FREELAND TRIBUNE.
VOL. XIV. NO. 33.
On account of holi
day, this store will
be closed from 6 p.
m. Friday to 6 p.
m. Saturday.
Special reduction on all
goods sold after 0 p. m.
tomorrow evening.
ilwlWoai'll
Clothing and Shoe House.
REFOWICH BUILDING. FREELAND.
Wait for Our Great Shoe "ale.
-A~ OS"W^XjID,
dou'er In
Dry Goods, Notions,
Groceries and Provisions.
FRESH ROLL AND
Creamery Butter Always in Stock.
Minnesota's Best
Patent Flour A Specialty,
EVERY ARTICLE GUARANTEED.
A. W. (Jor. Centre and Front fits., Freeland.
BARGAINS IN
Clothing, Gents' Furnishings,
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes.
AT THE
New York Clothing Store,
II AUKV GETZ, PROP.
Brcsliu Hloek, South Centre Street.
__________
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.
Wm. Wehrman,
"VC 7 " a,tclma.a,lcer.
Cheapest Clocks and Watches
in Town.
Next to Neußurger's Store.
Geo. H. Hartman,
Meats and Green Tincl
Freeh Lard a Specialty.
Centre Street, near Central Hotel.
Condy 0. Boyle,
dealer in
LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC.
The finest. brands of Domestic and Imported
Whiskey on sale. Fresh Koehester and Hhen
nndi>HLl Beer and YOIIIIK Una's Porter on tap.
Right
TO THE
Point
We always go straight to
the point; no false modesty
about us. We have the
finest stock of Shoes in the
town—we know it, and we
, want you to know it. We
have bought theni especially
for you. We have every
style in the market, and
warrant all our goods. We
have just the goods for sum
mer wear-—Underpinned for
the sake of introduction.
STAR SHOE STORE,
HUGH MALLOY* PROP.,
Centre and Walnut Streets.
FREELAND, PA., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1901,
UNFAVORABLE
NEWS TODAY
President McKinley Suffers
a Slight Relapse.
Solid Food Does Not Agree
With the Patient and
Physicians Are Alarmed at
the Unexpected Change.
Buffalo, September 13, 1 p. m.—Presi
dent McKinley Is in a sound sleep. The
physicians are anxiously awaiting hi*
awakening. His condition is not favor
able. The doctors have strong hopes
that his sleep will produce a change fur
tho better, but this is not certain.
A bulletin issued at 1.30 o'clock an
nounces no change in liis condition.
The change In the president's condi
tion became manifest yesterday after
noon, but no public announcement of
the fact was made until 8.30 o'clock Inst
night, when a bulletin was issued in
which the physicians gave out the con
dition of their patient.
The bulletin stated that his food has
not agreed with him, and has according
ly been stopped. It is given out that
the bowel action is not properly estab
lished and his pulse is not satisfactory.
The president also complained of fa
tigue.
Unfavorable symptoms continued to
develop during the night and at 1 a. m.
this morning tho doctors at his bedside
were thoroughly alarmed.
No further decided change occurred
until 7 o'clock, when a very slight im
provement was noticablo.
Reports from Buffalo Indicate that the ,
president is far from having passed tho ;
danger point.
City Coal to Be Mined.
According to the Wiikesbarre Record
tho mining of the largo tract of coal
underlying the park along tho Susque
hanna river in that city will soon he
mined. The city is now advertising for
the lease and sale of the coal, and the
Record says that it is estimated that
there are thirty-five acres of coal under
the river common. Bidders will requir-
UIMCULLANKOUS ADVKKTLSEM KNTB.
AN ORDINANCE.- An ordinance creutimr
. a Board ol Health.
lie it ordained and enacted by tlie buixesK
and town council of the borough of Freeland
in council met, und it is hereby enacted by the
authority of the same.
Section I. That a Board of Health in and for
tho horoiiKh of Freeland be and the same is
hereby created to have, exercise and discharge
the powers and duties tfiven under Article X I
of tho act of assembly entitled "an act pro
viding for tho incorporation and government
ol cities of the third class," unproved May SI,
I HSU, and also an act of assembly e- titled "an
act to enable borough councils to establish
bourds of health,approved May 11, IMW, and
all such other acts ot assembly of the com
monwealth as relate to the creation and man
agement of boards of health in boroughs.
