FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. XV. NO. G3, Thanksgiving Day. Celebrate it in a new Winter Outfit. Hot turkey, of course, makes a fine interior decoration, but during the cold winter days to come you'll need something warm outside. Perhaps you are not equipped for your Thanksgiving Outing? If not you can save time, money and nerve strain by coming directly here for your outfit. Thanksgiving Overcoats for Men, Youths and Boys in every style and cut; handsome garments, everyone of them. Other good things in Clothing, Neckwear, Hats and Footwear. For the Ladies we have hand some lines of Dress Goods, Dry Goods and Notions. JOHN SHIGO, 144 South Centre Street. | STATE NORMALTCHOOLTI I EAST STROUDSBURG, PA. I H Regular State Normal Courses, and I Special Departments of Music, blocu- ■ ition. Art, Drawing, Steuogranhy and M Typewriting; strong College Prepura- Eg tory Department. W Free Tuition. || Hoarding expenses $3.50 per week. I Pupils admitted at any time. Winter k Term opens Deo. SAfth. Write lor M catalogue. E. L. KEMP, A. M., Prin. § Mir TljU !mt OIUON STROH, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC. Olhce: Rooma 1 and 2, Birkbeck Brick, Freeland McLAUUULIN, ATTORN EY-AT-LA W. Legal Business of Any Description. Brennan'g Building, So. Centre St. Freeland. JT J. O'DONNELL, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Campbell Building, - Freeland. White Haven Office, Kane Buildiug,Opposite Postollioe; Tuesdays, Saturdays. JOHN J. MCBREARTY, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of even* description. Fire Insurance, aud Conveyancing given prompt attoution. McMeuarain Building, South Contru Street. A. BUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. AU business given prompt attention. Tribune Buildiug, - - Main Street N. MALEY, DENTIST. OVKK BIKKBKCK'S STOKE, Boooud Floor, - - Birkbeck Brick S. E. HAYES, FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Washington Street. None but reliable companies represented. Also ageut for the celebrated high-grade Pianos or Hazelton Bros., New York city. JJR. S. 8. HESS, DENTIST. North Contro Street. Bell Telephone. Second Floor, - P. O. S. of A. Building. OS-wla-XjUD, dea'or 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. iV. W. Cor. Centre and Front Bts. % Freeland. OTT jRLYYT'S Groceries, Provisions, Green Truck, Dry Goods and Notions arc among the finest sold in Freeland. Send a sam ple order and try them. E.J. Curry, South Centre Street. T. CAMPBELL, dealer In Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also PURE WINES * LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AMD MKDWIMAL PURPOSKB. Centre and Main streets, Freeland. FREELAND, PA., MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1002. COXE BROS. & GO.'S EMPLOYES REJECT NEW PROPOSITION Striking Mine Workers' Committee Turn Down An other Unfair Plan of Settlement. Drifton Company's Latest Offer Is to Reinstate All Per sons Displaced by Machinery or Other Men. But Pro poses an Outrageously Unjust Division of the Work. Strike Is Still On and Miners Are Determined to.Win. ' "Wp will feed Coxe Bros. & Co.'s employes for Ave years on the best In "I the land before we will sanction a settlement on the terms proposed.'*— J John Mitchell, National President of the United Mine Workers of Jj The latest proposition made by Coxe Bros. & Co. to their striking employes was officially rejected this afternoon. The substance of the proposition which today met the fate of its prede cessors was: "I will employ all men who are mentioned as being displaced (by machinery, and by men actually em ployed,) and will divide the work In their line between them." Thf* Is signed by Superintendent L. C. Smith and was given to the striking em ploye*'committee on Friday. At a meeting of the committee on Sat urday the ambiguous wording of the proposition was the subject of much dlscussioo, and a sub-committee was chosen to call upon the superintendent to ascertain exactly what was meant. The sub-committee performed its duty at 8 o'clock this morning. The phrase relating to the division of work was explained by Mr. Smith to mean that the strikers will not divide the work at the collieries with those who are now filling their positions, but with 1 each other only at positions in their line > not now filled by a workman. I To illustrate this more clearly the i caso of the twenty-two blacklisted I steam men at Drifton may be taken. Their positions are filled by probably i eighteen non-unlonlsts. The twenty-two ' strikers will be re-employed and each on his turn will work at one of the four ' unfilled positions. This would give ' each striking steam man at Drifton 1 three to four days work a month, while the non-unionst will continue to have ' steady employment. The cases of employes In other depart- i ments would be, according to the propo- I sltion. disposed of In a similar manner, i Vincent Passarella Dead. Vincent Passarella died suddenly last evening in the Wagner House, Ilazle ton, where he was visiting. He became ill at II o'clock and bis condition be came so serious that his physician and a priest were immediately summoned. The stricken man died shortly after their arrival. Fatty degeneration of the heart was the cause of death. Mr. Passarella was 40 years of age and Is survived by his wife and five sons and throe daughters. He carao from Italy tblrty-five years ago, locat ing; at Lattiiner, remaining there for ten years, after