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Christmas Games WAJw FREE ¥ In each pound package of Lion Coffee from now until Christmas will be found a free game, amusing and instructive-50 different kinds. '< Get Lion Coffee and a Free Game at Your Grocers. OPERATOR ON THE STANO Refused to Tell Commission Amount of Profits. Legal and Moral View of the Boycott Given by a Cler gyman—Miners Are Ready to End Their Side of Case. The representatives of the miners dur ing thecourseof yesterday's proceeding-* | before the Strike Commission called one * | of the independent operators to the wit ness stand to tell the exact price he re ceived for his coal, and the mine owner refused, giving instead after much ques tioning, an average of the price be re ceived. The operator was J. L Craw ford, pre-ident of the People's Coal Com pany, which operates the Oxford col liery, In Scranton. The request for him to take the stand came as a surprise. The Oxford cplliery during the strike managed to get enough men to operate the plant, and for one month, according to Mr. Crawford, his company received 820 a ton for its coal. The attorneys for the operators ob jected to the inquiry proceeding along the lines of what a company's profits were. Mr Harrow said he called the witness to show that the coal companies were able to pay the advance in wages asked for Wayne MacVeagh. In his cross-examination of Mr. Mitchell, he said, intimated that the Increase, If granted, would ultimately be placed on the "bowed backs of the poor," and he wanted to show that the companies are well able to give the Increase asked for without putting it on the poor. Rev. J. J. O'Donnell, of Olyphant, was called, and said the mine workers of his town were, generally speaking, law abiding. and that there was very little violence. He sympathized with the men because he believed their cause was just and had done ever) thing honorable to avoid the strike. An interesting colloquy took place between Judge Gray and Rev. O'Don nell, on the matter of boycotting. Father O'Donnell said that he knew of a case of a hotel keeper in his parish being compelled to go out of business because of a boycott placed on him by the miners "You don't approve of boycotting, do you. Father?" said Judge Gray. "I would differentiate," said the wit ness. "I would favor boycotting of bad literature or immoral playhouses. If I belonged to an organization," continued the witness, "and I felt it was to my Interest or to the interest of my organi zation to refcaln fryra patronizing some merchants I would feel justified in do ing so." "Of course I agree with you so far," said the judge. "A temperance society, for instance, has for Its primal purpose the boycotting of saloons, and no one will accuse a temperance society of being an evil In stitution." "But, Father, how much farther would you go? "1 would advise my friends not to patronize that merchant," said the wit ness. "Just so." said the judge, "hut yon would not boycott me if 1 refused to boy cott the merchant, would you?" "Oh no, I would not," answered the witness. "That's whore I draw the line," the commissioner rejoined. Nothing that the hearings evoked was listened to with more intense interest than this exposition of the legal and ( moral view of the boycott. The miners called several witnesses * who told of conditions at the collieries • of A. Pardee & Co. One of them was a ' boy. who said ho lost a leg in the mines. - received nothing for its loss, but instead 1 when he returned to work the company s took his father's debt off his wages. Three witnesses who are employed in ' the mines of the Delaware, Lackawanna ' and Western, were called to testify to I the sizes of the cars at the company's collieries. They claimed their size was ' Increased without a corresponding In- 1 crease in pay. ' FREELAND, PA., FRIDAY", DECEMBER 12, 1902. John William Griffith, superintendent of schools of Naotlcoke, was called to the stand to show that miners' children : do not go as high io the school grades as the children of other parents, which corroborates testimony given by other school superintendents. It now begins to look as though the commission would be able to conclude I the taking of testimony in three weeks, j not taking into account the Christmas recess. Attorney CI irence Darrow, of counsel for the miners, said to the com mission that his side would in aii probab ility finish its direct testimony this week. D. J. McCarthy, another of the miners' attorneys, said afterwards thai, his side is about ready to quit at. any time now wheu the commissioners indi cate that they have had enough of such information as the miners are present ing. WEDNESDAY'S TESTIMONY. At the commission's sessions Wednes day the miners put two witnesses on the stand to detail an alleged p'ot to break the strike by bribing officers of the local unions. The first of the two witnesses was John Early, of Dunmore. an em ploye of the Pennsylvania Coal Company and president