FREELAND TRIBUNE.
VOL. XIV. NO. 41.
Latest Styles
of Fall and Winter
Shoes are now on
sale. Come to us
when you want
shoes that will fit
your feet, f
liwiftfaM
Clothing and Shoe House.
REFOWICH BUILDING. FREELAND.
Nobby Lines of Suitings on Display.
OS-W-A-I-iZD,
deu'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.
fl. W. Cor. Centre and Front tits., Freeland.
BARGAINS IN
Clothing, Gents' Furnishings,
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes.
AT THE
New York Clothing Store,
HARRY GETZ, PROP.
Droslln Block, South Centre Street.
CUERIT'S
Groqeries, 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,
"WatcHmaker.
Cheapest Clocks and Watches
in Town.
Next to Neußurger's Store.
Geo. H. Hartman,
Meats and Green Titick.
Fresh Lard a Specialty.
Centre Street, near Ccntrnl Hotel.
Condy 0. Boyle,
dealer in
LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC.
The finest brands of Domestic and Imported
Whiskey on sale. Fresh Rochester and Shen
andoah Beer and Youngling's Porter on tap.
W rton tro Htroet.
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 them especially
for you. We have every
style in the market, and
warrant all our goods. We
have just the goods for sum
mer wear—Underpriced for
the sake of introduction.
STAR SHOE STORE,
HUGH MALLOY, PROP.,
Centre and Walnut Streets.
FREELAND, PA., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1901.
COURT HOUSE
SITE SETTLED
Commissioners Have Eight
to Use Eiver Common.
Judge Endlich, of Reading,
Decides as Above, but Op
ponents Will Take Ques
tion to the Higher Courts.
The opinion In relation to the court
house site question was received in
Wllkosbarre yesterday from Judge (. A.
Endlich, of Reading, who presided in
this county when argument was heard.
Tho argument on the application for an
injunction to restrain the county com
missioners from building on tho river
common site was heard by Judge End
lick some months ago and the opinion
has been expectod for some weeks.
The injunction was applied for in behalf
of Dr. E. Gumpert and others and the
allegation was that the city had no
right to transfer tho river common site
to the county, that the site was unfavor
able and unfit.
Tho opinion dccidos that under the
acts of assembly the commissioners have
tho right to accept the river common
site and build upon it and the city of
Wilkosbrrre has tho right to transfer
tho site for the erection of a court
house, such a purpose being within tho
intent of the legislation vesting the city
with the control of the river common.
The opinion is iengthy, taking up fif
toon type-written pages.
Judge Rhone, counsel for the appli
cants for the injunction, states that in
all probability exceptions to the opin
ion will bo filed and if these are re
fused by the lower court tho case will
be taken to tho supreme court. If this
proceeding is rosorted to the final de
cision may not be reachod for a year
and a half or two years yet. Then it
would take two years more to build the
court house. It looks as if there would
be no new structure ready for occu
pancy for about four years.
Fought Ten Rounds.
In a ten-round bout at Broadway hall,
Nanticoke, Monday ovenlng, Hugh
GRAND OPERA HOUSE"
Freeland Opera House Co., Lessees.
Friday Evening, October 4.
THIS SEASON'S BIG SUCCESS,
The Great Chinese-American Sensation,
KING
OF THE
OPIUM RING.
iiy Clias. E. Blaucy and Chas. A. Taylor.
The .Scenic Marvel of tlie 20tlt Century.
A Motistor Kaleidoscope
of Oriental Magnificence.
Prices: 25, 35, 50 and 75c.
TUESDAY EYENING, October 8.
Long Bros.' Puwnee Bill and May Lillie's
l'retty historical love story ol' the far West.
"Madeline of
Fort Reno."
The OriKlnal No. 1 New York Company.
A SIO,OOO Production.
A Military Play. A Powerful Sermon.
Metropolitan Cast of Players.
Correct Costumes and Scenery.
The Sensation of the
Twentieth Century.
Sentiment, Pathos
and Humor Combined.
Prices: 25, 35, 50c.
Seats on sale at McMenamiu's store.
Ward, of Plymouth, easily bosted Mc-
Gee, of Philadelphia. The fight was
rather tame for the reason that McGoc
feared his opponent and not until tho
eighth round did any life appear in the
"mill." Ward then rushed matters and
tried to put his man out. Thore was so
big a crowd that every space was filled.
People wore present from nearly every
city in the eastern part of the state.
Ward did tho leading and up to the
eighth round few hard blows were struck.
In tho ninth and tho tenth Ward made
a punching bag of McGee, bnt ho stood
ground quite well and took the punish
ment gamely. Had a fight gone
anothor round McGee would probably
have been knocked out.
