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President Mitchell is in Washington, where he is holding a conference with President Roosevelt. The subject under discussion is the proposition advanced by the operators for a settlement of the strike. Up to 3 15 o'clock this afternoon no news concerning today's conference had been given to the public. Mr. Mitchell left Wllkosbarre at 3 o'clock this morning and arrived at the capital at 11 o'clock. While en route and upon reaching Washington he was besieged by news paper men for an expression of opinion on the operators' proposition, but re fused to answer any questions bearing upon the subject. Shortly after his arrival in Washing ton he called upon the president. Whether he went to the White House at the invitation of the nation's execu tive or upon his own volition could not be learned, though It is believed the conference was held at the request of President Roosevelt. Mr. Mitchell and the district presi dents held a lengthy meeting at Wilkes barre last night. When it ended, after midnight, he began bis preparations for his trip to the capital. Tho three district presidents are in Wllkesbarre today, but not an intima tion of any kind regarding their atti tude toward the settlement plan can be obtained. SYNOPSIS OF OPERATORS' OFFER. The statement presented late Monday night to President Roosevelt by the representatives of the operators em bodies a long array of alleged "facts" relating to the membership of tho United Mine Workers and tho allega tion that the organization is controlled by workers in the bituminous fields. It is claimed that the wages paid by the coal companies are fair and all that can be paid to give a reasonable return for the capital invested In the industry. Several concerns, the statement alleges, have become bankrupt, while many others have never paid dividends. The operators say they are willing to submit all questions between them and their workmen to any fair tribunal for decision, but that they are not willing to enter into arbitration with the mine workers' union, because it is an organi zation chiefly composed of men in a rival and competitive Interest. Realizing the urgent need of an ade quate supply of anthracite coal for the approaching winter, and that a practi cal conclusion may be reached which will result in supplying this need, the presidents of the companies make the following offer: "We suggest a commission to be ap* pointed by the president of the United States, if he Is willing to perform that public service, to whom shall be re ferred ail questions at issue between the respective companies and their own employes, whetkor they belong to a union or not, and the decision of that commission shall bo accepted by us, the commission to be constituted as follows: "First —An officer in tho engineer corps of either tho military or naval service of the United States. "Second—An expert mining engineer experienced in the mining of coal and other niiuerals and not in any way connected with coal mining properties, either anthracite or bituminous. "Third—One of the judges of the United States courts of the eastern dis trict of Pennsylvania. "Fourth —A man of prominence, emin ent as a sociologist. "Fifth —A man who by active partici pation in mining and selling coal is fami liar with the physical and commercial features of the business. "It being the understanding that immediately upon the constitution of such commission, in order that Idleness and non-production may cease Instantly, the miners will return to work and cease all interference with and persecution of any non-union men who are working or shall hereafter work. The findings of this commission shall fix the date when the same shall be effective and shall govern the conditions of employ ment between the the respective com panies and their employes for a term of at least three years." The statement is signed by George F. Baer, president Philadelphia and Read ing Coal and Iron Company, Lehigh and Wllkesbarre Coal Company, Temple Iron Company; B. B. Thomas, chairman Pennsylvania Coal Company, Hillside Coal and Iron Company; W. 11. Truos dale, president Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company; T. P. Fowler, president Scranton Coal Com pany, Elk Hill Coal and Iron Company; R. M. Olyphant, president Delaware and Hudson Company; Alfred Walters, president Lehigh Valley Coal Company. IIOW PROPOSITION 18 RECEIVED. President Mitchell last night Issued the following statement: "I fully appreciate with what anxiety the people of our country are awaiting the end of the coal strike. Tho coal operators have not addressed the miner's union or Its officers In making their pub lic statement. It is therefore impossible for me to state the attitude of the miners at this time. I am now, as 1 always have been, deeply solicitous for the interests of the public and the wel fare of the mine workers who have been on 9trike for tho past five months. A formal statement defining our position and intentions will be issued just as soon as we are in posseseion of the full meaning of the proposition of the opera tors." Among tho strikers there is much op position to the proposal of the opera tors. They consider It more a plan of dictation than arbitration. Whcu Presi dent Mitchell proposed to President Roosevelt that the miners were willing to submit