Section 2. For the purpose of making ap
pointments to membership ot th* said board,
the borough shall bo divided into districts in
such manlier as the Board ol Health, with the
approval of council, shall lrom time to time
determine.
Section 11. Tho secretary and health officer
shall severally give bund in the sum of One
Huiidr <1 Dollars each,conditioned as required
by law.
section 4. The secretary shall keep a registry
of all fees received by the board, or any officer
thereof, in the administration ol the duties of
their uppointmciits, usnlsoall penalties which
shall be recovered for tho violation of any
regulation ol the board; and the same shall
bo paid over monthly to the borough treas
urer. He shall also render a written monthly
report of the workings of tli" board to the
borough council.
Section 5. All ordinances or parts of ordin
ances inconsistent herewith are hereby re
pealed.
Passed finally July h, IHOI.
Charles Mocrschhaulier, president.
Attest: John J. Moßrearty, secretary.
Approved July 8, IHOI.
John F. Boyle, burgess.
HX)lt SALE. Single six-room dwelling house
on West Walnut st reet, property of Tlios.
E. Da vies Estate; lot is "Uxl.Vi feet, contains
large stable, shanty, outbuildings, line well,
etc. Apply for terms to W. E. Da vies, .'25
ltidge street, Goxe addition, Freeland.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Freeland Opera House Co.,' Lessees.
Week of Sept. 16.
The Famous
Svingali,
Renowned
Hypnotist
and
Telapathist
Prices: 10, 20, 30c.
Seats on sale at McMenarain's store.
Ed to file two separate bids, one for tho
purchase of the coal in bulk and another
for the leaso of tho coal at a fixod price
per ton. The lease must contain a
minimum clause to bo agreed upon by
the councils and the successful bidder,
in case the coal is not mined immediate-
The mining operations in removing
and taking out the coal must be done j
at other places than tho river common
and by structures erected elsewhere
than on the river cominom. The custom
as to the protection of tho surface of
contiguous tracts will be observed in the
mining operations.
The money that will be derived from
the sale of the coal will be used in the
improvement of tho river common, and
the law which gives the city the right
to sell it will not allow it to be used for
any other purpose. The intention of
the council is to build a retaining wall
and better police and light the park.
Freeland Gets Convention.
The select castlo of tho Knights of
Mystic Chain of Pennsylvania, in session
at Ambler, Montgomery county, decided
yesterday to hold the next convention of
the order at Freeland, in September,
1902. The Mystic Chain is one of tho
strongest fraternal societies in the state, 1
and the convention will bring to town a
large number of prominent men and
hundreds of delegates.
Loyal Castle, No. 77, of town, is repre
sented in tho convention at Ambler by
School Director Robert Bell, and it is
largely due to his efforts that Freeland
was chosen.
The annual election of officers result
ed as follows: Select commander, W.
W. Wetzel, Allentown; select vice com
mander, Thomas Potts, Johnstown; se
lect scribe, J. J. Davis, Pittsburg; select
treasurer, J. B. Lnnzer, McKeosport;
select marshal, F. W. Blttner, Lebanon;
select inside guard, William Thorpe,
Philadelphia;' trustee, W. D. Chandler,
Strasburg; supremo representatives
(four years), Robert McCaughey, Phila
delphia; J. W. Ilamcr, M. I)., Johns
town; Richard Muse, Pittsburg; Joseph
Williamson, Scranton, and Dr. J. I).
Erdman, Allentown.
Jewish New Year.
Commencing at fi p. m. this evening
and continuing until tho same hour
tomorrow evening, tho Hebrew residents
of town will celebrate the first day of
the year 5002. Tho day is known as
Itosh lloshanna and all business is sus
pended and is a day of feasting and of
rejoicing. On this festival the faithful
attend lengthy services, and in the even
ing they sit down around well filled
boards and pay visits to each other.
On the first day of tho now year every
good Jew is expected to rid his heart of
any ill feelings toward another. It Is on
this day, also, that, tho "old things are
put away," and worn out tools, clothing,
etc., are discarded.
