FREELAND TRIBUNE.
VOL. XIV. NO. 117.
Sale Is Still Going On!
Save Money by
Attending Our Big Sale
Every Article You Buy
Is a Bargain.
tali (Mill li Slos House.
M. REFOWICH, PROP.
Refowich Building, Freeland.
Our Spring Suit Samples Are Extremely Handsome.
T. CAMPBELL,
dealer in
Dry Goods, Groceries,
Boots and Shoes.
Also
PURE WINES $ LIQUORS
FOR FAMILY
AND MEDICINAL PURPOSES.
Centre and Main streots. Freeland.
GTJBBY'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.
LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERY."
B. C. LAUMCH, Prop.
Choice Broad of All Kind 9, Cakes, Dd Pas
try, Daily. Fancy and Novelty Cakes Baked
to Order.
(EM
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.
Geo. H. Hartman,
Meats and Green Tmcl
Fresh Lard a Specialty.
Centre Street, near Central Hotel.
OS-W-A-XjID,
dea'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.
Jf. W. (Jor. Centre and Front His., Freeland.
Shoes for
Spring Wear
We have them in all sizes
all styles, all qualities, all
prices, for
Men, Women,
Youths and
Children.
Our spring assortment is
one of the most complete
we have ever placed on
sale. As wo sell nothing
but shoes, we give you the
benefit of our vast experi
ence and assure you full
value for every cent paid
for our goods. Let us fit
you with this season's foot
wear.
STAB SHOE STORE,
HUGH MALLOY, PBOP.,
Centre and VTfilmit Sheets
TRUCE DECLARED.
Strike Order Postponed fer a Period Net
Kxceedlog Thirty Days.
President Mitchell lest night sent the
following telegram addressed to the sec
retaries of the three anthracite dis
tricts:
"We held a conference with presidents
of coal carrying railroads and concili
ation committee of National Civic Fed
eration today. After discussing situ
ation the Civic Federation requested
postponement of action for a period not
to exceed thirty days, within which time
operators agree to meet us in conference
with Civic Federation for the purpose of
trying to reconcile differences between
us. In the meantime mines are to con
tinue in operation as usual. We are
hopeful that questions at issue will ho
satisfactorily adjusted and strike avert
ed. Notify all mine workers to defer
action upon resolution adopted at Sha
mokin convention."
Mine workers and mine owners of
the anthracite field debated their differ
ences for four hours yesterday at New
York In & conference arranged by the
conciliation committee of the National
Civic Federation, and the mine workers
agreed not to carry out their threat to
suspend work three days in each week
after April 1.
The miners asked for an Increase in
pay, a shortening of the working day te
eight hours and the adoption of a scale
for the entire district. The operators
declined to grant the demands as to time
and pa'y, and refused to permit the com
plete unionization of their properties.
The operators offered to meet employes
with grievances at any time, but insist
ed that there be no distinction between
union and non-union men. They also
asserted that present market conditions
did not warrant any increase in wages
or a decrease In working tine.
Senator Hanna, Oscar Strans and
Frank Duncan, a subcommittee named
by the conciliators, arranged the con
ference. The operators prosent were
W. K. Truesdale, of the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western Railroad;
E. B. Thomas, of the Erie Railroad;
George 8. Baer, of the Reading Railway,
and Robert Olyphant, of the Delaware
and Hudson Company, while t-ho spokes
men for the miners wore Presidents
Mitchell, Nicholls, Fahy and Duffy.
The operators asserted that the ulti
matum of the union to strike on April 1
did not give proper time for a discus
sion of the differences oxisting and
seemed like a threat. President Mitch
ell and his associates said they were
desirous of improving the condition of
their fellow-workers by peaceful means
and that while there was any prospect
of accomplishing their purpose by such
means they were prepared to withhold
the strike order. Mr. Mitchell agreed
to withdraw the order temporarily to
give opportunity for the second confer
ence which Senator Hanna Is to call.
When Senator Hanna came from the
conference room he said:
"The miners' representatives have
pledged themselves to withdraw the
threat of a partial strike on April 1.
Both sides are to take time to consider
the representations made today and in
thirty days or at call, the committee Is
to meet and bear the results of this de
liberation. An agreement seems like
ly."