all their differences to arbitra tion he did not define the classes and the professions of the men to compose It, and the strikers genoraiiy denounce the clauses classifying these men. Three clauses were objected to. They are: The operators' proposal to have men of certain specified professions appoint ed arbitrators instead of allowing Presi dent Roosevelt to choose them without dictation. Tho clauso declaring that the finding of the commission shall be in force for throe yoars. The strikers approve al lowing the cotnmissiou to fix the time. That the finding bo operative from the day the minors return to work, in stead of the operators' proposal to have tho commission fix the time for its be ginning. ITrorn Washington It Is announced that the terms proposed by the opera tors aro regarded as insolent in tone and manifest a spirit of opposition to the mine workers which might well afford the latter ground for suspicion. But for all this they havo placed their case In the hands of the president, and the president expects the mine workers to place their confidence in him. There Is a strong intimation at the capital tbat the operators will not Insist upon defining the character of tho com mission If It obstructs tho way to a set tlement. If President Mitchell and the Mine Workers accept the proposition of th operators, the president will an nounce the commission as soon as he can obtain the acceptance of tho men selected. MARKI.E REFUSED TO SURRENDER. All the anthracite presidents wore iu New York city yesterday. They and the whole business community are wait ing to see what President Mitchell will do. Tho operators feel that, they were compelled to bow to the gathering storm of public opinion, and some are sore and angry. On the other hand, they think their proposition has shaped a situation which had become untenable for them In away which puts Mitchell and the United Mine Workers at a disadvantage. It was learned that John Markle posi tively refused to agree to the proposi tion. The club of corporation interests raised by J. Pierpout Morgan over the heads of objecting presidents could not be used with effect on Markle, and be stubbornly declined to sign the paper. When askod why he did not stand with his associates Mr. Markie said: "I have nothing to say. I don't think, so ask me no questions." Married This Morning. Frank 11. McGroarty and Miss Rose Gillespie were united In marriage at 8.30 o'clock this morning at St. Ann's Catho lic church. The ceremony was perform ed by Rev. M. J. Fallihee. John Mc- Groarty, a brother of groom, was grooms man, and Miss Rose McNeils, of Wllkes barre, a niece of the bride, was brides maid. St. Ann's band, of which Mr. McGroarty has been & member for many years, rendered the wedding march. The ceremony was witnessed by many friends of the contracting parties, and at its conclusion the wedding party re turned to the home of the bride's mother on Main stroet, whore they received the congratulations and best wishes of a largo circle of friends. At 11 41 a. ra. Mr. and Mrs. McGroar ty departed on a Lehigh Valley train for Niagara Falls. They will spend a week visiting points of interest in that section of the country, and upon their return will make their home ou Main street, ROUND THE REGION. In the Unitod States district court, in session at Pittsburg, a verdict has been returned In the case of Charles W. Tam many, Jacob Green and Joseph liubin sky, all of YVilkesbarre, charging them with fraudulently using the mails. Tam many and Green wore convicted on the four counts and Rubinsky was acquitted. Goods were secured on credit from vari ous wholesale bouses and on their ar rival were sold without payment being made. The using of the mails for ob taining the goods was the basis of the charge. The coroner's jury in tho case of YVII - Durham, who was shot and killod by Arthur YY'adsworth, of the Eighteenth regiment, returned the following verdict: "YVe find that YYilllam Durham came to his death by a gunshot wound inflict ed by Arthur Wadswortb, and from the evidence before us and an examination of the promises we believe the shooting was hasty and unjustifiable, and wo re commend tbat the matter be placed in the hands of the district attorney for Investgaton." Charley Remington, aged 4 years, was abducted twice in one day. His father, J. C. Remington, has been living in the YVest. The father arrived in YVilkes barre yesterday, and, going to his wife's home, took the little son away. The police got tho husband and wife to gether, apparently on friendly terms and later Remington took the child again, aud escaped on board a train for tho West. Fusion between the Democrats and Unionists of Schuylkill county was com pleted yestorday. The Democratic con vention of the Fourth legislative dis trict was held and Robert A. Reid, of Pottsville, was nominated. Reid was nominatod by the Unionists some time ago, and Paul Lengle, of Pine Grove, withdrew from tho Democratic ticket in ordor to make place for Reid. Mrs. John White, a Polish woman, was crushed to death under a heavy fall of coal while mining In a breach back of Mahanoy City yesterday afternoon. She burrowed too deeply with her pick and shovel, causing the top to weaken and collapse, burying her alive. She leaves a largo family. William E. Myers, aged about 40 years, a former resident of Conyn gham, and