FREELAND TRIBUNE.
VOL. XIII. NO 104
Leave Your Measure
for your
Next Suit of Clothes
at
Freeland's Leading
Tailoring
Establishment.
Spring Stock
Is Now Ready
< For Inspection.
Clothing and Shoe House.
REFOWICH BUILDING, F R'E ELAND.
Have You Seen Our Queen Quality Shoes?
AMANDUS OSWALD,
denier in
Dry Goods, Groceries
and Provisions.
FRESH ROLL BUTTER AND EGGS.
A celebrated brand of XX liout
ft 1 way a in stock.
Latest Hats and Caps.
AH kinds of household utensils.
A. W (lor Ventre, and Front fits., Freeland
DePIEREO - BROS"
CAFE.
Corner of Centre and Front street*.
Gibson, Dougherty, Kauter Club,
Uoseubluth's Velvet, of which we h v<
EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN.
Minion's Extra Dry Chainpau-ne,
Honnessy Hrandy, Blackberry,
Gins, Wines, Clarets. Cordials, Btc
Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches
Sardines, Etc
MEALS AT ALL HOURS.
LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERY.
B. C. L 111 lACH, Prop.
Choice Bread of AH Kinds, Cakes, and Pas
try, Daily. I"aney and Novelty Cakes Baked
to Order.
CIIFICTIIIEIY © UI (Mil
supplied to halls, parties or picnics, wit I
all necessary adjuncts, at shortest
notice and fairest prices.
Delivery and supply wagons to all parts oj
town and eurroyndings every dap.
EVERY BUYER
OF SHOES
is neglecting his duty to his
purse if he fails to learn our
prices and examine our
qualities and styles before
investing money in footwear.
We Sell Shoes
and nothing else. You can
buy to better advantage here
than in stores where shoes
are carried as a side-line,
and if you give us the op
portunity we will prove to
you that this is true.
I AIY
SKCOOS 3TC3E.
n .#• .. n„.. Corner Centre and
tfu£il ifialloy, Pi Op. Walnut Streets.
MINERS AFTER
mRODERICK
Schuylkill Men Accuse Him
of Prejudice.
Resolution in the Legisla
ture to Remove Him From
Head of.the Mining Bu
reau—Refuses to Talk.
A resolution has been introduced in
the legislature calling upon Governor
Stone to demand the resignation of
Junius E. Roderick, chief of the bureau
of mines and mining.
According to the story. Chief Roderick
was in the house of representatives
lobbying against a couple of bills affect
ing his department. One of these was
to reduce the salaries of mine inspectors
from 53.000 to $2,000, and Increasing
their number. The other was to create
a bureau of mines and make a number
of changes in the present department.
Representative Garner, of Schuylkill,
addressing Roderick on the floor, told
him that his constituents were opposed
to both hills. They wanted the salaries
of mine inspectors reduced to $1,200. It
was then that Mr. Roderick is alleged to
have said to Messrs. Ferrebee, Garner
and Reynolds, who were together:
u lt does not matter what the miner
wants now-a-days. His hand is against
every man and every man's hand is
against him."
In presenting the resolution passed by
Ashland Loca', No. 1517, demanding the
dismissal of Roderick, Mr. Garner said
that this local represented 1,200 miners,
and in making the demand he represont
el 150.000 miners in Schuylkill county.
II" stated the facts in the case and
declared that such language was "miser
able and damnable," and the. man utter
ing it was not fit to tie the shoe strings
of the anthracite miners of Pennsyl
vania.
Ho declared that the law expressly
stated that the bureau of mines was in
tended to protect the miners, and that
this language showed that Mr. Roderick
was not fit to perform this duty. He as
serted that the next time the chief of
the bureau of mines went to collect
s.'i,ono for salary aiid $3,000 for expenses
lie would discover that the hands of the
miners were certainly against hiiu. lie
declared that Mr. Roderick had deliber
ately raised the black (lag against the
miners of the state.
When seen at his home In TTazleton.
Mr. Broderfck refused to discuss the
GRAND OPERA HOUSE"
Freeland Opera House Co., Lessees.
Monday Even'g, Feb. 25.
QUO
VADIS.
Magnificent Scenery,
Competent Company,
Wonderful Piny.
PRICES: 25, 35, 50 and 75 Cents.
Music by DoPlerro's Orchestra.
Two Nights,
COMMENCING
Tuesday, Feby 26.
The Edwin Young
Dramatic Co.
AND AN
olio orF 1
High-Class Vaudeville Features
OPENING PLAY:
HEART OF THE SIERRAS.
Prices: 10, 20 and 30 Cents.
Ladies' Tickets Tuesday evening before 7 p.
in. IGu. Limited to BOG.
