FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. XIII. NO. 119. We Have The Mitchell Hat $2?? Named in Honor of the Great Leader. They Are the Best $2 Hats in the Market. Made by Union Labor. Refowich's Wear Well Clothing and Shoe House, Freeland. Pretty Lines of Spring: Shoes for Ladies. Gents and Children. ? / o 4* co I Hi mj> hi | Watches from $1 to S4O. | BUTTERWICKS ft Cor. Front and Centre Streets. sj! Sheet Music at Cut-Kate Prices. AMANDUS OSWALD, dealer In Dry Goods, Groceries and Provisions. FRESH ROLL BUTTER AND EGGS. A celebrated brand of XX flour always in atook. Latest Hats and Caps. All kinds of household utensils. ff. W Cor Centre and Front Nl*., Freeland T. CAMPBELL, dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also PURE WINES J> LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AMD MKDIOINAL PUBPOBBB. Centro and Main street,. Freeland, o~cr:R:erx^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. 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. STAR SHOE STORE. U...0. II„. Corner Centre and Huj)ii Malloy, Frop. winut streets. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Froelund Opera House Co., Lessees. Wednesday Evening, April 3. Benefit Performance for Grand Opera House Employes. Sadie Raymond and Willard Dashiell and Original Metropolitan Cast iu "Old Arkansaw." Written by Fred Raymond. An Eclipse of All Former Scenic Produc tions, Triumphantly .Advancing Upon an Over whelming Tide of Superlative Endorsement by an Applauding Press and a Satisfied Public. Our Own Special Scenery A Dream of Magnificence. Great Electric Fountain A Brilliantly Bewildering Display that De lights and Amazes All Beholders. Prices: Lower Floor, 75,50,35 Cents. Balcony. 350; Gallery, 25c. Seats on sale at McMenamin's store. THEATRICAL. The ball room scene in "Old Arkan saw," the great scenic production which appears at the Grand on Wednesday evening, with Sadie Raymond and Willard Dashiell in the cast, is said to be the most elaborate set aver carried by a road company. The scene is a beautiful combination of dainty tints and artistic grouping of balconies, balustrades and fine furnishings. In the centre of this magnificent scene is a wonderfully constructed electric foun tain from which real water spurts, com pleting the set. Secret electrical ap pliances Mashing forth lights of many hues beneath the trickling waters of the fountain make a display never equalled on any stage. The play itself is a comedy drama that has won praise in all the larger cities, and with Sadie Raymond in the cast there is no fear that fun will be lacking. X X X "Next Door" was given at the Grand Saturday evening before a large au dience. The Royer brothers are good acrobats, but the play is far below the standard and did not give general satisfaction. X t X Mildred Holland, in her new romantic drama, "The Power Behind the Throne," is underlined for an early appearance in Freeland. Miss Holland's success this season has been phenomenal. Her tour, which began early last November, lias been marked with the most em phatic success. Several return dates have been played, and on each occasion Miss Holland has played to capacity. The production of "The Power Behind the Throne" is costly and elaborate, and it is promised that the play will be the most satisfactory and enjoyable per formance ever seen in this town. Miss Holland is one of the really few great actresses in America. She has the physique, training and above all the temperament essential to success. She is also the first of the great stars of the theatrical world to appear in Freeland while her popularity and ability are at their heighth. "I have been troubled with indiges tion for ton years,' have tried many things and spent much money to no pur pose until I tried Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. I have taken two bottles and gotten more relief from them than ail other medicines taken. I feel more like a boy than 1 havo felt In twenty years."— Anderson Riggs, of Sunny Lane, Texas. Thousands have testified as did Mr. Riggs. drover's City drug store. Brush fires began their work of de vastation yesterday iu the wood* near town. Gentlemen, for hats and caps go to A. Oswald. He has a nice variety. FREELAND, PA., MONDAY, APRIL 1. 