FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL XV. NO. 06. 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. gMBB—■ a——BQ 1 STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, I ! EAST STROUDSBURG, PA. | n Regular Statu Normal Course*, and I P Special Departments of Music, Eloou- ■ U tit MI. Art, Drawing, Stenography and m Ej Typewriting; strong College i'repura- I H Hoarding expenses s:} "J0 per week. H Ijj Pupils aduiittcil at uny tune. Winter £ H Term opens Dec. -9ih. Write for ■ D catalogue. K? | E. L. KEMP, A. M., Prin. g sasaaaaJl OKION HTIiOH, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC. Office: Rooms 1 and 2, Hirkbeck Hrick, Freeland MCLAUGHLIN, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of Any Description. Hrcnnan's Building, Ho. Centre St. Freeland. n J. O'DONNELL, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Campbell Building, - Freeland. White Haven Office, Kane Building, Opposite Postoffice; Tuesdays, Saturdays. JOHN J. McBREARTY, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Btulneu of every description. Fire Insurance, and Couveyaucing given prompt Kit t'II t 1011. McMeuamin Building, South Centre Street. '"pUOB. A. BUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. AU business given prompt attention. Tribune Building, - - Main Street N. MALEY, DENTIST. OVER BIRKBKCK'S STOKE, Second Floor, - - Birkbeek Brie It jyjRS. S. E. HAYES, FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Washington Street. None but reliable companies represented. Also agent for the celebrated high-grade Pianos of Hazel ton Bros., New York city. S. S. HESS, DENTIST. North Centre Street. Bell Telephone. Second Floor, - P. O. S. of A. Building. -A-. OS-W-A-XjIO, dea'er in Dry Goods, Notions, Groceries and Provisions. FRESH ROLL AND Creamery Batter Always ia Stock. Minnesota's Best Patent Flour A Specialty. EVERY ARTICLE GUARANTEED. . IV. W (lor. Centre and tyrant Bt%. t Freeland. "ciTBB"Y|s" Groceries, Provisions, Green Truck, Dry Goods ami 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 aud Shoes. Also PUBS WINES I LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AHV MKDICINAL PURPOBKB. Centre and Main street.. Freeland. NEW EFFORT FOR PEACE Independent Operators May Agree to Compromise. Congressman Connell, of Lackawanna County. Will Endeavor to Pacify Those Who Upset Plans. From Scranton it Is reported that there is a good prospect of bringing about an agreement between the coal operators and the mine employes before the Arbitration Commission when It meets at Scranton Wednesday. If Con gressman Connell, of Lackawanna coun ty, who has much influence among them, can pacify the Individual operators be fore that time it Is thought there will be no trouble In reaching an amicable understanding and that the original compromise proposition, with some slight amendments, will be brought for ward again. A conference of the commissioners will be held Tuesday night, prior to the resumption of the heariugs. At this conference, it is oxpected the commis sion will prepare a statement setting forth the purposes and results, or rather lack ut results, uf the ten-day recess. Expert accountants of both sides are going over the companies 1 books with a view of uliminating, as far as possible, the contentions regarding the mathe matics of the controversy, aud particu larly as to wage figures. This was the ostensible primal purpose of the recess. The negotiations for an amicable ad justment set back the undertaking of this work five days. As a consequence the commission will have to busy itself for a week or so at some other feature of the case. President Mitchell and the executive oflicers of the three anthracite districts of the United Mine Workers spent much of yesterday in deliberation over the range of testimony which the organiza tion will place before the commission. It is understood that President Nlch olls, of District No. 1, who will be called after the cross-examination of Dr. Rob erts, will be questioned in detail upon the conditions existing in the mines of the Lackawauna and Wyoming valleys. Presidents Duffy and Fahy will follow with evidence concerning their districts. Fatal Explosion of Gas. Four miners were killed and eight badly injured by an explosion of gas at the Luke Fiddler colliery, near Shamo kin, Saturday eveniug. The dead are Wally Siueavitcb, Charles Maruth, Thomas Valandi and Leon Sekoskl, all of whom base families. The disaster occurred in the second level, where fifty miners and laborers were employed. Officials have not yet discovered the cause of the catastrophe. Officials say some miner must have carelessly opened his lamp or else accidentally broken the wire which surrounds the flame. The shaft is very gaseous. When once ignited the flame swept the entire GRAND OPERA HOUSE. J. J. McMeuamin, Manager. Tuesday Evening, December 