which he removed to Freeland, whero he married Miss McDermott and opened a store. About ten years ago ho removed to Hazleton and became one of the promiuont busi ness men of that city. The funeral will take place at 10 o'clock Wednesday morniug. Inter ment at St. Ann's cemetery. County Solicitor Chosen. County Commissioners-electSchappert and Smith on Saturday tendered to W. S. McLean. Esq , of Wilkesbarre, the position of county solicitor, and the noted attorney accepted the appoint ment. On account of the fact that a new court house will be built during the term of the iucoming board, the commis sioners decided to choose a lawyer of experience and upon whose opinions they can rely in dealing with a matter which involves the spending of nearly a million dollars. Mr. McLean Is one of the foremost lawyer* of the Luzerne bar and is an old-tiuie Democrat. A year ago he led the Democratic ticket to victory, as county chairman. He is the father of Controller George S. McLean. Later—Mr. McLean today denies that ho has been offered or that ho has accepted the county solicltorship. ' Watch the second page of the Tribune on Wednesday. It will interest you. ' Watch the second page of the Tribune on Wednesday. It will Interest you. Ail strikers who have not been dis placed by machinery or whose positions have not been filled, but who are on tbo discharged list because of their alleged connection with disorder or agitation, are not to be reinstated. When the sub-committee made Its re port this afternoon of the conference with Mr. Smith, the general committee representing the employes unanimously rejected the proposition and decided to cootlnue the strike. So far as could be learned from the strikers the action of the committee In rejecting such an unfair plan of settle ment meets with the general approval of the men, and there is no longer any doubt but that Coxe Bros. Jb Co.'s col lieries will remain idle until the officials prepare and offer a reasonable proposi tion. Drifton company's strikers are anx ious to bring about a settlement of their differences with their employers, but they are more anxious that any settlement to which they are a party shall be fair and just and devoid of phrases which cau be afterward used to nullify the seeming fairness of the plan. Negotiations have now reached a stage where brains are needed on the company's side. If the officials In charge have not the ability to grapple with the situation they should step aside, temporarily at least, aud give the power to adjust the dispute to men who are not prejudiced against those with whom thoy must deal. A move In the right direction now means peace, a misstep means war, and if the latter must come the strikers will not be the first to cry for quarter. Eighteen Months for Assault. Before Judge Lynch John Kawalskl, aged 19 years, of Freeland, who was charged with the felonious wounding of Mrs. Susie Caron, was tried on Friday. The prosecution alleged that Kawalskl threw a stone, which struck the woman on the head, and that she was In a seri ous condition for several days as a result of her Injuries. The defendant denied that he threw the stone, but admitted that he was In the crowd present at that time. The jury returned a verdict of aggravated assault and battery and the court sentenced the prisoner to pay a line of $5 and the costs and to eighteen months in the county jail. Amicably Settled. The equity suit Instituted some time ago by Coudy McCole to recover posses sion of the real estate held by Mrs. Thomas J. Moore, In the name of her late husband, was amicably settlod by the Interested parties and their attor neys ou Saturday evening. Mr. McCole, It Is understood, will again become owner of the property In dispute by as suming the Indebtedness, which Is about SOOO, and by paying to Mrs. Moore $1,675. Mr. McCole was represented in the negotiations by Attorney Carr and Mrs. Moore by Attorney Stroh. Taken to the Asylum. James Campbell, aged about 55 years, was brought on Saturday evening from his home near Eckley and lodged in the borough lockup, where he was detained until yesterday afternoon, when he was taken to Laurytown asylum by Con stables J. F. Welsh and Patrick Heeney. Mr. Campbell resided with his family In the dwelling near the site of Eckley No. 5 breaker, between that town aud High land, and during the past few weeks has shown signs of insanity. It is expected that careful treatment will restore his mental faculties. COMPROMISE PLAN Miner* and Operators Likely to Agree Upon Terms of Settlement. The Anthracite Coal Strike Commis sion adjourned on Saturday until De cember 3, and it is the expectation that when the arbitrators again meet an agreement will have been reached for submission to and approval of the corrf mlssloners. Attorneys on both sides predict that the commissioners will make only one more trip to Scranton. Wayne MacVeagh, whose visit to J. Plerpont Morgan in New York had so much to do with the commission's sub sequent Important proposal, said that all the presidents of the coal companies who had signed the letter suggesting the appointment of the commission had approved the general outlines of the plan of settlement, leaving details of all kinds for future adjustment. Mr. MacVeagh added that he could not doubt that agreements satisfactory to both parties would soon be reached, and if so the credit of the settlement would be due to the conciliatory attitude of the presidents of the coal companies, as