FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL XIV. NO. 143. Important to Strikers! A twenty per cent re duction on all goods in our stores during the present strike. RAwiWwWI Clothing and Shoe House, REFOWICH BUILDING, FREELAND. Have You Seen Our New Line of Struw Rats? T. CAMPBELL, dealer In Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also PURE WINES M LIQUORS FOII FAMILY AND MKDIOINAL PURPOHEB. Centre end Mnln streetß. Freeland. OTT:R,:RXr 3 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. Carry, South Centre Street. LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERY. B. 0. LUFBACH, Prop. Choice Rrcnd of All Kinds, Cakes, and Pas try, Daily. Fancy and Novelty Cukes Raked to Order. [HUH © lEi [Mil supplied to balls, parties or piculcs, with all necessary adjuncts, at shortest notice and fairest prices. Delivery and supply wagons to all parts oj toion and surroundings every day. Geo. H. Hartman, Meats and Green Tiack. Fresh Lard a Specialty. Tontrp Street, near Central Hotel. 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 St. t Freeland. AREN'T THEY HANDSOME ? That's what most every lady sitys when looking at our new Dress Footwear. The smartest Patent Kid Shoes are here, not a swell style left out of our lines. No fancy prices for style— neither. Your money goes farthest here. In buying good shoes the difference between our prices and those charged at some other stores is a clear saving to you. Ask our customers about it, or better still, give us a trial. STAR SHOE STORE, IIUGU MALLOV, PROP., C*ntrp ami Walnut Streets LIGHT RATES NOT FAVORED Council Refuses to Accept ! Company's Figures. ! i Committee Is Appointed to Obtain Propositions From < Others to Illuminate the Borough Streets. A special meeting of the borough ' council was held Monday evening with ( all members present except Relfsnyder 1 and McClellan. Tho council chamber { was crowded with spectators, who spent a restloss interval during a caucus of ' the body in which light contracts, etc., 1 were discussed. After roll-call chairman P. G. Galla- ( gher, of the light committee, read the 1 propositions of the Light Company, as 1 given in the Tribune some time ago, also another for a term of tlx years In 1 which arc lights would be furnished at 1 $72 per lamp, the borough not to receive ( the free arc nor the borough building ' to be supplied with free lights. The 1 chairman stated that he did not favor any of the propositions offered, but was satisfied to have council act In the 1 matter. The subject then rested for a 1 time. 1 It was brought to the attention of [ council that the Light Company had ' rendered bills and wero paid for forty- 1 one arc lights, while the contract called 1 for but forty, and one free light, which, It was said, was not furnished. Tho 1 secretary was ordered to Investigate the ! light charges In conjunction with tho light committee. The bond of James Welsh as high constable, signed by himself, C. O. Boyle and P. M. Sweonoy, was accepted and ordered filed. The light question was taken up for discussion add resulted In a motion by Mincer and Sweet to accept tho terms of the company for a three-year con tract at 878 per year, with all lights as at present located. Before a ballot was taken much dis cussion ensued and Attorney D. J. Mc- ' Carthy was given permission to address council In relation to bis refusal to pay his light and water tax, which ho de clared was illegal and unconstitutional. He made ofTers to council to agree to a case stated to bo referred to the court for a fin&l decision, which In the matter of expense would be the least to boar for both parties, or otherwise to defend themselves In injunction proceedings which would entail an expense of from 8500 to SI,OOO. He also submitted what he called cold naked facts in figures of the possible resources of the borough. Councilmen McLaughlin and P. G. Gal lagher objected to the drift of the talk and asked that he bo confined to tho subject under discussion, as council had no desire to waste time with matters which all were aware of for some time. The motion on tho three-year contract was then taken up, the vote resulting: For —Crawford, Wm. Gallagher, Mincer, Sweet, Ward, 5; against—Doggett, P. G. Gallagher, McLaughlin, McNeils, Moerschbachor, 5. Tho motion receiv ing a tic vote, it was declared lost. The