FREELAND TRIBUNE.
VOL. XIV. NO. 133.
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.
Mowffsfei'Wl
Clothing and Shoe House,
REFOWICH BUILDING, FREELAND.
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T~CAHPBELLT
dealer in
Dry Goods, Groceries,
Boots and Shoes.
Also
PURE WINES I LIQUORS
FOR FAMILY
AND MKDWINAL PUR PDA US.
Centre and Main streets. Freeland.
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 YIENNA BAKERY"
B. C. LAUJACH, Prop.
Choice Broad of All Kinds, Cakes, uDd Pas
try, Daily. Fancy and Novelty Cakes Baked
to Order.
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supplied to balls, parties or picnics, with
all necessary adjuncts, at shortest
notice and fairest prices.
Delivery and Hiipply wagon* to all part* oj
tovm and mrrounding every day.
Geo. H. Hartman,
Meats and Green Tmck.
Fresh Lard a Specialty.
Centre Street, near Central Hotel.
_A_. OS-W^-XjID,
dea'cr 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.
N. W. Cor. Centre and Front tits., 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 we 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.
STAR SHOE STORE,
HUGH MA 1.1.0 Y, I' nor.,
Oentr" and Walnut Streets
ALL DEMANDS '
ARE REFUSED:
Operators Reject Every Of- I
fer to Compromise.
Strike Likely to Be Declared S(
at Scranton on Wednes- b
day—Hanna Is Trying to
Avert the Conflict. t(
President John Mitchell, of the United °
Mine Workers of America, gave out the a
following statement on Saturday night 1
regarding the socret conference between
ids organization and the coal operators: ''
"The subcommittee of operators and ®
minors selected by the industrial branch a
of the National Civic Federation failed
to reach an agreement upon any of the "
important issues embodied in the miners' *'
scale adopted by the Shamokin convert-
tion. The executive committee of the 8
three anthracite districts of the United "
Mine Workers of America, in whom is 1
vested the authority to inaugurate a 1
strike, have been notified to assemble at
Scranton, Pa., at 10 a. m. Wednesday, (
.May 7. This committee consists of *
twenty-eight members appointed from
the three districts, and should a majori- ''
ty of them vote In favor of a strike the c
entire 147,000 mine workers will itn- 1
mediately respond to the call."
Mr. Mitchell was asked if he would r
say what had occurred at the recont v
conference between representatives of i
the miners and the coal operators, and
particularly at the meetings of the sub
committee, composed of himself, Dis- e
trict Presidents Fahey, Nichol and d
Duffy and President Truesdale, of the b
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Railroad; Chairman Thomas, of the Erie '
Coal Company, and President Baer, of
the Reading and Jersey Central Rail- *
roads.
Ho replied that there was little to tell,
except that the operators had refused to
grant any concessions whatsoever to
the men. They would not agree that
wages should be raised, that working *
hours should bo reduced or that coal
should be weighed.
HANNA'S STATEMENT.
United States Senator Ilanna gave
out the following statemont at Philadel- i
pliia last night: I
4 I have heard of Presidont Mitchell's
statement through Secretary Easloy, of
the Civic Federation, and have wired
to the members of the committee in New (
York that I will not call another meet- t
ing, as it would be useless. t
4, 1f my advice had been followed long- f
er time would have been taken bofore '
the crisis was reached, In order that (
things might be explained and better t
understood. President Mitchell's state-
rnent was hastened by the fact that j
scraps of Information had been given to ?
the public embarrassing him with his j
men. 1 saw Mitchell in Washington
and discussed with him another proposi- ,
tion which the present situation has ob- [
viated." I
What the other proposition was Sana- j
tor Ilanna declined to say.
EVERY OFFER REFUSED.
While no official statement of the sub- 1
committee's conference has yet been '
given out, it may be said, however, that 1
the labor members of the committee
were unable to budge the operators' 1
representatives a hair's breadth. Mr. 1
Mitchell and his associates presented
demands that were to bo a 10 per cent '
raising of the wago scale of 70 per cent (
of the workers. They also asked for a '
reduction of the working day amount- 1
ir.g to about 10 per cent more.