Republican Primaries.
The Republican primaries to seloct a
candidate for orphans' court judge will
be hold at the several polling places in
the county between I and 7 p. m. tomor
row. The registered candidates are
Mayor Nicholls and I. P. Hand, Esq., of
Wiikesbarre, and Ueorge 11. Trnutinan,
the woll-known attorney of Ilazleton.
On the fourth page of today's Tribune
is an article from tho pen of Attorney C.
W. Kline, of Ilazleton, on the orphans'
court judgship question, and every lower
end Republican should peruse it care
fully before he goes to the poll.
Wright Chosen Chairman.
The Democratic county candidates
met yesterday and named a chairman
and a county campaign committee.
Hon. Ridgway Wright was chosen chair
man and Charles A. Shea secretary.
Tho committeemen of tho Fourth dis
trict are as follows: 11. W. Jacobs,
Ilazleton; Patrick Smith, Hazle town
ship, and John J. McGeehan, West
ilazleton.
The candidates propose to make a
thorough canvass of tho county and are
confident they will bo successful at tho
I polls.
Visited Local Lodge.
Major Webster Weiss, state organizer
of the Royal Arcanum, visited the local
branch of the order last evening and
was given a royal welcome by the mem
bers at their hall in the P. (). S. of A.
building. Ilazleton and White Haven
branches were well represented in the
gathering. Mr. Weiss delivered an in
teresting address upon tho state of the
order throughout the country. A ban
quet. followed the speech-making.
Bp<-lal Fare* to Allentown, Pn.
Via the Lehigh Valley Railroad, ac
count of Lehigh county fair. Tickets
on sale September 23 to 28, inclusive,
limited for return to September 29. See
agents for particulars.
The finest ice cream in town, all
ilfivors, wholesale and retail, at Melius.
ROUND THE REGION
Two runaway mules in the Stevens
mine, West Pittston, were responsible
for an accident in which two driver boys
were so badly burned that they may die.
When the mules ran away they plunged
down the old gassy gangway. Without
thinking of tho danger, two boys, Roy
Metcalf and Will Barth, gave chase.
Their naked lamps ignited tho gas,
which exploded with terrific force, burn
ing both boys severely.
President John Mitchell, of the United
Mine Workers, was tendered an ovation
at Malianoy City yesterday. Collieries
were suspended, stores were closed and
a general holiday prevailed throughout
tho town. After a big parade of 5,000
men, Mr. Mitchell, in his speech, said
lie proposed securing the eight-hour
day for the anthracite miner, peacefully
if possible, but otherwise if necessary.
While working in his cellar yesterday
George Blanche, a merchant of Ml. Car
inel, discovered a cigar box on the wall
near one of the windows. Three sticks
of dualin wero inside of it. It had evi
dently been put in through the window.
Whether it was placed there to blow
the store up or merely for safekeeping
is a mystery. Mr. Blanche knows of no
one bearing him any ill will.
The strike of the machinists at the
Sheldon Axle Works, Wilkesbarro, Is
broken. Most of the men have given
in and have applied for their old posi
tions and the others are expected to ap
ply in a few days. The men had been
working nine hours a day and the com
pany ordered thcui to work for ten for tlio
same pay. They then went on strike.
After the parade in'South Bethlehem
on Saturday, the Grand Army Associa
tion of the Lehigh Valley decided to dis
continue holding a parade each year, as
the members are becoming too old to
march over long routes. An annual
basket picnic will be held hereafter.
Glen Onoko was chosen as the gathering
place in 1902.
William Gluntz, 12 years old, died at
his homo in Pottsvillo from lockjaw
under unusual circumstances. Several
weeks ago the boy ran a large splinter
into one of his toes. The splinter was
extracted, but a small portion of it re
mained in the llesh, causing his death,
lie died in awful agony.
Ice cream soda at Koipor's.
Thomasilolten, a Wilkesbarro lawyer,
was arrested and hold on the charge of
robbery. Walter Conahan informed the
police that Ilolten and three others en
ticed hi in to a stable under the pretext
of examining a horse they had to sell
and there robbed him of S4O. The
other men escaped.
