FREELAND TRIBUNE.
VOL XV. NO. 07
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 SIIIGO,
144 Soutli Centre Street,
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OIUON STltOti,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
and
NOTARY PUBLIC.
OlMeo: itooms I and 2, Birknock Brick, Freoland
/ A eorge Mclaughlin,
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ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Buniness of Any JJcacripiion.
Breuuan's Building, So. Centre St. Freeland.
J. O'DONXELL,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Campbell Building, - Freoland.
White Haven Otllee, Kane Building, Opposite
Postoillce; Tuesduys, Saturdays.
JOHN J. McBREARTY,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business of every description. Fire
Insurance, and Couvc-yslicing given prompt
attention.
McMcmuniii Building,South Centre Street.
r JMIOS. A. BUCKLEY,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
All business given prompt attention.
Tribune Building, • - Main Street
N. MALEY,
DENTIST.
O V KB Bl UK BKCK'S STOKE,
Second Floor, - - llirkbeck BrleK
S. E. liAYES,
FIRE INSURANCE AGENT.
Washington Street.
None but reliable companies represented.
Also agent for Die celebrated high-gradt
Pianos oi Haaelton Bros., New York olty,
S. S 11ESS,
DENTIST.
North Centre Street.
801 l Telephone.
Second Floor, - P. O. S. of A. Building.
Q3W
dou'er in
Dry Goods, Notions,
Grocsriss and Provisions.
FRESH ROLL AND
Creamery Butter Always in Stock.
Minnesota's Best
Patent Flour A Specialty.
EVERY ARTICLE GUARANTEED.
19. W Cor. Centre and Front fit*., Freeland.
CXT-RILiYr'S
Groceries, Provisions,
Green Truck,
Dry Goods and Notions
are among the finest Bold
in Freeland. Send a sam
ple order and try them.
E. J. Gurry, South Centre Street.
~T. CAiPSELL,
dealer in
Dry Goods, Groceries,
Boots and Shoes.
Also
runs WINES $ LIQUORS
FOR FAMILY
AND MKDIOINAL PURPOBKB.
Centre mid Main streets, Freeland.
FREELAND, PA., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3. 1902.
CHILDREN GO
ON THE STAND
Witnesses From This Re
gion Are in Scranton.
Conditions in District No. 7
to Be Investigated at Once
by the Coal Strike Com
mission.
At Scranton this morning tho Anthra
cite Coal Strike Commission resumed Its
Investigation. The counsel for the
mine workers had Intended placing the
district presidents on the stand, be
ginning with President Nichols today,
but this plan has been changed to per
mit the commission to become familiar
with conditions In District No. 7.
For this purpose about twenty
Italians and Poles, among whom there
were some women and children, were
taken to Scranton yesterday afternoon
from the Lehigh region. All of them,
Including the children, will take the
witness stand and tell of the conditions
prevailing among their people in this
territory.
The mine workers will have additional
counsel in D. J. McCarthy, Esq., and
especially In so far as the Investigation
touches features In the Seventh district.
It is understood there will bo a change
In the procedure, getting right to the
facts and not holding witnesses for long
cross-questioning. The elimination of
opinions by witnesses will bo made a
foature.
The sub-committee of the commission,
Messrs. Watkins, Clark and Parker, to
whom was delegated the watching of
events during the recess of the commis
sion, have been furnished through Mr.
Wolverton, the Reading's chief counsel,
the program which the companies
will follow in the presentation of testi
mony before the commission. The plan
providos that the order shall be as
follows:
Delaware and Hudson Railroad,
Pennsylvania Coal Company, Hillside
Coal and Iron Company, Ontario and
Western Railroad Company, Deiawaro,
Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Company, Temple Iron Company, Le
high Valley Coal Company, Lehigh and
Wilkesbarre Coal Company, Independ
ent operators, Marklo fc Co., non-union
miners, Philadelphia and Reading Coal
and Iron Company.
This arrangement follows tho geo
graphical location of the respondents,
from tho Lackawanna region down to
tho Schuylkill section.
At Washington yesterday tho House
comnilttee on appropriations directed
Chairman Cannon to make a favorable
report, on his bill appropriating $50,000
to defray the expenses of the Anthra
cite Coal Strike Commission.
Against Infant Insurance.
Aroused by the alleged murder of the
Williams children for Insurance money,
several Philadelphia beneficial organiza
tions, seconded by the State Department
of Insurance, are working on a bill for
presentation to tho legislature. If It
becomes a law it will prevent the Insur
ing of infants' lives in Pennsylvania,
and will obliterate seventy-five "sick
benefits" and "mortuary" companies In
this state, that are said to be fraudulent.
