F REEL AND TRIBUNE.
VOL. XIII. NO. GO.
THIS SPACE
Has been leased by the Wear
Well Clothing, Boot and Shoe
House, of Freeland, and the
readers of the Tribune are
requested to peruse the an
nouncements made by us,
as they appear here from time
to time. Many dollars will be
saved to the buyers of Cloth
ing and Shoes if they will
guide themselves by the advice
which will be published in
this space each issue. Res
pectfully yours.
Wear Well Clothing,
Boot and Shoe House.
M. Refowich, Prop.
Refowicli Bldg, F reeland.
Hello! Send That Postal
right along and have your laundry done
up at the Freeland Steam Laundry.
Our Chicago domestic finish or the Buf
falo high gloss is the most stylish for
gentlemen's linen.
Get your soiled shirts, collars, cuffs, etc.,
done up in a bundle and send them here.
Rough dry family wash 5c per pound.
Freeland Steam Laundry,
Anthracite Telephone 1089.
Clifford 11. lieller, Mgr.
135 South Centre Street.
GEO. KROM^ES,
dealer in
GROCERIES
and
PROVISIONS.
Rebate Checks Given for Cash.
Hirkbcck and Walnut St ratals.
LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERY.
B. C. ItAUBACH, Prop.
Choice Bread of All Kinds, Cakes, and Pas
try, Daily. Fancy and Novelty Cakes Baked
to Order.
COIFECTIIIIIT ® ICS (KM
supplied to balls, parties or picnics, with
all necessary adjuncts, at shortest
notice and fairest prices.
Delivery and supply wagons to all parts oj
tenon and surroinidings every day.
I. CAMPBELL^
dealer in
Dry Goods, Groceries,
Boots and Shoes,
Also
PURE WINES H LIQUORS
FOR FAMILY
AND MEDICINAL PURPOSES.
Centre and Mnin streets. Froplttnd.
SHOES! SHOES!
Nothing But Shoes!
Star Shoe Store!
Buy your footwear
where you won't have
to pay interest on
other goods. We
sell shoes, boots and
rubber goods—noth
ing else—and you
can be accommodat
ed here with any
thing manufactured
in these lines.
STAR
SHOE STOEE.
Hugh Malloy, Prop. Si*
AFTER SMALL
OPERATORS
Scheming to Crush Out the
Individual Firms.
Pennsylvania and Lehigh
Valley Companies Have
$10,000,000 to Buy Con
trol of Collieries Here.
The Philadelphia Times published an
article yesterday which, if true, is of
much interest to the people of this
vicinity. It says:
"The reports touching the intention
of the Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley
to enter into negotiations for certain
individual collieries in the upper Lehigh
coal field are practically true. Pennsyl
vania has been seeking for years to get
into this territory. The Pennsylvania
Schuylkill Valley Railroad was built at
a cost of 816,500,000, with that end in
view. The intention today is to bring
under corporate control as far as pos
sible all individual operations, and the
Hazleton section is quite inviting in
this respect.
"It was stated yesterday that the
Pennsylvania could not make terms witli
the Coxo Brothers at Drifton and Free
land, nor with the George B. Markle
Company at Jeddo and Japan, but that
there was a reasonable certainty of
closing negotiations with the Pardoes,
who are evidently anxious to quit the
field; with J. C. Ilaydon & Co., at Jeanes
ville, and with M. S. Keiumerer & Co.,
who control mines at Stockton and
Milnesville.
SYNDICATE AT THE BOTTOM.
"There Is the suggestion of a syndi
cate about this movement, but Pennsyl
vania has sought for years to gain a
foothold in the upper Lehigh region,
and the time seems to have come for the
carrying out of a movement that way.
Pennsylvania and Lehigh, it is said, are
acting together and have an understand
ing on the division.
"It is stated that the Pardee interests
want 85,000.000 for the eleven collieries
they hold at Ilazlelon, Lattimer, Holly
wood and at Ilarleigh and Milnesville.
The deal is one of the largest ever on
the hoards. The J. C. Ilaydon A Co.
holdings at Jeanesviile are also very
large, and the M. S. Keminoror interests
cover something like 82,500,000 in
properties that are now working.
INDIVIDUA!, OTKBATOItS TO 00.