1901. MINERS DECIDE NOT TO STRIKE Operators Promise Them a Joint Conference. Convention at Wilkesbarre Agrees to Accept Assur ances Given in New York to President Mitchell. The meeting of the anthracite district exocutivo boards of the United Mine Workers made public their decision on the question of striking at 1) o'clock Friday night. As intimated last Wed nesday In the Tribune, President Mit chell and the district presidents were given assurances in Now York city by representatives of the operators that the miners' claims would be considered. The formal recognition of the union and a joint general conference of em ployers and employes to adjust the wage scale and other grievances affecting the entire industry will come at a future date. The assurances given the officials of the union by persons authorized to rep resent the operators have been accepted by the miners, and the Wilkesbarre convention, in consideration of such concession and to prove that the em ployes are willing to go half way- to effect a settlement of the issues in volved, agreed to continue work. The decision of the convention reached Freeland shortly before 10 o'clock Friday night and was welcomed by all who heard it. STATEMENT BV EXECUTIVE IIOABD. The officers of the executive board issued the following statement to all the anthracite miners: "In prosecuting the duties assignod to us, your committee addressed a com munication to each of the presidents of the coal-carrying railroads, inviting them £o join us in holding a joint con ference with representatives of the Mine Workers. Failing to receive any favor able replies to our invitations, a sub committee composed of the national and district presidents proceeded to the city of New York, and through the instru mentality and assistance of influential friends of organized labor a conference was secured with representatives of the coal-carrying railroads, at which your committee presented the claims of the Mine Workers in as able and lucid a manner they were capable of. "The representatives of the operators listened attentively to the presentation of our arguments, and while they would not agree to meet in general joint con ference with the miners this year, they did agree that the notices which were posted continuing the advance in wages until April 1, 1902, and agreeing to take up and adjust with their mine employes any grievances they might have, should be interpreted and construed to mean that such grievances should be consid ered and adjusted with representatives or committees of the Mine Workers: and they held out the hope that if during the present year the Mine Work ers demonstrated their willingness and ability to abstain from engaging in local strikes, full and complete recognition of COMPOSITION CONTEST. School Children Offered $5 In Prizes for Kiiuyn on a Little Hoy 1 * Suit. S. Senie, proprietor of the Philadelphia One-Price Clothing House, offers $5 in prizes for the three best essays on a boy's suit of clothes. The competition is open to any pupil who is enrolled in any pub lic, parochial or private school in Free land or Jeddo borough, Foster, Hutier or llazle township. The prizes are as fol lows: First prize, 52.50 in gold; second, 51.50; third, 51. The contest will open tomorrow morn ing and will remain open until Tuesday evening, April 16th. The names of the prize-winners will be published in. the Tribune on April IT, and the prizes will be distributed on the evening of the latter date. The names of tho judges will be announced in a few days. They will be three of the toachers of tho Free land public schools., The conditions of the contest are very simple. A (igure dressed with a boy's fancy suit of clothes will be placed on exhibition in one of the show windows of Mr. Senie's store. This suit is to be the subject of the essay. Each pupil desiring to compete will write a des cription of the suit, beginning with tho clipping of the sheep whose wool enter ed into the cloth, and following the various stages of the manufacture and workmanship up to the time the suit arrived at Freeland's leading clothing store. Each contestant is required to sign his or her full name ami address to the essay written. No pupil is allowed lo receive any assistance in the composi tion of the essay, but may obtain Infor mation on the subject from their parents, teachers or friends. When the essay is finished, place it in a sealed envelope and deliver it at the Philadel phia One-Price Clothing House, In the UirltUeck brick, oil or Wotore April 16. the organization would unquestionably be accorded at a future date. "While your committee regret to re port that they were unable to secure all the concessions wo hoped for, and be lieve we are justly entitled to. we are of the opinion that the willingness of the various coal companies to receive com mittees representing Mine Workers, for the adjudication of grievances, records an important advance step in the right direction, and presages more harmonious and equitable relations between em ployers and employes than have prevail ed in the anthracite region heretofore. "11l consideration of the vast interests involved and in view of the fact that at least partial recognition of the organiza tion has been secured, and with the hope that a greater degree of justice will lie secured in the not distant future, your committee, to whom was delegated the power and authority to determine whether work should cease or continue after April 1, would respectfully recom mend that work lie continued, and that committees bo selected at each mine, colliery, stripping and washery, and in structed