FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. XIV. NO. 139. 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. MowiclWcarll Clothing and Shoe House, REFOWICH BUILDING, FREELAND. We Invite You to Give TTg a Trial. T. CAMPBELL, dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also PURE WINES I LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AND MKDWINAL PURPOBKB. Centre and Main streets. Freeland. CXJEBY'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. MUBACH, Prop. Choice Rrcad of All Kinds, Cakes, and Pus try, Daily. Fancy and Novelty Cakes Baked to Order. HHHIHIIIT ® ICE till 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 Tinck. Fresh Lard a Specialty. Centra Street, near Central Hotel. _A_. OSWALD, 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. N. W. Cor. Centre and Front Bts., 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 MALLOY, PROP., Centre *nrl Walnut Streets NO CHANGE IN THE SITUATION Past Three Days Develop Very Little News. Anthracite Operators and M iners Are Making Prep arations for a Long Period of Idleness. The situation throughout the anthra cite region can be gummed up In those few words: There is practically noth ing new. On both sides preparations for a long period of idleness are going on, and It la the general opinion that unless the operators grant concessions the struggle will become a test of endurance which will drag on throughout the entire sum mer and into the fall. No further stops have been taken to call a national convention of the United Mine Workers, for the purpose of call ing out the bituminous miners, but more MOWS on this subject is expected during the present week. The three anthracite districts have petitioned the national officers for a convention, and only two more districts need ask to bring about a call. These two will be heard from soon. In this Immediate vicinity the opera tors have suspended every employe whose presence Is not absolutely neces sary. The mules in the mines here abouts have been removed to the sur face, mine offices have been closed, breaker-doors and engine-rooms have been boarded up, several of tho collier ies are being enclosed with high fences and a general air of preparations for an all-summer siege of uo work prevails. The few company stores which gave credit have gone on a cash basis and the office clerks are preparing to pay off the striking and suspended employes in full at tho next pay-day. On the part of the strikers those preparations, which would dishearten men In many other occupations, are mot with a spirit of confidence In their ultimate success. They are not dis couraged by tbe outward signs of the operators' plan of campaign, as past experience has taught them to place no credence in tbe operators' alleged indifference to a suspension of mining. Tho union officials are silent, as a general rule, but it is known that they have well-defined plans in view for con ducting a long struggle. Rumors are rife that attempts will soon bo made to operate upper-end washerlos, and the swearing-in of hundreds of coal and Iron police In the Lackawanna field gives color to the re port. Tho strikers, however, claim they can hold their ranks intact and that any work done at tbe washeries will be for effect only and will be per formed by bosses and cierke. Secretary Ralph M. Kasley, of tho Civic Federation, visited President Mitchell at Hfczloton on Saturday and hold a long conference with tho miners' leader. The call gave rise to rumors of peace, but neither of the parties con cerned would admit that their talk was on tho anthracite strike. At Hazleton yesterday over 2,000 people were pledged by Rev. Hussie at the Catholic church, the pledge binding them to abstain from Intoxicants until the strike is over. MANY COAL AND IRON POLICE. Governor Stono on Saturday appoint ed 387 coal and iron policemen, under the law of 1860, to guard the property of the coal and iron companies In Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. The cor porations' atlorueys filed applications for the appointment of police to guard the properties of the following compan ies: Delaware and Hudson Company, 121; Pennsylvania Coal Company, 130; Butler Mining Company, 06; Hillside Company, 58; Florence Company, 12. It is evident that applications will be made for the appointment of many more policemen, as the state department has had printed a large number of commis sions bearing the names of the different coal companies but leaving a blank for the name of the appointee. SEEKING WORK ELSEWHERE. During this and the next few weeks tho majority of the unmarried strikers and suspended employes and railroaders will leave the region to seek work in the large cities. It If feared, however, that tho short supply of coal will compel a shut-down of those industries In which miners are most likely to find work. The low-fare excursion to New York city tomorrow promises to be largely at tended by Freeland people who are Idle on account of the strike. They will seek work there and if successful will FREELAND, PA., MONDAY, MAY 