FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. XIV. NO. 10-2, Midwinter Bargains in Clothing, Hats, Caps, Ladies' and Gents' Shoes and Furnishings at Mwici'sfaH Clothing and Shoe House. REFOWICH BUILDING. FREELAND. Quean Quality and Douglas Shots. T. CAMPBELL, dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Alio PURE WINES 13 LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AND MR VICINAL PURPOSES Centre and Main street*. Freeland. " CURRY'S Groceries, Provisions, Green Truck, Dry Goods and Notions aro among the finest sold in Freeland. Send a sam ple order and try them. E. J. Curry, South Centre Street. LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERY. B. C. LAUJACH, Prop. Choice Bread of All Kinds, Cakes, uud Pas try, Daily. Fancy and Novelty Cakes Baked to Order. HlfflOUT • IK KM 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 mirrouiidings every day. DePIERRO- BR0& O-^IEVE. Corner of Centre and Front .Street*. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufor Club, Koienbluth's Velvet, of which we h ve EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne, ilenncssy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials. Ktc Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Ktc. MEALS AT - ALL - HOURS. Geo. H. Hartman, Meats and Green Tmck. Fresh 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 Itochester and Shen andoah Beer and on tap MISCKLLANEOUS ADVEKTISKMENTS. 1 N THE COIIKT OF COMMON PLEAS OF 1 Luzerne County, No. 77. February term, llHtt. Notice Is hereby given that application will be made to the said court, on Mond y, March 10, IHO2, at 10 a. in., under ih" act of assembly , of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, entitl ed "an act to j rovidu L r the incorporation i and regulation of c ertain corporations," Mi - proved April '29, 1H74. and the supplement thereto, for the charter of an intended cor poration to be nailed "The National Slavonic Political Union," the character and objeei whereof is the social, civil, and intellectual improvement of its members, and for this pin - j ph-e, t have, possess, a d njoy, all the rights, benefits, and privilcacs of the suid act ol as sembly. and its supplements The proposed charter is now on 1110 in the prothonotary's office. John M. Carr. solicitor. Tomorr w is Washington's Birthday j and will bo observed b_> tl a bank and postoffice. r YOUK FAITH ours if you try Shiloh's Consumption and ours is so strong we B 11 r™ guarantee a cure or refund V-w money, and we send you free trial bottle if you write for it. SHIIyOH'S costs 25 cents and will cure Con sumption, Pneumonia, Bronchitis and all I,uug Troubles. Will cure a cough or cold in a day, and thus prevent serious results. It lias been doing these things for 50 years. S. C. Wkm.B & Co., be Roy, N. Y. Karl's Clover Root Tea corrects (be Stomach NEARLY BROKE THE RECORD Coal Output Is the Second Largest in History. Fifth District Inspector's Re port Gives Much Interest ing Information About Le high Region Mines. William 11. Davies, inspector of mines for this, the Fifth anthracite district, la9t evening forwarded to the Bureau of Mines and Mining at Harrisburg his reported mining in this district during the year 1901. The report contains much Interesting data. It shows that with but a single exception, that of 1895, the shipments from this field during the past year were the largest in its history. The total production for the year was 6.374.939 tons, an increase of 304,155 tons over the previous year. The total for 1895 was 6.590.966 tons. The report further shows that in com pliance with the new mine law all of the coal companies in this district have equipped their mines with medical stores and appliances for emergencies. In and about the mines were em ployed 1,700 mules and horses; 616 cylindrical boilers and 291 tubular boil ers, 107 steam locomotives, 11 air motors, 594 steam engines, 23 air compressors, 15 electric dynamos and 157 pumps. The total number of men employed outside was 6,740 and inside 9,368. Following is a summary of the pro duction for the year, showing the num ber of tons of coal minsd by sach cor poration or firm: Coxe Bros. A Co 1.079.229.03 G. B. MarkloACo. 