FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. XIII. NO. 110, Leave Your Measure for your Next Suit of Clothes at Freeland's Leading Tailoring Establishment. Spring Stock Is Now Ready For Inspection. lefowicli'sWeai'Wel Clothing and Shoe] House. REFOWICH BUILDING. F RIE ELAND. Hare Tou Seen Our Queen Quality Shoe*? ? AMANDUS OSWALD, dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries and Provisions. FRESH ROLL BUTTER AND EGGS. A oelobrated brand of XX flour always in stock. Latest Hats and Caps. All kinds of household utensils, /f. W. Cor. Centre and Front Sts., Freeland. DePIERRO ■ BEOS. CAFE. Corner of Centre and Front Street.*. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufor Club, Eosonbluth'a Velvet, of which we h ve EXCLUSIVE SALE 111 TOWN. Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne, Hennessy brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Winea, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Ham and fle.htoeite&r Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS AT • ALL - HOURS. LAUBACH'S YIENNA BAKERY. B. C. LAU3ACH, Prop. Choice Bread of All Kinds, Cakes, and Pas try. Daily. Fancy and Novelty Cakes linked to Order. CiIFIETIOIEiy e IDE IMH supplied to balls, parties or picnics, with all necessary adjuncts, at shortest notice and fairest prices. Delivery and itupply wagons to all parti of town and surroundings every day. EVERY BUYER OF SHOES is neglecting his duty to his purse if he fails to learn our prices and examine our cpialities 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. STAR -j._iC.i_ii -trL. HughMalloy,Prop. OPERATORS POST NOTICES Increase to Continue Until April 1, 1902. Advance of 10 Per Cent Will Remain in Force An other Year —Companies Will Not Meet Men. The close relations existing between the anthracite coal carrying companies through the community of interests between them was exemplified by their concert of action on Saturday in posting notices throughout the anthracite region that the 10 per cent advance in wages and other concessions made to the miners in October, 1900, would be con tinued until April 1, 1902, and tiiat local differences would be adjusted with the employes of the respective collieries. This action on the part of the com panies, it is understood, was determined upon fully a week or ten days ago, and was done to anticipate any action on the part of the United Mine Workers of America, at their convention at Ilazle ton this week, and to avoid a conference demanded by the miners with the opera tors. This construction at lea t, is put upon their action by President Mitchell, of t he United Mine Workers of America, who when advised of what had been done, said: *'This is a new move on the part of the operators, and it seems that they do not intend to meet the United Mine Workers in conference next week." President Mitchell is f urt her quoted as saying that the continuation of the 10 per cent advance to the miners would not be at all satisfactory. The notices posted at the different collieries differ but little in the wording. The following is a copy of the Lehigh Valley Coal Company's notice: "The 10 per cent advance in wages and other concessions made by the com pany on November 1, 1000, as per notice posted, will be continued to April 1, 1002. Local differences will be adjusted with our employes at the respective collieries." The companies posting notices Include all the big corporations and a majority j of the individual operators, except Markle & Co. The latter firm is expect ed to make its announcement soon. The coal companies controlled by the Pennsylvania Railroad posted no notices, but word was communicated through the superintendents to the miners that the present scale of wages would be maintained. While the officials of the big coal com panies are very reticent, it is known to an absolute certainty that they have de termined not to confer with the miners In convention. In fact, the request made by President Mitchell, of the United Mine Workers, to the officials of the companies to send a representative to the conference has been entirely ig nored, and in only one or two Instances has his request been recogni/.od oven by a negative reply. MITCHELL INTERVIEWEI). "I do not rpgard the offer of the oper ators as satisfactory," said President Mitchell at Hcranton yesterday after noon. "I consider that the proper way to adjust wages and insure uninterrupt ed employment, as warranted by trade demands, is for the operators to have a conference with their employes through the latter's representatives. Last fail during the strike the mine owners took the position that the men were not or ganized, that they could give no guaran tee that an agreement made would be kept unbroken. That is not true today. All the mine workers of the anthracite coal fields are now practically organized. "Tho percentage who are not yet members is so smali as not to he worth calculating. It has been charged by mine owners that whore our organiza tion is strong strikes are most frequent, and in substantiation they had pointed to the