FREELAND TRIBUNE.
VOL. XV. NO. 77
CHRISTMAS
BUYERS
Should not overlook our store
when seeking something suitable
for presents for their relatives or
friends. Nothing will be better
appreciated this year than
Something Serviceable,
and that is what you will find if
you look over our stock of Cloth
ing, Furnishings, Hats, Shoes,
Dry Goods, Notions, etc. Prices
are low just now.
JOHN SHIGO,
144 South Centre Street.
We have two large store-rooms
stocked from floor to ceiling with
Toys, Novelties, Candy, Confec
tionery, Fruits, Nuts, Smokers'
Supplies, etc.
If you don't know what to buy
for the children, come to us and
we will show you just what will
please them.
No other dealer can offer you
prices as low as our goods are
marked, and nowhere else can so
lrrge a stock be found.
Every holiday season finds Mer
kt's store with the largest and pret
tiest lines of Toys in town. This
year the assortment is more com
plete than ever.
M. MERKT,
Centre Street, Freeland.
CXJRKX'S
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. Curry. South Centre Street.
Wm. Wehrman,
WATCHMAKEE
Centre street, Freeland.
REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
INSPECTION
TERRITORIES
Chief Roderick Makes All
of the Assignments.
Districts to Be Looked After
By Each Mine Inspector.
The Number of Mines in
Each District.
Jme9 E. Roderick, the chief of the
State Bureau of Mines, met the newly
elected mine Inspectors and those who
are already holding office at Hotel
Sterling, Wllkesbarre, Wednesday even
ing and assigned the territories which
they are to Inspect. The Luzerne and
Lackawauna men will have districts as
follows:
First, Lackawanna—Edward Rode
rick, with office In Scranton.
Second, Lackawanna, and Including
Susquehanna and Wayne—Patrick J.
Moore, Dunuiore.
Third, Lackawanna—Henry O. Pryth
erch, Scranton.
Fourth, Lackawanna—Thomas R.
Williams, Scranton.
Fifth, Luzerne and Sullivan—Hugh
McDonald, PI Ms ton.
Six h. Luzerne—P. M. Boyle, Kings
ton.
Seventh, Luzerne—Edward Reynolds,
Wllkesbarre.
Eighth, Luzerne—David T. Davis,
Wllkesbarre.
Ninth, Luzerne and Carbon—David J.
Roderick, Ilazleton.
On Tuesday night the Schuylkill,
Northumberland and Columbia inspec
tors were assigned, as follows:
Tenth, Schuylkill—William Stein,
Shenandoah.
Eleventh, Schuylkill—Patrick Fenton,
Mahanoy City.
Twelfth, Schuylkill—Michael J. Bren
nan, Pottsville.
Thirteenth, Schuylkill—John Curran,
Pottsville.
Fourteenth, Northumberland—James
Tlnley, Shamokin.
Fifteenth, Columbia—Martin Kelly,
Ashland.
The Inspectors were furnished, the
Wllkesbarre Record reports, with tho
name of each mine in their districts,
the company operating it and the num
ber of men and the production, baed
upon the report of the department for
the year 1901.
The number of mines In each district
Is given as follows: First, 18; Second,
21; Third, 21; Fourth, 19; Fifth, 25;
Sixth, 21; Seventh, 17; Eighth, 17; Ninth.
3G; Tenth, 20; Eleventh, 12; Thirteenth,
19; Fourteenth, 28; Fifteenth, 7.
The unequal division is made neces
sary iu throe cases. The Ninth district,
which is the new number of this dis
trict, has thirty-six mlnps to be covered
by one Inspector, but provision has been
made for an additional inspector for the
district when the term of the present
Inspector expires.
In the Eleventh district a smaller
number Is allotted because the mines
are very large. The Fourteenth, with
twenty-eight mines, cannot be divided
because the existing law makes North
umberland one district and the Bureau
Useful Gifts.