Joseph llughie was convicted at
Wilkesbarro yesterday of committing
an assault upon liosie Larocco, a Lattl
iner child, several months ago. The
jury recommended the prisoner to the
mercy of tho court. lie will be sen
tenced tomorrow.
Mrs. Cathorino McDonald was instant
ly killed by being struck by a Delaware
and Hudson train near May Held yester
day afternoon. She was crossing the
tracks and, being deaf, did not hear the
approaching train.
THEATRICAL.
Svingaii, tho famous hypnotist and
telepathist, will be here next week to
amuse and mystify Freoland people.
He is one of the leaders of his class in
America and is drawing large houses
everywhere. Were It not that wo are
living in a civilized and scientific age,
Svingaii would not be allowed to prac
tice his art, as many of the features of
his performance border on the super
natural.
t t t
Robert B. Manteli is again under the
management of M. W. II an ley SL Son,
also Willis Granger, tho romantic lead
ing actor. The latter will be seen at
the Grand opera houso on September 2(1
in the great play, "A Secret Warrant.*'
The management have given Mr. Gran
ger a most excellent company for his
support, also an elaborate scenic dis
play.
t t i
The Chinese-American play, "The
Kin); of the Opium Ring," which will ho
presumed In Kreeland soon, Is said to
bo a sensational melodrama In tho full
sense of the phrase, in which nothing is
wanting in tho way of incident or situa
tion to rouse the audience to the limits
of nervous excitement.
Ninth Anniversary.
The ninth anniversary of the marri
age. of Mr. and Mrs. Wilty Dougherty
was observed yesterday at their home on
North Centre street. A supper was
tendered to a large number of their
friends and an abundance of the finest
that tho market could supply was on tho
tables. Mr. and Mrs. Dougherty were
wished many long years of happiness by
their guests.
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.
Leading churches and church digni
taries in Philadelphia and tho country
at large have accepted the North
American's suggestion that all churches
use Bishop Newman's hymn—"Lead
Kindly Light" (music by Dr. Dykes) on
Sunday next. At St. .John's Reformed
church the hymn will bo sung at even
ing services.
The term of Mine Inspector Da vies
will cxpiro next week. The examining
board will go through the formality of
holding sessions to recommend his suc
cessor, but Mr. Davies will succeed him
self. The law requiring mine inspect
ors to be elected will not go into effect
until January 1 next.
Tomorrow evening the members of
Federal Labor Union, No. 8750, A. F.
L., and their friends will assemble at
KrcU's opera houso. Tho committee
which has charge of tho hop reports
everything in readiness to givo all who
attend an enjoyable evening.
Herman Dean, a society leader of
Drifton who figured prominently during
the Drifton shop trouble as a strike
breaker, has been rewarded by losing
his clerkship in Drifton office. "Sissy,"
as he is known, will locate in New York
city.
The property formerly owned by tho
borough on East Front street is being
romodeled by the owner, Thomas Elliott.
The building, when completed, will con
tain two large double dwellings.
Emma Kreigor, the twelve-year-old
girl who was burned at Upper Lehigh
on Monday and died at tho Miners' hos
pital on Wednesday, was buried at Free
land cemetery this afternoon.
Mrs. Elizabeth Crawford tripped over
a high curbstone 011 Luzerne street on
Wednesday and fell heavily to the
ground. She was sevorely injured
about the face and body.
Joseph Jacquott, Sr., of Jeddo, was
injured in No. 5 colliery 011 Wednesday
by falling coal. Four of his ribs were
fractured and he was injured otherwise.
His condition is serious.
Mrs. Boyle, mother of Timothy and
James K. Boyle, of town, and P. F.
Boyle, of Ilazleton, is dangerously ill at
her home on Centre street. Little hope
of her recovery is entertained.
Among next week's jurors from the
lower end are the following: R. L.
Hinkle, Foster; Fred Sclileppy, John
McElwec, (ieorgo Carter, Daniel De
vinny, Ha/.le.
Among the ball games scheduled for
Sunday afternoon are the following:
Ashland vs. (iood Wills at Frocland and
Drifton vs. McAdoo at Drlfton.
A. Oswald has the agency for the cele
brated Elysian's extracts and perfumery.