1,062.841.08 Lehigh Valley Coal Co 982.365.05 Lehigh Coal A Nav. Co 931,359.17 Estate A. S. Van Wickle... 557.992.00 Calvin Pardee & Co 498,328.07 A. Pardee & Co 416.293 03 Upper Lehigh Coal Co 256.596 14 C. M. Dodson A Co 206.607 00 J. S. Wentz A Co 149.204.00 M. S. Keinmerer Si Co 100,917.07 Audenried Coal Co 78,170.16 Lehigh A Wilkesbarre Co.. 38.n00.00 Miscellaneous operations... 10.964.00 Total 6,374,939.03 The total production was made up as follows: Shipped to market 5,529.153 04 Sold at mines to local trade 127,761.00 Consumed to generate steam 718.025 19 Total G,374.939 03 The number of accidents for the year was 149, of which 60 were fatal and 89 non-fatal. The nationalities of those fatally In jured were Hungarians, 18; Poles, 14; Americans, 14; Slavonians, 5; Germans, 3; Irish 2; Austrians, 2; Italians, 1; French, 1. The non-fatal Injuries wore divided as follows: Hungarians, 25; Americans, 24; Poles, 10; Italians, 9; Slavonians, 5; Austrians, 5; Irish, 5; Germans, 4; Welsh, 2. Pittston Remonstrances. The fight of Rev. J. J. K. Fletcher, of Pittston, against eighteen saloonkeepers there was heard In court yesterday. Mr. Fletcher was aided by the Muni cipal League of Scranton and sir. do toctives who obtained evidence. Many witnesses were put on the stand to prove that the saloonkeeper had vio lated the law by selling on Sunday and also to miners. From five to ten lion had been found drinking in each of the saloons on Sunday night. If successful In this light Mr. Flet cher will continue his campaign against other saloons. During the hearing of the remon strance against John Hayes, he testified that the place were he intended to have his hotel at Ilarvey's Lake was burned down on Monday, and that he suspects it was of Incendiary origin. Closed the Colliery. As a result of the trouble at the Not tingham colliery, Plymouth, the con pany has posted a notice to the effect that the colliery will be idle until fur ther notice. The two firemen who were discharged for examining working cards in the company's time called upon Su perintendents Kich&rds and Morgan and they refused <to reinstate them. A meeting of the employes of the col liery was held and the result of the visit ; of the firemen to the officials was report ed. The Intention was to lake decisive action, but during the afternoon the officials posted notices suspending opera tions and the employes decided to refer the whole matter to the executive board of the United Mine Workers. FREELAND. PA.. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 21. 1902. ROUND THE REGION The ill-fated Ninth district of Hazle township, which is just outside the city limits of Qazleton, was visited by another fire this morning. A macaroni factory and several dwellings, all owned and occupied by Italians, were des troyed. The loss is estimated at over 830,000. Hazleton fire department was not permitted to render any assistance, as the residents of the locality refused t> allow the district to be annexed to the city. Word has been received in Wilkes barre of the death of Lady Puleston in London on January 19. She was well known in Pittston, having been at Ihe latter place when her husband was editor of the Gazette In 1857-00. He then returned to England, gained re nown and honors in politics and busi ness and was knighted by the Queen. Sir John and two daughters survive. With millions of gallons of water in sight of their town the peoplo of Frack ville are suffering from a severe water famine. Tho water lias been turned off from the whole town by the water com pany and It is announced that it will not again be turned on until next sum mer. This is owing to a dispute between the water company and the borough council. Tho authorities of Plymouth are try ing to enforce compulsory Dr. Ashley was appointed by tho Board of Health to make a house to house canvass with a view to vaccinating all who have not undergone the operation. He was violently assaulted by Mrs. Francis Lefkanlky, who struck him on the hands and arms and broke his nose. Treasurer Wils >n Yoder, of the Ninth United Mine Workers district, a mem ber of the committee to have miners