Special Meeting of L. U. 1499.
A special meeting of Local Union No.
1409. U. M. W. of A., will be held on
Sunday afternoon at the Grand opera
house hall. All members are requested
to attend. By order of
Edward Doggett, president.
FREELAND. PA., FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 1902.
DOORS OPEN
ON TUESDAY
First National Bank Ready
to Transact Business.
Freeland's New Financial
Institution Excellently Pre
pared to Cater to the Re
quirements of Its Patrons.
Tho First National bank of Freeland
will open its doors for business on Tues
day morning, April 1, at 9 o'clock. For
the present the business will be carried
on In Sachs' building on Front street,
one door below Centre, where comfort
able quarters have been secured.
The fixtures of the bank are now
being placed in position, and, while not
elaborate, are neat and substantial, and
patrons will find all the accommoda
tions necessary for the transaction of
their business.
On Wednesday evening there was in
stalled In the banking room a safe
which is worthy of some notice, Inas
much as It is*the first of its kind to
come to this part of tho state.
It was manufactured by the Illbbard-
Rodman-Ely Safe Company, of Now
York city, and Is made from Manganese
steel. It is guaranteed to be proof
against any explosive or any drill now
In existence. Neither lire nor dynamite
can Injure either tho exterior or in
terior.
The safe is remarkable from the fact
that it consists of but two parts—the
safe proper and the door. Both pieces
of steel are as they came from the mold
and fit together in the beveled opening
with a nicety that is marvelous.
When closed the door Is held by six
three-Inch wedge-bolts. Two separate
combinations regulate these bolts, and
further protection Is given by a triple
clock-work movement which, when
either one or all three time-pieces are
set, prevent tho opening of the safe by
rendering the combinations useless until
the arrival of the hour designated on the
clocks, which, of course, are inside the
door and cannot be tampered with.
When tho bank closes at night these
clocks may be set to run down at 8 30
o'clock next morning, or twenty, forty
or sixty hours later. During that period
tho contents of the safe are as secure
from those who may know the combina
tions of the locks as they are from
burglars.
Tho interior is divided into two main
compaitments —one of which contains
three sub-divisions to accommodate the
different moneys which the law requires
the bank to carry in stock. This is
guarded by another intricate lock made
by tho famous Yale Company.
The other compartment is located In
the upper part of the safe and will con
tain tho money used In the ordinary
routine business.
This safe required twenty-eight days'
work on the part of several men, and
was constructed in tho company's shop 9
at Forth Arnboy, N. J.
Mr. Hlbbard, the head of tho firm
which manufactures these safes, holds
over 500 patents which were granted to
him by tho government on this stylo of
a money-box.
The liriu has a standing offer of $lO,-
000 to any person who will open one of
their Manganese-steel safes within forty
hours, after the time-pieces and lock
combinations have been set.
Another smaller and less expensive
safe, also burglar and fire-proof, has
been ordered and will bo used for tho
keeping of the bank's books and papers.
The stockholders of tho bank have
exercised great care in selecting for
their officers men who have the confid
ence and good will of tho public at large,
and the patrons of the institution can
fool secure that the business will receive
from the officials all tho attention which
their duties call for.
Tho president is Amandus Oswald and
tho vice president is George C. Christian,
who, with the following, constitute tho
board of directors: Dr. S. S. Iless, A.
Ooeppert, B. F. Davis, J. J. McMena
min, Thomas L. Edmunds, Fetor Tim
ony, John Rugan and James E. Griffith.
Tho cashier, who is already ir> charge,
and is supervising tho fitting up of the
bank quarters, is F. M. Everett. Until
recently he was cashier for the Ml.
Carmel Banking Company, which he
resigned to accept his present position, j
Mr. Everett will bo assisted by Walter j
Davis, at present deputy postmaster, |
who has been appointed teller. Mrs. i
William J. Butz will serve as book- j
keeper.
The bank will be open dally from 9 to '
3 o'lock, and on Wednesday evenings
from fi to 7 o'clock. Two per cent In- I
terest will bo paid ou savings deposits. I
FILLED ALL
THE OFFICES
Organization Work Com
pleted Last Evening.