a flagman in the employ of the Erie Railroad, was injured near Starway, this state, ou Thursday even ing and died in Port Jorvis. The re mains wero taken to his sister's homo in Tarn aqua. Judge YVheaton in an opinion has de cided that Alvin Iloitnes, of West Pitts ton, must either pay his taxes or re main in jail. Holmes was sent up some days ago, and Is trying to get out undor the insolvency act. lie must pay up or remaiu a prisoner. Mayor Lewi9, of Alientown, gave a hearlug to Lloyd Schlffert, a nine-year old boy, who, it is charged, yesterday broke into a grocery store, but was caught. Young Schlffert may be sent to a reformatory. Daniel Ryan and James Duffy, who robbed a Mauch Chunk shoo store two weeks ago and wero captured with the goods in their possession, pleaded guilty and wero sentenced to three years in the Eastern penitentiary. Notwithstanding tho fact that the 9trike may soon be ended, many fami lies continue their preparations to leave the coal region. This is principally duo to the fact that the male members have secured profitable positions elsewhere Operators' Claims Disproved. Tho Philadelphia Press this uiornlog contains the following: "To ascertalo tho oxact conditions prevailing today throughout the region most directly affected by the anthracite coal strike, the Press has gathered through Its representatives facts and figures that tell the story without preju dice and more clearly Indicate the situa tion than could be done In any other way. "The facts broughtoutaro: Tho num ber of collieries In each district, and the number now In operation; tho total number of mon employed today, in con trast with those at work In normal times, and the influence of the pres ence of tho troops In bringing more miners Into the mines. "A summary of all tho despatches re ceived shows that, throughout the en tire strike region, about 3,000 men and boys are at work, against a normal total of 147,000, about 1,000 having returned to the mines slece the mllltla arrived on the scene. "Where a daily averago output was safely placed at 240,000 tons, 30,000 a day Is now an optimistic ligure. Five hundred coal and Iron police are usually on duty where there are now 4,800." "Minnesota's Best" flour is sold by A. Oswald. There Is none better made. 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. In tho supreme court this week In the case of Guckavan vs. Lehigh Traction Company tho decision of tho Luzerne court was confirmed. This suit was the outcome of a traction car running off the track near Ilarlelgh, in which Mrs. Guckavan, of Mllnesville, claims she was jolted from the car and injured. She was awarded $3,000 damages and her husband SI,OOO for the loss of her services. William O'Donnell, of Montana, who has been the guest of his cousin, An thony Gallagher, Washington street, for two weoks, ioft today for New York city and on Saturday will sail for Ire land, where he will spend several months visiting friends and scenes of his youth. Tho nineteenth semi-annual conven tion of the Wllkosbarre conference of the Evangolical Lutheran Ministerium of Pennsylvania, being held at Conyng ham, is attended by thirty-five Lutheran ministers. Rev. J. J. Kuntz, pastor of St. Luke's church, is among those present. A military dummy placed on top of No. 2 bank, Upper Lehigh, gave those who pick coal tkero a scare on Monday. The figure was well gotten up and with an imitation gun which pointed towards tho pickers it kept the bank clear for sovoral hours until tho fraud was dis covered. James Creolman, one of tho most noted newspaper writers in the coun try, is spoudlng this week in this rogion. In addition, thero are between twenty five and thirty other men and women In the Lehigh field preparing special matter for newspapers and magazines. Morgau DeFoy is filling an engage ment this week with Alientown band, which i 9 furnishing music for tho Vet eran Firomon's Association, of Phila delphia. The latter organization is on its annual outing and is visiting Canada and cities In New York state. Reserved seat tickets for tho first en tertain mont of the M. & M. course of 1902-03 are now on sale at McMenamin's store. Tho attraction is May Parker and the Little Pickaninnies, who appear here ou Saturday evening. Weatherly brick works were sold at sheriff's sale yesterday to Miss Sallie J. Reigol, of Lehlghton, for SI,BOO. In addition to this she hold 9 a mortgage against the premises of $2,000. Tho advance in the retail price of milk sold in Freeland and vicinity to 8 cents per quart, official notice of which was given In Monday's Tribune, went into effect this morning. The hunting season opened this morn ing and many of tho idle sportsmen took advantage of tho good weather. Rabbits are not permitted to be killed before November 1. Deputy Factory Inspector Jonathan W. Davis is making his seiul-annual visit to tho lower end establishments ovor which he has jurisdiction. Ice cream—all flavors—at Morkt's. Friday next, which has been designat ed Governor Stono as Arbor Day, will bo observed by such in many schools throughout the state. A small black and tan dog was found astray on Main street yesterday. The owner can recover property by calling at tho Tribune office. Mrs. Ann McGill and son, John, and Miss Maggie Burke, of YVilkesbarre, at tended tho McGroarty-Gillespio wedding here today. Mrs. Daniel