to wait upon the mine superin tendents or other persons in authority, and in a respectful, conservative, fear less and able manner present any griev ance, either as to prices or conditions of employment, that the Mine Workers may have, and ask that such grievances be adjusted. "We would further recommend and urge upon mine workers everywhere to refrain from engaging in local strikes, except when authorized by the district presidents in accordance with tho con stitution and laws of the national and district organizations. If this policy is adhered to we believe that tho work of our organization t6 establish humane and progressive methods of adjusting wage differences will bo very much facil itated." TWO DEATHS TODAY. Jacob Wolfe and J amen Edgar Pan* Away at Their llomes This Morning. Jacob Wolfe died at 10.30 o'clock this morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. William Ranch, on Chestnut street. A week ago today ho beearao sick vfhile at work in No. 5 mine, Jeddo. and when lie arrived borne wont to bod. lie sank rapidly for a few days, then appeared to improve slightly. Yesterday his condi tion again became dangerous, and he slowly failed until death relieved him. A severe attack of grip, followed by con gestion of the brain, was tho cause of death. Mr. Wolfe was a member of Loyal Castle, No. 67, Knights of Mystic Chain; Freeland Council, No. 348, Jr. (). U. A. M., and Local Union No. 1499, United Mine Workers, In which he took an active interest. He was a man who had many friends and his unexpected death will cause regret among bis ac quaintances. Resides his sister he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Soloman Hachert, and three brothers, Hiram and Peter, of Freeland, and Daniel, of Hobbie, also one step-brother, Frank Hachert, of town. No arrangements for the funeral have yet been made. James Edgar, a veteran of the civil war and a resident of Freeland for the past twenty years, died at his home on Walnut street at 6 o'clock this morning. The deceased was a native of Summit Hill and was born sixty-one years ago. At the age of twenty-two lie enlisted in defense of tho Union in Company K, Eighty-iirst Penn'a Volunteer infantry, and made a gallant record. At the battle of Gettysburg lie was shot in the jaw, and the wound gave him pain and inconvenience during the remainder of his life. Mr. Edgar had been seriously ill for the past month. Besides his wife ho is survived by three sons, as follows: Ebriel, of High-- bridge, N. J.; William, of Fullerton, Lehigh county, and Walter, of Jersey City, N. J. No arrangements for the funeral will bo made until the sons of the deceased arrive hero. Improving the Property. At daybreak this morning carpenters began work on the Dougherty property on North Centre street. The saloon portion of the building will be lowered to the level of the sidewalk, and the interior of the house will be altered to meet the requirements of tbo new prop rietor, Wllty Dougherty, who will occupy the promises as soon as the improve ments are completed. Mr. Dougherty promises to give the town a modern restaurant. The late proprietor, Ollle Koch, is removing today to a private residence on North Ridge street. Skin troubles, cuts, burns, scalds and dialing quickly heal by the use of De- Witt's Witch liazel Salve. It is imitat ed. Be sure you get DeWltt'B. Orb- Vdr's City drhg ituro. 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. John Goski, an tged resident of Birk beck street, died last evening and was buried this afternoon at, St. Ann's ceme tery. The deceased was a native of Bo land and is survived by a sister with whom be lived, and one son, Michael, of Mahanoy City. Chief of Police Charles O'Donnell and Patrolmen Patrick Welsh and John Molik donned uniforms on Saturday, and all throe look neat and nobby In their new suits of blue. The uniforms are from the tailoring department of the Wear Well store. Ice cold soda at Keiper's, George, the lifteen-inonth-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Oeorgo C. Schaub, of West Walnut street, accidentally upset a cup of hot coffee on Saturday evening. The contents were spilled over the little one's face and chest, severely scalding him. Call and see the high-grade Strich & Zeldler piano at Herbst's photograph gallery, oppoiite the postoffice. For sale by A. P. Mavberry. At St. John's Reformed church yes terday a class of eighteen were con tinued by Rev. J. R. Iverscbner, and at St. Luke's Lutheran church a class of twenty-three wore confirmed by Rev. J. J. Kuntz. Easter baskets and novelties—Keiper's A Polish resident of Drifton, while on his way to services at St. Kasimer's church Friday evening, dropped dead. The funeral took place yesterday. Bernard McFadden left town on Sat urday for Cincinnati, where he will join the National league base ball team of that city today. Those famous little pills, DeWitt's Little Early Risers, will remove all im purities