contribute $1.50 apiece for the erection of a hospital at Shawokin, reports that many locals are in favor of the move ment, and that from SIO,OOO to $12,000 will probably be raised. The proposed hospital is to cost $35,000. Wilkesbarre health authorities have decided to raise the quarantine against Pittston, as the smallpox there is nearly stamped out and the danger has passed. Business will now be resumed between the two cities. The quarantine still prevails against Plymouth, but it will probably be lifted in a couple of days. The trainmen and operators of the Wyoming division of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, who are now federated with the conductors, engineers and firemen, will, according to present arrangements, make a demand on April 1 for shorter hours at the same rate of pay they are now receiving. Plymouth citizens, by an overwhelm ing majority, voted Tuesday to increase the bonded Indebtedness by $25,000. Much of this is to he used to pay the expenses Incurred by the smallpox epi demic. Samuel Charlton, of Welsh Hill, Ply mouth township, after an illness of about two weeks of smallpox, died yesterday. Deceased was 28 years of age. One new case was reported in Plymouth yester day. The hearing of County Recorder Bar rett on the charge of perjury and violat ing his election oath was postponed yes teiday until next Tuesday. The pros ecution was not ready. A state base hall league was formed yesterday. Wilkesbarre,Hazleton.Scran ton, Reading, Lebanon and Lancaster clubs will comprise the league. Death of Levi Harris Levi Harris, aged 60 years, died at his hotne in llazle Brook yesterday morning. Mr. Harris was ill for the past three months with stomach trouble, and all that medical skill could do was administered but without result, and for several days past the end was expected. Mr. Harris was born In Wales, arid came to this county in 1863, locating in Oil City. From the latter place he came to the anthracite coal region and began mining coal. About eighteen years ago he located in Llazle Brook, where he was employed as mine foreman by J. S. Wentz A Co., which position ho held until ho became ill. Ho was an esteem ed citizen and was well known in the region. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon. Services will be conducted at the residence by Rev. J. J. Kuntz, after which the remains will be brought to Freeland on a Lehigh Valley train, arriving here about 1 p. m. Interment will be made at Freeland cemetery. Mr. Harris was a member of Garfield Coiumandery, No. 6, Knights of Malta, of town, and the members will partici pate in tho funeral. Besides his wife lie is survived by the following children: George, Daniel, Oscar and Mat tie. A. Oswald has the agency for the cele hraled Klyslan's extracts and perfumery. The linest goods made. Try them. DRIFTON Young America is now enjoying the fine coasting the streets of town afford. Some of our young men and laTdles have been noticed placing children by en gaging in the sport of coasting down hill and walking back. Miss Bella Brogan, Mrs. Hugh Ken nedy and Mrs. James North, of Drifton. yest rday visited the Miners hospital, where the former's brother is recovering from Injuries. The members of St. Ann's Cadet So ciety will meet at their rooms at St. Ann's school on Sunday at the usual time. Preparations for St. Patrick's Day are being made. The popular vote given by his towns men to Patrick Higglns, the candidate for supervisor of llazle township, is much appreciated by all our residents. Mr*. William Stranix lias returned to Cittasaiiqua after spending some time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Welch. Two Freeland ladies were in town yesterday and succeeded in organizing a snap club among thu married women of town. Appropriate exercises in honor of Washington's birthday are being held in the schools at No. 2 today. The skating datn recently constructed by Mrs. E. B. Coxe now furnishes a place of much amusement and exercise. The collieries at this place will work tomorrow. The employes of the oflico will observe the holiday. The pupils of the Woodside school leave this afternoon for a slelghride to Rock port. James