2. Aden Benedict's BIG NEW YORK COMPANY will presont GEO. W. LARSEN IN "Rip Van Winkle." Assisted by 25 Local Children. Special Henio and Electrical BlTocta Never Before Attempted in the Play. Prices: 25, 35, 50c. Sent, ou gulf ut McMcoumln'i itore. FREELAND, PA., MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1902. gangway with terrific noise, blew out the timbers, knocked cars from the tracks and ripped out the brattlshes and batteries. The air passages were block ed and the gangway In many places filled with debris. The breast where the gas was lighted was about the fifteenth from the face of the gangway and death threatened thir ty workmen inside of the danger line. The miners were blown a considerable distance down the breasts and flames that swept into the workings burned them all to some extent. Warned by the noise, all the miners In the rlclnlty of the explosion rushed for the bottom of the shaft. Many were partially overcome by the afterdamp which followed the explosloo and had to be helped to safety by their compan ions. Some fell In the mad flight aud were rescued by a relief party. As soon as word of the accident reach ed the surface Foreman Michael Readdy went down and organized a rescuing party. The dead bodies when found were laid aside and the search for the living went on. Once the path of the rescuers was blocked by a seemingly im penetrable mass of timbers, but the struggle to get through went on, groans being heard on the other side. Gathered at the mouth of the shaft were anxious wives and mothers wring ing their hands In despair, as each fresh victim was brought up. Joseph Brazil, one of the Injured men, was taken to the Miners hospital. He will likely die. The Luke Fiddler colliery Is operated by the Mineral Railroad and Mining Com pany and employes 1,000 men. Mine In spector Brennan and Coroner Dreher are making Investigations. Tbo funerals of the four dead men will take place tomorrow from Sha mokln Polish Catholic church. New "Rip Van Winkle." The Improvement made In recent year 9 in stagecraft afford an opportunity to display scenic and electrical effects which the thektre-goers of a hundred years ago never dreamed of and Manager Aiden Benedict, whose "Rip Van Win kle" Company will appear at the Grand opera house tomorrow evening has taken every advantage of all the modern stage accessaries. He promises to give us a genuine "up-to-date" production of this time honored play and claims to have entirely outclassed all previous presentations of the same play so far as interesting realism Is concerned. The thunder storm lu the Catsklll mountains, which, according to the legend of the children of those days, was caused by tbo little men of the mountains puffing at their pipes and rolling the balls in the bowling alleys of the hills, Is said to be the most real istic electric storm scene over given upon any stage. A largo amount of special scenery Is carried and the acting company Is claimed to be one of the best yet seen in the play. In addition to the children carried by the company, twenty-five local children will assist "Rip" In the flrst act to sing the children's song, "Johney Smoker," which was so pop ular In the days when "Rip" is sup posed to have lived in the little village on the Hudson. School for Working Girls. The rooms formerly occupied by Dr. S. S. Hess, In the Refowlch building, have been leased by E. F. Hanlon, prin cipal of the borough schools, for the purpose of conducting an evening school for girl 9 of the town and vicinity who are employed at the mills and factories during the day. Classes will be organ ized in literature, music, sewing and cooking at once, and other branches may be added later. The rooms will be handsomely fitted up for the purposes of the school and a piano will be placed therein in a few days. The school will be In charge of a capable college lady and as far as can be learned at present the tuition will be free to all girls who enroll. The insti tution will be under the direction and supervision of Mr. Ilanlon, which is a guarantee that it will be conducted on lines that will prove beneficial to those who take advantage of the opportunity accorded. The date of opening the school and other details are being arranged and will be announced later. Two Shot Yesterday. During a carousal at Harwood yester day Michael Sabo was shot by George Tomachalk. The bullet entered the right lung and lodged under the shoulder blade. The injured man was taken to the Miners hospital, where the bullet wa9 extracted. Tomachalk has escaped. At Beaver Meadow Mike Harvila shot John Mocovich during a quarrel over the strike. Harvila claims Mocovich called him improper names because he refused to cease work with his fellow employes last summer. The victim's wouud is not dangerous. ROUND THE REGION. Owing to the Increased cost of fuel, Shlckshiuny borough