FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. XIV. NO. 132. A Positive Fact By leaving your measure for your next suit at Refowich's (Freeland) you not only save from $3 to $5, but you get your selection from the largest and best assortment ever shown in Freeland. Perfect Fit and Good Trimmings Guaranteed. Clothing and Shoe House, REFOWICH BUILDING, FREELAND. Wo Invite You to Give ITs a Trial. T. CAMPBELL, dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also PURE WINES i LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AND MKDWINAL PURPOSISB. Centre and Main streets. Freeland. CTJBBIT'S Groceries, Provisions, Green T ruck, 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. G. LAU3ACII, Prop. Choice Bread of All Kinds, Cakes, and Pas try, Daily. iaiioy and Novelty Cakes Baked to Order. (fINRIOMY ® IE! EMI supplied to bulls, parties or pieuies, 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 Tinck. Fresh Lard a Specialty. Oentre Street, nnttr Central Hotel. OSA7^^.Xj3D, dea'or 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. TV. W (JOT. Centre and Front fits., Freeland. Shoes for • Spring Wear We have thorn 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 we sell nothing hut 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. STAit SHOE STORE. HUGH lIALLUT, I'BOP., Centre and VValnul Streets SIS MEETING OF Jeddo Firm's Employes Are Very Much Displeased. Large Gathering at. the Grand Opera House Last Evening Decides Upon Future Line of Action. That the employes of O. H. Markle A Co., of Jeddo. are dissatisfied artd want certain grievances redressed was fully demonstrated last evening by the hun dreds of this firm's employes who responded to the call for a mass meeting at the Grand opera house. The object of the meeting was to dis cuss the reply given the grievance com mittee by Superintendent Smith, In which the employes' request for the res cinding of the "topping" order was re fused, also to consider and take action on other grievances which the men claim are existing at the several collier ies operated by the firm. The meeting was presided over by Frank Ray, of Jeddo, chairman of the grievance committee. After the object of the meeting had been stated a general discussion of the grievances followed. The principal cause of complaint at present Is the order which "requires miners to have six Inches of topping on the cars they load, this topping to be on the cars when the latter reach the docking boss. As many of the cars travel miles after being loaded beforo they reach tho docking bos 9, and are handled roughly by the motors and mules, often being hoisted up one or more slopes, tho im possibility of keeping the topping on the cars is evident to every fair-minded man. As the disobedience, or alleged dis obedience, of the order is a sufficient excuse to discharge tho offender, the miners recognize that they can be pick ed off and ousted at will by tho com pany. The miner, not knowing what condition his loaded car may be in when it reaches the docking boss, can offer no defense if he is accused of light loading, as the company refuses to make allow ance for loss of the topping In transit. The sentiment of the meeting was ap parently In favor of forcing tho issue, as the majority regaid the order as a thinly veiled plan of the company to rid itself of men who perform their work satis factorily but who are too prominent In union circles to suit the firm. An address by John P. Gallagher, of Silver Brook, secretary of District No. 7, U. M. VV., had a noticeable effect upon the meeting. Mr. Gallagher at tended in the absence of President Duffy, who is in New York city. lie cautioned the men against taking any action which might jeopardize the general settlement and suggested that still another effort be made to adjust their differences with Markle <& Co. This suggestion was acted upon favor ably by appointing a committee to pro cure all necessary information on the subjects In dispute and place the same iu the hands of tho general grievance committee of the Jeddo firm's employes. Anothor mass meeting will be held iu a short while to again consider the questions at Issue. ALL ARE SILENT. Operator* and Miner* RnfuHe to Divulge Kunult of Confereuco. Tho conference between the represen tatives of the anthracite coal operators and of tho United Mine Workers ad journed late Wodnesday afternoon. John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, said, when lie left the room, that the adjournment was "for good." He said he could not make pub lic what had taken place or what the result of the conference was. The dele gates will report to the National Civic Federation when that body meets at a time not yet decided upon. When the coal operators left the con ference room the following statement was given out by them: "Under the arrangement with tho Civic Federation it was understood that the report of this committee could be made to that body only