FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. XIII. NO. 45. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Freeland Opera House Co., Lessees. Tuesday Evening, October 16, The Big Senic Marvel! THE BOWERY AFTER DARK A vivid picture of life on the churaeteristlo thoroughfare in the Great Metropolis. A Play With a Moral. A scenic creation abounding in thrilling climaxes. N. B.—All the scenery used in this production is carried by the company. Prices: 25,35 and 50 Cents. Seats on sale at McMenamin's store. A Few Facts Worth Considering The necessity of having styl ish, distinctive footwear is be coming 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 STOEE. Hugh Malloy, Prop. Cornei sll*. Wonder If He Saw This? He was Immured in the darkest dungeon beneath t In; castle moat. "If I had a saw, a tile, anything—" ho moaned, as lie looked at the solid bars ueross the solitary window. Then a thought struck him. His face brightened, like a Cripple Grot;k conflagration. Rapidly running over his supply of eollurs, which had just eoinc from the laundry, lie selected 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 upart. He Was Free. If lie had had his collars laundered at the Freeland Steam Laundry lie would he in jail yet. We have a device for ironing the top edge of collars and cuffs and return them to you with a perfectly smooth edge. Try us. Freeland Steam Laundry. Clifford 11. lleller, Mgr. 135 South Centre Street. 6EO. IROiIES, dealer in GROCERIES and. PROVISIONS. Rebate Checks Given for Cash, Blrkbcek and Walnut Streets. LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERY, B. C. LAUBACIf, Prop. Choice Bread of All Kinds, Cakes, and Pas try, Daily. Fancy and Novelty Cakes Baked to Order. com? © ICI CIEiM supplied to bulls, parties or picnics, with ail necessary adjuncts, at shortest notice and fairest prices. Delivery and supply wagon* to all part s oj tniim and surrounding* every day. Geo. H. Hartrnan, Meats and Green Truck. Freak Lard a Specialty. Centre Street, neur Central Hotel. MINERS IN CONVENTION Delegates Will Probably Reject the Offer. Advises From Scranton In dicate That the Operators' Proposition Will Be Voted Down. The eyes of the 143,000 anthracite coal miners of Pennsylvania, as well as those of the hundreds of thousands of people dependent on them for support or to whom the product of their labor gives employment, not including the great financial, commercial and manu facturing interests of the entire East, are directed today toward the'city of Scranton, where delegates representing the striking miners arc in session for the purpose of accepting or rejecting the terms of settlement olTered by a majority of their employers. There is no question but that both strikers and operators aro anxious to resume work, and it is reasonable to presume that the convention today would accept the terms offered if the proposition contained no double-mean ing phrases and gave a guarantee that the increase would last any length of time. As it is, the miners aro suspicious of the offer; they also resent the ignor ing of their other grievances, and at this writing there is no telling what the result will be. The convention up to noon today had not readied the point where a positive knowledge of tho sentiment of the ma jority of tho delegates could be ascer tained. It is believed, however, that a countor-olTor will bo submitted to the operators, in which they will bo asked to sign a year's agreement and to rectify other matters besides low wages. FINANCIAL AID ASSURED. W. I), ltyan, secretary-treasurer of tho United Mine Workers of Illinois, arrived in Scranton yesterday. He said tho miners of ills state have at least 3400,000 in their treasury, and added that if the anthracite miners needed help that fully 3250,000 would be sent in a few hours. Mr. Ryan said ho was not on oflicial business. He may, however, consult with Mr. Mitchell on the question of financial aid, although the national president, says such assist ance is not needed at present. TIIK ONEIDA TROUBLE. The trouble at Oneida on Wednesday, of which tho Tribune was unablo to give a full account on that day, began early in tho mornings Tho colliery had been running short-handed since the strike began, and at a meeting Tuesday night the strikers of the town decided to make a determined effort to close it. Several scrimmages and stone-throwing affairs occurred before 7 o'clock. As tho non union men woro going to work they were asked by tho strikers to remain at home. Some turned back; others did not. Those who went to the colliery were stoned. Van Hlargin, one of the non-union employes, attempted to pull a revolver, but the weapon was taken from him and in tho beating he received he had several ribs broken. The strikers remained at the colliery all the morning. As tho locio used in hauling coal from Nos. 2 and 3 collieries to the Oneida breaker pulled up on tho road near tho latter colliery a crowd of women blocked the track. The women were told by Superintendent Kudlieh to go home. He assured them that their husbands would get an increase in wages. Tho women stoned Kudlieh and one rock made a largo gash above his ear. Then the striking men and tho women rushed toward No. 2. A force of about fifty employes who were deputized as watchers then arrived from Beaver Meadow and Drifton, but they were powerless to do anything, and