burgess and police committee recommeuded the appointment of the following special police: John J. Carr, Patrick McFadden, Peter Schnoe, John B'udish, Charles Derange. The appoint ments were confirmed and they wero ordored to bo sworn in by the burgess. The Y. M. C. A. asked and was grant ed permission to erect goals on the edge of the Public park to permit tho playing of basket ball. An excerpt from the minutes of the Board of Health was read, showing the MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS. KRPORT of the condition of tho Citizens' Bank of Kreelund, of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, nt the close of business May 24,1902. BESOUttCRS. Cash on hand $ 58,417 70 Checks and other cssh items 427 00 Due from hanks and bankers 10,107 74 Louns and discounts 88,029 70 Investment securities owned, viz: Stocks, bonds, etc 88 Mortirutfoa 20,709 03 401.008 01 Real estate, furniture and fixtures. 13,091 70 > Overdrafts 184 13 Miscellaneous usscts 210 17 $ 570,008 10 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in... $ 50.011 00 Surplus fund 10,000 00 Undivided profits, less expenses and taxes paid 15,724 10 Deposits, subject to cheek 450.805 75 Cashiers'cheeks outstanding 1,109 09 Due to liankß and bankers 13,840 10 Dividends unpaid IK) 00 Rills payable 20,0U) 00 $ 570,008 10 Stato of Pennsylvania, I County of Luzerne, f I, R. It. Davis, cushicr of the above named Company, do solemnly swear that tho above statement is true to the best of my knowledge I and belief. R. K. Davis, Cashier, j Subscribed and sworn to before mo this twenty-seventh day of May, 1902. Chits. Orion Stroh, Notary Public. Correct, attest: Thomas Rirkbeck, i 11. O. Boons, Directors. 1 John Burton, ) FREELAND, PA., WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 1902. motion authorizing the increase of the health officer's salary and the neglect of the secretary of the body to notify council. Mr. McCarthy asked what council proposed doing about the proposition submitted by him. P. O. Gallagher answered that so far as he was concern ed the collector had council's answer in the matter, which was a refusal to ex onerate him from the tax, and it was immaterial whether he paid it himself or compelled Mr. McCarthy to pay It. McLaughlin and McNeils advised doing something one way or another with the light question. A motion pre vailed that a special committee be ap pointed to confer with different light companies and bring in prices and an ordinance as soon as possible. Commit tee: Messrs. McNeils, McLaughlin and Crawford. A motion that council approve of the action of the Hoard of Health In the matter of the Increase In the health of ficer's salary was defeated by a vote of 6to 4. The secretary was instructed to notify the board that council d ios not approve of the increase. Mr. McNeils suggested that in the matter which Mr. McCarthy brought to the attention of council that tho advice of tho solicitor be sought. After a live ly discussion a motion referring the subject to tho solicitor prevailed by a vote of 6 to 3. The solicitor being present stated that by a decision of the McKe&n county courts the collection of a light and water tax was declared to be Illegal and unconstitutional. As a matter of information he stated that boroughs aro now permitted to increase borough taxes from 5 to 10 mills. Before making tho tax levy tho fin ance committee will confer with the solicitor. Council will meet in regular session Monday evening. New Route for the Trolley. From Hazleton comes a rumor that the Lehigh Traction Company Intends to got as close to tho heart of tho bor ough, without crossing the limits, as it is possible to accomplish. It is said that the roadbed of the locie road from Drif ton to Freeland will bo used and that, the trolley terminal will be established at the corner of South and Fern streets, opposite tho brewery. For a week past surveyors have been running lines along Woodside culm bank. When questioned as to the object of their work, it was "confiden tially" given out that the Lehigh Valley intended to construct a branch road to the brewery. Another said that a road was to bo laid to take tho culm to Drif ton breaker. The Tribune investigated both replies and found them untrue. Tho Traction Company officials refuse to state whether or not the surveyors aro working under