and until the Civic Federation meets we cannot make a report to anybody else either in the case of an agreement or disagreement. ? The four labor leaders. President Mit chell and District Presidents Fahoy, Duffy and Nichols, were in consultation FREELAND, PA., FRIDAY, MAY 2, 1902. with the members of tho delegations from the affected districts, Nos. 1, 7 and 9. It could not be learned what was the subject or result of this con ference. President George F. Baer, of the Read ing Company, who was a member of the conference committee, appeared to be In an unusually happy frame of mind. No amount of questioning, however, could induce him to say anything as to the result of the meeting, other than that it was mutually agreed between all the representatives at the conference, both the miners and tho operators, that nothing should be disclosed at this time nor until a definite understanding or agreement has been reached. That there has been no agreement and that there are to be future meetings of the committee was evident from Mr. Baer's remarks, but he would make no statement concerning either. MITCIIBLL IN PHILADELPHIA.. President John Mitchell, of tho United Mine Workers, paid a brief visit to Philadelphia yesterday. He was met by his colleagues on the executive board of the American Federation of Labor. President Gompers and Vice President Hayes. He refused to talk of the recent New York conference on the anthracite situation, and returned to New York late in the afternoon. Mr. Mitchell and a committee of miners from District 2, of tho Pennsyl vania bituminous field, had an inter view with VV. A. Lathrop, president of the Webster Coal and Coke Company. There was no question of wages In volved, nor recognition of the union The men aro at work. The company has refused to pay off the compulsory check. It is understood that the mat ter will be amicably adjusted on Mon day. superintendent's opinion. Roese A. Phillips, general superinten dent of the mines of the Delaware and Lackawanna Company, gave out an in view last evening in which he said that be did not think that there will be any general miners' strike this year. He said that he was possessed of no knowl edge from an official source as to what had been agreed upon at tho conference in New York, but iu view of the confi dential position that Mr. Phillips holds with the company his interview is re garded as significant. He complimented the spirit shown by the representatives of the miners in Now York and especially the courtesy they have shown in not announcing to ; their unions the result of the New York conference previous to a report being made to tho conciliation committee of the Civic Federation. New Railroad Planned. From Yostesduy'a Philadelphia Record. The Putin Haven Juuctiou and Glen Onoko Railroad Company, with Alfred Walter as president, has been charter ed to build a steam road from Penn Haven Junction to Glen Onoko, a short distance above Mauch Chunk, a stretch of five and one-half miles. The com pany is a Lehigh Valley Railroad cor poration, and its purpose is to give that company additional tracks between the | the two points named where Its traffic i is very heavy. The present facilities of the Lehigh Valley between Penn Haven Junc tion and Glen Onoko aro somewhat con tracted, and the location of Its line, be tween the mountain ou one side and the Jersey Contral on the other, loaves no room for expansion. The now line will follow the course of tho Lehigh river on the opposite side from the Lehigh Valley tracks, connecting with them at Penn Haven Junction and Glen Onoko. Its immediate construction, howovor, Is not probable, the Lehigh Valley hav ing simply taken the precautions of lo cating the line and condemning the ground. Bandmen Banquet. The members of St. Ann's band, ac companied by their lady friends, held their third annual banquet and dance last evening at tho Hotel Osborne. The hand had for Its guests the ex-members of the organization, who were also accompanied by their lady friends. After tho banquet a musical program was rendered, which was followed by brief addresses. Dancing was then be gun and continued until a seasonable hour, DePiorro's orchestra furnishing the music. Taylor's Minstrels. The famous Taylor's Minstrels, of Hazleton. will be the attraction at the Grand opera house tomorrow evening. Although an amateur organization, these minstrels have won % reputation for themselves that compares favorably with tho record of many traveling com panies and may be depended to give a first-class show throughout. The performance Is to be given under ' tho auspices of the Good Wills Athletic Association. ROUND THE REGION More than 400 checks of tho endless chain firm, Van Kirk & Robins have gone to protest at the hanks of Wilkos barre within the last few days. The checks vary from SI 50 to 914.50, repre senting In all about §3.200. The firm drew out most of the money in the banks when the postal authorities