well as of Mr. Mitchell and his coun sel, Mr. Darrow and Mr. Lloyd. The original suggestion of a friendly conference, Mr. MacVeagh said, came from Judge Gray, speaking for the whole commission. Before the arbitrators adjourned a sub or "conciliation" committee was appoint ed in order that the wishes of the com mission may be officially voiced with re gard to any matter that might arise in the interval. The commissioners want it understood that whatever is agreed upon must have their full approval. Id connection with the committee, which Is made up of Commissioners Watklns, Parker and Clark, the com mission Saturday afternoon called Into conference as many attorneys represent ing all the parties as could be gathered on short notice, and stated to them its attitude. The proposition was made on a com promise basis and negotiations, it Is ex pected, will at once be entered upon, with a reasonable hope of a settlement with the aid of the arbitrators. The rough proposition, which Is to form the basis of negotiations, is a 10 per cent increase in wages, a nine hour day, and trade agreements between the minors and the companies by whom they are employed. The only one of the four demands not touched upon is that of the weighing of coal by the legal ton. While both sides have expressed the willingness to settle their differences among themselves, it is not to be con strued that it carries with It the accep tance of the terms proposed. They are mentioned only a9 a basis, it Is under stood, from which a settlement Is to be effected. It is possible that the founda tion already laid can be wrecked by dither party holding out too strongly against some question. From New York comes a report that the latest proposition to settle tho strike outside of tho commission was the direct result of the ousting of Alfred Walter as president of the Lehigh Val ley Railroad. It is said that Mr. Walter would have told plain truths on the witness stand that might have seriously embarrassed the operators. Mr. Walter refuses to discuss this report. New Road's First Car. The first car for use on the Wilkes barre and Hazleton Railway has ar rived and is attracting much attention. It Is 45 feet long and Is divided Into two sections, ono for baggage, the other for passengers. Tho baggage, part Is fitted up much tho same as steam baggage cars, with sliding doors at either side. The passenger part is fitted up with adjustable cane chairs arraugod as in the ordinary passenger coaches. It al so contains a toilet room and water tank. A saw, pick, axe, etc., are In a glass case, easily reached in event of accident. Instead of the signal bell for starting and stopping as used on the ordinary trolley cars there Is an air attachment, and instead of the motorman standing directly In the middle of tho front of the car to operate, there is a private apartment at the left. The wheels at either end are guarded by a wood fend er resembling a steam engine cowcatch er. It was built by the Brill Company, Philadelphia, and Its number is 202. Work on tho big tunnel has about boon completed. Most of the men have been dismissed and those who remain to finish the balance of the work to be performed will conclude tomorrow. The electric road is completed from Ilazle Park, where it connects with tho Lehigh Traction road, as far as the Hazleton side of tho tunnel. The second page of tho Tribune on Wednesday will contain something of interest to you. Holiday novelties and caudles, Morkt's. 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. C. R. Bachman, of Allentown, who purchased Pond Creok colliery at a re ceiver's sale last month, has refused to pay the balance of the purchase price and the plant was sold again last wepk to W. G. Thomas & Co., of Pittston, who will operate the mine. A fair sized audience attended the M. & M. Institute entertainment at the Grand opera house Saturday evening. The next attraction of the course will bo Splllman Riggs, humorous lecturer and musical Impersonator, on December 16. J. W. Miller, who removed his family from Freeland to Harrisburg a year ago, will return to town this week to accept a position as fireman on the D. S. fc S. Railroad. Mr. Miller's wife died recently at Harrisburg. A reception will be hold by the daugh ters of Mary Sodality, of St. Ann's church, on Monday, December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, when nearly 100 now members will be admitted to the society. Several girls employed in Fei9t's show printing house at White Haven are on striko against a reduction in wages. The office is ono of the very few in Luzerne county not controlled by the Typographical Union. James E. Griffith has begun the erection of a double block of houses on Adams street for Adam Solkosky. The contract was made before the strike, but owing to financial matters was not begun until now. Wednesday evening, Thanksgiving Eve, is the date of the first ball of the season. It will be held by the Crescent Athletic Association, which Is a guar antee that it will be a success In every respect. James and John Boyle, accompanied by their families, went to Berwick on Saturday, where they attended the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Nouder. Interment was in Berwick cemetery. Mrs. Sweeney and daughters, Misses Celia and Bridget, accompanied by Mr. Mrs. John Sweeney and Hugh O'Donnell, of Lansford, wore the guests of Patrick Burke and family yesterday. Miss Margaret