of a local union. Reswore that on September 23, a fellow-miner, John Murphy, told him that Michael Grimes, an ex-mine foreman and politi cal worker, wanted to see him Early said he met Grimes, who asked him how he stood In politics. Early replied that he had not made up his mind, and Grim es then took up the subject of the strike by asking if Early did not think the men were wavering a little. Early ad mitted he thought they were weakening a little. , "A break Is coming," Grimes is al leged to have said. "Why can't we have something out of it?" Grimes, it is said, then outlined a plan. It was, In effect, that ten men from tho five different local unions in Dunmore should be bribed to draft and pass resolutions declaring that it would be better to call off the strike than have it break up, for if It broke up the union would be disrupted. Early said that .he pretended to agree to the plot and inquired what there was In it. Grimes told hI in ho could get 82,500 and expenses and any job under any coal company he might select. He would also give SIOO for each of the ten men that might he selected to get the resolutions before the unions, and an extra SIOO for one of the ten who would be picked upon as a sort of first lieu tenant. P. F. O'Hara, president of an other local union, was chosen first lieu tenant, and Early agroed to bring him down the next day. As soon as the Interview was conclud ed, Early hastened to District President Nicholis' headquarters and laid baro the plot. He was advised to keep up his pretensions and if possible trap Grimes into disclosing whom he represented. O'Hara was put on the stand after Early and corroborated him. The com panies' attorneys did not ask any ques tions of either witness. The large coal companies have taken notice of the testimony which has been presented agafmst the Coxe and Markle companies. During tho afternoon ses sion David Wilcox, vice president of the Delawara and Hudson, and general counsel for tho company, addressed the commission and protested vigorously against the commission holding his com pauy responsible for the conditions that may exist at the Coxe or Markle m nes. He was quickly stopped by Chairman Gray, who said that tho commission did not intend to hold any company respon sible for whatever special conditions may exist In other parts of the coal fields. While none of the attorneys for the other coal-carrying roads said any thing to the commission they stated privately that Mr. Wilcox's attitude in the matter had their indorsement. TITLE OK COMMISSION CHANGED. An interesting discussion In the Unit ed States senate yesterday over the bill appropriating $50,000 for the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission disclosed an ab sence of disposition to criticise the pres ident for appointing the commission. Senator Berry, for example, who wished to specify the amounts to be paid for salaries and expenses, remarked that there was no constitutional authority for the appointment; but tbo president. Berry frankly admitted, had acted in a great emergency in the public interest. The bill was finally passed after being amended to fix $4,000 as tho salary of the citizen commissioners with expenses limited to $lO ppr day. Tho name was changed to tho "Anthracite Coal Strike Arbitration," aud tho bill then went to conference. Died at Wilkesbarre. William Jones, a former resident of Freeiand and Upper Lehigh, died yes terday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Jones, Wilkesbarre. aged 48 years. Death was the result of an attack of pneumonia. The deceased was known to his friends by the name of "Bill Mathew." He was unmarried, and in addition to his parents is surviv ed by one brother, Edward, of Birkbeck street, and one sister, Mrs. David Thomas, of Upper Lehigh. Tho remains will be taken on Monday to Slatington, where the interment will be made. Store Order Suit. The question of the constitutionality of the store order tax bill is to be tested in the supreme court. Attorney Gen eral Elkin believes, in spite of the deci sion ot Judge Simonton, that the law is constitutional and will take an appeal to the higher court, which will bo argued next May, wheu the court meets again. The papers are now being pre pared and must be filed within thirty days after the decision was rendered. It is possible that there will be fur ther legislation on this subject at the next session of the legislature. "Minnesota's Best" Hour is sold by A. Oswald. There is none better made. ' Holiday novelties and caudles, Merkt's. ROUND THE REGION. | Mine Inspector Pytherlck lias forced I the Lehigh Valley Company to shut down it* William A. collli ry at Duryea. During the strike the Lackawanna Com pany abandoned the Haistead mine, ad joining the William A., and the work ings filled with water. The walls be tween the two mines are very thin and iiis feared the William A. might be drowned out by a collapse of the partition and the lives of the employes be sacrificed. Schuylkill County Taxpayers' Associa tion began proceedings yesterday t> make countv ollicials pay back about §IOO,OOO, which, it is claimed, was illeg ally taken from the county treasury in 1897, in the following amounts: County commissioners, $25,000; prothonotary, 365,000; s fieri if. $5,938; clerk of courts. 