their orders, but from evidence at hand it is believed they are the interested parties. There is another rumor that the route of the trolley road is to bo changed be low the Tigers ball park. The new course, it is claimed, will run east of the ball grounds to a point near the Public park. This, however, is not likely to I be chosen if tho route leading to South and Fern streets can be obtained. To Close on Friday. At a meeting of Local Union No. 484, International Retail Clerks Protective Association, Monday evening, it was the unanimous sentiment of the members present that Memorial Day should bo observed in business circles in Freeland in the same manner as in all other towns and cities in tho coal region, viz., by a general suspension of business. The clerks, therefore, appeal to all merchants and storekeepers to close thoir places of business all day on Fri day, and if all join in granting this re quest there can be no loss to any ono. On account of Friday's closing, Free-1 land stores will be open late tomorrow evening, thereby giving patrons an op portunity to transact their business and obtain goods for the following day. Fair at Laurytown Hospital. A fair will be held at the Laurytown hospital on tho four Thursdays of .June, for tho benefit of Michael Graham, who has lost both legs and one artn. The proceeds of sale of articles, made in part hv the inmates of the institution, will be devoted to the purchase of two artificial logs, by which it is hoped the unfortunate man may again be able to walk about again and make a living for himself. Important Notice. Engineers, firemen, pumpmen, em ployes of the shops and all other skilled mechanics employed at Drifton by Coxa Bros. & Co. are requested to attend a meeting at the Grand opera house hall iat 7.30 o'clock this evening. All of the above employes, whether affiliated with labor unions or not, are asked to attend this meeting. By order of tho coui ' mittee. I Lillian Blllfus, a VVilkesbarre domes | tic, jumped overboard from a boat In the river, but was rescued by three boys. ROUND THE REGION An action has been entered against Luzerne county by the managers of the House of Refuge of Philadelphia, who claim $4,396.32, the amount being one half the expense of maintenance and instruction of the children sunt to the institution from Lucerne county. The commissioners refuse to pay the bill on the ground that the cost of maintaining the inmates should be paid by the state. Edward Kester, of Shenandoah, and Henry Becker, of Tamaqua, poor direc tors of Schuylkill county, who recently pleaded guilty of misdemeanor and re signed, were sentenced to pay the costs, amounting to $227, and each also a fine of $250. They wero charged, in addition to misdemeanor, with conspiracy, but the cases did not come to trial. The Central Railroad of New Jersey has under consideration a pension sys tem on tho plan that was recently put Into effect by the Philadelphia and Reading Company. Statistics of tho em ployes are being gathered as rapidly as possible and the adoption of a pension plan at an early date Is considered pos sible. Frackville health authorities have for bidden a public demonstration in that town on Memorial Day because of tho presence of two cases of smallpox. Tho High school graduation exercises, sched uled for tomorrow evening, havo also been forbidden. The citizens are Indig nant at the decree. Charged with killing fish with dyna mate, Dominick Stavato was brought bo fore Alderman Donohua, of VVllkesbarre, and sentenced to spend six months In jail in default of the payment of SIOO fine. Other arrests are expectod for similar offenses. District Presidents Nichols, Duffy and Fahey, of the United Mine Workers, made a personal appeal yesterday to Governor Stone for the release of Thomas Harcur, of Oneida, whoso case has been held under advisement by tho State Board of I'ardous. The Stato Base Ball League, which has had a tempestuous existence for three weoks, has officially disbanded. This was expected, but it was thought that the league would last until Memo rial Day to have the benefit of the good attendance on that day. William T. Creasy, chairman of the Democratic state committee, has issued a formal call for the meeting of the state convention at Erie, on June 25, for the nomination of candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and