19, 1902. remain in New York until the labor troables are over. Bernard C. Gallagher, of Wilkesbarre, Is in town today giving farewell to his Freeland friends and relatives. Mr. Gallagher Intends to leave shortly for Colorado and will make his future home in that state. Jauies McNeils, a well-known young man of town and a son of Hugh Mc- Neils, of Hazleton, left on Saturday for Park City, Utah, where he expects to obtain work. Charles and Peter Farrell, employes of the D. S. & S., left today for Boston, where they bavo been promised positions on a Now Eugland road. It is reported that a number of Upper Lehigh minors have been offered labor ing work at Berwick, where the Ameri can Car Company is erecting a large ad dition to Its shops. BHERIIFF NAMES NO DEPUTIES. Application was made to Sheriff Jacobs on Saturday by the owners of several washeries in the upper end of the county to appoint men thoy have engaged to guard the works as deputy sheriffs. After consulting with his at torneys he refused, stating that he did not care to assume the responsibility, as until property was damaged or threaten ed he could not act. The men were thon made coal and Iron policemen and wero armed. DRIFTON. James Shovlin, employed as foreman of a gang of laborers at Eckley, was caught under a fall of clay Friday evening. He escaped with no further Injuries than tho breaking of his right arm. Mr. Shovlin is receiving treat ment at his homo here. No. 2 part of this town is now the garden part of this region. The resi dents are completely hemmed in by a board fence which surrounds them from the D. S. & S. station to tho L. V. R. R. station. Connie Gillespie was struck with a ball yesterday on the cheek and severely cut, besides having four teeth knocked out. The cut required fourteen stitches to close. The 9even-wooks-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Reifsnyder died Saturday afternoon and was intorred this after noon at Freeland cemetery. The Eckley team met defeat at the hands of the Chesters yesterday by a score of 16 to 4. • James North will leave this week for Philadelphia, where he has secured em ployment. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gallagher, of Onoida, are spending a few days with Drifton friends. The pump in the swamp back of St. Ann's church has filled the tanks with water to supply the town. The Fearnots will hold their annual ball at Cross Creek hall on tbe evening of the 39th Inst. William Roster is home from Tama qua. ' G. M. Hufford, of New York city, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Allen. Gordon Scliaffer is visiting friond9 in New York city. Christ Koster will change his resi dence today from No. 2 to No. 1. Daniel Boyle and Hugh Kennedy will leave for New Jorsey tomorrow. Domnick Gallagher is visiting at his home here from New Jersey. Thomas Boyle has assumed the posi tion of hostler at St. Ann's church. BREVITIES. County Controller George R. McLean has withdrawn the advertisement which called for bids for the erection of a new courthouse. The contractors claimed tho time allowed to prepare figures was too short. There are also other reasons, one of which Is the absence of a con tract betwoen the commissioners and tho architect. The dead body of James Becker, of McAdoo, who has been missing from his home several weeks, was found in an abandoned mine hole on Friday. John 11. Matthews, & former resident of Hazleton, died from smallpox at Jersey City yesterday. BASE BALL. The Crescents defeated tho Good Wills yesterday at tho Tigers park In an ex citing contest. Only three hits were made off Jacquott, who did the twirling for the Crescents. Tho score was 10 to 3. An interesting and exciting game was played yesterday between the Jolly Ten and the Dodgers. The score at the end was 11 to 6 in the l&tter's favor. The Gloucesters beat Drifton Fear nots yesterday at Hazleton by a score of 20 to 16. Commencement Exercises. The commencement exercises of the senior class of Freeland High School, at the Grand opera house Friday even ing, were attended by an audience that completely filled the lower floor of the building. From the rise of tbe curtain to the closing selection the exercises passed off In perfect order and each number on the program was received with applause. The stage was profusely decorated with plants and flowers covering the footlights. The background was com posed of large American flags, with the red and white banner of the class of 'O2 suspended over all. The stage was oc cupied by the pupils of the senior class, the principal, tho directors and Prof. J. M. Coughlin, of Wilkesbarre. Each of the graduates wore the class flower, rod carnation, and the neat class-pin. Tho class mott > is "Virtus Krit Anchora Nostra," which, trans lated. reads: "Let Virtue Serve as an Anchor." After an overture by St. Ann's band the exercises opened with a song by the class, followed by tho salutatory, de livered by John C. Slppel. His subject was "American Citizenship." "Meditations on Life" was the title of an essay read by Miss M. Alborta