retired to the engine house. Just as tho officers got close to shelter a shot was fired. This was followed by an other, and in a few seconds many shots rang through the air. Ralph Mills, aged 55 years, of Heaver Meadow, a member of tlie chain gang, was tho first to fall and when found later was dead. Then Mike Lipko, a striker, staggorod to tho ground. George Kellner, of Heaver Meadow, a carpen ter, fell wounded in the eye. No one knows who shot first. A gun shot killed Mills and a small shot struck Kellner. Lipko was struck by a ball from a re volver, with whicli class of weapou all the deputies were armed. After the shooting tho strikers dis persed. Sheriff Toole, of Schuylkill county, in whose territory the clasli occurred, was in Philadelphia, and could reuder no assistance. His chief FREELAND, PA., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1900. deputy, James O'Donnell, arrived dur ing tho afternoon. CLOSED COLLIERIES ANI) SHOPS. On Wednesday night, in obedience to orders from members of the firm, who are displeased at the manner their affairs have been conducted by the minor officials, the following notice was posted at the Oneida, Tomhicken, Heaver Meadow, Eckley and Drifton collieries of the Drifton corporations: "After nearly one month's trouble with intimidation, raiding, etc., and the lack of adequate protection from proper authorities, and with the feeling that this company has reached a point where it is unable to properly protect its em ployes, notice is given that all mining operations from this date will bo sus pended until further notice to avoid loss of life." Yesterday orders were issued closing down tho shops operated by the com pany at Drifton. Every man employed there has been suspended until further notice and this has made a perceptible increase in the idle army in this vicinity. Enginers, firemen and mechanics at all the collieries have been suspended, only enough of these being retained to do work that is actually necessary to keep the colliery free from water and fire. Nearly all tho employes of the D. S. Sc S. Railroad arc also idle, since their is no work for them when no coal is being sont to market. I'OND CREEK 811UT DOWN. Tho Wyoming and Fond Creek Coal Company, which is engaged in reopen ing the workings at Pond Creek, agroed about ten days ago that none of the coal taken out should be shipped to market. On this condition tho em ployes were permitted by tho Mine Workers Union to continue working, but a few days ago it was learned that tho company was shipping coal to tide water. The employes were immediate ly notified, and they quit work in a body on Wednesday. Later they drew up a list of griev ances, which they presented to tho firm. They ask for a reduction on powder to $1.50 a keg and dualin to 15 cents a pound, for 10 per cent incrcaso in wages, for semi-monthly pay, that buggies bo given them instead of wheelbarrows and several minor grievances. MITCHELL BLAMES DEPUTIES. President Mitchell, in speaking of Wednesday's riot at Oneida, said: "From what I can learn of tho situa tion I believe that in tho ranks of the alleged strikers were soveral men in tho secret servico of the operators. Their duty was to incite our men to riot, whilo pretending to be friendly to the union. In none of our marches before has such a spirit been displayed by tho men. It can be easily seen that the operators aro doing all they can to wrest from tho union tho moral support of tho public. I deeply deplore the affair, but feel our men were not to blame." MARCHING RESUMED YESTERDAY. About COO strikers, principally South Side men, began a march to Heaver Meadow early yesterday. Upon finding that colliery closed they turned their attention to No. 40 and Cuyle's stripping, in Ilazleton. For a timo it seemed that the strikers and deputies would clash, but fortunatoly neither side gave causo for trouble. The strikers thou marched through Ilazleton and dispersed. ANOTHER COLLIERY CLOSED. The United Mine Workers yesterday closed Young & Dunkleberg's colliery at Tamaqua, employing nearly 100 men. A conference between the miners and their employers was hold, but a settle ment has not yet been effected. The workers want tho semi-monthly pay law observed. Tho Panther Creek valley collieries aro still working short-handed. DEPUTIES DISCHARGED. Three of the men quartered in town and holding deputy sheriff's commissions were discharged from service yesterday by Sheriff Harvey. When engaged they wero warned to steer clear of strong drink, but tho admonition was disre garded. This, with charges of theft against one another, made it necessary to deprive tho thugs of their authority. CAVALRY AT ONEIDA. The Governor's Troop left Shenandoah at midnight last night for Oneida. Tho cavalry's trip meant a march of ten miles over Locust mountain, and tho troop arrived at Oneida before day break. MILLS' FUNERAL TOMORROW. The funeral of Ralph Mills, tho dead deputy, will take place tomorrow after noon from his home in Reavor Meadow, lie was a member of tho Knights of Malta and the Knights of the Golden Eagle. Tho intermont will bo made in Ilazleton cemetery. The condition of both Kellner, the in jured deputy, and Lipko, tho injured striker, is improving, and the two men will recover. They are in the Miners' hospital. Shanty in Position. The shanty selected to "Improve" the borough's property on North Centro