FREELAND, PA., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1901.
matter. The resolution, after Its pres
entation, was referred to a committee
friendly to the chief, and it Is alleged
that nothing more will ever be heard of
It, Roderick's "pull" with the governor
making him invincible against any
charges which miners or others may
bring against him.
Activity in Labor Circles.
A labor mass meeting will be held on
Friday evening at the Grand opera
house, and will be addressed by Samuel
D. Nedrey, of Washington, D. C., who
Is a member of the International Typo
graphical Union and a general organ
izer for the American Federation of
Labor. Other men prominently Identi
fied with the labor movement will be
present, and all persons interested in
the questions affecting labor and capital
aro invited to be present.
The boot and shoe makers of town
effected a permanent organization a<
the Grand opera house hall last evening,
and on Sunday next the clerks' union
will he formally admitted to the Federa
tion of Labor.
There Is a movement on foot to or
ganize a Central Labor Union at Ilazle
ton, with which all the labor organiza
tions of lower Luzerne shall be affiliated.
A central body has been found very
helpful to the cause of labor wherever
formed, as it brings about harmonious
work and united efforts among the
several unions which join it.
However, the proposition to have the
dozen or more Freoland unions became
a part of a central union located at
Hazleton is not generally approved of by
the laboring element in this vicinity. It
is believed, and not without just cause,
that there is a Held here for a central
union and that tho interests of the labor
associations of Freeland and vicinity
can be best taken care of by a central
union which has its headquarters here.
An U ifounded Report.
Joseph Bakitas, in a statement made
before Justice of the Peace Hucklev, ex
onerates Erasmus Snyder, of Highland,
from all blame in a matter with which
the latter's name has been lately con
nected. Tho facts, as presented, are us
follows:
In Novernbor, 1900, Bakitas employed
two men at company work in No. 2 col
liery, Highland. They used ticket No.
015. Running short of ticket one day
one of tjie laborers, Charles Becke, went
into another gangway and took ticket
No. 49, us'd by E asmes Snyder, who
was employed at contract work. The
next day the mistake was discovered by
the mine foreman, who promptly correct
ed the error.
Lately the rumor was circulated that
Mr. Snyder had made tho change pur
posely for lils own benefit. This rumor
has caused him a great deal of trouble,
and in justice to all parties concerned
Mr. Bakitas has given the true facts of
tho matter. His statement as to how
the change occurred should clear Mr.
Snyder of all blame.
Freeland Boy Takes Prize.
The junior class of the Lehigh univer
sity held its oratorical contest Friday
morning In tho Packer Memorial
church. The following are the names
of the contestants and tho subjects of
their orations: William S. Brownell,
Jr., "A Phase of Industrial Life;"
James N. Downey, "International Arbi
tration to Satify National Honor;" Fos
ter Uewett, "The Corporate Movement;"
W. S. Johns, "Washington's Political
Ideas;" F. R. Lines, "Washington's In
terest in the West;" William F. Roberts,
"The Labor Movement in America."
First, second and third prizes were
awarded to F. R. Lines, Bethlehem; J.
N. Downey, Lancaster, and William F.
Roberts, Freeland, respectively.
Eckley Fair Closed.
Eckley, Pa., February 20.
Editor Tribune.—The Eckley fair
closed on last Friday evening. It was a
grand success. Father Brehony desires
to thank, very sincerely, all who con
tributed, even in the slightest degree, to
make It so successful.
Tho contest for the twenty-dollar gold
piece was a spirited one, and tho lucky
holder of the winning ticket, No. 245,
was Peter Saboskie, of old Buck Moun
tain, Carbon county.
We are all glad the hard work is over,
and rejoice at its happy conclusion.
The Committee.
Wm. Wehrman,
atclinaalsrer.
Watches, from $4 to $25.
Clocks, from $1 to
Centre street, below South.
Come and Examine
our new line of Hlcirs Famous
Julia Marlowe Ladies' Shoes.
FiVery Pair fs fluaruutced.
JOHN BELLEZZA,
FATAL FIRE
Anltlny Yiwfted by a Di*a*t roun Blaze
Yenterday Morning.
A disastrous fire in Ashley yesterday
morning caused the loss of one life and
wiped out three brick buildings on Main
street, two of which were occupied by
the Mansion house, the largest hostelry
in the town, kept by James L. Metz, and
the third, a three-story building, con
taining the postoffice, burgess 1 office, tax
collector's office, the upper stories being
occupiod as dwellings.
The fire started In the rear of the
basement of the Mansion house. The
lire was then under such headway that
the occupants did not attempt to save
any of the furniture or anything else,
but made their escape with only such
clothing as they could hastily gather up.