Soder, who was followed by George C. Denneny with an oration on the "Future of America." Miss Margaret L. Boylo's essay on "To What Should Young Women As pire" camo next. "Progress of the Colored Race in America" was the sub ject of Orion L. Van Aken's oration, after which Miss Martha Lindsay de livered the valedictory, "Look Up, Look Forth and On." Superintendent Coughlin, of Wilkes barre, then took his position as speaker of the evening and gave an address which was replete with information, suggestions and advice to parents, pupils and taxpayers. His remarks on the subject of local taxation were both timely and appro priate, and he presented this fcll-iuiport ant subject iu a light which could not help but make even the uio9t confirmod tax-grumbler feel liow shallow are the arguments used against this necessary expense. Prof. Coughlin congratulated the people of Freeland on the success of their schools, as shown by the work of the graduates during the evening, and followed with advice born of experience to tho members of the class. In conclusion ho presented tho di plomas to the graduates. A song by tbe class and a selection by tho band ended tho exercises, which were credit able to all concerned. A flashlight photograph of the class and teachers was taken at the opera hpuse after the exercises. Five Passed Successfully. The board of examiners for mine in spectors has announced the result of the examination bold several weeks ago. Out of the thirteen who originally took the examination only five were passed by the board. They are: P. M. Boyle, Kingston; David T. Davis, Plymouth; James Martin, Plains; D. J. Roderick, Hazleton, and Thomas J. Williams, Hazleton. These men have received their certifi cate and will file them with the county commissioners, if they desire to go before the voters at the next election. A vacancy now exists in this district, through the resignation of W. H. Davles, of Hazleton, who since May 1 has been district superintendent of the Lehigh Valley Coal Company. This will prob ably be filled by the court out of the above named list. Two others are to be elected this fall, so that of the five who have finally passed only two will be disappointed. Drawn as Jurors. The following citizens of this vicinity have been drawn to serve as jurors on the dates preceding their names: June 10.— W. E. Martin, B. R. Davis, Frooland; W. T. Davis, John Davis, Foster; Beu Young, Butler. June 23. —John Murphy. James W. Shaw, James F. Sehiedy, Foster; Frank Snyder, Calvin Young, Butler. Company Censured. At a coroner's inquest at Girardville to Inquire Into the death of John Bar ritch, George Michaels and Patrick Kelly, the firemen killed by a boiler ex plosion at Packer No 5 colliery on Wed nesday, the jury placed the responsi bility on the company, asserting that the boilers were second-handed and unfit for use. • To the I'ublic. Commencing with Monday, May 19, 1902, and until further advised, D. S. tfc S. Railroad Train No. 1, leaving Roan at 0.33 a. in., daily except Sunday, for Deringer, and Train No. 2, leaving Der inger at 5.00 p. m., daily except Sunday, for Roan, are annulled. L. C. Smith, Superintendent. LOCAL NOTES WRITTEN OP Short Items of Interest to All Readers. Happenings of the Past Two Days in and Around Freeland Recorded With out Waste of Words, The workmen engaged in tearing down the walls of the Mining and Me chanical building had an exciting ex perience on Saturday. Large quantities of brick are placed on the second floor at it Is taken from the walls. In some manner the supports gave way and precipitated the mass of brick to the basement. Luckily no one was injured. The commercial class of St. Ann's school will be examined this week in shorthand and typewriting. All who attain a certain percentage will receive diplomas at the commencement exer cises of the school, which will be held next month. The garbage dump was again discover ed on fire today. The blaze was extin guished this afternoon by Fire Chief Kennedy and the police, by running a line of hose from one of the borough plugs. Tho work on tho new Wilkesbarre- Flazleton trolley road is being pushed at a rapid rate along the Butler mountain. In a week or two the grading will be finished to the Fairview tunnel. Charged with creating a disturbance at Christman's hotel, Butler valley, last night, two young men of town were placed under bail today by Squire Buckley to answer the charge in court. Owen Boyle, who has spent the past four years in Cuba, part of which as a soldier for Uncle Sain, is visiting rela tives and friends in this vicinity. He will leave in a few weeks for Ireland. Steve Maltas will be given a hearing before Squire Shovlin this evening, George Kovan, the victim of Thursday night's stabbing affray, having recover ed sufficiently to appear against him. Among the Allentown people who spent Saturday evening and Sunday here with friends wore: Edward Ferry, Anthony O'Donnell, Joho Cannon and Charles O'Donnell. Health Officor James J. Ward is pre paring to make his spring inspection of tho properties