What is more sensible and
useful for a Christmas
present than a pair of
shoes or slippers?
They are here in a variety
of styles and prices. The
All America IHOE
for men and women is so
smart in style and rich in
quality it looks like the
$5.00 kind.
Shoes for the boys and
girls are here at lowest
prices.
Let's show you our 'new
styles.
Refowich'sWearWell
Clotliing and Shoe House.
FREELAND, PA., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1902
of Mine* cannot make any division.
The Fifteenth, with only seven mines,
makes It easy for the Inspector, that
being the only workings In his district,
covering the counties of Columbia and
Dauphin. There is uo provision where
by be could be called upon to help out
side of his district.
The districts In Luzerne county are
divided as follows:
Hugh McDonald has from the north
erly line of Wilkesbarre on the east
side of the Susquehanna river to the
Lackawanna line.
P. M. Boyle has from Kingston on the
west side to the Lackawanna line.
Edward Reynolds has from the north
erly line of Wilkesbarre to and includ
ing Glen Lyon.
David T. Davis has on the west side
the territory from Kingston to Moca
naqua, and has aNo the Button wood
infue on the east side of the river, be
cause It Is connected with the workings
of the Parri9h Coal Company on the
west side.
David J. Roderick has the Hazleton
region aud Carbon county.
CHRISTMAS CANTATA.
Kxerclaea at St. John'.* Cliarch to
Repented Thl Evening.
"Santa Claus' Arrival," a cantata for
Christmas, was given last evening at
St. John's Reformed church under the
auspices of St. John's Sunday school,
and so great wore the demands of the
audience that the largo edifice was by
far too small to accommodate the people
who sought admission
In order to appease the wishes of
those who were unable to witness last
evening's exercises, the entire program
will be repeated this evening, commenc
ing at 730 p m. All who have not yet
attended, or were unable to enter last
evening, wiil be welcome tonight.
The title role of the cantata Is portray
ed by Charles H. Wolfe, assisted by
Misses Twllla Brobst, Beatrice Brobst,
Stella Deitrich, Alice Zimmerman, Maine
Lentz, Emma Schaub, Eva Reibold,
Annie Riebold, Nelda Winter, Irene
Winter, Masters John Stuntz, Clare Ed
munds, Ray Miller, Thomas Fritzlnger,
George Johnson, Isaac Sachs, Nelsou
Owens and Roy Brobst.
The program was rendered In an ad
mirable mariner aud the twenty numbers
composing it were wall received. A
piano introduction opened the cantata,
followed by these songs:
"He's Coming," "Expectation," "We
All Believe," "Where Sauta Lives,"
"The Boys' Parade," "The Christmas
Bird Song," "The Little Esqulmos,"
"Songs of Joy," "The Plan for a Sur
prise," "The Workmen's Song," "Mer
ry Christmas," "Christmas Fairies,"
"The Brownies," "Have a Paper," "A
Queer Old Fellow," "Santa's Warning,"
"The Children's Delight," "Santa Claus"
and "Good Night."
Death of Mrs. Hoch.
The friends of Mrs. Messina Hoch, of
Allentown, were surprised on Wednes
day evening by receiving a message
announcing her death at tho family
residence, 238 Peach street. The de
ceased was not known to have been
seriously 111, and the sad news was
therefore all the more shocking to her
Freeland acquaintances. With her
husband. Conrad Hoch, she took up
her residence in Allentown a few
months ago, In hopes that the change
would benefit Miss Annie Sheaman,
who has been an invalid for a some time
, a-t.
Mrs. Hoch was a respected resident of
this vicinity for a number of years. She
was aged 57 years and 8 months, and is
>urvlved by her husband, Conrad Hoch;
one step-son, George Sheaman, of Free
laud, and one step-daughter, Miss Annie
Sheaman, of Allentown.
The funeral will take place at Allen
town on Tuesday.
Chris'mas Visitors.