Democratic Members of
Council Vote as a Unit and
Elect Their Slate—Much
Interest Taken in Meeting.
Evry momber oF tho borough council
was In his sett last evening whon Presi
dent Moershbacher opened the meeting.
There was a largo attendance of specta
tors and much Interest was manifested
in the proceedings.
Since the caucus of the Democratic
members on Tuesday evening strong
efTorts had been made by Republicans to
induce certain Democrats to break away
from the caucus agreement, but these
efTorts were futile, and the several
offices were filled last night by tho eight
Democrats voting as a unit.
Tho president called for the election
of a secretary and tho names of James
F. Sweeney and George Ripple were
offered. The former received eight and
the latter four votes. The members
voted as follows: For Sweeney—Dog
gett, P. G. Gallagher, Wm. Gallagher.
Hincor, McLaughlin, Ward, McNeils
and Moerschbacher; for Ripple—Craw
ford, McClellan, Reifsnyder and Sweet.
The president and socrotary were
then sworn in by Burgess Boyle.
For treasurer John Meehan received
twelve votes.
For street commissioner Michael Dog
gett and Niece McCole were named.
The Republican members voted for
McCole, while the eight Democrats
voted for Doggett.
For chief of police Charles O'Donnell j
was elected by the eight votes of the
Democratic members, the Republicans
refusing to vote.
For solicitor John J. Mcßrearty, Esq.,
reclved twelve votes.
For patrolmen Patrick Welsh and
John Mollk wore elected by tho votes of
the Democrats, the Republicans again
refusing to vole.
For janiter Bernard Gallagher and
Ceudy O'Deenell were uaiMcd. The
former received the usual eight votes
and the mluority four went to O'Donnell.
For electrician James McLaughlin re
ceived eight votes, the Republicans eot
voting.
For surveyor Frank Dcver received
ten votes, McClellan and Reifsnyder not
voting.
A resolution fixing the salaries the
same as last year was read. It was
amended by making the monthly pay of
the chief pf police SSO per month, instead
of $45. The amendment was defeated
by the votes of Crawford, Hincer, Mc-
Neils, McClellan, Sweet, Reifsnyder and
Moersbacher. Doggett, P. G. Gallagher,
Win. Gallagher, McLaughlin and Ward
voted for the Increase.
The original resolution was then '
taken up and passed three readings by j
the votes of ten members, Crawford
and McClellan voting against it.
The bonds of the different officials
were set at the samo amounts as last
year.
Council adjourned until Monday even
ing, when the bonds will be examined.
Good Wills' Entertainment.
The following program has been pre
pared for the entertainment to be given
at the Grand opera house on Sunday
evening under the auspices of the Good
Wills Athletic Association:
Selection—St. Ann's band.
Address of welcome—Charles Dever.
Duet—Master Thomas and Margaret i
Gillospie.
Song—Master Ralph DePlerro.
Buck and wing dancing—Messrs. Ja
cobs, Gillespie and Cunningham.
Duet—Misses Annie and Millie Bono
ma.
Vocal solo—Miss Rachel DePlerro.
Song—Patrick lleeney.
Clog dance—James Gallagher.
Duet—Misses Meehan and Kuglow.
Selection—St. Ann's band.
Pianist—Miss Grace Swoenoy.
'YOUR. FAITH 312*2^
ours if you tr y
Shiloh's
Consumption
1 ad ours is so strong we
■ .II I t~" guarantee a cure or refund
money, and we send you
free trial bottle if you write for it.
SHILOH'S costs 25 cents and will cure Con
sumption, Pneumonia, Bronchitis and nil
Lung Troubles. Will cure a cough or cold
in a day, and thus prevent serious results.
It has been doing these things for 50 years.
S. C. WELLS & Co., Le Roy. N. Y.
Great Bankrupt Stock Sale
of Fine
Clothing, Hats, Caps, Shoes, Furnishings, Etc.,
Is Still Going 1 On
at the old reliable (former)
Phila. One-Price Clothing: Hinse.
Birkbeck Brick, Freeland.
Watcli for the
Bankrupt Sale Signs.