of town. Cellars will receive particular attention on this trip. The sporting people of tho region will assemble tomorrow evening at Krell's hall. Tho attraction is the entertain ment and hop for the benefit of "Strong Boy" Jones. Repairs to the boiler at the Overall Mfg. Company's plant has thrown the factory idle since Friday evening. Work will likely be resumed tomorrow. Ice cream at Merkt's. Jerry McGlnley and George Shfgo, of Freelaud, and Joseph Gallagher, of Sandy Run, are homo from East Strouds burg normal school. Dr. Hendricks has tendered his resig nation as assistant to Dr. 11. M. Neale, to take effect June 1, and will locate in Media, Chester county. S. Lawfer, of Allentown, who opened a broker's office in tho Gooppert build ing on the sth inst , closed the same on Friday and returned to Allentown. Rev. M. J. Fallihee officiated at Har lelgh Catholie church yesterday, owing to the Illness of Rev. Fitzmaurice, of Hazleton. Attorney Anthony C. Campbell has been chosen solicitor by Sheriff Jacobs to fill the vacancy caused by tho death of Attorney E. F. McGovoru. Indications are that tho huckleberry crop this year will bo a largo one. Brush fires did much damage, but not as much as in former years. Miss Mary Ferry, of Washington and South streots, left today to visit frionds in Philadelphia. Condy O. Boyle, of town, has boon elected a director of Hazleton Electric Light and Power Company. G. Mord Neußurger is homo on a va cation from Jefferson Medical college, Philadelphia. PLEASURE. May 29.—Grand ball of the Balaklava Social Club at Krell's hall. Admission, 50 cents. May 30. —Annual picnic of Tigers Athletic Club at Public park. May 29.—Annual ball of Fearnots Athletic Association at Cross Creek hall. Admission, 25 cents. TR I-WEEKLY A Real Spring Day Will catch you in that old winter suit if you dou't look out. You'd better look in here. If you buy in haste, you can get your money back equally quick. TUB OLD RELIABLE Phila. One-Price Clothing House. Birkbeck Brick, Freeland, Pa. ORION STKOIi, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW aud NOTARY PUBLIC. Office: Uoorau 1 and 2, Blrkbcck Brick, Freeland JOHN M. CARR, ATTORN EY-AT-LAW. All legal business promptly attended. Postofflce Building, . . . Freeland. MCLAUGHLIN, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of Any Description. llrennan'B Building, So. Centre St. Freeland. R. J. O'DONNELL, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Campbell Building, ... Freeland „ W . hi it' H, (.V en Offioe, Kane Building, Oppoeite Postoffloe; Tuesdays, Saturdays. JOHN J. McUREARTY, ATTORN EY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of every deacription. Fire lnsurunco, and Conveyancing given prompt attention. F McMeuaniin Building, South Centre Street. J~JR. N. MALEY, DENTIST. OVER BIRKBECK'S STORE, Second Floor. ■ . . Birkbeck Brick jyjRS. S. E. HAYES, FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Washington Street. None but reliable eompauiea repreaented. Also agent for the celebrated high-grade 1 lanos of Hazel ton tiros.. New York city. £)R. S. S. HESS, DENTIST. 37 South Centre Street. Bell Telephone. Secoud Fluor Front, - Hcfowlch Building. 'JPUOS. A. BUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. All business given prompt attention. Tribune Building, . ■ Main Street Condy 0. Boyle, do&lor in LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC. The finest, brands of Domestic and Imported Yi niskey on bale. Fresh Uochester and Shen luuioan iiopr nrnt \ ownjrHna'n Porter on tap. Wm. Wehrman, ATCHMAKER Centre street, Freeland. REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. DePIERRO - BROS. CAFE. Corner of Centre and Front Htreets. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Kosenbluth's Velvet, of which we hive EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Muniin's Extra Dry Champagne, Hennessy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Ciureta, Cordials, Etc. Ham and, Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches Sardines, Klc. MEALS AT ALL - HOURS. Reduced Karen to Itliaca. Via the Lehigh Valley Railroad. On account of the Cornnil-llarvurd-Syra ctise boat race, Decoration Day, the Le high Valley Railroad will sell tickets to Ithaca at the low rate of one faro for the round trip. May L'li and 30, good to return to and including May 31. These tickets will bo honored on any train ex cept tho Itlack Diamond Express. For further particulars consult agents. Decoration Day at Niagara Falls. Special low fares via the Lehigh Val ley Railroad. Tickets sold and good going May 2D, II ml ted for return to Juno 1, inclusive, and will bo honored on any train, except the Dlack Diamond ex press. Consult ticket agents for particu lars. Low Fare Excursion to New York. Via the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Tick eta sold and good going May 2(1, llmltod for return to May 24, inclusive. Faro round trip, $3.(Ill from Freeland. A. Oswald has the agency for the cele brated Elyslan'a extracts and perfumery. The finest goods made. Try them.