secretary of in ternal affairs. At aspecial election held in Slatington yesterday on the question of Incurring a $60,000 Indebtedness for public im provements the voters voted in favor of the debt. The vote was 306 for and 32 against. The decomposed body of a man was found in tho Lehigh river, below Mauch Chunk. It is supposed he was a pile driver who was drowned at Penn Haven three months ago. Prodding the Constables, Representatives of the Anti-Saloon League of Luzerne county appeared in court on Monday when the constables made their returns and declared that no liquor had been sold Illegally. When Constable Jatnos Washburn, of Luzerne borough, presented his return, Agent McKay tnado him admit that ho had offered a consideration to furnish ton witnesses to McKay against a speak easy in that borough and Judge Ferris ordered tho matter placed in tho hands of the district attorney. When the Pittston constables came up Rev. J. J. K. Fletcher stated that he had witnessei to prove violation of tho law in a number of places in that city. The Pittston cases wore continued until tomorrow. Former Resident Dead. Mrs. Nellie Sharpe died on Monday evening at her home in Plains, this county, where she had resided for several years past. Tho deceased was aged about 80 years and is survived by three sons, James, Daniel and Patrick. The funeral took place this afternoon. Previous to tho removal of the family to Plains they resided in Freelaud. They also lived at Joddo a number of years, coming there from Lansford. Mrs. Sharpe has mauy relatives in this end of the county. Notice to Patrons, In order to give tho employes of tho Tribune a holiday on Memorial Day, no paper will be Issued from this office on Friday. Instead, ihe Tribune will be published tomorrow at the usual hour. Carriers, advertisers and others whom the change may concern are requested to be governed accordingly. Watch the date ou your paper 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 first affair to be conducted by the famous Balaklava Club will bo its ball at Krell's hall tomorrow evening. The membership of tho organization is a guarantee that the ball will be made enjoyable for everybody who attends. On account of the strike tho admission has been reduced to 25 cents. On Friday afternoon and evening tho annual picnic of the Tigers Athletic Club will be held. This being the first outdoor dance and pleasure event of tho season the usual large crowd may be looked for. Games and amusements of all kinds will be conducted on tho grounds. Tomorrow evening the annual ball of the Fearnots Athletic Club will be held at Cross Creek hall. For several years past the Fearnots have entertained their friends on this date and the prep arations for the coming ball are on a scale which Insures success. The report of tho Citizens' bank, pub lished in another column today, shows the institution to bo in a nourishing con dition. The deposits exceed $456,000 and the surplus fund is $19,000. The bank is ably and conservatively manag ed. Joseph McMurtrie, aged 89 years, died Sunday evening at his home near Conyngham, and will be buried tomor row afternoon. The deceased was tho father of William McMurtrie, Birkbeck street. Rt. Rov. Andro Iloboday, a Greek Catholic bishop, will visit Freeland next Sunday, and will be glvon a reception by Rev. Martyak and the congregation of St. Mary's Greek Catholic church. A three-inch main is being laid on Chestnut street, between Washington and Pino, by the Freeland Water Com pany. It takes the place of a one-inch pipe which did service heretofore. The cases of Thomas Smith and Louis Dlnn, charged with killing Michael Choro on April 27, came before tho grand jury yesterday. A number of witnesses gave testimony. Ice cream at Merkt's. At John Yannes' storeroom, Washing ton street, a drama will be given this evening for tho benefit of the Italian Catholic church. Tho drama will bo followed by a dance. Work on tho addition to tho roar of the P. O. S. of A. building is progressing rapidly, and tho alterations to the front of the structure will bo started next week. George Kovan, who was stabbed in a quarrel at Butler valley by Stevo Maltis a few weeks ago, Is recovering from his Injuries. His assailant Is In the county prison. Overcoats which were laid away a few svooks ago havo been resurrected and are being