FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. XIV. NO. 112. Made-to-Order Clothes. All lovers of well-made clothing are leaving their measure for their Easter Suit at Refowich's.Freeland. Positively the largest and best assortment to select from in town. Eclwicli'sWearWel Clothing and Shoe House. REFOWICH BUILDING. FREELAND. See Our Liuo of Shoos. T. CAMPBELL, dealer In Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also PURE WINES M LIQUORS FOR FAMILi AND MKUICINAL PURPOHKB Centre and Main streets. FreelMnd. OTTIRZRTr'S Groceries, Provisions, Green Truck, Dry Goods and Notions are among the finest sold in Fi'eeland. Send a sam ple order and try them. E. J. Curry, South Centre Street. LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERL B. C. LAUiiACH, Prop. Choice Broad of All Kinds, Cakes, and Pas try, Daily. Fancy and Novelty Cakes Baked to Order. MECTMBY ® IK IBM supplied to bulls, parties or picnics, with all necessary adjuncts, at shortest notice and fairest prices. Delivery and nipply teagone to all parte oj town and nirrotindings every day. DePIERRO - BROS. CAFE. Corner of Centre end Front HtreeU. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Kosenlduth's Velvet, of whieh we h ve EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Munim's Extra Dry Champagne, Hennossy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc, MKAUS AT - ALL - HOURS. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Freeland Opera House Co., Lessees. Wednesday Evening, March 19, ONE NIGHT ONLY. THE COMEDY STAR TRIUMVIRATE, ( The Duinty Comedienne f MAZIE TRUMBULL And the Famous Original Iri*h Comedians 4 The 2 American Mac's Presenting THE NEW MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA, The Irish Pawnbrokers And the Following Extraordinary C;ist: Del more & Wilson Ferguson & Passinoie Hawthorne Sisters Chas. A. Morgan Llilie Taylor Harry L. Tallcy Will M. Elliott AND A PRETTY CHORUS. More Music Than a Comic Opera. Prices: 25, 35, 50 and 75c, STRIKE OR NO STRIKE That Is the Great Question of the Hour. Uncertainty of What Will Be Done at Snamokin This Week Is Causing Uneasi ness In the Coal Field. '•Strike or no strike" is the perplexing question which is absorbing the atten tion of nine-tenths of the people in the anthracite coal field, and notwithstand ing the fact that every effort has been made by the general public to read the future there is no one who Is yet ready to stake his reputation by predicting what the first day of April will bring forth. The coal operator, the miner, the business man, and the thousands who are dependant upon the three, are un able to give a positive answer to the momentous question, and a feeling of uncertainty prevails throughout north eastern Pennsylvania. The joint convention of Districts Nos. 1, 7 and 9, which opens tomorrow after noon at Shamokin, will probably give to the waiting half-million people the ans wer, but even this is not certain, since the representatives of the miners may delegate the acceptance of rejection of the operators' terms to the executive boards of the districts or national union or to some other authorized power. The convention will bo called to order tomorrow at 2 p. m. National Presi dent John Mitchell is now on his way east from lowa, and upon his arrival will act as presiding officer. The hundreds of men who have been chosen to represent their fellow-miners in this important gathering fully realize the responsibilities which have been in trusted to their care, and if a strike should be ordered it will be done only after the matter has been considered from every standpoint. There are conflicting rumors as to the position of the miners. On the one side it is said they oppose a strike, while others claim that the uni >n men havo been goaded to the limit by petty alllic tlons and discriminations and are ready to glvo battle to their employers. The men of District No. 1. composed of the Wyoming and Lackawanna fields, are chafing under many grievances and feel that these can be remedied only by resorting to the last weapon at their command. In District No. 7 many grievances remain unadjusted and the feeling here is certainly strongly for a move which will clear the atmosphere. In District No. 1, the Schuylkill region, It is said there is an anti-strike feeling, hut the men will be governed by the majority rule and will strike if tho order to do so is issued. It is conceded, however, that Presl- 3-NIGHTS-3 COMMENCING Thursday, March 20. The Little Comcdj' Magnet, DOT KARROLL and SUPERB COMPANY in Farce Comcdj', Drama and Vaudeville. Thursday Evening, A Night in Chinatown. Friday Evening, Corner Grocery. Saturday Evening, Devil's Mine. Elegant Special Scenic Effects for Every Play. High Class Specialties. Costumes that are Dazzling. Take advantage of the La dies' Free Ticket for the open ing performance. Prices: 10,20 and 30c. FREELAND, PA., MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1902. dent Mitchell's views on the subject will prevail, and that the delegates will be governed by his advice and counsel. lie is expected to present to the convention a complete account of all that has hap pened slnco the first of year, when the unsuccessful attempt to arrange a joint conference of operators and miners began. If it is shown that the employers have broken faith with the men, as it is alleg ed tlioy have done repeatedly during the past year, and that they have not ful filled the agreement of a year ago, when, it Is claimed, they signified their inten tion to meet in conference, the prob abilities