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.
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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