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.
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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.