sus pended their business, pending the in vestigation. At the pnstoffice the daily mall Is decreasing somewhat, but there are still several thousand letters daily, and there are about 50,000 now await ing the decision of the authorities. Webster Campbell, of Welssport, was yesterday sentenced by Judge Heydt, at Mauch Chunk, to ten years in the East ern penitentiary for the larceny of S2B In money and a watch at Pal merlon last November. He is not yet 30 years old but has served a year in tho county jail for Involuntary manslaughter, the killing of George Hlskey In 1891, and four years In the penitentiary for hav ing robbed a house at Weissport in 1896. Luzerne county Prohibition conven tion will be held on Wednesday next at Wilkesbarre. A county chairman and other officers are to be chosen; also delegates to the state convention, which will be held at New Castle ou May 21, are to be elected, and other important, matters make It necessary to call the convention early., Every Prohibition voter is asked to be present. William Ufaliness, of Shenandoah, died at Pottsville hospital from knife wounds Inflicted, it is alleged, by Wil liam Jones, colored. The men had a quarrel in a saloon at Shenandoah, dur ing, which it is declared, Jones drew a dirk and slashed his opponent. After being out four hours tho jury in the case of Victor Zerambo returned a verdict of guilty of murder In the first degree. Ho was charged with killing Anthony Sennick in tho Exeter mine, on February 11. Zerambo Is 21 years old. • John VV. Drowns, of Inkerman, plead ed guilty in court yesterday to the charge of assault upon his fifteen-year old daughter and was at once sentenced to twelve years' Imprisonment In the Eastern penitentiary. Rev. Bushonk, of McMaster univer sity, Toronto, Can., has accepted a call to the pastorage of tho Baptist church at Lansford, recently made vacant by the resignation of Rev. Griffith. DRIFTON. Mrs. Dolan. of Honey Brook, is spend ing a few days in town. Mrs. Collins, of Connecticutt, is visit ing her son, John Collins. There will be a regular meeting of St. Ann's Cadets on Sunday to elect delegates to attend the diocesan union convention at Avoca. Mr. and Mrs. Drumtra, of Hazleton, spent Wednesday with friends here. Miko Ondock has accepted a positiou in the main office. The Meko family, of Freeland, moved to town this week. Edith, tho six-year-old daughter of Thomas J. Richards, is dangerously ill. Miss Mionie Allen has returned from Philadelphia. Miss Maine Sims, of Jeddo, Is visiting In town. WEDDINGS. Harry E. Arnold, of Burdette, N. Y., and Miss Maggie Miller, of Highland, were married on Wodnesday afternoon at the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John 18. Miller, at Highland, by Rev. J. VV. BischofT, of Upper Le high. Mr. Arnold was attended by Frank Wass, of Sayro, and Miss Miller by Miss Edith Miller. After tho cere mony and wedding dinner the young couple departed on their honeymoon, which will be spent at Niagara Falls. They will make their home at Burdette. George liydia and Miss Mary Kolibah, of Upper Lehigh, and Michael Dzurzia, of Hazle Brook, and Miss Annie Uram. of Vulcan, Schuylkill county, have been granted marriage licenses and will bo united for life by Rev. Murtyak tomor row at St. Mary's Greek church. Stable Boss Dead. Silas Russell Woodiing, assistant stable boss at Jeddo, died at 3.30 yester day morning from pleurisy. lie was aged 41 years, 3 months and 3 days, and Is survived by a wife and four children. The funeral will take place at 11 o'clock- Sunday morning, preceded by funeral services at 10.30 o'clock at his lace home by Rev. J. B. Kerschner. The cortege will proceed' to St. John's church, But ler valley, where services will be con ducted by Rev. J. VV. Reiuecke. The interment will bo made at St. John's cemetery. The deceased caught cold from ex posure while the mules at Jeddo were sick and during the high water trouble. LOCAL NOTES WRITTEN UP Short Items of Interest to All Readers. Happenings of the Past Two Days in and Ground Freeland Recorded With out Waste of Words. Helen, an infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Keeuan, former residents of town, died on Wednesday evening at the family home in Girardville. Miss Jeanetto Keenan, of Upper Lehigh, and Mrs. George McGee and Leo McDonald, of town, left yesterday to attend the funeral. The remains will be brought to town tomorrow, arriving here at 9.12 a. m., and will be buried at St. Ann's cemetery. Attorney Carr, representing Albert Hucbman, of Upper Lehigh, and P. J. Fergus hi, of Shenandoah, representing the Lehigh Valley Railroad, conferred yosjgrday on tho matter of damages claimed by Mr. Carr's client for injuries sustained in an accident on the road at Warrior Run some time ago. The mat ter will be amicably adjusted. An eight-year-old son of Richard Drasber, of Front street, was struck in the teeth by a bullet from a small pistol ou Wednesday, while playing with