are that April 1 will see a sus pension of work in the anthracite region. Should the national officers feel that the operators should be given another chance to fulfill their promises, and that the eight-hour day, increase in wages and uniform scale are questions that can wait, the miners will accept the offer contained in the notices posted on Friday and will deal more severely with those who are continually breaking faith. The dologatos from District 1 will pass through Freelaud on a special train Tuesday morning at 9.30 o'clock on their way to Shamokin. District 7 delegates will go on the saiue train and tho officers have succoeded in socuring a reduced rate which the delegates can have in presenting their credentials when purchasing tickets. The special rates will be s2.lfi from Freeland and $2.08 from Drifton. In Honor of St. Patrick. Threatening weather this morning had a tendency to dampen the ardor of those who had preparations made to observe St. Patrick's Day, but by noon tho skies were somewhat brighter and the fears of rain were dispelled. This brought many people to town to see the usual parade, but the outlook was at times so unpromising that many others were deterred from venturing out. As a result the crowds on the streets were not so largo as usual on this date. The several societies assembled at 1.30 o'clock at St. Ann's church and from that point proceeded over the route published on Friday. The ranks of all the organizations participating were well-filled and the demonstration was a creditable one. Tho streets were in anything hut a fa/orabie condition for a parade, and marching was performed with much difficulty. Division 19, A. O. 11., with St. Ann's band, led tho parade and turned out the largest number of men. Division 6's members wore a handsome dark Fedora hat and made tho best appearance of tho senior societies. Division 20, of Eckley, paraded unusually strong. The old veterans, tho St. Patrick's Society, marched along as spry as they did thirty years ago. followed by the Young Men's Corps. Both had a largo numbor in line. St. Ann's Cadets wore well-drilled and looked neat in their new uniforms. Found a Corpse. A Slavonian named Grula, from Sandy Itun, while on his way from Laurytown to Freeiand, found the corpse of a man on Saturday lying on tho path about a mile from the alms house. Nell Breslin, an ininato of tho institution for many years, has been missing for two weeks, and it is believed that these are his remains. Grula reported the matter to his friends when he arrived in town, and tho Tribune today notified Poor Director Lleb. A search Is being made by tho ofiieials of the almshouse this afternoon. Consumption of Beer. The number of breweries in the county is ten, and the total amount of license money paid by tliein is 814,500. The amount of the license and number of barrels brewed by tho lower end breweries last year Is: Pennsylvania Central Prewlng Com pany, Arnold brewery, llazleton—Par rels, 39,879; license, 81,350. Freeiand Urewing Company—Parrels, 9,360; license, 8750. Ilar.le Prewing Company, Hazleton— Parrels, 11,035; license, 81,000. Two Funerals. A four-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Walltzky was buried yesterday from tho family home on the Hill. In terment was made at St. Ann's ceme tery. Alice, an infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Farrell, of Coxe addition, was buried at St. Ann's cemetery yes terday afternoon. Pocketbook Lost. A pocketbook containing over 840 in cash was lost this afternoon between Washington street and Senie's store. The finder will please return the same to the owuor, Mrs. Catberiue Dugan, South Washington street. 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. Mr. and Mrs. Ritchie, accompanied by Miss Williams, furnished the amuse ment at the last entertainment of the M ife M. course, which was given at the Grand opera house Saturday evening. A large and fashionable audience was present and the performers received much well-deserved applause. The entire course was very good this season. A suit, for $20,000 damages has been entered against the Lehigh Valley Rail road Company by Mrs. Catherine Shan no, of North Washington street. Iler husband, Leopold Shanno, was killed on tho railroad at Drifton a year ago, and it is alleged that his death was duo to the company's negligence. Tho Lehigh Traction Company, whose employes are all members of the Street Carmen's Union, is trying to establish a beneficial association among the men. One of the provisions of Markle's benevolent scheme is that no member of his association can belong to a labor u uion. Patrick ltogan, of Washington street, left on Saturday for Philadelphia, whore he will undergo treatment for his sight. Mr. Rogan Is one of the best known of the old residents of the vlcinty, and his friends regret that his eyes are failing him. Captain Llbor Winter left this morn ing to attend the funeral of his cousin, Mrs. August Roessier, of East Mauch Chunk, who died on Thursday. She was aged G4 years and will be buried to morrow. Governor Stone has Issued a procla mation designating April 4 and 18 as Arbor Days. The proclamation states that tho recent floods show the need of forest preservation in Pennsylvania. Fresh fish every day during Lent at Hartman's market, next to Central hotel. Frank Ward, of Coxe addition, who was injured several weeks ago in High land mine, was discharged from the Miners' hospital today and will be able to resume work in a few weeks. At tho Grand opera house this even ing the program arranged