FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. XV. NO. G5. Cold Weather! Five months of winter weather are yet before you. Are you pre pared? If not, call upon us and we will equip you in a manner that will make you impervious to the wintry blasts. And we can do it cheaply and at the same time satisfactorily. Clothing, Overcoats, Furnishings and Shoes are our specialties for men, and Dress Goods, Dry Goods, Notions, etc., for women. See our goods and get our prices before you buy. JOHN SHIGO, 144 South Centre Street. -mariiPmCTc MfilHTlUMßßfll j STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, I | EAST STROUDSBURG, PA. H J Kcgulur Statu Normal Courses*, and ■ ■ Special Departments of Music, Elocu- ■■ y tioo. Art, Drawing, Stenography and |y / Typewriting; strong College Prepara- H fl tory Department. L I Free Tuition. K Boarding expenses $8.60 per weok. I Pupils admitted at any time. Winter S Term Opens Dec. ttUi. Write for I catalogue. £5 E. L. KEMP, A. M., Prin. | £MIAS. ORION jSTBOH, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC. OlHcv: Rooms 1 aud Birkbeck Brick, Freeland MCLAUGHLIN, ATTORN EY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of Any Description. Bronnau's Building, So. Centre St. Freeland. J. O'DONNELL, ATTORN EY-AT-LAW. Campbell Building, - Freeland. White Haven Office, Kane Building, Opposite Postofflce; Tuesdays, Saturdays. JOHN J. MOBREARTY, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of every description, Fire Insurance, and Conveyancing given prompt attention. McMouamin Building, South Centre Street. A. BUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. All business given prompt attention. Tribune Building, - - Muin Street JJR. N. MALEY, DENTIST. OVKK BIKKBECK'S STOKR, Second Floor, • - Birkbeck Brick JYFTTS. S. E. HAYES, FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Washington Street. None but reliable companies roprosentcd. Also agent for the celebrated high-grade Pianos of Hazelton Bros., New York city. ■QR. S. S HESS, DENTIST. North Centre Street. Bell Telephone. Second Floor, - P. O. S. of A. Building. .A.. 03^7"^.Xj3D, dealer in Dry Goods, Notions, Groceries and Provisions. FRESH ROLL AND Creamery Batter Always in Stock. Minnesota's Best Patent Flour A Specialty. EVERY ARTICLE GUARANTEED. N. W. Cor. Centre and Front Sts., Freeland. 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.Cnrry, South Centre Street. T. CAMPBELL, dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also PURE WINES I LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AND MEDICINAL PURPOSES. Centre and Main streeta, Freeland. OPERATORS ARE NOT UNITED Terms of Compromise Plan Which Was Rejected. Attorney Wayne MacVeagh Gives Inside History of the Turn-Down of His Agree ment With Mitchell. "I recognize the right of men to change their position and also their duty to make the changes if they believe the Interests they represent demand It." This was the statement made by Hon. Wayne MacVeagh last evening at Wash ington in discussing the failure of the anthracite coal railroad presidents to agree to a compromise with the miners. "I entered Into negotiations with Mr. Mitchell, In order to reach a basis for an agreement that would permanently settle the troubles in the anthracite regions," said Mr. MacVeagh. "I was convinced that the anthracite corapan. les had lost control of the region. There was no organization recognized with whom a responsible agreement could be made and John Mitchell, possessing In a marvelous degree the faith and confi dence of the coal workers, stood as the one man who could speak for the great body of miners. "A teuatlve agreement was reached and submitted to the representatives of the six coal roads which had originally requested the appointment of the strike commission. It must be understood that this proposition was binding on no one, but it met the approval of the rail road representatives. "When the representatives of these corporations were notified that Mr. Mitchell was ready to meet with them, the response was the telegram which has been made public and which ad vised the continuance of the hearings before the commission There was a change of opinion undoubtedly, but that is a matter that rests entirely with the representatives of those companies and was made on their own judgment. I have nothing to say regarding the change. The individual operators were not a party to this peace proposition. Their contention is a separate one and is to be carried on according to their own plans, either before the commission or by any other method by which they can reach a settlement." The failure of the coal roads to accept the proposition agreed upon by Mr. Mit chell and Mr. MacVeagh is believed to bo very disappointing to the Strike Com mission. It was with the counten ance of the commission that negotiations were undertaken, as it was believed better results could be accomplished by such a method. Copies of the tentative agreement which Mr. Mitchell was ready to sign with the operators are In Washington, GRAND OPERA HOUSE. J. J. McMenamiu, Manager. Tuesday Evening, December 2. Aden Benedict's DIG NEW YORK COMPANY will present GEO. W. LARSEN IN "Rip Van Winkle." Assisted by 25 Local Children. .Special Senic and Electrical Effecta Never Before Attempted in the Play. Prices: 25, 35, 50c. Spats on salo at MoMenamln's store. Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use in time. Sold by druggists. Iff FREELAND, PA., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1902 and the terms offered are regarded as very moderate on the part of the miners. It is known that Mr. Mitchell had a hard struggle with his associates to se cure their permission to sign such an agreement. So far as can be learned, this agree ment in no way recognizes the union. It provides, however, that there shall be no discrimination against members or non-members. It provides for an eight hour day and for a 10 per cent increase In wages. It provides further for a system of check weighing at the mines, the expense to be paid by the miners. One of its principal features is an agreement to arbitrate differences that occur in the mines. This agreement is to refer the difficulties first to the fore man of the mine, and in event of a fail ure to reach a settlement to refer the question to the superintendent, and on up to the highest authority. If the trouble is too stubborn for settlement by the mine officials and the miners then it is to be referred for official judgment to Judge George Gray, or his successor on the circuit bench. Few of the operators believed that Mr. MacVeagh could secure so favor able an agreement and when It was laid before them it was approved with very slight changes and President George F. Baer, of the Reading, sent the telegram to the commission suggesting an ad journment until December 3, in order that some minor details might bo ad justed. It was President Baer who sent the telegram to MacVeagh last Tuesday declining to meet Mr. Mitchell, and suggesting that the hearings before the commission go on. Mr. MacVeagh has been highly com plimented lor bis ability to securo such an agreement from tho representatives of the miners. When he undertook the negotiations the operators were very skeptical, and some of them openly de clared that the proposition for settle ment out of court was merely a ruse on the part of Mr. Mitchell to escape fur ther cross-examination before the com mission. "Rip Van Winkle." No other American play has lasted as long, or been as successfully produced so many times as "Rip Van Winkle." There can be no better proof than this of its absolute merit. Every child knows its story and every adult has laughed and wept with poor "Rip," both in fiction and upon the stage. He will again appear In Freeland on Tues day evening at the Grand opera house. George W. I,arson will be tho "Itlp." Ho is an actor well known all over the United States and has the youth to portray "Rip" as a man In the prime of life and the ability to characterize him In old ago. Manager Benedict has surrounded Mr. Larsen with a most excellent com pany. Ho has spent a vast amount of money on special scenery and electrical effects and promises to give us a really ideal up-to-date production of the play. In fact he says that nothing greater, grander or better has over been at tempted with "Rip Van Winkle" before. Working at Drifton. The Drifton collieries of Coxe Bros. & Co. began work this morning with prac tically the complete force of men res ponding. A number of the employes of each department had to return home, as tholr positions are not yet ready for them. Many of those were told when to report or were given some other satis factory explanation, but a few In one of the departments were treated somewhat curtly and are not satisfied with the attitude assumed toward them by the officials. Owing to the condition of the mines, many of the workers quit at noon. The other collieries operated by the company will resume on Monday. Warns School Directors. Dr. N. C. Schaoffer, state superinten dent of public instruction, has notified the school directors of the boroughs of Olyphant and Blakely that he will impose upon them the penalty of the law If they do not compel the children of their respective districts between the ages of 0 and Id years to attend school. Dr. Scbaffer's attention was called to tho violation of the compulsory education law in Olyphant and Blakely by reading testimony given by Rev. Peter Roberts before the Anthracite Coal Strike Com