The linest goods made. Try them.
Peter Ycrznonski and Miss Magda
lena Zdaniuk, both of town, will be
married by Rev. Matalitus at St. Kasi
tner's Polish Catholic church tomorrow.
Edward J. GafTnoy and Patrick J.
Gallagher have returned to St. Mary's
seminary, Baltimore, where they will
resume their theological studies.
Harry Newhart, a Walnut street boy,
fell from a fence on Wednesday and
fractured his right arm.
Mrs. Hugh McGroarty has returned
from a visit to Philadelphia relatives.
One of H. C. Noons' delivery horses
became ill yesterday and died a few
minutes later.
A daughter has been born to Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Sweeney, West Walnut
street.
The now school building on South
Washington street is nearly completed.
Ilazleton residents are preparing to
suitably celebrate next September the
llftintli anniversary of the incorporation
of the town.
Mt. Carmel will shortly have a new
bank. The new concern will be named
the Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit
bank.
An action has ben brought against
the bondsmen of William Hahn, tax col
lector of Plymouth township, in 18D6, 10
recover #l,l ">s.h.">.
Carbon county fair will be held next
week at Lehighton. The race program
Is the finest ever arranged in that
county. The fair will have many new
features this year, including a Midway.
TRI-WEEKLY
STOP!
Don't Buy Your Boys'
School Suit
until you have seen the
magnificent stock in our
store. We can equip the
little fellows with the most
durable School Suits, Shoes,
Shirts and Caps or Hats at
less than any other dealer
in town.
Take a Glance
at our windows and you
will be compelled to call
and inspect our stock.
Phila. One-Price Clotliing House.
8. SEN IE, PROP.
Birkbeck Brick, Freeland, Pa.
Until September 15 we give 5 per cent off on
every dollar's worth bought for school
children.
AS. ORION STROH,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
and
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Offlec: Rooms 1 and 2. Birkbeck Brick, Freeland
JOHN M. CARE,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
All legal business promptly uttciidcd.
Postofllee Building, ... Freeland.
QEORGR MCLAUGHLIN,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business of Any Description.
Bronnan's Building, So. Centre St. Freeland.
J. O'DONNELL,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Campbell Building, - Freeland.
White Haven Office, Kane Building, Opposite
I ostoiliec; Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays.
TOIIN J. McBREARTY,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business of every description, Firo
Insurance, and Conveyancing given prompt
attention.
McMonamin Building,South CentroStreet.
T~\R. N. MA LEY,
DENTIST.
OVER BIRKBECK'S STORE,
Second Floor, Birkbeck Brick
jyjKS. S. E. HAYES,
FIRE INSURANCE AGENT.
Washington Street.
None but reliable eom parties represented.
Also turret for ttie celebrated high-grade
I'tanos ol llntrelUin Urns., New York eity.
jQR. S. S. HESS,
DENTIST.
37 South Centre Street.
Senond Floor Front, . Itofowioh Building.
'jpilOS. A. BUCKLEY,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
All business given prompt attention.
Tribune Building, Main Street
T. CAMPBELL,
dealer iu
Dry Goods, Groceries,
Boots and Shoes.
Also
PURE WINES & LIQUORS
FOII FAMILY
AND MttDWINAL PURPOSES,
Centre and Main streets. Freehold.
DePIERRO - EROS.
CAFE.
Corner of Centre and Front Streeta.
Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club,
Kosenbluth's Velvet, of which wo hive
EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN.
M mam's Extra Dry Champagne,
Hennessy Brandy, Blackberry,
Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc.
11am, and /Schweitzer Cheese
Sardines, Etc.
ME ALS - AT - ALL - HQ U RS.
LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERY
B. C. LAUBACH, Prop.
Choice Bread of All Kinds, Cakes, and Pneu
to Ui i'i- oy ulld Nov Ry Lukes Baked
CtBFECTIIIUT © ICE Kill)
supplied to balls, parties or picnics, with
all necessary adjuncts, at shortest
notice and fairest prices.
Delivery and supply wagons to all parts of
town and surroundings every day.
THIS GUN METAL FINISHED FOUNTAIN PENLFEE
j FOR ONE HOUR'S WORK.
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