street was placed in position this morn ing. It was hauled by four horses from the rear of the council building 011 Front street and raised on the stone foundation which had been prepared for it. It is Bxl4 feet in size and will be used to store the street commissioner's tools and equipment. With this shanty and several hundred lengths of sewer pipe occupying part of the lot, the borough authorities should lose no time In covering the remaining vacant land with something equally dis creditable to the appearance of the Municipal building. Bunco Man Got His Money. Frank Smith, of I.ansfurd, wont to Eaaton with a stranger to buy a saloon for si, ooo. He was taken to the out skirts of the city, and when askod where ho had his money replied that it was In bank at Lansford, hut he had brought SOO along to bind the bargain. Smith gave the stranger the SSO and was told to wait until he went into a saloon to see the owner, but ho did not Co mo back. The stranger left a pack age with Smith, saying it contained $l5O. When Smith opened it ho found only $3. Courthouse Site Chosen. The county commissioners yesterday decided to build the new courthouse on the site of the present one, on the Public Squaro. It is hoped by most of the citi zens that this will end the controversy which has raged in court and out for eight yoars. On Tuesday night the Wilkosbarre councils by a close vote re fused to give the county a plot of ground on the river common in oxchange for the courtyard on the Square. What People Expect. A leading Chicago nuwspaper says: "Whocvor wants customers in these days of smart trade habits must invite them by persistent newspaper announce ment of what he has to sell." It is so obviously easy to communicate with the public through the newspapers that the people expect every enterprising estab lishment to do so, and thus save them the timo and trouble of hunting about for what they need. Under Rock and Coal. Mary Rudonit/., aged 14 years, was buried yesterday beneath an avalanche of rock and coal at Newcastle, near l'ottsvillo. She was picking coal at the base of a culm bank when the accident happened. Several minors dug her out alive. The girl sustained soveral brok en ribs, contusions and scalp wounds and severe internal Injuries. She was rumovod to tho Pottsvlllo hospital in a critical condition. Indicted for Blasphemy. Edwin Stone Westcott was arrigned In Eackawanna court 011 tho charge of blasphemy. Westcott a few years ago was an editor and well-to-do lawyer, of Hartford, Conn., but his mind became unbalanced by religion. Witnesses told how he would gather crowds of Sunday school children around him and harangue them in language too vilo for repetition. The jury brought in a ver dict of insanity. Base Ball Records. The rocords of tho Mauch Chunk ball club for tho past season liavo been published. E. J. Gaifney, of town, who played first base, leads in fielding. He is credited with 110 put outs, 4 assists and 110 errors, giving him a percentage of 1,000. John J. Gillespie, also of town, centre fielder, has 23 put outs, I assist and 1 error; percentage, .958. Breaker Boys at School. The public and parochial schools throughout the county aro overcrowded bocause of the presonco of breaker boys. County Superintendent Hopper says tho boys arc especially studious, and manifest great Interest in their work. It is believed that hundreds of tho lads will not return to work becauso of their desire to secure an education. Legislative Contest. Testimony was taken in tho Dauphin county court yesterday to determine the legality of the certificate of nomina tion of J. It. McAndrows, Democratic candidate for the assembly in the Sixth Euzorno district. The contestant is l'etor J. McCormick, who is also a Democrat. Trolley Strike Averted. The threatened strike on the Centralia- Ashland electric road was averted by Manager (J. M. Smith granting the men an increase in wages from 13 to 15 cents per hour and giving them ten hours' work a day. LOCAL NOTES WRITTEN UP Short Items of Interest to All Headers. Happenings of the Past Two Days in and Around Freeland Recorded With out Waste of Words, Rev. A. R. King, pastor of the ifnlted Evangelical chnrch, of White Haven, will preach in the old M. E. church, Hirkbeck street, in the English lan guage, at 10.30 a. in. on Sunday. Every body is invited. Special singing at this service. Sunday school at 9.30 a. in. Tho bond of Edward Doudt, treasurer of the school district of Foster township, was filed yesterday. Tho bond is in the sum of $30,000 and the sureties are Anthony Rudowlck, Thomas Hirkbeck and Joseph Hirkbeck. Gentlemen, for hats and caps go to A Oswald's, lie has a nice variety. Several loads of clay have been dumped on tho sidewalk along the Contro street front of tho Municipal building. This will later bo covered with ashes. Smpko and chew Kendall, Clock & Co.'s XXXX union-made. Mnftd by the Clock Tobacco Co., Scranton, Pa. One of the most successful and in structive institutes ever held by the borough school teachers took place on Wednesday evening. Tho program given in Monday's issue was carried out and a number of interesting discussions followed. This is tho season when mothers are alarmed on account of croup. It is quickly cured by One Minute Cough Cure, whieh children like to take. Grover's City drug store. "Forgiven" is the title of a play which tho Woodring Dramatic