Mrs. R. F. Mellon Dead
Mrs. Robert P. Mellon died yesterday
at the homo of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. John R. Quigley, in Pittsburg,
after a long and lingering illness.
Deatii was duo to lung trouble, from
which the deceased had suffered severely
for tho past two years. Mrs. Mellon
resided in Froeland the greater part of
her lifn. A few years ago she removed
to Elizabeth, N. J., with her husband
and family, but tho climate there was
unsuitable and she returned to town,
Later, when her parents removed to
Pittsburg, she went there in the hope of
improving her health.
Resides her husband, the deceased is
survived by three young children, also
by her parents and several brothers.
The remains will arrive at liazleton
at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning and will
bo taken to the residence of her brother,
James, in Jeddo, from whence the
funeral will take place at 9 o'clock on
Friday morning. A requiem mass will
bo read at St. Ann's church and the
interment made at St. Ann's cemetery.
Surprised Their Friends.
Thomas Edmunds and Miss Eva
Cunningham, two well known young
people of Drlfton, surprised their
friends by being married at VVaverly,
N. Y., on Saturday. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Stephenson at
the Episcopal church. Mr. Edmunds
left hero on Saturday for RufTalo, and
upon his arrival at VVaverly stopped off
there. Miss Cunningham was visiting
her slstor in that city at the time.
On Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs.
Edmunds left for tho Pan-American
Exposition and will spend their honey
moon at RufTalo and Cleveland.
Upon tlioir return they will begin
housekeeping on Adams street.
Pennsy Behind New Lines.
The belief that tho Pennsylvania
Railroad is behind the road being built
between Wilkosbarro and Ila/.loton was
strengthened by an answor filed to the
suit alined at preventing the completion
of tho road. It states that botli pas
sengers and freight will be carried,
electricity and steam used as motive
power and that connections will bo made
at Wilkesbarre and at liazleton with
the electric and the steam railroads.
This gives additional weight, also, to
the belief that the Pennsylvania is like
wise promoting the new road known as
tho "Cannon Rail Trolley" between tho
county seat and Scran ton.
Indignant Taxpayers,
Foster township taxpayers who are
employed by Coxo Eros: & Co. are indig
nant at the action of Tax Collector Abe
Lentz, of Eckley, in stopping their
taxes through the pay oflice and not
allowing thein tho 5 per cent rebate
which the law allows on taxes paid
within the first sixty days after receiv
ing tho dupllcatn.
The rebate limit will not expire until
the 29th inst. and the taxes were re
tained at tho pay offices last .Saturday.
Unless the tax collector acts promptly
in refunding the overcharge, several of
the victims promise to make matters
warm for the official.
Firemen Leave Tomorrow.
About fifty members of tho Citizens
Hose Company will leave at 0.12 o'clock
tomorrow morning for Philadelphia,
where they will participate in the parade
of tho firemen of the state tomorrow
afternoon. Tho members will bo ac
companied by St. Ann's baud.
Officer Patrick Welsh loft this morn
ing for Philadelphia to make arrange
ments for tho company.
George Letschock and Officer John
Molik are making a collection among
the business people today to defray the
expenses of the company to Philadel
phia.
Ice cream soda at Koiper's.
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.
INSTATE OF JAMBS GILLESPIE, Sr., lute
JIJ ol Freehold, deceased.
Letters ol adaiiuisiralion upon (lie above
named estate having been granted to the
undersigned, all persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make payment, and
those having claims or demands to present
t lie same, without deluy, to
C. O. Stroll, Jamis J. Gillespie.
Attorney. Alleutowu, Pa.
THEATRICAL
"The King of the Opium Ring," which
proved last season to be one of tho most
successful melodramas that has tourod
the country In years, will bo here Friday
evening. The play well deserves the
support it receives, for it Is well pre
sented by a competent company and tho
scenic effects and costumes in the sev
eral acts are very beautiful, represent
ing faithfully much of Oriental gor
geousness. A phase of Chinese lifo that
is so little known hero in the Fast is the
theme of tho play. The horrors of an
opium joint and the uproar of a Chinese
theatre, with its clashing cymbals so
dear to the Chinaman's heart, are seen
and heard. A Chinese wedding, a most
peculiar ceremony, takes place, the
bride's costume surpassing in elegance
and beauty auything in our way.
The company selected by Mr. Hlaney
to present tho play this season is fully
adequate to the requirements of tho
many strong situations in the thrilling
story told. Several up-to-date special
ties are introduced throughout the
action of the play. William Schrode,
the famous clown, heads a company of
comedy acrobats.
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Tho attraction next Tuesday evening
will be Long Pros'. Pawnee Rill and
May Lillio's beautiful military play.