worn again, due to a snow flurry and a hail-storm this morning. Ilazle township school board last even ing increased tho salary of Superinten dent Jos. B. Gabrio from $1,500 to $1,600 pur annum. John Melly, who spent tho winter In Ireland, arrived at Philadelphia yester day on tho steamship Belgenland, and Is expected home this evening. The pension of Daniel Walters, of Butler township, has been increased from $8 a month to sl2 a month, dating from December 4, 1901. The funeral of tho late Thomas Kes soll took place this afternoon. A num ber of friends and relatives followed tho remains to Freeland cemetery. A large addition Is being built to the property of Thomas Evans, corner of Birkbeck and Cunnius streets, in the Second ward. Mr. and Mrs. A. Oswald, Mr. and Mrs. Harry McClelland and Victor Oswald saw the Knights Templar parade at Scranton yesterday. Vincent Petrilla and Michael Capece played with an Allentown band at Scranton yesterday. William Thompson left yesterday for Philadelphia, where he has accepted a position. Mrs. Michael Mulligan and son, John C., of Nesquehonlng, visited friends hero this week. A meeting of the borough school board will be held this evening. TRI-WEEKLY A Real Spring Day Will catch you in that old winter suit if you don't look out. You'd better look in here. If you buy in haste, you can get your money back equally quick. THE OLD RELIABLE Phila. One-Price Clothing House. Birkbeck Brick, Freeland, Pa. OlilON S'i'KOH, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC. Office: ltooms land 2. Birkbeuk Brick, Freeland JOHN M. CARE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. All legal business promptly attended. Postoffice Building, ... Freeland. GORGE MCLAUGHLIN, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Bueinese uf Any Deecripticn. Brenmtn's Building. So. Contro St. Freeland. R. J. O'DONNELL, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Campbell Building, - - . Freeland „ Haven Olllce, Kane Building, Opposite 1 ostoflice; luosdays, Saturdays. JOHN J. McBREARTY, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of every description. Fire attention U ' U Conveyancing given prompt McMcuamin Building, Soutli Centre Street. J~JR. N. MALEY, DENTIST. OVER BIRKBECK'S STORE, Second Floor. ■ . Birkbeck Brick JYJUS. S. E. HAYES, ~ FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Washington Street. None but reliable companies represented, ni i ß ° ".FP."' ', or tllß celebrated liigb-grade Pianos ol llazelton lirus., .New York city. JJR. S. S. HESS, DENTIST. 37 South Centre Street. Hell Telephone. Second Floor Front. - ttel'owich Building. A. BUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. All bueineea given prompt attention. Tribune Building, ■ . Main Btreet Condy 0. Boyle, dealer In LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC. The finest brands of Domestic and Imported Whiskey on sale. Fresh Rochester and Slien nnnnnh Hour nnd Vpuiiulimr'n Porter on tap. Wm. Wehrman, "W-<A.Tc:i3:i!vd:^3irEX3 Centre street, Froeluud. REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. DePXERRO - BROS. CA.FEI. Corner of Centre miul Front Htreets. Gibson, DouKhert.y, Kaet'cr Club, Hosenbluth's Velvet, of which we hive EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Muoim's Extra Dry Champjurno, Henncssy llrandy, lllaekberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS AT - ALL - HOURS. PLEASURE. May 28.—Drama and hop, for benefit of St. Anthony's Catholic church, at .John Valines' storeroom. Tickets, 2. r >c. May 29.—Grand ball of the Balaklava Social Clob at Krell's hall. Admission, 25 cents. May 29.—Annual ball of Fearnots Athletic Association at Cross Creek hall. Admission, 25 cents. May 30.—Annual picnic of Tigers Athletic Club at Public park. ltuiliictnl Fhi-oh to Ithaca. Via the Lehigh Valley Railroad. On account of the Cornell-Harvard-Syra cuse boat race. Decoration Day, the Le high Valley Railroad will sell tickets to Ithaca at the low rate of one fare for the round trip. May 29 and 30, good to return to and including May 31. These tickets will he honored on any train ex cept the Black Diamond Express. For further particulars consult agents. A. Oswald has the agency for the cele brated Elysian's extracts and perfumery. The finest goods made. Try ihetn.
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