The .operators said that the increase
in wages aud the reduction in time
could not possibly be granted. Tho
miners then signilied a willingness to
reduce the increase of wages asked for 1
to 5 per cent. The operators would (
not listen to that propesilion, either. '
The rest of the time of tho conference '
was taken in prolonged endeavors on
the part of the miners' representatives '
to feel out some way by which a com- 1
promise, no matter how slight, could bo 1
made. They could get no concession of {
any sort at all, though they offered all '
sorts of combinations of plans involving
one or the other of the concessions they '
asked for.
STRIKE ORDER EXPECTED. ,
Reports today from all sections of the
anthracite field indicate that the mine
workers are in favor of a strike, and
while it is not known what will be done
at Scranton on Wednesday, the wolrst
| may be expected.
The miners feel that they have ex
hausted every honorable means to pro
cure a peaceful settlement, and the re
fusal, to say nothing of the manner in
FREELAND, PA., MONDAY, MAY 5, 1902.
which the refusal was made, gives them
no course to pursue but to strike.
This much may be said In advance of
the impending conflict: It will be the
most bitter war ever waged between
capital and labor, and the struggle will
stain the fair name of Pennsylvania
with a blot which will stand for years to
come as a monument to the greed and
avarice of this age.
Foster School Board.
Foster school board met In regular
session Saturday evening with all mem
bers present. It was decided that the
secretary should make out bills from
the list furnishod and give them to the
teachers in whose charge pupils from
outside tho district are attending school
and that they make an effurt to collect
the tuition fee.
The officers of the board were author
ized to sign the normal diploma blanks
of Misses Leah Parry and Bessie Owen
and Thomas Sarricks.
The committee appointed at the last
meeting to wait on the Taxpayers' As
sociation reported progress through
Chairman Keller. Without any discus
sion, after tho above report, a motion
was made by Keller and Ziestloft that
the school term be fixed at eight months.
It was carried by the votes of Messrs.
Keller, Ziestloft, Mcllugh and Johnson.
O'Neil voted against the motion, and
Doudt was not present at tho tirno.
It was decided that the board attend
in a body the convention to elect a
county superintendent at Wilkesbarre
tomorrow.
Principal Hoffman reported an en
rollment of 900; average attendance 767;
with a percentage of attendance of 85.
He was authorized to procure lamps and
lil for the meeting room.
A rumor that tho county commission
ers have SBOO seated land tax for the
dirtsict will be investigated during the
board's trip to Wilkesbarre.
The board will meet the tax collector
for a final settlement on May 31.
Director-elect Weber was an interest
ed spectator at the session.
Tho following bills were approved and
paid: Mrs. Geo. llindson, coal and
wood, S ( J: Jacob Eistner, cleaning, $4;
Lewis 11. Lentz, repairs, S4O 37; E. J.
Edwards, oil, 30c; John Campbell, re
pairs, $7.80; Upper Lehigh Coal Com
pany, coal, $7.80; J. I). Myers, repairs,
$24.27; M. S. Kemmoror & Co., coal,
$23.23; (4. B. Marklo it Co., coal. $4.10;
Coxe Bros. & Co., coal, sl4 50; Mrs.
Sal lio Probert, cleaning. $4; George R
Keller, supplies, $3 77; Joseph Iland
long, hauling coal. SB.
Opera House Leased.
At a meeting of the Young Men's
C. T. A. B. Corps yesterday the proposi
tion of Uly S Hill, of Shellington, Pa.,
to lease the auditorium of the Grand
opera house building was accepted.
Two weeks ago the corps received prop
ositions from Mr. Hill and Owen Fowlor,
of town, in which both offered SOOO a
year for the opera house. Yesterday's
proposition from Mr. Hill increased the
sum offered to S7OO per year and tho
proposition was accepted by the corps.
Mr. Hill is a well-known theatrical
man and promises to give the town the
best shows that can be obtained. He
has already secured three other houses
in tho state.