Reinhold R. Koch, president of the
Beneficial Association Alliance, which
Is leading tho movement against so
called beneficial organizations, said last
night:
"The practice of Insuring Infants,
which is done indiscriminately by these
societies, proves a temptation to moth
ers and others to neglect their sick In
fants. They would rather keep up the
insurance money than use it to buy
medicine. But tho proportion of infant
icides Is small when you consider the
great number that are insured.
"No one knows except those in the
business the fraud that is practiced
upon the public by some of these small
companies that collect insurance with
n intention of paying a sick or death
benofit. They count on doing enough
business in six months or a year to make
a little money and then dissolve. They
generally drop out of existence when
deaih claims begin to come.
"Under the present law it is hard for
the authorities to get a hoid on the
guilty men. There is a company In
Philadelphia composed of five men who
are today carrying on a fraudulent in-
CASTOR IA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Bears the , wm jT m
Signature of
surance society under the noses of the
authorities. Every Saturday night they
meet and divide the'profits'of the week,
money paid to thorn by credulous per
sons for policies that never will mature."
In tho office of Insurance Commission
er Durham It was learned that there are
eighty "beneficial" societies existing In
the commonwealth, only five of which
are considered by the department to be
reliable. Hence the frauds must have
several thousand victims. All of the
fraudulent companies are established un
der tho act of 1874, which Mr. Durham
In his report to Governor Stone will ask
to have abolished.
Every day this department 19 visited
by persons who are seeklag to recover
benefits from tbe small companies As
soon as tho organizations learn that the
Insurance commissioner Is Investigating
they Immediately pay the claim and
rouder the department powerless to sue.
Deaths of the Week.
On Sunday evening, at the residence
of relatives in Scranton, occurred tbe
death of Thomas B. Roach, eldest son
of Mr. and Mr 9. John C. Roach, of
Alden, after an lllues of nearly one
year. Tho young man, who was a
nephew of Mrs. Edward Mcllugh, of
the Third ward, and resided In this
section of tbe county during bis youth,
suffered a sovere cold last December
and a complication of diseases set in, as
a result of which ho suffered almost
continuously until death relieved him.
Mr. Roach was for many years In the
employ of the Jersey Central Railroad
as agent at Alden, Parryvllle and Cata
sauqua, resigning on account of his
illness.
The funeral will take place from the
residence of his parents tomorrow
morning. A mass of requiem will be
celebrated at 10 o'clock lu Si. Francis'
church, Nanticoke, and Interment will
be in St. Francis' cemetery.
John Jamison, aged 23 years, died
early yesterday morning at the home of
his UQcle, David Walker, on Blrkbeck
street. The young uian had been 111
but a short time. While delirious one
night last week he jumped from his bed
room window and ran quite a distance
In his undergarments. This aggravated
his Illness, and he failed to rally from
the relapse which followed. Ho Is sur
vived by three sisters. Tbe funeral will
take place tomorrow afternoon. Inter
ment at Freelaud cemetery.
Andrew Curran, aged 40 years, died
today at the residence of his brother-in
law, Nell P. Johuson, Sandy Run. The
deceased is survived by two sisters, Mrs.
N. P. Johnson, Sandy Run, and Mrs.
Mary Gallagher, Bristol, and one
brother, Malachi, who resides In Nevada.
Mr. Curran's father, Edward, died on
May 23 last.
Tho time of the funeral has not yet
been fixed.
Harry Rubotsky, aged 1 year and 6
months, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman
Rubotsky, died at his parents' home on
Blrkbeck street last night from cholera
infantum. The funeral will take place
tomorrow afternoon.
E. B. Coxe School Closed.
The Eckloy B. Coxe school building on
Ridge street has been closed by order of
the officers of tho board until the heat
ing plant has been repaired. The boiler
gave out yesterday and It will require a
week's time or more to secure the neces
sary parts and have them placed in
position. The cause of the mishap,
which promises to be a costly one to the
district, has not yet been ascertained.
Until the heating plant Is ready, the
teachers and pupils attending tho school
will be transferred to other buildings.
Mr. Farrar and his scholars will bo ac
commodated in the High school room,
Mrs. Denneny will hold school in South
Washington street building and Misses
Dougherty and McGIII will hold half
day sessions In Misses Gillespie's and
Gallagher's rooms in tho Daniel Coxe
building.
Healthy Place to Live.
Successive judges and grand juries
have condemned the present court house
for Its alleged unhealthful condition.
Persons who have thought otherwise
humorously point to the fact that two of
tho tipstaves, who yesterday attained
the ages of 78 and 63 years, have seen
twenty-nlneyears of service in the build
ing.