North was elected judge of election at the No. 2 poll over George Sims. Miss Edith Scbaffer, of Easton, Is visiting her parents at this place. John Gallagher, who has been ill, Is improving rapidly. The night school at No. 2 still con tinues with a fairly good attendance. Institute Program. The following is the program which has heen arranged for the next teachers' Institute, to be held In the high school room on Friday evening, February St): "Punctuality"'—E. F. Uanlon. "Spulllng"—John E. Williams. Dis cussion, E F. Hanlon. "Questioning"—Miss Bid F. Timony. "Composition"—Miss Tillte Lindsay. "Primary Number Work"—Peter R, O'Donnell. Discussion, Miss Mary Mc- Utll. "flow to Teach Trutbfullness"— Miss (Sarah Gallagher. "How to Teach History"—Miss Ac quilU Johnson. Discussion, Miss Ha'n nah McLaughlin. Not Qualified to Serve. J. W. Driesbach, who was a resident of town within the past few years, was elected an assessor In Wllkeabarre on Tuesday. It now appears that his residence here has disqualified him from holding the office, as the qualifica tions for the position, which is an im portant one in that city, require that the candidate shall have heen a resident for five years prior to the time of the election. Mr Driosbach won out after a very hard contest, and his Freeland friends regret that he will not be able to enjoy the fruits of his victory. Postmaster Reappointed. The name of Postmaster B. F. Davis was sent by President Roosevelt to the United States senate yesterday for con firmation by that body as postmaster at this place. No opposition to the con firmation is looked for, and Mr. Davis will soon begin another term in the office. Postmaster Davis has given entire satisfaction to the patrons during bis past term, and the president could not have made a selection from Freeland Republicans which would bo more plead ing to all the people of town. The flrenkt'nftt Hoar. Prospective Cook—What time do yez hov breakfast? Mistress- We have it at 7. No response. Mistress—Or half past 7orß or half pnst 8. Prospective Cook - Thot's bettber. Oi'll give yez a wake's tbrial.—Judge. Nut lie. Mlnulck Oh, you're prejudiced ngninst Dim! There's this much about blm anywey-he wouldn't stand idly by and hear a friend abused. Sinniok—Certainly not. He'd Join right In.—Philadelphia Press. It is all but useless to plant seeds when the springtime is gone. Tbe har vest of chnmeter must depend in part upon planting the soil in the time of owakening.—Ladies' Home Journal. LOCAL NOTES WRITTEN OP Short Items of Interest to All Headers. Happenings of the Past Two Days in and Around Freeland Recorded With out Waste of Words, Abraui Markle, aged 53 years, of Mt. Carmel, tho father of Mrs. John Thomas, of North Centre street, being overcome by black damp in Pennsylvania colliery yesterday, fell down a manway 150 foot, breaking his neck and dying Instantly, lie was serving his second tortn as over seer of the poor of that place. Mrs Win. Williams, a of Upper Lehigh, died yesterday at Ash ley after an illness of several weeks. The deceased was the mother of Mrs. Jauies Hawkins and Howard Williams, both of Upper Lehigh, and is also sur vived by three other sons at Ashley. .Jaraes Sbeliiamer, aged 10 vaars, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Shelhamcr, i died Wednesday evening at his home in Upper Lehigh from diphtheria. The funeral took place this morning, when the boy's remains were interred at Upper Lehigh cemetery. Fresh fish every day during Lent at Uartman's market, next to Central hotel. Dauiel Fritzinger, aged 21 years, of Milnesville, died at the Miners hospital yesterday. The young man was Injured while at work In the mines In Milnes ville a week ago by being squeezed be tween cars and death resulted from in ternal Injuries. Bel! telephones have been plasctl In the saloon of W. J. Boyle, South Centre street; the office of Attorney Daniel Kline, Campbell building, and the dental parlor of Dr. S. S. Hess, Uefo wicli building. Andrew O'Donnell, a miner in No. 2 colliery, Highland, received a painful injury on Wednesday by being struck on the eye by a piece of coal. He is receiv ing treatment at his home in Highland. Ice