mission. Scholarship at University. Lehigh university, situated at South Bethlehem, Pa., has placed at the dis posal ot the principal of the Mining and Mechanical Institute an honorary scholarship In any of the courses of the university, entitling the holder to free tuition for a college course of four years beginning September, ISO 3. This schol arship Is to be awarded to some student of extraordinary ability and scholastic attainments. DRIFTON. Thomas Welsh returned yesterday to his home from the Miners hospital, hav ing fully recovered from his recent ac cident. Mr. and Mrs. Alex B. Coxe closed their residence here this week and re moved to their Philadelphia home. George Davis, Jr., has accepted a position in Philadelphia. John Stranlx, of Drifton, has been promoted to a responsible position in Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadel phia. Harry Kenvin was injured in the shops yesterday by being struck with a wrench. George Christian, of Ilazleton, has resigned his position in the shop 9 to accept employment at Weatherly. Chicken thieves have made their ap pearance in Drifton. Eight belonging to William Welsh were taken this week. Mrs. John T. Miller returned today from Philadelphia, whore she visited her sister, Mrs. W. C. Fiel, of Freeland, who is receiving treatment at an hos pital. Miss Bella Welsh has returned from a visit to Catawissa relatives. Miss Rebecca Coxe will take up her residence on Monday at Philadelphia, where she will remain for the winter. Misses Ella and Susie Rehlll and Freda Braum will leave for Philadelphia on Monday. Harold Jackson expects to go to Philadelphia next week. Mr. and Mrs. John Mcllugh are re joicing over the arrival of a son. Former Resident Injured. William E. Bellas, a former manager of the overall factory, at present a resi dent of Pottsville, had a narrow escape from death in the Panther Creek valley on Tuesday. He was hunting with several companions, and at the timo the accident occurred a drizzling rain was falling. He was going through the woods with his gnu hanging loosely under his right arm, and proceeded to wipo the moisture off the gun barrel with his coat. Some part of the gar ment caught In the trigger and the left barrel was exploded. The charge passed through the side of his right foot and tore off tho fleshy part between the toes and the instep. No serious trouble from the wound is expected. Expelled From the Society. A writ of alternative mandamus has been granted on petition of Frank Mart uyak, of Ilazleton, against the members of St. Peter and St. Paul Society, of that city, to have the defendants 9how cause why ho shall not be reinstated as a member. The plaintiff alleges that he paid his dues and discharged all obliga tions to the society to Juno 1; that on September 10 he offered to pay his dues but that the officers rofusod to accept his money and expelled hiin. The action is taken to compel rein statement. The real trouble, the plain tiff alleges, Is that he worked as a non union man during the strike and for this reason he was expelled. Died in the West. The friends of John Brogan, a former resident of Drifton, wero surprised yes terday to learn of the death of his wife, which occurred this wook at their home In Denver, Colorado. The deceased was also a resident of this section and was married last June to Mr. Brogan in Philadelphia. She 19 survived by two brothers, Michael Mcllugh, of Ilazleton, and Philip Mcllugh, of Ebervale. The remains are expected to arrive hero tomorrow or Sunday. The time of the funeral has not been fixed. Have you read the second page today? Quick responses have been received by Postmaster E. A. Williams, of Plymouth, who made It known yesterday that there was 500 young bachelors in the state of Washington who want wives. Today he received several letters applying for tho places. He will send those he received to James Evans, formerly of Plymouth, who wrote asking for a wlfo for himself, and stating that there were 500 others like him. Ice cream—all flavors—at Morkt's. Mrs. Charles Keck, of Welssport, was awarded a verdict of 812,500 against tho Reading Railway Company In tho United States district court at Philadelphia. The verdict Is the result of a suit for damages for tho loss of her husband, who was killed at Tamanend about a year ago. Keck was a Jersey Central Railroad engineer and was killed by a Reading car falling on the Central tracks. OABTOHIA. Bears the sA Tho Kind You Have Always Bought 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. Victor A. Oswald and Miss Florence Eby were married Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. W. H. Deardorff, South Centre street, by Rev. W. L. Armstrong, of Townhill, Huntingdon township. The ceremony was attended by only the Immediate