The following were among those who
spent' Christmas with relatives or friends
here:
Patrick Ferry, Joseph Ferry, Hugh
Malloy, Thomas Campbell and John
Dusheck, Philadelphia.
Miss Clare McDonald aud Miss Maine
Lindsay, Scranton.
Miss Lizzie Riebold, New York city.
Miss Lizzie Smith, New York city.
Miss Rose Boyle, Thomas O'Donnell
and William Sloan, Wilkesbarre.
W. J. Purcell and James Lindsay,
Bethlehem.
John Powell, Richard Cunningham
and William Lessor, Lehigh university.
William F. Gallagher, Hartford, Conn.
Thomas Sloan, Tauiaqua.
Harry Brobst, New York city.
Dr. John Houston, Philadelphia.
PLEASURE.
December 31.—Fourteenth annual ball
of the Tigers Athletic Clnb at Krell's
hall. Admission, 30 cents.
BASKET BALL.
Bt. Mary's Institute Wins From Crescents
by a Score of 8 to 0.
The basket ball team of St. Mary's
Institute, of Wilkesbarre, won from the
Crescent club, of town, by a score of S to
6 at Krell's hall in a hotly-contested
game yesterday afternoon. The game
was played in the presence of the largest
audience of the season and at times the
spectators were worked up to a high
pitch of excitement.
At the sound of the whistle given by
Referee Powell the game began, both
sides playing cautiously and each player
studying his opponent. During the
half the Wilkesbarre boys succeeded In
securing two baskets, which gave them
4 points. The several attempts of the
home team resulted in failure and the
half ended without a point to the credit
of the local club.
For the final half both teams put gin
ger into the playing. Fast work was
the order of the day and In their eager
ness both sides committed fouls for
which they were penalized by Referee
Powell.
The Crescents were the better players
of the second half, having scored 6
points to 4 by the visitors. The latter,
however, had 4 points to their credit
from the first half, which made the
final scire 8 to 6 in their favor.
During the game Forward Stolz re
ceived a hard knock on the head against
a post. He was not injured much but !
was replaced by Nowak. Guard Whal
en had his hand slightly cut in some
manner during the game. Nevertheless,
he continued playing and made his op
ponent, Nowak, look like an Indian by j
the artistic manner in which he placed j
the crimson over the arms and face of
the Freeland player.
Referee Powell did full justice to
both teams and his work was much ad
mired by his many friends. Mr. Powell
was a former resident of town, being a
son of the late John M. Powell, of Al
lentown. Since leaving Freeland he
has become a past master in the art of
basket ball playing and other sports.
At present lie is a student at Lehigh
university, South Bethlehem.
The line up was as follows:
Crescents. Positions. St. Mary's. |
Stolz (Nowak) Forward Smith
O' Donnoll Forward Zeller
Welsh Centre Monohau
Davis Guard ...Wbaton
Jucqiiot Guard Phillips
Goals from field—Welsh. 2; Sniilh, 1; Zeller,
,1; Phillips, 1. Goals from fouls— We'sh, 2;
Zellor. 2. Referee—John Powell, Allentown.
Timekeepers—A mesbury and A. Powell.
Time of halves—2o minutes.
Previous to the main event the Cres
cents played a preliminary game be
tween teams captained by George Hart
man and Thomas Brown. During this
game it was to be seen that some good
material yet remains untried. The
final score resulted: Brown 10; Hart
man, 4. Walter Davis acted as referee.
Well-Rendered Program.
The entertainment given under the
auspices of the Good Will Athletic As
sociation at the Grand opera house last
evening was attended by a largo audi
ence and a good program was rendered.
The following are among those who
took part:
Misses Maine O'Donnell, Hazleton;
Marie and Annie Gallagher, Wilkes
barre; Mary Ellen Carr, Highland; Nel
lie Quinn, Drlfton; Annie and Millie
Bonoma and Teresa Meeban, Freeland;
Daniel Hayes, Weatherly; Daniel Brady,
Jeddo; John Price, James Gallagher,
Michael Jacobs. Hugh Cunningham and
James Gillespie, Freeland.