cream at Merkt's. Some of tho moles drowned during the Decomber flood in No. 5 mine, Jeddo, were reached yesterday at the foot of the inside slope, which has been partly cleared of water. Miss Lottie Stemple, of White Haven, accompanied by her guests, Miss Wad linger and Miss Reifensteincr, spent this morning here as the guests of Miss Sarah Solt. Mrs. Hannah J. Haworth, of Shamo kin, mother of Hon. 11. W. Haworth, of town, is dangerously ill with neuralgia of the heart. Candy and nuts at Helper's. Scarlet fever is raging In Hazle town ship and the attenoance at several schools Is seriously affected by the epidemic. Frank Scanlon, who lost an arm a year ago In No. 5 colliery, Jeddo, has been provided with an artificial arm. A masquerade ball will be held this evening at Krell's hall by the Young America Social Club. Misses Mae Hillman and Alice O'Brien, of St. Clair, are the guosts of Mr. and Mrs. K. J. Curry, A son has been born to Mr. and Mis. Henry Marcbetti, South Centre street. The store of A . O.walil will he closed tit 12 o'clock noon on Saturday, February 22, 1902, it being Washington's birthday. A Translator's Story. An Interesting little slor.v attaches to the volume of Swedish fairy tales which Mr. 11. L. Braekstnd lias trans lated. Years ago a Swedish friend gave Mr. Braekstad a book, saying. "Here Is something you will like." lie turn ed over the pages with the remark. "It isn't Swedish, is it. for I know Swed ish?" "Not Swedish," was the regly, "hut Swedish dialect." "All," said Mr. Braekstad, "can I manage to read It?" lie tried several times, not very suc cessfully. But one day be began to rend the dialect aloud, and then he un derstood it at once. It resembled the dialect of a part of his own country, Denmark, and laid been taken down phonetically.—London Clirouiele. OASTOntA.. Bears the y) IK® Kind You Have Always Bought OASTOTXIA. Beam the ll l ® Kind You Hate Always Boufjit CA9TOIXIA. Beam tho _/f Hie Kind You Have Always Bought TTU-WEEKLY Mr. S. Scnie, I Freeland, Pa. Dear Sir.—We admire your ac tions in not advertising as offering penny bargains, as they are dear to the consumer at any price. We know that yours is the place where we get gents' and children's out fitting apparels. Your $5 over coat is worth double any time. You can expect large crowds of buyers today, as we always found you to do square and honorable dealing. Yours truly, B. H. Phila. One-Price Clotliing House. S. SEX IE, PROP. Birkbeck Brick, Freeland, Pa. £MIAS. OKION SI'KOH, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW und NOTARY PUBLIC. Office: Itiiomai mi,l 8, Birkbeck Brick, Freeland JOHN M. CAltli, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. All legal business promptly attended. HoslclUcu Building, ■ . . Freeland. QEOBUK McLAUCHILIN, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Hun nets of Any Description. Brcnnan's Building. So. Centre St. Freeland. D J- O'DONNELL, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Campbell Building, - - . Freeland P V™ Office, Kane Building, Opposite 1 ustuffice; lucsduys, Saturdays. JOHN J. McUIiEAETY, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of every description. Fire atteiftion 0 ' U tJonveyanoing tfivon prompt McMeuamin Building, South Centre Street, N. MA LEY, DENTIST. OVER BI UK BECK'S STORE, Second Floor, ■ ■ Birkbeck Brick jyJRS. S. E. HAYES, FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Washington Street. Nono but reliable companies represented. Also HKcut for the colubruted li.y:h-irrnda I mnos of llaaol ton tiros., New York city. s. S. II ESS, DENTIST. 37 South Centre Street. Second Floor Front, - ltcfmrioh Building. A. ItUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. All business given prompt attention. Tribune Building, . . Mll | n stTeot J&-. deu'er in Dry Goods, Notions, Groceries and Provisions. FRESH ROLL AND Creamery Butter Always iu Stock. Minnesota's Best Patent Flour A Specialty. EVERY ARTICLE GUARANTEED. N. IV Cor. Centre and Front Ate., Freeland. Wear tlie Famous f-niri Seal Gum Boots FOR SALE AT THE STAR SHOE STORE, HUGH M ALLOY, PROP., Centre aud Walnut Streets
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