by St. Ann's hand will bo rendered. Many soata have been sold and & largo audience Is assured. Hugh McGroarty, of town, and Corne lius Gallagher, of Drifton, members of the United States Marine Corps, are enjoying a short furlough at their homes. Rev. J. 11. Kerschner conducted funeral sorvices on Saturday at Conyng hatn over the body of Ileury lioniter, a former resident of that borough. Miss Maine Hayes, a student at Bloomsburg normal school, is spending a short vacation with her mother on Washington street. Council will meet In adjourned session this evening, when another attempt to break the deadlock on secretary will be made. A smoker was held by tho members of the Crescent Athletic Association on Saturday evening at the rooms on Centre street. Ice cream at Merkt's. B. C. Laubach, of Freeiand; Philip Breslin, of Jeddo, and George Muneeley, of Sandy Run, are doing jury duty this week. The semi-monthly instltuto of the borough teachers was held in tho Daniel Coxe building on Friday evening. A portrait of Rev. F. Marshall, rector of St. James' P. E. chapel, appears in today's Philadelphia Inquirer. The borough council of Dorranceton is deadlocked on tho election of a presi dent. Rev. John L. Moore, of town, preached a sermon last evening at Beaver Meadow Catholic church. G. Mord Neußurger, of Jefferson Medical college, Philadelphia, Is greet ing friends In town. Miss Edith Kuntz Is home on a short vacation from East Strondsburg normal school. A son was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Boyle, Centre street. Miss Elizabeth C. Brueck, of White Haven, is spending a few days in town. A Polish child died at .1 o'clock this afternoon on Burton street. Great Bankrupt Stock Sale of Fine Clothing, Hats, Caps, Shoes, Furnishings, Etc., Is NoTT Groillg- Oil at the Hl One-Price Mi lon. Q AAA Worth of High-Grade Seasonable Goods 'Uv are offered for sale at from 40 to 50 cents on the dollar. Enormous bargains, which for lack of space and time cannot De given in detail here, await purchasers. This is a genuine bankrupt sale and the loss we are compelled to sus tain is your gain. Entire Stock Must Be Sold. Nothing has been reserved. We are giving you two garments for nearly the value of one. Save your pennies and dollars for this sale, for nothing of its kind may ever be held in Freeland again. This is the chance of a lifetime to buy reliable goods at half their value. Keep your eyes open and don't be misled. Remember the time and place. Doors open at 8.30 A. M., Daily - Daily-Daily at the old reliable (former) 111. ONE-PRICE CLOTHING 18, Birkbeck Brick, Freeland. THEATRICAL. The manager of the Grand opera house take pleasure Informing the theatre-going people of Freeiand that they have secured Dot Karrol and su perb company for tiiree nights, con - mencing Thursday next. In speaking of tills company the Lock Ilaven Ex press has the following to say: A big audience greeted Dot Karroll and her clever company last night in the '•Corner Grocery" and to say they were pleased is putting it mild. It was a continuous roar from the rise to the fall of the final curtain and Miss Ivarroll as "Jimmy Nolan" was the principal fun-maker. We have had the "Corner Grocery" here several times, including the original company, but last night's production was the only one to be com pared with Dannie! Sully's. Harry Antrim, as "Henry Budwoiser," is one of the few comedians who gots the laugh from the entire audience without resorting to horse-play or smut. Lie's good any old place and his special ties are the best. The "Lawyer Happ"of Earl McCellan was a clever piece of work and demonstrates that he makes good in any character. Miss Donaldson as "Mrs. Nolan" was all that could bo desired in act and make-up. The spe cialties were all new and well received, specially the medley by tho entire com pany. Ladies' tickets are good only for the opening performance. t X X Levi Murphy is the name of the prin cipal character in "The Irish Pawn brokers," a three-act farce that will be presented at tho Grand on Wednes day evening. It is a life-like copy of a New York personality and introduces for the first time on the American stage an amusing and unlquo "hock" shop keepor. The combination of Hebrew and Celtic names suggests a farce that is founded on an entirely new phase of life and that is bound to arouse widespread public interest. It also affords an op portunity to introduce a variety of orig inal farcical features, specialties and absurdities that are sought after by playgoers. The two Amorican Macks and the popular farce comedy soubrette Mazie Trumbull, are tho "hoadliners," or stars in this merry play, and with tho aid of several other performers, includ ing pretty girls, they create a whirl wind of fun. DRIFTON. Daniel McMahan, of Oneida, is visit ing in town. Mary E. Gallagher is on a visit to Warrior Run. James O'Donnell, of Allentown, is visiting relatives in town. TRI-WEEKLY Wear the Famous Gold Seal Gum Eoots FOR SALE AT 111 K STAR SHOE STORE, HUGH MALLOY, PROF., Oonfcrp riiH Wqlnnt Streets. deader 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. ft- W. Cor. Centre and Front fit*., Freeland. Geo. H. Hartman, Meats and Green Tiacl. Fresh Lard a Specialty. Centre Street. nenr Central Hotel. JEWELRY STORE. Clocks, Watches and Spectacles. Richard Cartwrlght, of Sandv Run, sails this week for England and will makn his future homo In that country, tils wife is preparing to dispose of their household goods and will join Mr. Cart wright next Ma|,
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