St. Ann's band rendered a number of
selections during the evening.
District Attorney's Salary.
Judge Lynch has handed down an
opinion in the case of District Attorney
B R. Jones against Luzerne county, In
which the plaintiff sought to collect 85,-
000 a year salary, under the act fixing
that sum for district attorneys in
counties have a population of over 250,-
000. Judge Lynch decides along the
the decisions of the supreme court that
the law does not apply in Mr. Jones'
case. He, therefore, fixed the l&tter's
salary at 84.000 a year.
Drawn as Jurors.
The following citizens of this vicinity
have been drawn to serve as jurors on
the dates preceding their names:
January 20. J. J. Schaeffer, James
Van Horn, Andrew Burns, John F. Boyle,
John E. McHugh, Freeland; Patrick
Ferry, Foster; E. A. Oberrender, Ilazle.
February 2.—A. A. Bachtnan, Free
land; John Burns, Hugh O'Donnell, Fos
ter; John Mabel. Ilazle.
Michael O'Brien was captured bur
glarizing the residence of Squire J. P.
Gilboy, of Duryea. He was discovered
by a servant girl while he was rifling a
bureau in her room. She pluckily
caught bold of him and screamed, at
tracting assistance. O'Brien had plund
er from other places.
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.
Visitors to town are telling of the coal
famine which exists outside the region.
In many of the large Eastern cities the
wealthiest families are compelled to de
pend entirely upon wood for fuel, as
coal, anthracite or bituminous, is unable
to bo had at any price.
Dominic Kelly, one of the school direc
tors representing the Fifth ward, re
moved his family and household goods
today to Trenton, N. J., where ho has
obtained a situation.
Employes of the silk mill were given
Christmas presents on Wednesday even
ing of from Si to S3 each, according to
the number of years they have been em
ployed at the mill.
The meeting room on the third floor
of the Grand opera house building is un
dergoing extensive improvements, under
direction of the Young Men's Corps.
A handsome piano was placed in the
home of Peter Magagna this week, as a
Christmas present to his children.
William Williams, of Mahanoy City,
known as "Billy Boy," who had pursued
garno through that region when it was
all a wilderness, died yesterday.
A new case of smallpox has been dis
covered in Edwardsvillo. The victim Is
Miss Nellie Brennan, aged about 25
years. She was successfully vaccinated
about eighteen years ago.
Mlcholas Hebllch, a member of the
Schuylkill county bar, was stricken
witli apoplexy and died almost instantly.
Mr. Hebllch was a Democrat in politics
and his name was frequently mentioned
for judge.
The three little Scranton silk mill
girls who were witnesses before the
Strike Commission received yesterday a
largo box of "goodies" and clothing
from Miss Elizabeth Morris, private
secretary of President John Mitchell.
Michael Tolan was brandishing a re
volver in a Scranton saloon yesterday
when It was discharged and Arthur Davis
was shot in the lung. The surgeons said
that Davis cannot live. Tolan declares
he did not know the revolver was loaded.
President Mitchell, of the United
Mine Workers, left Scranton Wednesday
for Spring Valley, 111., whero he will
remain over Christmas with his family.
From there he will go to Philadelphia
In time for the next meeting of the
Strike Commission.
John N. O'Brien, aged 50 yeara, of
Schuylkill Haven, fireman on the Read
ing Railway, was instantly killed while
riding in his cab. The train was run
ning forty miles an hour when the main
rod of the engine broke, and, flying up
ward, struck bim in the face, complete
ly cuttingoff his head.
Judge Rice has so far recovered from
the effects of the recent operation for
appeudlcltia, to which he submitted in a
Philadelphia hospital, that he was re
moved from the hospital a few days
ago to his apartments in the Aldine
hotel, Philadelphia. 110 Is still very
week, however, and does not venture
out of doors.