The new lessee has appointed Silas
Woodrlng, of Freeland, as resident
manager, and the latter will practically
have full charge of the house. Inas
much as Mr. Woodring has had con
siderable experience In theatrical mat
tors, he will prove a valuable assistant
to Mr. Hill.
The lease of tho building by tho Free
land Opera House Company will expire
on July 31 next, and on August 1 Mr.
Hill will take charge of the auditorum
and the Young Men's Corps will assume
control of the meeting rooms.
Will Elect Superintendent.
Tho school directors of the county
will meet in convention at Wilkesbarre
tomorrow to elect a county superinten
dent of schools to serve for tho next
three years. It is not believed that the
present superintendent, Prof. Frank P.
Hopper, will have any opposition. Tho
school districts in the county having
thoir own superintendents will not par
ticipate In tho election, among these
districts being Hazleton, Ilazie town
ship, Nantlcoko, Newport township and
Wilkesbarre. Conventions for tho elec
tion of superintendents will ha held to
morrow in every county in the state,
and in the above-named districts in this
county.
Superintendent Hopper, whose term
will expire within the next few days,
has made a capable official and the fact
that ho will re-elected without oppo
sition is splendid testimony to his abil
ity as an instructor and his popularity
among the teachers and directors of the
county. It Is customary to give super
intendents who measure up to expecta
tions at least two terms.
FIVE DEATHS.
Mm. Patrick Kennedy, Sl-tor] Joteplilne
hiul Three Children I'hsu Away.
Mrs. Ellen Kennedy died suddenly at
her home on West Walnut street shortly
after 10 o'clock on Friday night. With
her husband, Patrick, she retired in
good hoalth. A few minutes later she
was attacked by a sovere fit of coughing,
and before assistance could be obtained
or remedies administered she died.
Mrs. Kennedy was aged 43 years and
was well known here, having lived all
her life in tho vicinity. Sho is survived
by her husband and the following
brothers: James J. Sweeney, of Hazle
ton, and Charles, Thomas and Androw
Sweeney, of town.
The funeral took place at 9 o'clock
this morning and was largely attended.
The remains were taken to St. Ann's
church, where a requiem mass was read.
Interment was made at St. Ann's ceme
tery.
Sister M. Josephine, at one time a
teacher at St. Ann's parochial school,
and who for some time past has been
mother superior of #the Sisters of Mercy
hospital at Wilkesbarre, died at the
latter place on Saturday, aged 47 years.
The remains were takon to Hazleton
convent on Saturday aud laid in state
yesterday. They were visited by several
hundred peoplo to whom the dead Sister
had endeared herself while engaged in
her self-sacrificing work in the lower
end.
Sister Josophine was Miss Byrne, of
Buffalo, N. Y., and the day before sho
died completed tho thirtieth year of
service in the church.
The funeral took place this morning,
many Freeland peoplo participating In
the services. The mass was read by
Father Dunn, of Wilkesbarre, and
among those iu attendance wero Bishop
Hoban, of Scranton, and a number of
clergymen, including Fathers Fallihee
and Moore, of St. Ann's church.
Edith F. Richards, aged 7 years and 8
months, died yesterday at the home of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J.
lUchards, Scotch II i 11, Drlfton. The
child had recently recovered from a mild
astack of scarlet fever, which was fol
lowed by rheumatism and heart trouble,
the lattor alllictlou;causlng her death.
During tho past winter tho little one
made her homo with her grandmother,
Mrs. William Jenkins, South Centre
street, and was a pupil at Ridge street
school. Sho was an unusually bright
child and very popular among her com
panions.
The funeral will take place Wednes
day afternoon. Interment at Freeland
eemetery.
Marvin Williams, aged 1 month, died
yesterday at his parents' home on
Centre street, near Walnut. The fuu
eral will take place at 2 o'clock tomor
row afternoon, proceded by services at
the house by Rev. Swartz. Interment
at Freeland cemetery.
Beatrice Akor, aged 7 months, daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Aker, of Sandy
valley, was burled at Morrison cemetery
Saturday afternoon. Death was due to
whooping cough.
Delegates in the Field.