council has made an advance of 50 per cent ID the cost of Incaudescent commercial lights. The new prices are: For the first four lights 50 cents per month, all additional lights 30 cents per month each. All lights berned beyond 13 o'clock will be charged 50 cents per month additional One all-night light will be allowed for each ten lights or fraction thareot. The prices for dwelling lights will re main the same as now In force. Henry Jenkins, a miner and a member of the United Mine Workers of America, has been nominated by the Socialist Labor party of Scranton as Its candi date for recorder. The platform on which he will run embodies the funda mental principles of socialism, but some thing uew Is contained In the demand that In all cases where workers are obliged to resort to strikes the city government shall furnish every possible assistance, Including their maintenance. Mine Inspector Edward lirennan. 'Of the Seventh anthracite district, has sent his resignation to Chief Roderick, of the Mining Bureau, at Harrlsburg. He has accepted the of the Natalie colliery, operated by the Shamokln Coal Company. The resigna tion Is to go Into effect on the last day of this month. James Tlnley, of Mt. Carmel, chosen at the recent election, will likely be appointed to All the un expired term. The borough of Mlnersvllle has made application for the revocation of the charter of the Pottsvllle Union Traction Company, and Attorney Ueneral Elkln bat fixed Wednesday for a hearing The traction company obtained admis sion to Mlnersvllle by promising to build a branch line up the Heckshervllla val ley, but after Its tracks were laid In Milnersville refused to koep Its agree ment. This Is made the basis of the proceedings. The medical commission appointed by Governor Stone to examine Into the con dition of Judge Mitchell, of the superior court, with a view of his retirement, has reported to the governor that Judge Mit chell Is Incapacitated to perform his duties. The judge has been Informed of the finding of the commission, and will retire on half-pay mill the expira tion of his term In 1810. John F. Neery, John Bllbow and Pat rick McCleaby, auditors of Plttston township, were Hoed 8100 each and costs on Saturday by Judge Wheaton, on a charge of contempt of sourt, In falling to heed an order to audit and file the accounts of the township treasurer and the school district accounts. Fred Burgraff, of Hazleton, a patcher on a locle at No. 40 colliery, was Instantly killed on Saturday by tba locle passing over his body, cutting It In two. The boy had just thrown a switch and started to get on the locle. When In jumping on the step his foot slipped and be fell. The fire companies of the oastorn part of the state are making prepara tions for the annual parade of the state association, which takes place next Oc tober at Allentown. This parade Is ex pected to be the finest ever held by the firemen of Pennsylvania. A syndicate of Philadelphia and New York capitalists Is negotiating for the purchase of the Wllkesbarre and Wyom ing Valley Traction Company, which operates sixteen roads between Duryea and Nanticoke, and a road to Harvey's lake. James McCutchen, a stationary engin eer at Parsons, committed suicide this morning by shooting himself. Worrl ment over the fact that he had been ostracised for working during the strike made him morose. Damage suits against the city of Pltts ton have been entered by Catherine Burke and Ann Costello. Each asks for 83,000 damages for tbo flooding of cellars, due, they allege, to tho negli gence of the city. Owing to the delay In completing ar rangements for the erection of a new court house at Wllkesbarre, improve ments costing 84,000 will be made to tbo present structure. Wilson S. Betterly, one of the most prominent men of West Hazleton, dropped dead shortly after fl o'clock Saturday morning from an attack of apoplexy. Ice cream—all flavors—at Merkt's. Funeral of Mrs. Brogan. The funeral of the late Jane Brogan, wife of John Brogan, who died at Victor, Colorado, on the 26th ult., will take place tomorrow from the residence of her brother, Michael McHugh, in Hazle ton. The remains will leave there at 9 a. m. via trolley for Drifton, and at 10 a. m. a requiem mass will be read at St. Ann's church. The interment will be made at St. Ann's cemetery. 