—r f FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. XV. NO. 80. HOLIDAY 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, li 4 South Centre Street. OKiON STKOH, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC. Office: Rooms 1 and 2, Birkbeck Brick, Freeland Mclaughlin, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Bwnnees of Any Description. Brcnnan's Building, 80. Centre St. Freeland. J. O'DONNELL, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Campbell Building, - Freeland. White Haven Office, Kane Building, Opposite Postoffice; Tuesdays, Suturdays. JOHN J. McBREARTY, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of every description. Fire Insurance, and Convey unci ug given prompt attention. McMeuamin Building, South Centre Street. A. BUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. All butanes* given prompt attention. Tribune Building, • - Main Street N. MALEY, DENTIST. OVRR BI UK BECK'S STORE, Second Floor, - - Birkbeck Brick J^ RS - E - HAYES, FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Washington Street. None but reliable companies represented. Also agent for the celebrated high-grade Pianos of Hazolton Bros., New York city. 2JR. S. S. HESS, DENTIST. North Centre Street. 801 l Telephone. Second Floor, - . P. O. S. of A. Building. Wm. Wehrman. WA.TCHMA.ICEE Centre street, Freeland. REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Geo. H. Hartman, Meats and Green Tuck. Fresh Lard a Specialty. Centre Street, near Central Hotel. 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. tTcampbell, dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also PURE WINES I LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AMD MKDWINAL PURPOBKB. Centre end Main streets. Freeland. I W STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, H EAST STROUDSBURG, PA. H Regular State Normal Course', and ■ Special Depart moots of Music. Elocu- Ition, Art, Drawing, Stenography and Typewriting; strong College Prepara tory Department. Free Tuition. Boarding expenses $3.50 per week. Pupils admitted at anv time. Winter Term opens Dec. 2Utli. Write for cutulogue. E. L. KEMP, A. M., Prin. CONVENTION OF DISTRICT NO. 7 Representatives of Miners' Union to Meet Here. Sessions Will Be Held at the Grand Opera House and Will Last at Least Three Days. The sixth annual convention of Dis trict No. 7, United Mine Workers of America, will convene at Freeland next week. The sessions will be held at the Grand opera house, beginning Tuesday morning at 10 a. in., and will continue until Thursday afternoon, If not longer. The convention will be called to order by District President Duffy, after which Burgess John F. Boyle will welcome the delegates to the town. * The appointment of tellers, com mittees on resolutions, legislation, con stitution, officers' reports and press will then be made, after which the conven tion will go into executive session to re ceive the annual reports of the officers. These reports are of special Interest to the members of the district this year, as they will contain much information regarding the manner in which the great strike was conducted in the Le high and Panther Creek regions, which compose the territory under the juris . diction of District 7. There are several Important matters to cotne before the convention and the delegates will bo kept busily engaged while in session. There are fifty-five local unions at tached to the district. These will be represented by about 115 delegates, which, with the officers, will make a total attendance of at least 125 men. The present officers of District 7 are: President—Thomas P. Duffy, McAdoo. Vice president—Andrew Matty, Stock ton. Secretary—John P. Gallagher, Silver Brook. Treasurer—llenrv Hill, Mllnesville. National board member—Peter G. Gallagher, Freeland. District board members—W. H. Det trey, Nuremberg; Patrick Smith, Mil- i neavllle; Condy J. O'Donnell, Uazleton; Charles Gallagher, Jeddo; Edward Sweeney, Tamuqua; Patrick Kelly, Beaver Meadow. Auditors —Evan G. Willing, Seek; Joseph Schnee, Freeland; Frank Neilo, Bunker Hill. A majority of the officers are candi dates for re-election, and as each has an opponent a spirited but friendly con test is on among those who desire to direct the affairs of the district during the coming year. The delegatos will begin arriving In town on Monday and will be met by members of the reception committees of the Freeland locals. Auditors Willing, Schnee and Nello will serve as a committee on credentials, and delegates must