Eugene Fenner, an inmate of the ho
tel, who was asleep at the time the fire
started and was not missed until the
place was a mass of flames, and the
finding of a charred body in the ruins
yesterday afternoon proves that ho
must have been overcome by the smoke
and flames. How the fire originated is
not known.
The fire, after devouring the entire
woodwork of the Mansion house build
ings, leaped to the taller building next
to it and the flames were soon shooting
out of the windows of the postoffice and
the postmaster's home above.
The firemen meantime were playing
two streams on the flames, and with the
assistance of the Wilkesbarre depart
ment prevented the fire from spreading
any further.
Eugene Fenner was 33 years of age
and leaves a wife and six children.
THEATRICAL
Hundreds of local readers of Sienkie
wicz's novel, "Quo Vadis," will find
interest in Chas. VV. Chase's dramatiza
tion of It, which will bo glven-at the
Grand opera house tonight. Reports
say that it has been played to crowded
houses everywhere, and it will doubtless
do so here. The cast Is said to be very
strong, and the entire production a
lavish and in many respects a beautiful
example of scenic stage-craft. The
religious element of the play is very
strong, and the clergy of all denomina
tions have placed their mark of approval
upon the play, pronouncing it a great
instrument of good, which should bo
listened to by ali classes.
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It is not often that theatre-goers of
Freeland aro given the opportunity of
witnessing two separate and distinct
performances, each one of which is high
class in every respect, for the one price
of admission. But this is what the
Edwin Young Dramatic Company prom
ises when it comes to the opera house
for two nights, commencing tomorrow
evening. The opening bill is "In the
Heart of tho Sierras," one of the strong
est plays in the company's big repertoire.
"Wicked London" will be produced
Wednesday evening. The vaudeville
part of these performances is given by
the leading artists of the vaudeville
stage.
A Strange Death
Cornelius Shovlin, of Midvale, who
was admitted to the Mercy hospital, at
Wilkesbarre, on Thursday afternoon in
an unconscious condition, and evidently
suffering from knockout drops, died at
the hospital Saturday night without
having regained consciousness. On
Wednesday afternoon Shovelin was
taken to the Bristol house in a cab by
an unknown young man. Upon the
stranger promising to return and care
for hiin, he was allowed to remain at the
hotel. Tho stranger has not been seen
since.
Figures Were Correct.
The vote for the surpervlsorship of
Foster township, as published in the
Tribune last Wednesday, has been found
to agree with tho official count made at
Wilkesbarre. Tho vote between Messrs.
McCole and Anthony was very close, and
the Tribune's figures showed the former
elected by two votes. The official couut
shows the same result.
All other returns published iu these
columns tho day after election wore also
found correct.
One Fare to Washington, I). C.
And return via the Lehigh Valley
Railroad. On account of the inaugura
tion ceremonies at Washington, the Le
high Valley Railroad will sell tickets to
that point and return March 1, 2 and 3,
at the low rate of one fare for the round
trip. These tickets will be good to re
turn to March 8, inclusive, and will be
honored on any train except the Black
Diamond express. Stop-over allowed at
Philadelphia and Baltimore, by deposit
of ticket., provided ticket is used within
original limit.
For further particulars consult Lehigh
Valley ticket agents.
Millions of people are familiar with
DeWitt's Little Early Risers and those
who use them find theTh to be famous
little liver pills. Never gripe. Grover'y
Glty drug atorb.
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 Young Men's Corps, of Freeland,
wa< represented in the quarterly tem
perance meeting at McAdoo yesterday
by Daniel O'Donnell, Andrew Brannigan,
Patrick Collins, Thomas Gallagher and
P. H. Perry, and the Freeland Cadet
Society by John J. McNeils, Hugh
Kennedy and John Gallagher. The
next meeting will be hold at Joanesville
in April.
Tobacco of all kinds at Keiper's.
C. W. Kerbaugh has been appointed
by the court as return judge represent
ing the Luzerne portion of the poor dis
trict. He, with the judge appointed by
the Carbon county court to represent
that portion of the district, will meet at
Laurytown tomorrow, to receive and
count the returns.
Gentlemen, for hats and caps go to A.
Oswald. He has a nice variety.
John J. Ferry, of VVilkesbarre, a son
of Mrs. Denis Ferry, of North Ridge
street, has been elected president of the
Letter Carriers' Association of Pennsyl
vania. Mr. Ferry is an able young man
and his riso in public affairs is no sur
prise to his friends.
Hot temperance drinks, at Keiper's.
Peter Kranyak. of Highland, was
taken to Laurytown asylum this after
noon on a commitment issued by Squire
Buckley. He issuffering from dementia.
Like bad dollars, all counterfeits of
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve are worth
less. The original quickly cure piles,
sores and all skin diseases. Grover's.
City drug store.