31.000; register, $1,000; attorney fees, 31,000. The Neußurgpr store, has something to say to you. See the fourth page. Acting on instructions given by Judge Craig, Monroe county grand jury yester day investigated the escape of Charles Grether, the convicted murderer, from the county prison. As a result Sheriff V. O. Mervine, Deputy SherilT John Mervlne, the former's son, and Watch man William H. U inhart, a brother-in law of the sheriff, have been indicted. An order has been issued by the Erie Company forbidding any of its employes from engaging in other business while employed by the company. Many of the mil e workers had been in the gro cery, liquor and candy business on a small scale. Bovs' overcoats, long cut, $5, worth $8 50 to sl2, a^Uefowich's. At Pittsburg yesterday a jury in a case against the United Slates Express Company in an action to recover dam ages for the loss of a bulldog in trans portation gave judgment for SBOO in favor of the plaintilT. The will of the late Benjamin Barge, of Mauch Chunk, leaves $75,000 to Vale university for the establishment of a chair of romance, also $5,000 to the same institution for scholarships. Felt boots and rubbers at Refowich's. Basket Ball Game. The season's opening game of baskot ball, between the Crescent and Ilazleioo clubs, under the management of the Crescent Athletic Association, took place at Kreli's hall Wednesday evening. The Citizens' band was present and enliven ed the audience, which was large and appreciative. The hail was marked, posts padded and the baskets placed at each end. Referee Ilorbst, of FrnManri, opened the game. The teams played fast and succeeded in arousing the audience to a high pitch and much applause followed when either side secured a basket bv | some clever throw. The first half ended in favor of Ilazle ton by a score of 12 to 5. After a selection by the band, Referee j Barnhart. of iiazleton, opened the final | half, which was much faster, with bet ter playing by both teams. The score at the end stood: Hazlo ton, 27; Crescent, 11. The line up was: Crescent. Positions. Huzleton. Jiicquot-Sloun Forward Itioh O'Donnell-Davis...Forward P. Maue Wejsh Centre H. Maue Stolz .....Guard Downline Cope Guard Prosser Meld goals—H. Maue n; Prosser 2; Itioh 4; .'owning- 1; Welsh 3; Stolz 1; O'Roimoll 1. timekeepers— Wear and Powell. The next game here will be played on Wednesday evening, when the Crescent club will have the Wllkesbarre V. M. C A. as Its opponent. Several other games are booked for the season and basket ball promises to become an entertaining pastime during the winter months. Three Miners Killed. Tho Wyoming region was tbo scene of another terrible mine accident last evening which cost three lives, a fourth man being fatally hurt. Four men In the employ of the Kingston Coal Com pany at No. 3 slope, Kingston, were walking behind a trip of loaded ears When the cars had nearly reached the mouth of the slope, the coupling broke and the train started down the slope at a terrific rate of speed. lief u rc the men could get out of the way, the cars dashed Into thein and three were killed outright. A rescuing party went down tbo slope as soon as possible and brought up tho dead bodies. They were horribly mangl ed. Tho names of the dead are: Ben jamin Davis, miner, agpd 47 vears, married, five children; John Micher, miner, married; Peter I'odio, laborer, single. Anthony Zeeceersustained scalp injuries which will result in death. Royal Arcanum Officers. Freeiand Council, Royal Arcanum, lias elected the following officers for the coming year: Past regent—B. F. Shelhainer. Regent—W. 11. Flad. Vice regent—liarrv Yoch. Orator—William 11. Ripple. Chaplain—A in and us Oswald. Secretary—Jesse A. Alden. Treasurer—John Thomas. Guide—John James. Collector— W. C. Fell. Warden —George Shea ma n. Sentinel—U. G. Fetterman. Trustees —George Hartman, Joseph Fenstermacher, B. F. Shelhamer. Representative to grand council—A 11. Bleckley. The new officers will bo installed on January 12, when an entertainment I and banquet will be held. *j WHtKfc ALL List fftits. ( 13 LOCAL NOTES WRITTEN UP Short Items of Interest to All Readers. Happenings of the Past Two Days in and Around Freeiand Recorded With out Waste of Words. At 6 30 o'clock last night an electric light wire, weighted with the sleet which was fall tog, crossed a fire alarm wire and the whistle blew until the trouble was located and remedied. The long blast aroused the people of town, many thinking that a fire had broken out. Tickets for the third number of the M. & M Institute entertainment course are on sale at McMenamin's store. The date is tint 16th inst. Spilluian Riggs, humorous lecturer and