"Tlie movement of Pennsylvania and
Lehigh Valley will be watched with
great Interest. It means a complete
break on the last stronghold of the in
dividual operator. Lehigh Valley has
always been a carrier and not an opera
tor. Pennsylvania is a heavy operator
in tho Lykcns valley, at Nanticoke and
Dunmore. Both lines have large tide
water points and the movement to
absorb individual operations will devolop
in a few days.
"To gain tho properties Pennsylvania
and Lehigh Valley are after may require
the expenditure of some $8,000,0011 to
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Freeland Opera House Co., Lessees.
Friday Evening, November 16.
Augustus Pitou's
elaborate production; same as seen during Its
presentation here last season, and at the Grand
Opera House, New York eity,
IMJIBMI
A Mammoth Senic Production.
Scenes laid in New York City and on board
the United States cruiser, "New York." Stage
pictures reproduced from photographs of the
fatuous cruiser, 'New York."
No Conflict,
No Battle Scenes,
No Shots Fired.
Good Comedy,
Singing and Dancing.
PRICES: 25, 35, 50 and 75 Cents.
Seats on sale at McMcnaiuin's store.
Geo. H. Hartman,
Meats and Green Track,
Fresh Lard a Specially,
Centre Street, near Central Hotel.
FREELAND, PA., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1900.
810.000,000, but the syndicate appears
I ready to invest any sum to gaiu control.
A GIGANTIC PLAN.
"This is one of the most gigantic
plans in anthracite coal interests ever
contemplated. Independent of the fact
that it is outside tho agreement with
the New York Central, it is well under
stood that Pennsylvania has for years
considered a movement into the hard
coal lield as most desirable. The Le
high Valley management has also had
in view the acquirement of certain in
dividual operations and deems this the
best time to close terms.
"Pennsylvania is peculiarly equipped
to extend its hard coal operations. Its
lines now roach a large expanse of
territory, and from what is said the
management proposes to be a strong
competitor for the trade in the future
and has made arrangements to meet it."
DENIED IN NEW YORK.
11l an interview in New York last
evening on this subject Presideut Wal
ter, of tho Lehigh Valley, says there is
no truth in the roport that his company
is purchasing individual mines, and tie
is of tho opinion that none of the large
companies are seeking to secure any of
the individual collieries.
Drury Against Quay.
Senator-eioct William Drury, of Lu
zerne county, who is one of tho men
tho Quay managers have been claiming
as sure to go into a caucus and vote
for tho re-election of tho ex-senator,
says he will do no such things. Ho will
participate in no Quay caucus nor will
lie vote for Mr. Quay for senator. This
is tho emphatic form in which he put it:
"My attention having been called to
an article in a recent issue of the Phila
delphia Ledger signed "E. J. 5.," quot
ing mo as intending to enter the caucas
and support M. S. Quay for United
States senator, I wish to deny the au
thority for such quotation. I have care
fully considered tho recent electoral deci
sion in my district, and I can only inter
pret it as an emphatic repudiation of
M. S. Quay and his methods.
"The election of Hon. G. J. Hartman,
E. A. Coray, I)r. W. T. Mahon and P.
L. Drum, all anti-Quay men, proves
conclusively to mo that my constituents
would, if possible, in overwhelming vote,
instruct mo to vote against a continua
tion in power of Quay and Quayism, an
influence damaging to the state and
party both at home and abroad.
"You may say that recognizing the
voice of tho sovereign people of my dis
trict, 1 shall not go into tho caucus and
will not support Matthew Stanley Quay
for United States senator."
"Tim Gunner's Mate."
The name of Augustus liitou, as
manager of "The Gunner's Mate," is
sufficient of itself to (ill the Grand opera
house to capacity this evening. Hut in
addition to this, the play is one that
cannot fail to appeal to the American
theatre-going public. Unlike many of
tho plays that have been produced as
the outcome of our Spanish war, "The
Gunner's Mate" is founded entirely on
probability. Us strong dramatic cli
maxes are not attained by sentimental
clap trap, but its characters and their
actions, worked out on perfectly true
and natural lines, appeal, witli vital
significance, to tho audience. The flag
ship New York plays a prominent part
in the piece, and tho scenes showing
her gun deck, forecastle and fire room,
are produced with all the exactitude
photography and measurements can
give.
Into the life of tho New York's blue
jackets Is interwoven a perfectly natural
story of love, heroism, self sacrifice and
courage, with a strong strata of comedy
to give life and light.. The life of the
sailors, their diversions and their hard
ships are carefully and truthfully pictur
ed.