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. Hugh McGroarty, of the United States Marino Corps, arrived at hi* home on South Centre street Saturday evening. He received an honorable dis charge from the service last week, on account of falling sight. During the greater part of his enlistment ho was stationed at League Island navy yard, Philadelphia. A defective flue in the saloon of John Blasco, corner of Washington and Car bon streets, caused an alarm of fire to be sounded at 6 o'clock Saturday morn ing. The Citizens' Hose Company re sponded, and the blaze was extinguished without much damage. All doubt as to who would be appoint ed county solicitor by the new board of commissioners was removed on Saturday when it was stated officially that Wil liam S. McLean had boon selected to fill the office. The question as to whether tho D. S. & S. and Lehigh Valley Railroads will Increase the wages of their employes 10 per cent is & matter that Is still giving the employes considerable concern. James McGroarty, aged 36 years, a former resident of this section, was killed In the mines on Friday at Snow shoe, Centre county. The remains were buried at.Hazleton this morning. Tomorrow evening the flrst attraction of the season will appear at the Grand opera house. George VV. Larson and company will present "Rip Van Winkle.' The fortieth anniversary of the wed ding of Mr. and Mrs. D. Gross was ap propriately celebrated la9t evening at their home on South Centre street. "Minnesota's Best" flour is sold by A. Oswald. There is none better made. The flrst snowstorm of the season came out of the North yesterday after noon and by evening the ground was covered to a depth of four Inches. William Raugh and family are remov ing today from Chestnut street to the Kline homestead in the Second ward, where they will conduct a dairy. Dr. Hendricks this morning resumed his duties as assistant to Dr. H. M. Neale. He had been located at Jeanes vllle for some time past. An overflow of water from the heat ing plant in tho P. O. S. of A. building caused losses to several of tho tenants Friday night. Oscar Cook, a Butler valley milk man, made his 800 th trip to Freeland yesterday. During that time he did not miss a day. Miss Llna Vanauker, a student at Dickinson seminary, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Vanauker James Slusser removed today from Main street to the O'Donneil property on Chestnut street. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Swltzor returned on Saturday from their wedding tour. The December meeting of the borough council will be hold this evening. Holiday novelties and candles, Merkt's' RELIGIOUS. A free lecture will be delivered this evening on the "Selge of Pekln" by Mrs. Frank Gamewell at the Park M. E. church. Mrs. Gamewell was one of the American women who was besieged in the capltol of China during the Boxer uprising and her recital of the trilling Incidents should prove interesting. Frank S. Kuntz, of Mt. Alrey semi nary, conducted the services at St. Luko's Lutheran church yesterday, fill ing the position of his father. Rev, J. J Kuntz, who participated in anniversary services at Mahoning, Carbon county. Miss S. Green, the evangelist, held services yesterday at St. Paul's P. M. church, Fern street. BIRTHS. Malloy.—To Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Mal loy, North Centre street, a son. Notice to the Public. Commencing with Monday, December 1, 1902, and until further advised, D. S. it S. Railroad passenger train No. 1, leaving Roan at 6 33 a. in., daily except. Sunday, for Derlnger, and passenger train No. 2, leaving Derlnger at 5 p. m., daily except Sunday, for Roan, will again be restored. L C. Smith, Superintendent. 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 DePIERRO BROS. E3_ Corner of Centre and Front Htreete. Gibson, Dougherty, Knufer Club, Rosenbluth's Velvet, of which we have EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Nfumm's Bxtra Dry Champagne, Hennessy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Kto. Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS LAUBACH'S YIENNA BAKERY. B. C. LAUBACff, Prop. Choice Bread of All Kinds. Cnkes, 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 surroundings 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 Domestio and Imported Whiskey on sale. Fresh Freeland Beer, Porter and Ale on tap. 98 Centre street. Wm. Wehrman, Centre street, Freeland. REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. PLEASURE. December o.—Masquerade ball of the Happy Farmer Club at Dinkelacker's hall, llutler valley. Tickets, 25 cents. The kind that cured your Grandfather, DR. DAVID FRFF r aMlnilip' FAVORITE nV"MIP nIW this paper and addreoa Dr. If EL In tU ¥ ii>ndo!iiL I N?Y? Corporat^n * MISCKLLANKOLS ADVERTISEMENTS. TESTATE OF CHItISTTNA STARK, luto of Jy Freeland borough, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above named estate having been granted to the undersign ed, ull persons indebted to said estate are re quested to make payment, and those having claims or demands, present the same, without delay, to Henry C. Sturk. Chas. Orion Stroh, Attorney. T7ISTATE OF OWEN FOWLER, late of Free- Jjj laud 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, and those having claims or demands to present the same, with ou,t u oll4 A'' Nettie S. Fowler, Johu M. Carr, attorney.
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