re latives of the young couple. Mr. and Mrs. Oswald are spending their honey moon in New York. The abandoning of the Milnesville colliery by the estate of A. S. Van Wickle will be aired in court. The land owners have objected to the cessa tion of pumping and on Wednesday ask ed the court to grant a peremptory in junction on tho estate. This the court did after some argument. Dr. H. M. Nealo, of Upper Lehigh, has received an invitafclan to attend au operation to bo performed at Philadel phia by Dr. Lorenz, the groat European specialist. Dr. Noalo's invitation Is one of the 500 that have been issued. II you don't read tho second page you will miss something interesting. Thanksgiving Day was quietly observ ed in town. The union services at the Park M. E. church wero well attended in tho forenoon. Practically all the merchants closed their business places In the afternoon and evening. Attorney John M. Carr has brought suit for fees to the amount of SSOO against Foster township. Mr. Carr was engaged to defend the township In the Habel damage suit and has not been paid for bis services. Holiday novelties and candies, Morkt's. The Freeland members of tho Knights of Columbus wore present last evening at a social and entertainment held by Ilazleton council. Patrick Dover, of town, was among those who took part In the program. The ball of tho Crescent Athletic As sociation on Wednesday evening at Kreil's hall was a successful affair. The friends of the club turned out In largo numbers and had an enjoyable evening. William 11. Dettrey, of Nuremberg, at present a member of the U. M. W. of A. district executive board, is being requested to declare himself as a can didate for tho office of president of Dis trict 7. "Minnesota's Best" flour is sold by A. Oswald. There is none better made. James Boyle, aged 1 year, 2 months and 15 days, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Condy Boyle, East Main 9treet, died yes terday and will be buried tomorrow at 2 p. m. at St. Ann's cemetery. Tho first show of the season will ap pear at the Grand opera house on Tues day evening, when George W. Larsen will present "Rip Van Winkle." Smallpox, diphtheria and typhoid fev er are causing the physicians of Schuyl kill county much alarm and an epidemic is Imminent. Schuylkill Haven has several cases of smallpox. At Shamokin 112 poor families repres enting 485 persons enjoyed a Thanks giving dinner yosterday through the annual contribution of provisions made by the children of tho borough schools. FOOT BALL. The Croscent-Bloorasburg gamo was not played yosterday. The Freeland club fallad to reach the town until 5 o'clock, owing to a mishap to the trolley car running between Berwick and Bloomsburg. As it was too late at that hour to boglo play the game was Indefi nitely postponed. The Crescents had a strong team and were confident of winning. Tho Crescent second team defeated White Haven yosterday, 10 to 0. Ilazleton won yesterday from Carbon dale Indians, 20 to 0. The Jumbo team lost yesterday to the Merrlwells by a score of 5 to 0. Y. M. C. A. Rov. O. G. Langford will address the devotional meeting Sunday afternoon at 3.20 o'clock. Ladies as well as gentlemen are invitod to be present, The members of the Male Glee Club are invited to meet at the Y. M. C. A. rooms to renew their rehearsals. TRI-WEEKLY McMENAMIN'S South Centre Street PREPARATIONS FOR WINTER If you've not completed your 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 DaPIERRO - BROS. CAFE. Corner of Centre and Front Htreete* Gibson. Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Rosenbluth's Velvet, of which we hive EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Viumm's Extra Dry Champagne, Henuossy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc, MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERY. B. C. LAU3ACH, Prop. Choice Rread of All Kinds, Cakes, and Pas try, Daily. Fancy and 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 of town and surrouiidinys every day. Geo. H. Hartman, Meats and Green Tinck. Fresh Lard a Specialty. Centre Street, near Central Hotel. Condy 0. Boyle, dealer In LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC. The finest brands of Domestic and Imported V, hiskey on sale. Fresh Freeland Beer, Porter and Ale on tap. 98 Centre street. Wm. Wehrman, WATCHMAKER Centre street, Freeland. REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. PLEASURE. Decombor G.—Masquerade ball of the Happy Farmer Club at Dlnkelacker'a hall, Hutler valley. Tickets, 25 cents. In each pound package of Liiii Coffee ■ from now until Christmas will : be found a free game, amusing and instructive— 50 different | kinds. j Get Lieu Coffee and a Free Game at Your Grocers.
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