Horses for Sale.
Five horses and three colts are offered
for sale cheap at tho farm of W. 11.
Hosier, two miles north of White Haven.
Animals can bo seen on the farm. All
must be sold before November 26.
D.eWitt's Little Early Risers aro the
best liver pills ever made. Easy to take
and never gripe. Grover'sClty drugstore.
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.
OHEHIPF'S SALE.—By virtue of a writ of
O Lev. Fi. issued out of tho court of com
mon picas of Luzerne county, there will be
exposed to public sale at the arbitration
room, courthouse, Wilkesbarre, Luzerne
county, Pennsylvania, on Saturduy, Decem
ber I, 11KJ0, at 10 o'clock a in.
All tins right. title ami interest of the de
fendant in and to the following described
piece, parcel or tract of land, viz:
All that certain tract of land situate in the
city of Wilkesbarre, county of Luzerne, state
of Pennsylvania, beginning at a line of Black
man street 50 feet north 46 degress 46 minutes
from stake at intersection of the southerly
line of Blaekmun street witli the westerly line
of a fifteen-feet alley leading into Beach
street, said point of beginning, being north
corner of lot heretofore sold to one Alfred
Cheritt; thence in same direction along Black
mail street 50 feet; thence south 44 degrees 8
minutes west 56 und 6-10 feet to line of hit No.
82 on plot of Harding Mayer and McLean, re
corded in said office in deed book No. 158, page
1, and now owned by Mrs. Mary Ayers; thence
along the same south 45 degrees 46 minutes
eust 50 feet to the west corner of said Cherit.t
lot; and thence along tlie line of same north
41 degrees 8 minutes eas . 571 feet to the place
ot beginning. Being part of lot No. 2, of the
survey of same made by Alfred Hand, Oc
tober 28, 1861.
Improved with a two-story frame dwelling
house, outbuildings and fruit trees.
Late the estate of the defendant in said
writ named with the appurtenances.
tfeued and taken in execution at the suit of
\\ illard Atherton vs. Chas. P. .Sampson.
_ James G. Harvey, sheriff.
D. E. Baxter, attorney.
Funeral of Joseph Birkbeck
Tho funeral of tho late Joseph Birk
beck, of Wilkesbarre, whose death on
Wednesday was announced in the last
issue of tho Tribune, will take place
from his late home in that city at 11.30
o'clock tomorrow morning. Services
will be conducted at St. Stephen's
Episcopal church.
The special Lehigh Valley Railroad
train, conveying the remains to Free
land, will arrive hero about 2 o'clock.
The interment will be made in the
family plot in Freeland cemetery.
Appropriate resolutions on tho death
of Mr. Birkbeck were passed on Wed
nesday afternoon by the directors of
the Wilkesbarre Deposit and Savings
bank.
At a meeting held yesterday by the
diroctors of the Citizens' bank a com
mittee was appointed to prepare resolu
tions on the death of Mr. Birkbeck, who
was president of the bank.
Death at Drifton.
Mrs. Rebecca Kennedy died yester
day at her home in Drifton after an ill
ness of several years' duration. She
was aged 63 years and 9 months, and is
survived by three sons and four daugh
ters, as follows: Dr. Joseph P. Kennedy,
Lancaster; Hugh P. and Michael, Drif
ton: Mrs. James Gallagher, Highland;
Mrs. Michael Kelly, Priceburg, Lacka
wanna county, aud Misses Mary and
Kate, Drifton.
Tho funeral will take place at 9.30
o'clock tomorrow morning, followed by
a requiem mass at St. Ann's church at
10 o'clock. The Interment will be made
in St. Ann's cometery.
Miners Want Union Goods.
Three thousand United Mine Workers
of Jit. Carmel at a meeting last night
decided not to use any tobhacco, cigars
or beer that did not boar the "union
made'' stamp. It was also decided to
destroy all powder kegs and gum boots
after they aro used or worn out so that
the ragmen and junk dealers cannot
collect and soli them to manufacturers,
who would make from them new articles.
Quay Scheme Exposed.
The Hazleton Standard yesterday ex
posed a scheme of the Quay Republicans
to annex the voting districts of Ilar
leigh and Humboldt, In Hazlo township,
to other nearby districts. Those polls
invariably send anti-Quay delegates to
the district conventions, and to succeed
In abolishing thorn will give tho Quay
ites control of the Fourth district.