musical imper sonator, will be tho attraction. John C. Roach has been appointed administrator of the estate of the late Thomas B. Roach, of Alden, who was a former resident of this section. The estate is valued at $1,200. C. W. Salmon, of Audenried, a form •*r resident of Driftoo and a son of Samuel Salmon, of town, will be marri ed in the near future to Miss Esther Cloin mens, of Reaver Brook. Miss Lizzie Jenkins tendered her friends a party at her home on South Centre street Wednesday evening, in honor of her nineteenth birthday anni versary. Harry Keck has returned from the South, where ho was employed during the strike, and will resume his position ar engineer on the D. S. & S. Railroad. Refowich's $8 and $lO overcoats are tho swellest iu town. They are worth sl4 to sl6. Christmas buyers are beginning to look around for places to make their purchases. If you don't advortlse, you needu't expect them to call. Mrs. John Furey, of Oakdale, is suf fering from a sprained arm, received by falling down a flight of steps at her home. Mrs. Harry Argust, of Upper Lehigh, was taken on Tuesday to the German hospital, Philadelphia, by her husband. Queen Quality shoes for women and Douglas shoes for men, at Refowich's. Ex-Burgess E. P. Gallagher has been offered a position In West Virginia and is preparing to locate in that state. School will be held on Monday even ing for the first time in the newMlning aud Mechanical Institute building. Refowich will make you a suit or overcoat to order for $lB, for which other tailors charge $23. John Meehan has accepted a position as driver of the United States Express Company's wagon. The Neußurger store has something to say to you. See the fourth page. An organ has been placed In the meet ing room of tbo Daughters of Naomi, in Krell's hall. The monthly test of the fire alarm system will be made on Mouday. Barber George W. Faltz Is preparing to open a branch shop at Jeddo. Miss Maggie Gill is on a business trip to Now York city. Ice cream—ail flavors—at Merkt's. DePIERRO - BROS. Cornr of Centra and Front Street*. „ Gibson, Dougherty, Kuufur Club, Bosenbluth s Velvet, of which we htve EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Lfumm's Extra Dry Champagne, Henneasy Brandy, Blackberry, Cine, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MKAhS AT - ALL - HOURS Groceries, Provisions, Green Truck, Dry Goods and Notions are among the finest sold in Freeiand. Send a sam ple order and try them. E. J.Ciirry, South Centre Street. We Can Sell Your Farm,! Factory, Business or ResT ! o N<> ni.itl. r win rt Kf V" : ' Uc have Mld X * hundreds of others. Why nriyiral which S'.OOOIOOO to Loan . on Gond Mortgages. Offices in all principal cities; highest .efer enccs. A. A. ROTTNER & CO,, 816 ReaHistate^fidg^Phlla^^^ Wm. Wehrman, NX7" ATCHMAKEE Centre street, Freeiand. REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. TRI-WEEKLY McMEN AMIN'S South Centre Street FURNISHINGS FOR WINTER Underwear is here in abundance. It starts at 50c; Fleeced-lined Shirts and Drawers in Ecru, Blue Natur al, Flesh Color and White. Then 75c, Si.oo, Si.so and $2. 00. Com plete assortment at each price, and we know by comparison that our prices are the lowest in town for value given. Bold statement, isn't it? But we'll back it up. All that's new in Neckwear is al ways here. Although we don't mention it sometimes, a gentleman told us, he tries here first. If he can't get it here, he can't get it in Freeland. Popular prices, 25c and 50c. Hosiery.—That's our stronghold. Have you seen our extra heavy. The unusal kinds. Then we have cotton and cashmere from to 50c. Gloves from 25c to S4 50. Umbrellas from Si 00 to S3-50. Collars.—The largest stock of Lion Brand Collars in Freeland, all sizes, all shapes and the one price, two for 25c. Hats.—We have quality and style, and the price ranges from Si.oo to $4.00. But the $2. 50 and 53.00 are most popular. Winter Caps a specialty. Footwear.—lf you want shoes that will fit and wear, here is where you get them. Our lines are so well stocked that we are prepared to equip every man, woman or child with the proper size, at the lowest price consistent with quality. Rubbers, Overshoes, Gum Boots and Felts of all kinds. McMENAMIN'S South Centre Street Laubach's Will Be Headquarters This Year for Holiday Candy, Confectionery, Fruits, Nuts, Etc. denier 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. N. W. Cor. Centre and Front Bte., Freeland. T. CAMPBELL, dealer In Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also PURE WINES £ LIQUORS FOR FA MIL 7 AND MEDICINAL PURPOBEB. Centre and Main streets. Froelnnd. Condy 0. Boyle, dealer In | LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC. The finest brands of Domestic and Imported Whiskoy on snlo. Fresh Freeland Beer, Porter and Ale on tap. 98 Centre street. Geo. H. Hartman, Meats and Green Tnick. Fresh Lard a Specialty. Centre Btreet, near Centre! Hotel.
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