Candidates for delegates to tho next
Democratic county convention are an
nouncing themselves in largo numbers,
and, although the date of the conven
tion has not yet been fixed, tbere prom
ises to be quite a lot of contests In lower
end districts. Among those who are
said to be in tho field in the borough
are the following:
First ward, Hugh Halloy, Jr.; Second,
John Volkenand; Third, Frank Galla
gher and W. J. Timony; Fourth, Patrick
McGeehan, Fifth, Daniel Slattery and
James Burns, .Jr.; Sixth, H. A. McMena
mln.
The same activity prevails In the sur
rounding townships, whore the follow
ing are out for delegates:
Upper Lehigh, Amos Johnson; High
land, James Gallagher; Eckloy, Michael
Dennion and John Mcllugh; Drlfton
(Foster), John J. McNeils; Drifton
(Hazle), Charles Kennedy and William
F. Carlin.; Woodside, Andrew \. O'Don
n el I.
Will Decorate Graves.
The Brothorhood members of the I).
S. & S. Railroad employes will observe
June 15 as Railroaders' Memorial Day,
according to tho custom of previous
years. The graves of the following
deceased fellow-employes will be de
corated with llowers:
Freeland cemetery—Edward J. Hugh
es, Eli Fritzinger, George Hoodmacher,
Jonas Stewart, William James.
St. Ann's cemetery —Thomas Tully,
Frank P. O'Donnell, Michael Boyle,
John Mcllugh.
Catawissa—John Chambers.
The graves of Eckley B. Coxe and
Daniel Coxe, at Driftpn, will i*!so be
aecorated. , •
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 bond of Borough Treasurer John
Meehan has been fiiled in court. The
bond is in the sum of $30,000 and the
sureties are William Gallagher, Mrs.
Mary Ferry, Patrick Burke, Thomas
Elliott and Condy O. Bovlo. Mr. Mee
han received the license money on Fri
day and is now prepared to pay all out
standing orders issued by tiie borough
council.
Postmaster B. F. Davis has received
the new mail-boxes recontly ordtrod,
and the interior arrangement of the
postoffice is now undergoing a complete
change. Under the now order the boxes
will be moro convenient to reach by
patrons as well as by the postmaster and
his assistants.
The G. A. R. committee in charge of
tho Memorial Day exercises has soiocted
Rev. J. W. Bischoff to deliver the an
nual oration at Freeland cemetery.
Owen Fowler has been chosen to servo
as chairman and Stophen Drashor as
grand marshal of the parade.
Mrs. Patrick Meehan and son John,
Mrs. John Herron and daughter Annie,
and Miss Rose Burke, of Freeland, and
Frank Burke, of Sandy valley, attended
the funeral of the late James Gallagher
at Wilkesbarre on Saturday.
Mrs. William Gilgot, of Upper Lehigh,
was bitten by neighbor's dog yesterday
afterno >n. Tho animal tore largo pieces
of flesh from tho women's leg, Inflicting
painful Injuries. Mrs. Gilgot formerly
resided on Adams street, Freeland.
At a mooting of St. Ann's band yes
terday a committee was appointed to
proenro samples and prices of new
uniforms. The band expects to have
the now outfit ready for use on Memorial
Day.
Taylor's Minstrels, of Hazleton, ap
peared here on Saturday evening under
the auspices of the Good Wills Athletic
Association and gave a good entertain
ment. The attendance was not as large
as had been expected.
Maj. C. B. Coxe Post, No. 147, G. A.
R., will attend services at St. John's Re
j formed church on Sunday, May 25,
when a special sermon for the veterans
will bo preached by Rev. J. B. Korsch
ner.
Thomas Brehony, of South Ridge
street, was Injured by & blast In his
breast at No. 5 mine, Jcddo, on Friday.
The Hying coal struck him about the
body, inflicting several bruises.
Attorneys and witnesses loft town this
morning to attend tho habeas corpus
hearing of Thomas Smith and Lewis
Dinn, who were held for tho killing of
Michael Choro.
A. Oswald has the agency for tho cele
brated Elysian's extracts and perfumery.
The finest goods in ado. Try them.