Removed to Freeland.
William Irwin, of Lofty, tho Lehigh
Valley section forman, with head
quarters at Freeland, temporarily re
moved to town yesterday, in order to be
as near his work as possible in case of
an emergency, such as are liable to
present themselves during the winter
months.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve will
quickly heal the worst burns and scalds
and not leave a scar. It can be applied
to cuts and raw surfaces with prompt
and soothing effect. Use it for piles
and skin diseases. Beware of worthless
counterfeits. Grover's City drug store.
Statement.
Upper Lehigh, Pa., Nov. 15, 1000.
All moneys collected by tho soliciting
committee appointed by this organiza
tion during the late strike have been
paid In full to the treasurer, and the
accounts of each member of said com
mittee have been examined and found
correct. By order of
Local Union No. 1531,
United Mine Workers of America.
Both makers and circulators of
counterfeits commit fraud. Honest men
will not decoive you Into Inlying worth
less counterfeits of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. The original is infallible
for curing piles, sores, eczema and all
skin diseases. Grover's City drug store.
Thanksgiving Day at Niagara Falls.
One fare for the round trip, via the
Lehigh Valloy Railroad. Tickets on
sale and good going November 38,
limited fur return passage to December
3 Inclusive, and will he honored on any
train except the Black Diamond express.
For additional information, consult
Lehigh Valley ticket agents.
If you have ever seen a child In the
agony of croup you can realize how
grateful mothers are for One Minute
Cough Cure which gives relief as soon
as it is administered. It quickly cures
coughs, colds and all throat and lung
troubles. Grover's City drug store.
Jack Boner, the coal region pugilist,
who is now living comfortably in Phila
delphia, lias been tendered a' tempting
offer by .Jim Corbett to join his theatri
cal troupe. Boner was sick all summer,
but is now in excellent health.
Willie Schaeffer, the prisoner who
escaped at Wilkesbarre on Tuesday, has
not yet been captured.
PLEASURE.
November 28.—Hall of Jeddo Base
Hall Club at Yauues' opera house. Ad
mission, 50 conts.
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,
On Tuesday evening "The Gunner's
Mate," which appears here this evening,
played at Hazleton, and tho Standard,
in its comment next morning, said "the
plot is well filled with thrilling situa
tions and has many startling climaxes.
Tho company was strong and capable,
and gave entire satisfaction. Many fine
scenic effects wore introduced."
Verona, the fourteen-year-old daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. James Runisey,
until recently residents of Sandy Run,
died at Cemonton on Wednesday from
typhoid fever. The disease has a strong
hold in the Lehigh valley and many
deaths have occurred.
A defective Hue in the building owned
by John M. Powell, corner of Walnut
and Washington streets, caused a slight
lire Wednesday evening. Neighbors
succeeded in extinguishing tho blaze
without calling out the lire department.
It is reported that the Upper Lehigh
Coal Company will begin paying semi
monthly on December 15. All the coal
firms and corporations in the anthracite
region are expected to be in line before
the new yoar arrives.
Steve Michael, an employe of Mar
tin's hardware store, fell on the ice yes
terday while carrying a stove into a
house in South Heberton. The weighty
piece of Iron foil across his stomach as
he went down and ho sustained painful
internal injuries.
Buy your ico cream at Helper's.
Rev. J. W. BischofT, of Upper Lehigh,
who is pastor of the Freeland Presby
terian church, is a candidate for tho
pastorate of a church in Bethlehem.
Rev. Hischoff has many friends here
who would regret to see him leave his
present charge.
The Freas farm In Butler township
lias been purchased by Henry and John
Fisher.
Joseph Krupa and Miss Judith Maran
uch, both of Freeland, will be married
tomorrow by Rev. Carl Ilouser.
Miss Rose Gillospie is visiting Wilkes
barre relatives.
Schuylkill county grand jury lias re
turned true bills against five men for
murder and against thirteen for aggra
vated assault and battery in tho cases
growing out of tho trouble at Oneida
during the strike.
Con and Miss Mary Cannon, of Lans
ford, are visitors at the Burke residence
on Walnut street.
M i s. Neal Kennedy, of Chestnut street,
lias taken up her residence in Philadel
phia.
Gentlemen, for hats and caps go to A.
Oswald. He has a nice variety.