a number of other boys In the Public park. One of his companions obtained the weapon and fired tho shot. Drasher's front teeth were shattered, but the ball did no further damage. On account of tho pastor, Rov. J. B. Kerschner, being engaged in conducting funeral services at Jeddo, there will he no German services at St. John's Re formed church on Sunday morning. The regular services will be held at Eckley in the afternoon, also at St. John's church in tho evening. Tho quarantine at Laurytown alms house and hospital, which was placed thereon by the poor directors to prevent smallpox from being taken to tho insti tution, has been raised. Visitors will be admitted every Thursday hereafter, as before. A cow owned by Thomas Goald fell into an unused well near the Birkbeck homestead on Wednesday. The animal was pulled out with ropes. One of its horns was broken by the fall and It was hurt Internally. Arthur Kemmerer has resigned hi* clerkship at Drifton and will return to his home at Lehlghton, where ho will assume control of a large hardware busi ness which has been purchased for him by his father. The officers of tho recently organized lodge of Daughters of Naomi will be formally installed on Tuesday evening by Mrs. N. Ilunslcker, of Allentown. deputy organizer of the. order. Superintendent Henry Fisher, of the Freeland Water Company, has been granted a vacation for the summer by the directors. His health has become impaired from overwork. Maj. C. B. Coxo Post, No. 147, G. A. R , l sending out Invitations to the societies of town to participate in the Memorial Day demonstration. Ice cream at Merkt's. John Shigo has removed his .store to the building recently vacated by D. Gross, on South Centre street, and will enter business on a larger scale. C. L. Fay, of Hazleton, will address the men's and boys' meeting at the Y. M. C. A. rooms at 3.45 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Mrs. John Phillips returned yesterday from a Philadelphia hospital, where she has been receiving treatment for several months past. Mine Inspector Davies reports five accidents iu this district during April, two of which resulted fatally. Mrs. Thomas Cumerford and family aro preparing to remove from Hazio Brook to Philadelphia. The May meeting of Foster township school board will he held tomorrow oven- I rig. A son has been born to Mr. and Mrs F. M. Everett, on Front street. Plans for an addition to St. James' P. E. chapel are being prepared. PLEASURE. May 3.—-"Taylor's Minstrels," of Hazleton. under the auspices of the Good Wills Athletic Association. Ad mission, 25, 35. 50 cents. CASTOHIA. Bear, the Kind You Have Always Bou"M TRI-WEEKLY Trie Br Ultra ? If what we say of these Suits and Shoes is true, 90 per cent of our reader should be glad to profit by it. If nntrue, it isn't hard to find out about it, in which event we lose your good will forever. You stake the short while it takes to look the stock over; we stake our reputation with the en tire community. All we say is: Don't judge until you see. 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Also agent lor the celebrated high-grade 1 tanos 01 Hazel ton Bros., New York city. S. S. HESS, DENTIST. 37 8011 th Centre Street. Bell Telephone. Second Floor Front. - Refowlch Building. 'JpiIOS. A. BUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. All business given prompt attention. Tribune Building, - . Main Street Wm. Wehrman, Centre street, Freeland. REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. DePIERBO BEOS. CA.FE. Corner of Centre ami Front Streets. Gibson, Dougherty, Kuufor Club, Kosonbluth's Velvet, of which we h ve EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Mumm'fj Extra Dry Champagne, Hennessy Braud.v, Bluckberry, Oius, Wines, Clarets, CordiaL, Kto. Until and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS AT - ALL - HOURS. BASE BALL. The junior base ball enthusiasts of town have organized a team and have adopted the title of Travelers. The club lines up as follows: Ralph He. Piorro, manager; .John Furey, catcher; James Boyle, pitcher; Charles Jacobs, shortstop; Patrick Boyle, first baseman; Roger Furey, second baseman; Charles Thompson, third baseman; William Boyle, left fielder; Michael Williams, centre fielder; John Shovlin, right fielder. Broker's* Opened. s. Lawfer, of Alloutown, has opened a broker's office on tho second floor of the postoflico building, and Is prepared to give all business in that linn prompt attention. A direct, wire from his ollico to New York city gives his patrons an unexcelled service. Parties wishing to purchase stocks, bonds, grain, etc., are invited to call. A. Oswald has the agency for the cele brated Elyslan's extracts and perfumery. The finest, goods made Try ' hern. MISCIII.LANEOUS ADVFKTISKM KNTH. JiX)R SRltVlCK.—Three bulla—one lury;e I' one medium and oiir small. Appy ty Geo. Malinky, I'cru street Freelaud,
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