anthracite regions. "If strikes have been more frequent it Is simply because there is no agree ment between the operators and the union. If we had such agreement there would be no such violation of contract. The men would be required to obey its provisions. If there have been any strike troubles the past fow months they have been due to the mine owners fail ing to carry out thoir part of the proposl- , tlon we made to them and which they accepted. •• Vgrcements made and signed will ln ■uir< uninterrupted employment. There •will bo no violation of contract, and wherever strikes occur we would be in position to immediately order our men back to work and the trouble would be FREELAND, PA., MONDAY, MARCH 11, 1901. disposed of by amicable method! con ducted by the proper officers with the employers. "Even the breaker and mine boy trou bles could be controlled with an agree ment. Our organization has demonstrat ed its responsibility, and its ability to carry out its agreements. In tho soft coal' fields, where such an agreement exists, has it been violated? We have always kept good faith there. We will do it in the anthracite regions. It is a matter of honor with our organization. "In the absence of an agreement we are under no obligations to keep the men at work. We can under any circum stances call them out any day in the month. If wo had an agreement and should violate it we would uot deserve the respect nor the contidcnc of any American citizen." President Mitchell does not expect the big operators to be represented at the conference. He said he had telegraph ed and written all of them, and while some had answered there was nothing to indicate thoy would be represented. He hoped, however, for the harmony and good will of the anthracite regions they would have representatives at Hazleton ah is week. Must Live in Hazleton. The love which the D. 8. & S. Rail road officials have for Freeland has been shown agaiu by the order notifying the crew of train No. 1 that they must reside in Hazleton hereafter If they wish to retain their work on that road. A new schedule wont Into effect yesterday and one of the changes made was the dis continuance of the train leaving Drifton at 5.30 a. ro. This train will hereafter start from Roan and end its run at that place. The now arrangement is a result of efforts of the railroad employes to secure extra pay for working overtime. The crew of train train No. 1 will be permit ted to make only twelve hours per day In the future, whereas under the old rules they madu fourteen hours. The men affected by tho change are Ren Reynolds, Henry Tully, P. H. Hanlon, Peter McHugh and Patrick Gallagher. The new order will be a great incon venience to tho members of tho crow, some of whom own their own homes in town. Freeland's Pretty Girls. From tho White Haven Journal. There are two or three young men or overgrown "kids" in town that should remove their trunks to Freeland without delay, liy so doing they may save themselves an arm or leg, which thoy are bound to lose sooner or later, if they continue the practice of escorting the silk mil) girls into the passenger train every evening. These arderitdovers are not satisfied with "chewing the rag" on the platform for fifteen minutes before the train arrives, but they follow the girls into tho coach and remain there until the train starts out with their darlings. It Is a common thing to see these fellows hop off the train like a lot of grass-hoppers, anywhere from Smith's hotel to Rhunke's back yard. Of course no one can blame the boys for becoming smitten with the dear girls from over the mountain, but they aro to be both pitied and blamed for risking their lives by jumping off trains every night. Move your trunks to Freeland, boys, where the pretty girls rosldo. Better Service Needed. Freeland's mail facilities are now on a level with hamlets located on the fringe of civilization. Stnco the Lehigh Valley Railroad discontinued the 12.14 and 4.42 p. m. mail trains, the service Is not up to that enjoyed by the residents of llutler valley. l'ostmaster Davis is communicating with the department at Washington, with the object of improving tho system with the aid of the trolley If tho raflruad can do no better than its new schedule permits. Mrs. Gillespie Dead. Mrs. Gillespie, a well known resident of Jeddo, died at her home in that town Friday night and was buried this morn ing at .St. Ann's cemetery. The inter ment was preceded by a requiem mass at St. Ann's church. Mrs. Gillespie was a resident of Jeddo for many years and had many friends in this vicinity. She is survived by four sons, John, of Drif ton; Patrick and Daniel, of Jeddo, and Thomas, of Montana. M. & M. Officers. The following have been elected as officers of tho Mining and Mechanical Institute for the ensuing year: President—A. C. Loisenrlng. Vice president—Owen Fowler. Secretary—W. R. Fry. Treasurer—John Rohland. Directors—ll. E. Sweney, E. A. Ober render, H. R. Price, W. H. Davles, YV. 11. Smith, Jr. THEATRICAL "The Missouri Girl," which comes to Freeland tomorrow evening, ba9 a hold