Tho marriage of Joseph Sarricks, of
Sandy Run, and Miss Grace Palmer, of
Wilkesbarre, will take place next week.
Both wore former school teachers in
Foster township.
The scenery and mechanical effects of
"The Gunner's Mato" are being placed
in position at tho Grand today. Tho
outfit arrived at noon from Maha
noy City in a special car which was
filled to the roof with tho handsome
scenes and intricate mechanism requir
ed to produce tho play.
Yesterday's snowfall was warmly wol- j
corned by tho local hunters and tho 1
rabbits are having their own troubles
today.
Prof. Patrick J. Furey began work j
this morning in Drifton.
Joseph Lipko, one of tho strikers who
was injured in the Oneida riot on Oc
tober 10, has recovered and was dis
charged this week from the Miners' hos
pital.
Miss Maggie Gill Is spending the week
with Schuylkill county friends.
When you want prompt acting little
pills that never gripe use DeWltt's Little
Early Risers. Grovor's City drug store.
Erasmus Snyder, a resident of Upper
Lehigh for many years and a well-known
politician of Foster township, removed
to Highland this week.
John J. Johnson, Jr., a young man of
Beaver Meadow who is related to many
people hereabouts, will be married soon
to Miss Mary liiloy, of that town.
Tomorrow will be pay day at all the
collieries of this vicinity except those
controlled by Drifton companies, whoso
employes were paid earlier in tho week.
$1.50 PER YEAR.
TOP GOAT
WEATHER!
This is great weather for Top
Coats. Every man who has a
presentable one left over from
last season is in luck, and
those who haven't want to be
furnished with one. If you
are one of the latter we want
to see you at our store. A
call will be to our mutual ad
vantage. It will lead to busi
ness for us and satisfaction to
you. We have Top Coats and
every stylish kind of
OVERCOATS
In light, medium or heavy
weights and have them priced
so they are easy to buy.
Phila. One-Price Clothing House.
S. SEN IE, PROP.
Birkbeck Brick, Freeland, Pa.
£HIAS. ORION STROH,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
and
NOTARY PUBLIC.
omcc: Rooms I and:.', Birkbeck Brick, Freeland
JOHN M. CARR,
ATTORN EY-AT- LAW.
All legal business promptly attended.
Postofliee Building, ... Freeland.
Mclaughlin,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business of Any Description.
Brennan'g Building. So. Centre St. Freeland.
R. J. ODONNELL,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Campbell Building, . Freeland.
~ ite Haven Ofllco, Kane Building, Opposite
1 oglollk'e; Tuesdays and Thursdays.
JOHN J. McRREARTY,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business of every description. Fire
Insurance, aud Convoyaucing given prompt
attention.
MeMenmnin Building, South Centre Street.
A. BUCKLEY,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
All business given prompt attention.
Tribune Building, - - Main Street.
JJU N. MA LEY,
DENTIST.
OVER BIKKBECK'S STOItE,
Second Fluor, - ■ Birkbeck Briek.
jyjRS. S. E. HAYES,
FIRE INSURANCE AGENT.
Washington Street.
None but reliable companies represented.
Also agent for the celebrated high-grade
Pianos ol li a/el ton Pros., New York city.
S. S. HESS,
DENTIST.
37 South Centre Street.
Second Floor Front. - Refowieh Building.
Wm. Wehrman,
"V7" a/tclmnLSilsier.
.y* atchos and Clocks for sale, and repairing
ot all kinds given prompt attention.
Centre street, below South.
AMANDUS OSWALD,
dealer in
Dry Goods, Groceries
and Provisions.
FRESH ROLL BUTTER AND EGGS.
A celebrated brand of XX Hour
always in stock.
Latest Hats and Caps.
All kinds of household utensils.
A. W. Cor. Centre and Front Bts., Freeland.
CURB-Y" r S _
Groceries, Provisions,
Green Truck,
Dry Goods and Notions
are among the finest sold
in Freeland. Send a sam
ple order and try them.
E. J. Curry, South Centre Street.
P. F. McNULTY,
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
AND EMBALMER.
Embalming of female corpses performed
exclusively by Mrs. P. F. McNulty.
PREPARED TO .ATTEND CALLS
PAY OR NIG Jll\
South Gout re street. Freeland.
The main building of the now brew
ery Is boing placed under roof.
Try Keiper's ice cream soda.