros.,
South Centre Street.
OTTZRjRrST'S
Groceries, Provisions,
Green Truck,
Dry Goods and Notions
arc among the finest sold
in Freeland. Send a sam
ple order and try them.
E. J.Curry, South Centre Street.
Wm. Wehrman,
■777" a,tclix2ia,l3:er.
Watches and Clocks for sale, and repairing:
of all kiuds given prompt attention.
Centre street, below South, OKION
OKION STROH,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
and
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Ofllcc: ltoums 1 and 2. Birkbeck Brick, Freeland
JOHN M. CARR,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
All legal business promptly attended.
Postollico Building, ... Freeland.
MCLAUGHLIN,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business of Any Description.
Brennun's Building, So. Centro SI. Freeland.
R. J. O'DONNELL,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business Promptly Attended.
j Campbell Building, - Freeland.
JOHN J. McBREARTY,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business of overy description, Fll-o
Insurance, and Conveyancing given prompt
attention.
Mc&lenatnin Building, South Centre Street.
'JMIOS. A. BUCKLEY,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
All business given prompt attention.
Tribune Building. - . Main Street.
JJR N. MALEY,
DENTIST.
OVER BIUKBECK'S STOItE,
Second Fluor, - . Birkbeck Brick.
jyjRS. S. E. HAYES,
FIRE INSURANCE AGENT.
Washington Btreet.
None but reliable companies represented.
Also agent for the celebrated high-grade
I iunos oi Hazelton Bros., Now York city.
JJR. S. S. HESS,
DENTIST.
37 South Centre Street.
Second Floor Front. - Kofowioh Building.
ANDREW 55EMANY,
NOTARY PUBLIC.
and
REAL ESTATE DEALER.
11l South Centre Street, 2d floor, Freeland
Smoke and chew Kendall, Clock A,
Co.'s XXXX union-made. Mnftd by
the Clock Tobacco Co., JScranton, l'a.