on the theatre-going public that is the onvy of all the other amuse ment promoters. Mr. Raymond seems to havo struck the popular chord, and year after year this attraction goes over the same territory, and invariably to crowded houses. Other plays coino and go, but "The Missouri Girl" is here to stay. The reason of this extraordinary success is due the fact that the play contains all the better elements of the several classes of stage productions. It has a good strong plot for the more seriously inclined, exciting, sensational climaxes for lovers of melodrama, plenty of comedy for those that enjoy that kind of entertainment, strong specialties to interest the vaudeville "cranks," a carload of magnificent scenery to please those who enjoy the spectacular, lovely gowns and costumes to pleaso the ladies, and withal a production that is complete In every detail. Furthermore, Mr. Fred Raymond Is well know as one of the foremost comedians of the present time, and has never yet disappointed an audi ence by giving a bad performance. * * t Irving French, the popular comedian, supported by his big company, will open a three nights' engagement commencing Thursday evening. This company is recognized by the press and public throughout the western states as one of the best comedy companies organized. They will produce a repertoire of the latest comedy successes, including sing ing and dancing specialties in every performance. Thursday night they will present "A Rupaway \Vifo w " a comedy in four acts. .adies' 15 cent bargain tickets will be issued for the opening night. X t X Rehearsals for "The German Refor mation," to be given here next Monday and Tuesday evenings, are being con ducted regularly by Miss Atwood, of Ml. Holly, N. J., and two fine performances are looked for. The members of the P. M. church are meeting with much en couragement in their sale of tickets. t t t A number of talented people hve been engaged to take part In the enter tainment to be given under the auspices ot St. Ann's band on the evening of March 17. ROUND THE REGION. Walter Harding, of Plymouth, and Mrs. Peter Van Sickle, of Kingston, who eloped last week, wore arrested at Niagara Falls, but they could not be held under the New York laws on the charge of desertion and were released. The now warrant did not arrive before they crossed the border Into Canada and are supposed to be in one of the small towns. See that you get the original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve when you ask for it. The genuine is a certain euro for piles, sores and skin diseases. Grover's City drug store. The jury in the murder case wherein Albert Snyder and Mrs. Louisa Snyder, of Mahanoy City, wero charged with the shooting of the letter's husband. Michael Snyder, after being out nearly twenty two hours, returned with a verdict on Saturday. The former was found guilty of murder in tho second dogrec and the latter was acquitted. Their promptness and their pleasant effects make DeWitt's Little Early Risers most popular little pills wherever they are known. They are simply perfect for liver and bowel troubles. Grover's City drug store. Arrangements are being made to ask tho legislature to grant an appropriation of SOO,OOO for the establishment for free homes for consumptives on the moun tain near White Haven. It Is proposed to erect ten cottages costing aboutss,ooo each. When you are bilious, use those famous little pills known as DeWitt's Little Early Risers to cleanse tho liver and bowels. They never gripe. Grover's City drug store. I. 11. Harger, a Lehigh Valley Rail road telegraph operator, was run over by a train at Hazleton .Junction yester day and instantly killed. He was aged 19 years and was a brother of Andrew Harger, of Drifton. Like Oliver Twist, children ask for more when given One Minute Cough Cure. Mothers endorse it highly for croup. It quickly cures all coughs and colds and every throat and lung trouble. It is a specific for grippe and asthma and has long been a well known remedy for whooping cough. Grover's City drug store. George Dieurst. of MauchChunk, who was burned by an explosion In a beer vat at Mauch Chunk brewery last week, died yesterday at the Miners' hospital. Counterfeits of DeWitt's Witch Hazel ! Salve are liable to cause blood poisoning. Leave them alone. The original has the name DeWitt's upon the box and wrapper. It is a harmless and healing j salve for skin diseases. Unequalled for piles. Grover's City drug store. • 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. Tho Mining and Mechanical Institute lias given notice that the lease of Its quarters in the Rirkbeck building will not be renewed next summer, as the directors expect to have the Institute's building erected before the term of 1901-02 opens. Tho location of the structure will not, it is said, bo on the site purchased on North Centre street. A revolver was found yesterday after noon near the spot where the dead body of Frank Nutze was discovered on tho 2d Inst. Chief of Police O'Donnell was notified and took possession of tho weapon. The finding of