Eleven tlp9taves are employed, five of
whom average 74 years of ago, with a
total of 142 years' service. The eleven
average 66.5' years of age and sixteen
years' service.
The wits say this Is a direct refuta
tion of the grand jury assertions that
the court house Is unhealthy.
j—Dr.Dayid Kennedys
tovoritc Remedy
CURES ALL KIDNEY* STOMACH ~
—^ANDJ4VE B TROUBLES,
PREDICTIONS.
What Prof. Coles Ssss fsr Dsseasbsr.
GOOSS-BODS Heard From.
Prof. Coles, upon whom many rely at
a prophet, predicts that December will
bs ruled by the "high flood" vital forcas,
labor will be plentiful, although there
will be many dissatisfactions. Business
will gradually boom and the Christmas
trade should be unprecedented. We
should still keep our eyes on Mars, the
red warrior, as he Is directly opposite of
Jupiter, our financial Indicator, and
Earth Is about midway between them
both, therefore keep prepared for any
financial difficulty that may present
Itself.
The evil and blighting Influence that
he showerod down upon us last month,
will continue during this month; acci
dents, murders, plots and crimes will
occur. England may receive a sore
affliction.
Earth will pay out of the "House of
Children" Into the "House of Sickness,"
in opposition with the great planets on
the east side of the sun, excepting Mars
and Neptune, which will cause disease
and epidemics to bring us more trouble,
causing sorrow In many home 9. All
these born under tbe planet Mars
should avoid the cold chilly winds of
December, during the low ebb days.
The weather will be rather change
able, there will be many beautiful days,
but winter Is liable to give us a surprise.
Regular storm conditions will prevail at
the opening of December. The prob
abilities are that rough wintry weather
will prevail over many sections of the
country at this time, also at and after
full moon on the 14th. Destructive
gales, bllszards, etc., both on land and
sea, may be expected. Continued un
settled weather will develop during the
last quarter of the moon.
Many of the storms may vary from a
suinmer-llke shower to a real winter
blizzard. Watch the many beautiful
sunset scenes.
The best days to perform surgical
operations this month will be the Bth,
9th, 15th and 25th; the next best days
will be tho 2d, 11th and 23d. Physi
cian* and surgeons should familiarize
themselves with this subject; many
lives would be saved, and there would
be much needless suffering. Astrologi
cal diagnosis Is a science aud art, aud
the anatomy of the heavens and their
planetary Influence upon human life
should be studied and knowa as well as
the anatomy of man.
WHAT THE GOOBKBONE SAYS.
Ellas Marts, widely known as Read
ing's goossbono weather prophet, made
his predctloa for the winter last night.
He used bones from two geese hatched
last May and says:
"About tho middle of December will
be winter with us. I predict an unus
ually severe winter. There will be few
variations in the temperature after the
winter opens, but the weather will con
tinue coal and probably stormy."
ROUND THE REGION.
The Reading Coal and Iron Company's
police force Is tracking a gang of bold
burglars operating In Schuylkill county
for soveral weeks. Their latest depre
dation Is tho looting of nearly a scoro of
boating cottages scattered along Tumbl
ing Run lake, a loeal summer resort.
The last echo of the famous Bowman-
Esher controversy In the Evangelical
Association occurred In Schuylkill court
yesterday, when a verdict was given In
favor of the United Evaugellcal Church
for tbe parsonage, valued at $5,000. In
Pottsvllle.
Mrs. Annie Letonlck was found dead
this morning at Stockton under sus
picious circumstances. Adam Mekus
has been arrested and will bo held to
await tho action of the coroner's jury.
Tbe case looks like murder.
Oneida school building had a narrow
escape from destruction yesterday. A
fire, due from excessive burning of wood,
broke out while the school was in ses
sion and was extinguished with diffi
culty.
L. L. Zboray, a Magyar, was ordain
ed to the ministry In the Baptist church
In Pittston. He will work among the
Magyars of tho coal fields.
Paul Seybold, a bridge builder of
Pittston, has received a draft for $6,000,
part of his father's estate in Germany.
The thirty-ninth annual teachers' In
stitute of Carbon county Is being held
at Mauch Chunk this week.
The Tamaqua Recorder has changed
from a semi-weekly to a tri-weekly pub
lication.
BIRTHS.
Kreltzborger.—To Mr. and Mrs.
George Ivreitzberger, a son.
Mlnnick.—To Mr. and Mrs. A. B.
Mlnnick, a son.
Holiday novelties and caudles, Merkt's.
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.