Furey is suffering from a broken arm received while performing household work at her homo on South Ridge street. Misses Lizzie Keiloy and Annie Shov lin, of Philadelphia, aro visiting their parents on South Washington stroet. Misses Alberta Soder and Lina Van anker entered Dickinson seminary, Wllliamsport, this week. Sister Justine, of Scranton, spent a part of this week with her parents, Mr. Mrs. Patrick Duffy, Upper Lehigh. An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Keck was buried at Freeland cemetery yesterday afternoon. Herbert Smith has entered Philadel phia Dental college. TRI-WEEKLY WILL SEND S4OO FREE. Franklin Miles, M. D.. LL. 8., the Celebrated Chicago Specialist, Will Send St.oo Worth of His New Spe cial Treatment Free to Each of Our Readers. When an experienced physician otters to give away 840.000 worth of a New Treatment lor disease of the heart, nerves, stomach or dropsy, It Is conclu sive evidence that he has great faith in It. And when hundreds of prominent people froely testify to his unusual skill and the superiority of his Now Special Treatment, his liberality Is certainly worthy of serious consideration. That Dr. Miles is one of the world's most successful is proven by hundreds of testimonials from well known people. One patient cured after failure of eleven Grand Rapids physi cians, two after being given up by six and seven Chicago physicians, another after nine leading doctors in New York City, Philadelphia and Chicago failed. 1000 testimonials sent upon request. The eminent Rev. W. Bell, D. 1)., of Dayton, 0., Oen. See'y of Foreign Missions, writes editorially in The State Sunday School Union: "We desire to state that lrom personal ac quaintance we know Dr. Miles to be a most skillful specialist, a man who has spared nei ther labor nor monej' to keep himself abreast of the Krcat advancement in medical science." Col. Tucker, late General Manager N. V., L. E. & W. It. It. says: "Dr. Miles' success as a physiciau has been phenominul " "My heart," writes D. M. Davis, of Warren, Pa., "was so bad I was fearful of Roiii# to sleep lest it would be my last. Dr. Miles saved tuy life. 1 was completely cured in six weeks." Mrs. Abigail Chambers, of Chambcrsburv, Pa., states: "My trouble was in the brain and spinal cord. When I commenced Dr. Miles' treatment I could hardly walk across the room; now I am able to do all my own work." Mrs. W. A. Warren, of Jamestown, N. V., re ports: "For years I had severe trouble with my stomach, iicumlgiu, sinking spells and dropsy. Dr. Miles cured me." Tills new system of Special Treatment is thoroughly scientific and immensely superior to the ordinary methods. As all alliicted readers may have 84.00 worth of treatment free, we would advise them to send for it at once. Address, Dr. Franklin Miles, 203 to 211 State street, Chicago, 111. Meutlou Freelaud Tribune In Your Reply. LAUBACH'sYIENMBAKERY. B. C. LAUBACH, Prop. Choice Bread of All Kinds, Cnkes, and Pas try, Daily. Fancy aud Novelty Cakes Baked to Order. CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM supplied to balls, parties or picnics, with all necessary adjuncts, at shortest notice and fairest prices. Delivery and supply wagons to all parts o) '■own and surroundings every day. Wm. Wehrman, Centre street, Freeland. REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. President George F. Baer. At the annaul meeting of the Philadel phia and Reading Railway Company, held at Philadelphia on Monday, President George F. Baer was re-elected. The same oflicer was given re-election in the Philadelphia and Reading Ter minal Railroad Company, the Philadel phia and Frankford Railroad, the Schuylkill and Lehigh Railroad, Phila delphia, Ilarrisburg and Pittsburg Rail road, Reading, Marietta and Hanover Railroad, Tamaqua, llazleton and North ern Railroad, Philadelphia, Newton and New York Railroad, Dauphin and Berks Railroad,Slaiington Railroad and Rupert and Bloomsburg Railroad. The annual meeting of the Philadel phia and Reading Coal and Iron Com pany resulted in the ro-olectiou of George F. Baer as president. The sub sidiary coal companies represented re elected the same oflicer. These com panies were the Fulton Coal Company, Locust Gap Improvement Company, Tremont Coal Company, Mammoth Vein Coal and Iron Company, Preston Coal and Iron Company, Improvement Com pany and Delaware Coal Company. Yawcob and His Dog. From an Exchange. And Yawcob, observing his dog Schnitzel, spako unto him as follows: "You vas only a tog, but I vish I vas you. Ven you go rait your bed in you shust dorn round dree dimes und lay down. Von I go tuit my bed in, T haf to lock up der place und vind up der clock und pud der cat out und untross myselluf, und my vrou vakes up und scolds, den der paby vakes up und cries und I haf to valk him mit dor house around, den maybo von I gets mysolluf to bed it is dime to got up vonce more again. Von you gets up mit your hod you shust stretch yourselfuf, dig your neck a leodle und you was up. 1 haf to light der lire und put lin der kittle, scrap some mit my vlfe alretty und git mysell uf breakfast. You blay mit der day all round und haf plenties of fun. I haf to vork all der day round und haf plonties of drubblo. Ven you die, you vas dead. Von 1 die 1 hafe to go to hell yet." Read - the - Tribune,
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