Y. M. C. A.
Rev. F. Marshal will address the de
votional meeting Sunday afternoon at
3.20 o'clock. Ladles as well as gentle
men are Invited to be present. A good
way to get ready to start a now year.
The young men are Intensely inter
ested In the two new games placed in
the rooms—shuffle board and valley ball.
Sbulllo hoard Is known, but very Inter
esting. Valley ball is a new game; it Is
played over a tennis net, using a basket
hall. Every muscle of the body comes
Into exercise. It Is as exciting as bask
et ball, but no roughness about It. Mem
bers should come and try a game.
The Ladles' Auxiliary will give an
entertainment New Year's Eve, the
principal feature being an exhibition of
hypnotism by Prof. Dane Heck, of Haxle
ton. A musical program will also ac
company this exhibition. All are In
vited to be present. Children under
fifteen years must be accompanied by
their parehts.
Notice to Mine Workers.
All members of Local Union No. 19311.
U. M. VV. of A.,' are requested to meet
In the Municipal building on Friday
evening. Business of importance is to
he transacted, liy order of President,
TRI-WEEKLY
McMENAMIN'S
South Centre Street
USEFUL GIFTS
FOR CHRISTMAS
An inexhaustive exhibit of re
membrances that appeal to the
eye and bring pleasure and
comfort to the recipient can be
seen here. If you will come
to our store at ooce you will
find suggestions enough to
satisfythe most exacting. Every
article we sell contains full
value for the price paid.
Fancy Neckwear—
The prettiest and largest selec
tion of Four-in-Hands, Imperials,
Bows, and Tecks in town, in plain
white and plain black silks, also
all the newest fancy colors in Ties,
are now on sale at 25c.
Come and see our new 50c holi
day Neckwear. The prettiest Ties
that we've ever shown; all shapes,
all colors, all styles, 50c.
Men's Furnishings—
Xrnas Suspenders from 25c up
ward.
Xmas Socks from 25c upward.
Xmas Shirts from 50c upward.
Xmas Silk Mufflers, from'soc
upward.
Xmas Sweaters from 50c upward.
Slippers and Shoes—
This store's collection of Christ
mas Slippers is exceptional. The
positive price savings to be had
here makes a buyer of you at once.
In the line of Shoes we have
everything that could be desired,
and when making your presents
don't forget that a Pair of Shoes is
one of the most acceptable articles
you can offer.
Stylish Hats—
Headwear should interest you.
It's important that you have a new
Hat for Christmas. All of the
season's latest shapes now on sale.
McMENAMIN'S
South Centre Street
Our Great Annual
SALE OF DOLLS!
We are sure the variety could not be
greater, for wo have purchased all the
worthy kinds to bo found in the world' 9
markets. Every Doll you see here is
rosy, robust, radient, absolutely free
from flaws and defects.
We have no cripples. Dolls with
scratched cheeks, scarred ears or fract
ured legs are not admitted.
They are ideal in form and features.
Some undressed and others dressed in
every style the most whimsical child
could desire.
We have made some remarkably low
prices—about one-thlnd less than you
pay elsewhere.
Toys of All Kinds
Are hero In abundance, all going at
the lowost possible prices. Do not make
your Chlstmas purchases until you see
our assortment.
Fruits, Nuts and Uigh-Class Confec
tionery and Candy at
LAUBACH'S
-a-. OS-W^l_,:D,
dealer iu
Dry Goods, Notions,
Groceries and Provisions.
FRESH ROLL AND
Creamery Butter Always In Stock.
Minnesota's Best
Patent Flour A Specialty.
EVERY ARTICLE GUARANTEED.
W. W. Cor. Centre and Front Sta., Freeland.
Tigers Ball
Krell's Hall,
Freelaad,
Met Ws En.
DePierro's
Complete Orchestra.