THEATRICAL
That highly realistic play, "The Span
of Life." which has a record in Boston
and New York of playing to more peo
ple than other play of Its class during
its stay, will be presented here on Tues
day evening. "The Span of Life" has
one distinguishing feature that is cer
tainly its own. It has been translated '
and played in French, German, Russian
and Belgian languages and has also en
joyed a prosperous run in Australia.
All the massive and magnificent effects
are carried with this organization.
t X X
"My Friend from India," DuHouchet's
farcial comedy, will be presented to the
theatre-goers of Froeland next Monday
night by the Frankie Stock Company,
for the first time at popular prices.
The piece abounds In laughable situa
tions and Is a screamer.. Specialties will
be given between the act 9, alio some of
tho latest moving pictures. The prices
are 10, 20 and 30 cents.
DRIFTON.
Mrs. Simon Ge&rhart, of Lohlgliton,
is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Wolliver.
The Cheaters are busy arranging a
program tor their entertainment on
April 81.
Tho employes of Coxe Bros. & Co. will
receive their pay today.
Misses Anuio Collins, Agnes Kelly and
Bessie Stranix leave 011 Tuesday morn
ing for Atlantic City for a week.
Rodney Shaffer has resiguod his posi
tion in Freeland silk mill.
All the school here are closed today.
PLEASURE.
March 30.—Entertainment under the
auspices of Good Wills Athletic Associa
tion. Admission, 25 and 15 cents.
March 31.—Annual ball of St. Ann's
band at lvrell's hall. Admission, 50
cents.
April s.—Hop of the Crescent Athletic
Association at Iviell's hall. Admission,
25 cents.
April 20. —Lecture by Hon. John G.
Woolley at the Grand opera house; sub
ject, "My Own Country." Admission,
25 cents.
Additional locals on the fourth page.
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES FOR THE OF
FICE OF STATE MI N E INSPECTOR.
Notice is hereby Riven that an examination
of candidates for the office of Inspector of
Mines for the First Anthracite District (Luz
erne County), will be held in the High School
Building, corner Union and Washington
streets, Wilkesbarre. Pa., on April 1, 2, 3 and
4 IflttJ, beginning at 10 a. in., when and where
ail candidates are requested to present them
selves for examination.
No previous notice of intention to apply is
required.
Morris Williams,
Albert C. Leisenriog,
John Giihoolcy,
James Llewellyn,
Robert Monroe,
Board of Exumiucrs.
TRI-WEEKLY
£UAS. ORION STROH,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
and
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Office: Rooms 1 and 2, Birkbeck Brick, Freelaad
JOHN M. CARR,
ATTORN EY-AT-LAW.
All legal business promptly attended.
Postoffice Building, ... Freel&nd.
ATTORN EY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business of Any Description.
Rrennan's Building:, So. Centre St. Freeland.
J. O'DONNELL,
ATTORN EY-AT-LAW.
Campbell Building:, - Freeland
White Haven Office, Kane Building, Opposite
Postoffice; Tuesdays, Saturdays.
JOHN J. McBREARTY,
ATTORN EY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business of Avery description. Fire
Insurance, and Conveyancing given prompt
atteutiou.
MoMeuamin Building, South Centre Street.
N. MALEY,
DENTIST.
OVER BIRKBECK'S STORE,
Second Floor, - - Birkbeck Brick
jyjRS. S. E. HAYES,
FIRE INSURANCE AGENT.
Washington Street.
None but reliable companies represented.
Also agent for the celebrated high-grade
Pianos of Hazelton Bros., New York city.
S. S. HESS,
DENTIST.
37 South Centre Street.
Bell Telephone.
Second Floor Front, - Refowlch Building.
'jpifos. A, BUCKLEY,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
All business given prompt attention,
Tribune Building, - - Main Street!
JEWELRY STORE.
Clocks, Watches
and Spectacles.
DePIERRO - BROS.
C-A^FIE.
Corner of Centre and Front Street*.
Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club,
Rosenbluth's Velvet, of which we hjve
EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN.
Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne,
Honnesay Brandy, Blackberry,
Gius, Wines, Clarete, Cordials, Eto.
Ham and tfihweitzer Cheese Sandwiches,
Sardines, Etc.
MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURB.
TpOR SERVICE.—Three bulls—one large,
P one medium and one small. Apply to
Geo. Muiiuky, Fern street, Freeland.