A tronch Is being dug from Highland
swamp to tho new M. it M. Institute
building and six-inch terra-cotta pipe
will be laid therein, which will give
the building fine sewer service.
The retail liquor license of George
Shigo has been transferred to Andrew
Zelanak and the latter lias taken charge
of the South Centre street saloon.
Mrs. Frank McLaughlin, of North
Ridge street, who lias # boen ill for some
months past, Is now very low and her
recovery is unlikely.
A. 11. Bleckley is the latest addition
to the horsemen of town, having pur
chased a trotter with a record from M.
11. Hunsicker.
Alfred Coxe is removing from Centre
to Main street and Richard Brobst from
North Centre to South Ridge street.
The services of Forty Hours' Devotion
will begin at St. Ann's church next
Sunday and continue for three days.
School Director Doudt, of Foster
township, attended the funeral of a
rolative at As,hley yesterday.
Pierce Iloffmior. of Scranton, visited
friends in town yesterday.
Miss Rose Gillespie, of Main street, is
visiting Wilkesbarre relatives.
The Heroes defeated the Travelers
yesterday by a score of 17 to 11.
Masses will be celebrated at St. Ann s
church on Thursday at 7 and 9 a. m.
BIRTHS.
' O'Donnell.r—To Mr, and, Mrs. Ed ward
• O'DeuneH, Main street, a daughter.
TRI-WEEKLY
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our reader should be glad to profit
by it.
If untrue, 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.
And don't let the very low
price keep you from seeing these
very good garments.
THE OLD RELIABLE (FORMER)
Phila. One-Price Clothing House.
Birkbeck Brick, Freeland, Pa.
ORION STKOH,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
aud
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Ofilce: Booms 1 and 2, Birkbeck Brick, Freeland
JOHN M. CARE,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
All legal business promptly attended.
PoßtotHce Building, - . . Freeland.
Mclaughlin,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business of Any Description.
Hrennan's Building. So. Centre St. Freeland.
R. J. O'DONNELL,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Campbell Building, - Freeland
~ Lite Haven Oilier, Kane Building, Opposite
Postofliee; Tuesdays, Saturdays.
JOHN J. McBREARTY,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business of every description, Fire
attention 0 ' a L'onvoyauviug giveu prompt
McMeumnin Building,South Centre Street.
N. MALEY,
DENTIST.
OVER BIItKBECK'S STOUK,
Second Floor. - . Birkbeck Brick
MRS. S. E. HAYES,
FIRE INSURANCE AGENT.
Wasbington Street.
None but reliable companies represented.
Also agent lor tlie celebrated high-grade
I lanus ut llazeltou Bros.. New York city.
S. S. HESS,
DENTIST,
37 South Centre Street.
Bell Telephone.
Second Floor Front. - Retnwich Building.
A. BUCKLEY,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
All business given prompt attention.
Tribune Building. ■ . Main Street
Wm. Wehrman,
Centre street, Freeland.
REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
DePIERRO - BROS.
CAFE.
Corner of Centre and Front Street*.
Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club,
Kosenblutb's Velvet, of which we h ,ve
EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN.
Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne,
Hennesay Brandy, Blackberry,
Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Kto.
Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches,
Sardines, Etc.
MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS.
DRIFTON.
The fine battery work of lionner and
Boylo won a game for Drlfton yesterday
from a club which was thought to be
the strongest In tlio region. It was the
Crescents' first game and their admirers
counted upon a walkover, but the un
certainty of base hall was again de
monstrated by the result, which was 13
to 3 in favor of Drlfton. Tho local
players put up an excellent fielding
game and In hatting wore but one hit
behind their opponents who had seven
to their crodit. Drlfton gave Its battery
fine support at critical times and deserv
ed to win for the earnest manner in
which they went into tho game.
A calendar party will be given by the
young ladies of town on May ir> at tho
Odd Fellows' hall.
William Iliggins was elected yester
day at the meeting of St. Ann's Cadets
to attend the C. T. A. U. convention at
Avoca.
Mrs. Frank Wellivor and son left this
morning for Wllkesbarre.
The death of the young daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas ,J. Richards Is
reported olsewlicro In this Issue.