County Superintendent nopper is call
ing upon the public schools of this
vicinity today.
George McLaughlin, Esq., returned
this morning from a business trip to
Philadelphia.
Persons who can not take ordinary
pills lind it a pleasure to take DeWitt's
Little Early Risers. They are the best
little pills ever made. Grover's City
drug store.
Roger Dover returned this morning to
Carlisle aftor a visit to his mother here.
Dr. and Mrs. W. P. O. Tbomason, who
returned from their wedding tour a few
days ago, will leave tomorrow for Easton,
where they will make their future home.
Mrs. William E. Martin arrived home
on Saturday evening from a Philadelphia
hospital. Her condition has not improv
ed.
There is always danger in using coun
terfeits of DeWitt's Witch Hazel .Salve.
The original is a safe and certain cure
for piles. It is a soothing and healing
salve for sores and all skin diseases.
Grover's City drug store.
While coasting on Ridge street, John
Furoy ran into a horse attached to the
Ilazle Browing Company's wagon. He
escaped serious injury, but received a
bruised hand by the horse stepping
upon it.
A musical concert by the Stephenson
Quartette on March 5 will be the next
and last of the series of entertainments
conducted this season by the Mlnißg
and Mechanical Institute. Dr. Iloyt's
lecture on Friday evening was well at
tended.
Reports show a greatly increased
death rate from throat and lung troubles,
due to the prevalence of croup, pneu
monia and grippe. We advise the use
of One Minute Cough Cure in all of these
difllculties. It is the only harmless
remedy that gives immediate results.
Children like it. Grover's City drug
store.
Thomas Crossin, for many years a
resident of H&zleton, died at his home
in Philadelphia on Friday afternoon.
Deceased was known all over the region.
Besides his wife he is survived by an
aged mother. The remains arrived at
Hazleton yesterday and the funeral will
take place tomorrow.
At tho home of Wilson Mowry in
Upper Lehigh, on Saturday evening,
School Directors-elect John O'Neil and
Nell P. Johnson, of Foster township,
were tendered a banquet by their friends
and supporters. The affair was attend
ed by a large number of people and a
pleasant evening was spent.
For the weakness and prostration fol
lowing grippe there Is nothing so prompt
and effective as One Minute Cough Cure.
This preparation is highly endorsed as
an unfailing remedy for all throat and
lung troubles and its early use prevents
consumption. It was made to curb
quickly* UrovertCity tiruj 1
TR I-WEEKLY
I
600 In mid Women
to attend our special sale of
Underwear for Men and Boys,
now going on. Special prices
to all, special privileges to
none.
Come and View
Our Immense Stock
and if you don't see what you
want, ask for it.
Phila. One-Price Clothing House.
S. SEN IE, PROP.
Birkbeck Brick, Freeland, Pa.
£HAS. ORION STROII,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
and
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Office: llooma 1 and 3, llirklicck Brick, Freeland
JOHN M. CARR,
ATTORN EY-AT-LAW.
All legal business promptly attended.
Postoffiee Building, ... Freeland.
qeorge Mclaughlin,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business of Any Description.
Brennan's Building, So. Centre St. Freeland.
,J. O'DONNELL,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Campbell Building, - Freeland.
White Haven Office, Kane Building, Opposite
Postoffiee; Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays.
JOHN J. MoBREARTY,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business of every deseription, Fire
Insurance, and Conveyancing given prompt
attention.
McMeuamin Building, South Centre Street.
T~JR. N. MALEY,
DENTIST.
OVER BIRKBECIL'S STORE,
Second Floor, - - Birkbeck Brick
S. E. HAYES,
FIRE INSURANCE AGENT.
Washington Street.
Noue but reliable companies represented.
Also agent for the celebrated high-grade
Pianos of Hazclton Bros., New York city.
S. 8 HESS,
DENTIST.
37 Bouth Centre Btrect.
Second Floor Front. - Refowicll Building.
'jpHOS. A. BUCKLEY,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
All business given prompt attention.
Tribune Building, - . Main Street
Geo. H. Hartman,
Meats and Green Track.
Fresh Lard a Specialty.
Centre Street, near Central Hotel.
"IT CAMPBELL,"
dealer in
Dry Goods, Groceries,
Boots and Shoes.
Also
PURE WINES M LIQUORS
FOR FAMILY
AND MEDICINAL PURPOSES.
Centre and Main streets. Freeland.
P. F. McNULTY,
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
AND EMBALMER.
Embalming of female corpses performed
exclusively by Mrs. P. F. McNulty.
PREPARED TO ATTEND CALLS
DAY OR NIGHT.
South Centre street, Freeland.
OTTIRire^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.
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.
I DBT.— Sundaj* evuijiiitf, on Centre street, a
rtauru to tlite ufflue.