George W. Larsen and his company
entertained a fair-sized audience last
evening at the Grand opera house with
a revival of the time-honored play, "Itlp
Van Winkle." A juvenile chorus, com
posed of twelve hoys aud twelve girls, of
town, aided materially In the presenta
tion of the piece.
The official call for the national con
vention of the United Mine Workers of
America wa9 Issued today. It Is signed
by President Mitchell and Secretary
Wilson and is addressed to the local
unions. Tho convention will be held at
Indianapolis, commencing on January
19, 1903.
Rev. Carl llou9er tripped over a step
In Hazleton Sunday evening while hurry
ing to catch a trolley car. Upon his
arrival home his physician discovered
that a bone In one of his legs was
broken. The Injury will keep the
minister Indoors for some weeks.
Messrs. Plerson and Mumaw, repre
senting Hazleton Typographical Union,
No. 401, were In town Monday evening
and paid Mrs. Owen Fowler the death
benefits due her late husband from the
organization.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Jane
Brogan, who died last week lu Colorado,
arrived bore from Hazleton yesterday,
and after a requiem mass was read the
remains were Interred at St. Ann's
cemetery.
Thomas E. Slattery, one of the D. S.
& S. Railroad conductors who was In
definitely suspended during the strike,
has accepted a position as agent for tbe
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.
Council failed to meet on Monday
evening, owing to the absence of a
quorum. The members present were
Messrs. McNeils, McClellan, Crawford,
McLaughlin, Ward and W. Gallagher.
John J. McNeils and George McGee,
of town, received messages today to ap
pear before the Anthracite Coal Strike
Commission at Scranton and give testi
mony.
Frank Gallagher, of Highland, who
secured employment In Pittsburg several
mouths ago, Is seriously ill with malaria
fever In an hospital In that city.
"Minnesota's Best" flour Is sold by A.
Oswald. There Is none better made.
Mrs. Frank Gamewell entertained a
large audience at the Park M. E.
chnrch Monday evening with her lecture
on "The Siege of Pekln."
A majority of the merchants have de
cided to keep their business places open
until 10 p. m. every ovenlng the balance
of this mouth.
Casper Grebey, who returned recently
from the Miners hospital, has k&d a re
lapse aud Is confined to his home on
Main street.
Mission services will be held this
evening at St. Luke's Lutheran church.
Revs. Schlenker, Schmoyer aud Kuntz
will officiate.
Herbert Smith, who has been visiting
Dr. and Mrs. S. S. Hess, has resumed
his studies at Philadelphia Dental col
lege.
George Cutler has disposed of an un
improved lot on South Washington
street to John Zenasckno for SSOO.
George Ripple, of Front street, has
been drawn to servo as a grand juror for
the week beginning January 5.
The Balaklava Social Club will hold a
reunion at the Osborne hotel on the
evening of the 26th Inst.
William Fletcher and Mrs. Mary
Grebey were married on Monday even
ing by Rev. J. J. Kuntz.
Thomas Gould, & resident of town for
a number of years, removed his family
to Hazleton yesterday.
Mrs. Huldah Smith, who until recent
ly conducted Jeddo hotel, has removed
to Bloomsburg.
Agent 9 of the Prudential Insurance
Company are distributing calendars
today.
John Rogan and family have removed
from South Centre street to the Second
ward.
A smoker will be held by Division 19,
A. f O. li., on December 16.
Mrs. Anton Shock Is visiting relatives
In Rochester, N. Y.
Ice cream—all flavors—at Merkt's.
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
Laubach'9
Will Be
Headquarters
This Year
for
Holiday
Candy,
Confectionery,
Fruits,
Nuts, Etc.
DePIERRO • BROS.
O-A-ZFIET
Corner of Centre and Front Streets.
Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufor Club,
Bosenbluth's Velvet, of which we hive
EXCLUSIVE SALE 111 TOWN.
Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne,
Hennesay Brandy, Blackberry,
Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc.
Ham and Schweitzer Cheese
Sardines, Etc.
MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS
Geo. H. Hartman,
Meats and Green Tinck.
Fresh Lard a Specialty,
Centre Bt.reet, near Central Hotel.
Condy 0. Boyle,
dealer in
LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC.
The finest brands of Domestic and Imported
Whiskey on sale. Frosh Freehold Beer, Porter
and Ale on tup. 98 Centre street.
Wm. Wehrman,
WATCHMAICEE
Centre street, Freeland.
REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
PLEASURE.
December fi—Masquerade ball of the
Happy Farmer Club at Dtnkelacker'a
hall, Butler valley. Tickets, 35 cents.
Dr. David Kennedy?
favourite Remedy