"Madeline of Fort Reno." This Is the
original, New York company and the
production will bo presented here with
the same splendid cast of dramatic
players, beautiful seoncry, correct cos
tumes, properties and accessories that it
enjoyed during its successful appear
ance in New York, Hoston and other big
cities. The play of "Madeline of Fort
Rono," is a dramatization from actual
facts and happenings that occurred in
the vicinity of historical Fort Reno
during primitive days and has boon
constructed aiong tho lines of "Alice
of old Vinconness," "Arizon," and simi
lar dramatic succossess.
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All tho theatre-going people of Free
land who are classed as lovers of nature
will be given a rare troat next Wednes
day evening. At the Grand opera house.
James R. Waits, who for tho past
twenty years has held thousands of
audiences spoil-bound until tho final
curtain, by the masterly manner In
which ho with good support has por
trayed the life in New England as it
exists today, will appear in "Uncle
Terry," William Gill's dramatization of
Charles Clark Munn's famous novel of
tho same name. The dramatization and
staging of tho novel are the workman
ship of a master.
ROUND THE REGION.
A wreck occurred on tho Pennsy road
near Fern Glen Monday night which
resulted in tho death of Elmer Watts, of
Sunbury, engineer of a coal train. The
train was made up of seven steel gon
dolas. They crashed into tho engine,
which toppled ovor against the embank
ment and Watt was caught underneath.
After an hour's work he was taken out
dead.
The body of Philip Dindinger, who
died in tho Philippine Islands in Octo
ber, 1900, while enlisted as a private In
the United States infantry, is expected
to arrive In Wllkosbarre this evening.
Ho died from fever and tho relatives
requested that his body bo brought here
for burial. Doceasod was 27 yoars of
ago.
Samuol Roosor, who was convicted of
stoaling brass at Tamaqua, tho proper
ty of tho Philadelphia and Reading Rail
road Company, was sontenced to six
months imprisonment. He was convict
ed on tho testimony of an accomplice
named Doitrick.
Wilkesbarre has tho honor of having
tho first church named after the lato
president. Tho trustees of the new
German Evangelical Lutheran church
have decided to call tho church the
William McKinley Memorial chapel.
It is now being built. The corner-stone
was laid six days before tho president
was shot.
Tho Carbon county Republican con
vention nominated Daniel W. Sltler, of
Mauch Chunk, for district attorney, and
S. R. Gilham, of Lehigliton, for coroner.
J. M. Dreisbach and T. M. Whildin were
named delegates to tho next stato con
vention. Roth are for Elkin for gov
ernor.
Three times within the past throe
weeks the hardware store of Arthur
Shoemaker, at Wyoming, has been rob
bed. Last night another effort was
made and three burglars wore cleverly
captured.
Colonel F. Hitchcock, of Scranton,
who alleges that he was excluded from
the Republican primaries by fixing the
assesseniont at SI,OOO, has filed nomina
tion papers as the "Citizens Reform
candidate" for judge, lie has also
been nominated by the Prohibitionists.
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 funeral of the late James 11.
O'Donnell yesterday morning was large
ly attended by the hundreds of frionds
and relatives of the family. At St.
Ann's church a requiem mass was cele
brated by Rev. F. J. Mack, who also
delivered an appropriate sermon. The
church was crowded with people, many
of whom came from a distance to pay
their last respects to the young man.
Voters will boar in mind that If they
have not paid a state or county tax
within two years they must do so thii
week or disfranchise themselves. The
non-payment of taxes disqualifies ab
solutely. Next Saturday will be the
last day to pay taxes, and those who
wish to vote and havo not paid a tax
within two years should bear this in
mind.
A proclamation has been issued by Dr.
Nathan C. SchaefTer, stato superinten
dent of public instruction, designating
Friday, October 25, as autumn Arbor
day. The superintendent requests
teachers and public schools throughout
tho stato to observe the day by the
planting of trees and by other suit
able exorcises.
The late Daved Dodson, of Drifton,
whose will was admitted to probate on
Monday, leaves all his ostate to his wifo
during her lifo and at her death directs
that it be divided in equal shares
among their four children. Tho estate
is valuod at 51,700. Alonzo Dodson is
made executor.
After several years service as mine
foremen In No. 2 colliery, Drifton,
William Ilos tendered his resignation to
Superintendent Kudlick, of Coxe Bros,
it Co. lie was no longer able to stand
the impositions of this notorious com
pany.
William Lessor, of Upper Lehigh, a
*on of Julius Lessor, has boon awarded
a prize of 3450 by the faculty of Lehigh
university. Mr. Lesser is a bright
young man and his friends are pleased
to seo his ability appreciated.
Josoph, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Sweeney, aged 7 months, died at his
parents' homo on South Ridge 9treot
on Monday and was buried this after
noon at St. Ann's cemetery.