from your system, cleanse your bowels, make them regular. Grover's City drug store. William Richard, of Drifton, and Miss Dora Ashman, of Freeland, were marri ed by Rov. J. J. Kuntz last evening. Patrick McGowan, of South Washing ton street, received severe injuries on Friday In Drifton mines by the door of a car falling on him. Call at Herbst's photograph gallery tomorrow evening and hear the beauti ful music which can be produced from a Strich & Zeidler piano. John C. lierncr Is removing his family and household goods to Ilazleton today. Mr. Berner was a resident and business man of town for a number of years. Miss Lizzie Brick and Mrs. Frank Frigerio and daughter, of White Haven, did shopping in town on Saturday. You cannot enjoy perfect health, rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes If your liver is sluggish and your bowels clogged. DeWitt's Little Early Risers cleanse the whole system. They never gripe. Grover's City drug store. Mrs. Jane DeFoy took possession of the Cottage hotel this morning. The late proprietor, S. Kresky, has removed to his recently purchased homo on Pine street. Anthony Waskovlcz will take posses sion tomorrow of the saloon on the cor ner of South and Centre streets, at pres ent conducted by John Dusheck. Spring coughs arc specially danger ous and unless cured at once, serious results often follow. One Minute Cough Cure acts like magic. It is not a com mon mixture butts a high grade remedy. Grover's City drug store. Notes From the Sick. Mrs. 11. G. Deppe is dangerously ill at her home on Pine street. Sister M. Camilius, of Wllkesbarre, visited her mother, Mrs. John McMena mln, who has been 111, on Saturday and Sunday. A nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mcßrearty is suffering from pneumonia at her home on Ridge street. Superintendent John Wagner, of Drif ton, spent a few hours in town on Satur day. He is still quite weak from his severo illness. on will waste time if you try to cure indigestion or dyspepsia by starving yourself. That only makes it worse when you do sat heartily. You always need plenty,of good food propeyly digested. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is the result of years of scientific research for something that would digest not only some elements of food but every kind." And It Is the one remedy that will do ft. (iiWdr's City flriig stbrb. TRI-WEEKLY Rend About Our Composition Contest for School Children. Third Column of This Page. Phila. One-Price Clothing House, S. SEME, PROP. Birkbeck Brick, Freeland, I'a. £HAS. ORION STROH, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC. Offlca: Rooms 1 and 2, Rlrkbcok Brick, Frooland JOHN M. CARR, ATTORN EY-AT-LAW. All legal business promptly attended. Poatofllce Building, ... Freeland. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of Any Description. Brennan's Duildlng, So. Centre St. Frooland. R. J. O'DONNELL, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Campbell Building, - Freeland. t, w . hi iP Raven Office, Kane Building. Opposite Postofllce; Tuesdays, Thursdays. Suturdiij s. JOHN J. McBREARTY, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of every doserlptlon. Fire Insurance, and Conveyancing given prompt attention. McMenaiiiin Building. South Centre Street. N. MA LEY, DENTIST. OVER BIRKBECK'S STORE, Second Floor. . . Birkbeck Ilriek a E. HAYES, FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Washington Street. Nona but reliable companies represented. Also agent for the celebrated high-grade Pianos of 11 a/el ton Bros., New York city. jQU. S. S. HESS, DENTIST. 87 South Centre Street. Second Floor Front. . llefowich Building. A. BUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. All business given prompt attention. Tribune Building, . . Main Street Wm. Wehrman, "W" atcliixialcer. On and after April I Next to Neußurger's Store. Big Reduction In Men's, Boys', Ladies', Children's Shoes. I must have room for the spring stock. I sell the tiweet Orr Overalls. Please give me a call. JOHN BELLEX/A, Geo. H. Hartman, Meats and Green Truck, Fresh Lard a Specialty, Centre Street, near Central Hotel. DePIERRO - BROS C-AYEYEL Corner of Centre and Front KtreetA. Glbion, Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Kosenbluth's Velvet, of which we hive EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne, Hennessy Brandy. Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS AT - ALL - HOURS. LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERY. B. 0. UUBACH. Prop. Choice Bread of All Kinds, Cakes, and Pn>- to^rder 7 ' FttUcy tt,ld Novclt T Cukt -' Buktd COIIECTII9III ® |[l CRMS supplied to balls, parties or picnics, vyitu all necessary adjuncts, tit shortest notice and fairest prices. Delivery and supply wagons to all parts of town and surroundings every day. I MIBCBLLANEOUS ADVfti'l'bKO f \ is. J tTUR BALE CHBAP. -Three freh cows: cmu
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