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.