the revolver is considered by the authorities as con clusive evidence that the young man committed suicide. While on his way from work at No. 5 Jeddo, Thursday evening, Lewis Young, of West Walnut street, fell on the ice and fractured three ribs, also sustained other injuries. He walked to his home on the Hill and called a physician, and was not aware that his injuries were serious until tho doctor made an exami nation. Tobacco of all kinds at Kelper's. Tho funeral of Mrs. Jennie Wenner took place this afternoon from the resi dence of her mother, Mrs. Andrew Royd, corner of Adams and Luzerne streets. Services wore conducted at the house by Rev. J. W. Jiischoff, of Upper Le high, and the remains were interred at Freeland cemetery. Freeland i 9 represented on the jury this week by M. 11. Hunsicker, John R. Hanlon, Peter G. Gallagher and Daniel Mulranoy. Griff Jones, of Upper Le high, is also serving as a juror. It is stated that an effort will bo made this week to secure a habeas corpus hearing for Nicholas Capece, who it charged with the murder of Rudolph Dimerio. Gentlemen, for hats and caps go to A. Oswald. He has a nice variety. Peter Yori today leased tho hotel property of Peter Timony on tho corner of Centre and South streets, and will take possession on April 1. Preparations for the St. Patrick's Day demonstration next Monday are being made by the interested societies. The annual financial statement of Foster township will not bo published this year, as the Taxpayers' Association claim they will have the supervisors surcharged with tho cost of the publish ing. Hot temperance drinks, at Keiper's. An eighteen-montbs-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Patzner, of Drifton, was buried at St. Ann's cemetery yester day afteonoon. Christ Sachs, of Front street, is nurs ing an Injured hand received while spragging a coal car at Upper Lehigh. Mr. and Mrs. William Dougherty are business visitors in New York. Contractor and Mrs. Rreslin, of Summit Hill, were guests of Miss Nellie McLaughlin for the past few days. William Ferry, of North Ridge street, is spending a few days with county seat relatives. Misses M. Martin, A. O'Donnell and H. Dugan, of Mauch Chunk, and Miss M. Curran, of Reaver Meadow, were visitors in town the past few days. The lingering cough following grippe call for One Minute Cough Cure. For all throat and lung troubles this is the only harmless remedy that gives im mediate results. Prevents consumption. Grover's City drug store. Last night's rain and wind storm blew down many telephone wires and the service with outside towns is very poor today. The Cottage hotel is being remodeled and will bo equipped with all modern improvements before tho new lessee, Mrs. Jane DeFoy, takes charge April 1. Attorney R. J. O'Donoll, of Freeland, has been elected solicitor for Freeland borough, Denison township and tho Donlsoo township poor board. He is also tho present solicitor of tho Foster township school board. Since his coming to town he has made many friends who are pltaed to learn of his success.—White Haven Journal. Read - the - Tribune. TRE-WEEKLY ■W-A-HSTTEID ! 60(1 lii ami Tom 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. SENIE, PROP. Birkbeck Brick, Freeland, Pa. ORION STROH, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC. Office: Rooms 1 and 2, Birkbeck ilrick, Freeland JOUN M. CA It It, ATTORN EY-AT-LAW. All legal business promptly attended. Postoffice Building, ... Freeland. MCLAUGHLIN, ATTORN EY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of Any Description. Brennan's Building, So. Centre St. Freeland. R. J. O'DONNELL, ATTORN EY-AT-LAW. Campbell Building. - Freoland White Haven Office, Kane Building, Opposite Postoffloe; Tuesdays, Thursdays, Samrduya. JOIIN J. McBREAKTY, ATTORN EY-AT-LAW. I.egal Business of every description. Fire Insurance, and Conveyancing given prompt attention. McMeuamin Building. South Cent re Street. JJR. N. MALEY, DENTIST. OVBlt BIRKBECK'S STORE, Second Floor, Blrkbock Brick jyjRS. S. E. HAYES, FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Washington Street. None but reliable companies represented. Also agent for the celebrated high-grade Pianos or Hazelton Bros., New York city. jQR. S. S. HESS, DENTIST. 37 South Centre Street. Second Floor Front. - Refotvich Building. 'T'HOS. A. BUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. AU business given prompt attention. Tribune Building, Main Street Wm. Wehrman, "V\7" a/tcliraa,l£er. Watches, from $4 to $25. Clocks, from §1 to SB. Centre street, below South. Come and Examine our now line of Rich's Famous Julia Marlowe Ladies' Shoes. Every Pair Is Guaranteed. JOHN Geo. H. Hartman, Meats and Green Truck. Frc*h Lard a Specialty. Centfe Street, nour Central Hotel. T. CAMPBELL. dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also PURE WINES & LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AMD MEDICINAL I'URrORES. Centre and Main streets. Freeland. CTTZRIR^-'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.
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