W. E. Bellas, a former resident of
town, has resigned as Aiientown agent
for Freeland Overall Company to accept
a position as agent for a Pottsville shirt
factory.
The prosbytery of Lehigh is in session
at Portland, Northampton county.
Among the ministers attending is Rev.
J. W. BischofT, of Upper Lehigh.
Free lunch every Saturday at Bern
hard Dinn's restaurant, Walnut stroot.
A new roof is being placed on the
property of Mrs. Hugh Gallagher,
corner of Contre and Main streets.
James Clair, a prominont Wllkesbarre
citizen, attended the funeral of James
O'Donnell yestorday.
Mrs. J. P. McDonald and daughter,
Miss Marno, are sponding the week in
New York city.
George W. Faltz is visiting friends in
Hayonne City, N. J.
Mr. and Mrs. William Doggett re
turned from their wedding tour on Mon
day evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Sweeney, of
Drifton, are visiting Kentucky friends.
R. J. Dover has resumed his studios
at Dickinson Law school, Carlisle.
Miss Maine McNelis, of Centre street,
leaves tomorrow for Philadelphia, where
where she will reside.
Mrs. Thomas Roberts will leave next
week for England and will spend the
winter in that country and Wales.
The death of Mrs. Mary Ilines, mother
of ex-Senator Ilines, occurred last night
at her homo in Wilkesbarre, the causo of
death boing heart trouble, from which
she had suffered for several weeks.
Counsel for the plaintiffs in the oject
ment suit of the heirs of Burkhart-Mos
er vs. the Lehigh Coal and Navigation
Company, which was non-suited last
week at Pottsville, moved for a new trial
yesterday. It is claimed that the
plaintiffs have new testimony to offer.
Foot Ituce cm Saturday.
A foot race will be run on Saturday
at the Tigers park between Joseph Cull,
of Ebervale, and Thomas lluwey, of
Hazieton, for 3100a side. Admission,lsc.
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 Clothing House.
S. SENIE, PROP.
Birkbeck Brick, Freeland, Pa.
Until September 15 we give 5 per cent off on
eveij dollar's worth bought lor school
£MIAS. ORION STROH,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
and
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Office: Rooms 1 and 3, Birkbeck Brick, Freeland
JOHN M. CARR,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
All legal businoss promptly attended.
Postoflice Building, ... Freeland.
MCLAUGHLIN,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Bu.iine.is uf Any Description.
Brennan's Building, So. Centre St. Freeland.
R. J. O'DONNELL,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Campbell Building, - Freeland
White liaveu Office, Kane Building, Opposite
1 os to Rice; Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays.
TOIIN J. McBRBARTY,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Businoss of every description, Fire
Insurance, and Conveyancing given prompt
attention.
McMunamin Building, South Centre Street.
TJR. N. MALEY,
DENTIST.
OVER BIRKBECK'S STORE,
Second Floor, . . Birkbeek Brick
M lls ' S. E. HAYES,
FIRE INSURANCE AGENT.
Washington Street.
None but reliable companies represented.
Also Hjrvut for the celebrated high-grade
1 miles ol llar.elton Bros., New York city.
JJR. S. S. HESS,
DENTIST.
37 South Centro Street.
Second Floor Front, - Refowlch Building.
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 i LIQUORS
FOR FAMILY
AND MEDICINAL PURPOSES.
Centre and Main streets. Freeland.
DePIERRO - BROS.
C.A.FE.
Corner of Centre anil Frout -Street*.
Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club,
liosenbiuth'a Velvet, ol" which wo hive
EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN.
Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne,
Hunnesey Ilrandy, Blackberry,
Gins, Wince, Clarets, Cordials, Etc,
llam and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches,
Sardines, Etc.
MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS.
LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERY.
B. C. LAUBACK, Prop.
Choice Bread of All Kinds, Cakes, and Pas
try, Daily. Fancy and Novelty Cuke* Baked
to Order.
innißT®[ti ffiiii
supplied to balls, parties or picnics, with
all necessary adjuncts, at shortest
notice and fairest prices.
Delivery and supply wagons to all parts oj
town and surroundings every day.
Low Fare* to Pan-American Fxposition.
Via tlin Lehigh Valley Railroad. Five
day tickets will bo sold on Tuesdays
and Saturdays, from Freeland, at the
rate of s7.f>o for the round trip. Tick
ets good only in day coaches.
Ton-day tickets will be sold from Free
land every day, May 1 to October 31,
good on any train, except the Black
Diamond express, at the rate of 510 for
the round trip.
A. Oswald has the agency for the cele
brated Elyslan's extracts and perfumery.
The li nest goods in ado. Try theiiu