Company will soon begin rehearsing. Miss Dora Gordon, of Nanticoke, formerly of Freeland, will be married on November 1 to Samuel Brockman, of Philadelphia. Tho bride-to-be is a sistor of Mrs. S. Senie and has many friends here. The brst method of cleansing tho liver is the use of tho famous little pills known as DoWitt's Little Early Risers. Easy to take. Never gripe. Grover's City drug store. Rev. Charles Hull attended a confer ence of Primitive Methodist ministers at Avoca this week. Smoke and chew Kendall, Clock & Co.'s XXXX union-made. Mnftd by the Clock Tobacco Co., Scranton, Pa. George Bruoningsen, a young man of town, was taken to Laurytown hospital yesterday. lie has been ill for some months past and had no one hero to take care of him. No other pills can equal DoWitt's Little Early Risers for promptness, certainty and efficiency. Grover's City drug store. Miss Maine Moses, of Upper Lehigh, and Frank Sweetman, of Ilazleton, will be married in tho near future. Tho first Institute of tho term will bo held by Foster township teachers to morrow at Woodsido school house. Mrs. B. (i. Vanllorn, of Englewood, N. J., is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. E. Oborrender. Torturing skin eruptions, burns and sores are soothed at once and promptly healed by applying DoWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, the best known euro for piles. Beware of worthless counter feits. Grover's City drug store. Monday is tho date for the monthly test of tho fire alarm system. John Singer, of Sandy Run, and Miss Emma Bottoms, of Highland, were married at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday evening by Rev. J. W. Bischoff. They will reside in Sandy Run. Feelings of safety pervade the house hold that uses One Minute Cough Cure, the only harmless remedy that produces immediate results. It is infallible for coughs, colds, croup and all throat and lung troubles. It will prevent consump tion. Grover's City drug store. Philip L. Drum, of Drums, was ad mitted to the Luzerne bar on Wednes day. lie is a graduate of tho law school of Pennsylvania university and at pres ent Is a candidate for representative In the Sixth legislative district. Girl Wanted. A girl to do general housework can secure a. good situation by applying to J. W. Miller, Hirkbeck street. $1.50 PER YEAR. The Best Dressed Man,.. i not always the one who pays most for his clothes. Our clothing has the kuack of giving satisfaction. We believe iu giving-a customer just what he wants. We would like to show you how easy it is for us to lit you. Come and examine our elegant line of Men's and Children's Suits and Overcoats just received. The fabrics, patterns, material, trim und finish are so ar tistically matched that you can't help being agreeably suited according to your allowance. PHILA. ONE-PRICE Up-to-date Clothier and Gents' Furnisher. Birkbeck Brick, Freeland, Pa. Books all prices and styles. Periodicals — the latest and best. Sporting Goods — none better and cheaper. WOODRING'S Opposite the Birkbeck Brick. 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, "SX7" atolxinalzer. Watches and ('locks for sale, and repairing of all kinds given prompt attention. Centre street, below South. £MIAS. ORION STROH, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC. Office: Rooms 1 and 2, Birkbeck Brick, Freeland JOHN M. CARR, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. All legal business promptly uttended. Postoffleo Building, - Freeland. QEORGE MCLAUGHLIN, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of Any Description. Brcnnan's Building. So. Centre St. Freeland. R. J. O'DONNELL, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business Promptly Attended. Campbell Building, - Freeland. JOHN J. McBREARTY, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of every description, Firo Insurance, und Couvcyuliuiug given pruinpt attention. McMonumin Building,South Centre Street. '"pilOS. A. BUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. All business given prompt attention. Tribune Building, - . Main Streot. TJR N. MALEY, DENTIST. OVER BIUKBECK'S STOKE, Second Fluor, - . Blrkboek Brick. jyjRS. S. E. HAYES, FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Washington Street. None but reliable companies represented. Also agent for the celebrated high-grade Planus ol Hazelton Bros., Now York city. JJR. S. S. HESS, DENTIST. 37 South Centro Street. Second Floor Front, - Kefnwleh Building. MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS. "PROPOSALS WANTED. Sealed proposals I will bo received by the secretary of the I'Ptriol, up to October 12, 1900, inclusive, lor the erection and con struction of a telephone line connecting the Anthracite Telephone Company at Weathorly and to continue to the almshouse at Lowry town, a distance of seven (7t miles The Direc tors reserve the rightto reject any and all bils. for lull paitieiilars and specifications apply to John C. Tosh, secretary, Mauch Chunk, Pa. Samuel (Jangwer, 1 Win. S. Lelb, Directors. W. S. Campbell, \ SALE CHEAP. For cash, a house and . , on Chestnut street, Hirvanton, west, of Uidge street, property ..t John Walitzky. Also a house ami two lots on same street, the Property of PhUip Mover. For terms apply to 1. A. Buckley, J. P.R 'ITIHI M: building. Try lvoiper's Ice cream soda.
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