McElweo, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McElwee, South Washington street, went last week to Jeffersou hospital, Philadelphia, for treatment. Thanksgiving Day services will be held in tho Park M. E. church on Thurs day moving at 10.30 o'clock. This is to be a union service. All are cordially in vited. "Minnesota's Best" flour Is sold by A. Oswald. There is none better made. Tho Crescent and Drifton foot ball clubs played two fifteen-minute halves at Jeddo yesterday afternoon. Neither side scored during tho game. The Freeland Browing Company has opened an agency at Nantlcoke, and a team of horses and delivery wagon were taken there last week. Joseph Krcmery, editor of the Slavonic Truth, received news this afternoon of the death of his brother, Rev. Miloslav Krcmery, in Hungary. A year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wansho, of Eckley, was buried this afternoon at the Greek Catholic cemetery. James Thompson, a member of the Drifton foot ball club, dislocated his right arm while playing at Jeddo yes terday. John J. McGlll, teacher of Foster township high school at Woodslde, is dangerously ill at his home in Highland. School Director W. J. Purcell has ac cepted a position with the Bethlehem Steel Company. Chicken thieves and other thieves are still at work In town. Saturday night Shenandoah lost two old and prominent citizens by death. They were M. J. Graham, aged 67 years, ex-state treasurer and former school director and councilman and a promin ent Republican, and Patrick J. Stack, a pioneer mine and recently section fore man ou tho Lehigh Valley Railroad. BIRTHS. Breslln.—To Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Breslln, South Centre street, a son. TRI-WEEKLY McMENAMiN'S South Centre Street PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER II you've not completed jour winter outfit we can be of much service to you in the way of values and prices on many things pertain ing to winter wear for men, women and children. Just now we're offer ing some choice varieties of winter wearables and are in a position to serve you with a better class of merchandise than you'll find else where in this locality. We know we can please your taste and purse as well and it's for this reason that we are so anxious to have you visit our store so as to get acquainted with the class of goods we carry. We are particularly interested in our Men's and Boys' Hat and Cap Department. Know that for vari ety, styles and prices our stock is nowhere equaled except in the largest city stores. If you are in terested you should call and see our display. Every desirable kind of a hat or cap is here. Qualities to suit any taste. In Men's and Boys' Underwear, Furnishings, Neckwear and Hosiery we have lines that are well worth the time spent in viewing. Come and make your selections while the assortment is complete. Our Footwear Department is a store in itself. Everthing that man, boy, woman, girl or child may need is here, and, better still, the prices are sure to satisfy you. McMENAMiN'S South Centre Street DePIERRO - BEOS. Corner of Centre and Front Streets. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Rosonbluth'a Velvet, of which we h ,vo EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TGWK. Vfumm'e Extra Dry Champagne, Hennessy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERY. B. C. L&UBACH, Prop. Choice Bread of All Kinds, Cakes, and Pas- Fancy and Novelty Cakes Buked CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM supplied to balls, parties or piciiies, with all necessary adjuncts, at shortest notice and fairest price 3. Delivery and supply wagons to all parts oj tmon and surroundings every day. Geo. H. Hartman, Meats and Green Tmck. Fresh Lard a Specially. Centre Street, near Central Hotel. Condy 0. Boyle, dealer In LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC. The finest brands of Domestic and Imported Whiskey 011 sale. Fresh Freehold llcr, Porter a "_ llc on tap * 98 Centre street. Wm. Wehrman, Centre street, Freeland. REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. PLEASURE. November 26.—Thanksgiving Rve ball under the auspices of the Crescent Athletic Association at Krell"s hall. Ticket, 50 cents. Decern her 6.—Masquerade hall of the Happy Farmer Club at Dlnkolacker's hall, Butler valley. Tickets, 25 cents. MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS. "INSTATE OF ANNIE M A ItTISZUS, late of -lit Freeland borough, deceased. Letters of administration upon the above named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to sai l estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims or demands, present the same, without, delay. John .Martis/us. Administrator. Chaß. Orion Stroh, Attorney. TYSTATE OF CHRISTINA STAHK, late of Jli Freeland borough, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above nam* d estate having been granted to the undersign ed, all persons indebted to said estate are re quested to make payment, and those having claims or demands, present the same, without delay, to Henrj' u. Stark. Chits. Orion Stroll, Attorney. I7ISTATK OF OWEN KoW LEU, late of Free- Jjj land borough, deceased. Letters testamentary on the above named estate having been granted to the undersign ed, all persons indebted to said estate are're quested to make payment, ami those having claims or demands to present the same witlu out delay, to Nettie a. Fowler. John M. Curr, attorney.
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