report to them and receive their certificates before they can enter the convention. Though the smallest of the three an thracite districts, No. 7 is In a healthy condition, both financially and numeri cally. Arrangements to accommodate the delegates have been made with the local hotels by a committee from Locals 1499 and 1939, and during their stay In Free land they will be entertaiued in a be coming manner. On Tuesday evening a ball In honor of the visiting delegates will he held at Krell's hall under the auspices of the Freeland locals, and each evening there after they will find something on the program to interest them. Miners Refused to Work. The attempt of the operators to work their collieries yesterday was a com plete failure In everv section of the an \ Coated" J I with stale ecrgs, glue I and other things are I not fit to drink. Lion Coffee I is pure, uncoated coffee—fresh, strong, well flavored. --- The waled paokoge ln. J 'J tare* uniform duality */ b jl I* illWWilltlf iTmtawawei i ar \ f UUHtS WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. „ 5 W Best Couuh Byrup. TatAes Good. Uao ■ i in time. Bold by drugglnta. * FREELAND, PA., FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 1903. thraclte region. The miner# resented the Innovation of tolling on New Year's Day and refused to report for duty. In this district Coxe Bros. & Co. discreetly blew their whistles for no work. At Markle & Co.'s and Upper Leblgh Com pany's collieries 90 few miners respond ed that those who did report were sent home. But two mines and one washery were In operation throughout this region, th-so being the Audenried, of the Le high and Wllkesharre Company, and a mine of the Lehigh Valley Coal Com pany, at Uazleton, and the Henry wash ory. All the other companies reported a complete suspension of operations, as not more than 5 per cent of their men reported for work. In tho Lackawanna region the Dela ware, Lackawanna and Western started fifteen of Its collieries, but before noon all had to shut down, mostly on account of the absence of tho breaker boys. The Delaware and Hudson started two of its twenty-two collieries but could only work them half the day. None of the other companies could start any collier ies. Tho attempt to work the Schuylkill collieries proved a failure, as sufficient men did not respond. Not a colliery or wasbery in that region worked. New Year's Eve Deaths. Edward Kelly, for many years a resi dent of town, died on New Year's Eve at Laurytown almshouse from diseases Incident to old age. Tho remains were taken to the home of J&me9 Gallagher, Drlfton, from which place tho funeral was held this afternoon. Interment was made at St. Ann's cemetery and many of the deceased old-time friends were present at the last obsequies. Mr. Kel ly was preceded in death a few years ago by his wife. He was one of tho early residents of Eckley, and at one time was a prominent politician of Fos ter township. Mrs. Maria O'Donnell, widow of the late Timothy O'Donnell, died at the home of iter sister, Mrs. Joseph Davis, South street, Wednesday night. De ceased Is survived by two sons, aged 14 and 11 years, respectively; her mother, Mrs. McMonigal; three brothers and three sisters, viz: Bernard, of Beaver Brook; Daniul J., and Jatnes Mc- Monigal, of Freeland; Mrs. Jose pit Davis and Mrs. Thomas McGraw, of Freeland, and Mr 9. James McLaughlin, of Philadelphia. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning. Interment will be made at St. Ann's cemetery. Mrs. Ncal McFadden died on Wednes day at the family home in Midvalley, Northumberland county. The deceased was at one time a resident of Highland; and is survived by her husband and a large, family. The remains arrived here, at II 32 a. 111. today and were interred at St. Ann's cemetery. New Year's Visitors. Among those who spent New Year's Day with friends and relatives here were the following: Mr. and Mrs. Philip McGowan, Rox horongh, Philadelphia. Miss Ella Ferry, Philadelphia, at Upper Lehigh. Rev. Daniel Herron, O. S. A., Statcn Island, N. Y. James J. and Miss Mary Cannon, Allentown. Mr. and Mrs. Reese Lloyd, Wllkes harre. Misses Ruddy and Sterling, Miners Mills. Prof. C. M. Crawford, Lehigh univer sity. Andrew X. O'Donnell, Bayonnc City, N. J. William Gallagher, Allegheny City. Miss Bernice Debman, Palmerton. Miss Mary McNeils, Philadelphia. Miss Maggie Boyle, Philadelphia. Ml9s Li7 t zie Welch, Philadelphia. Miss Mary McNeils, Allentown. Miss Lizzie Haas, Allentown. Emanuel Brlor, Philadelphia. The New Year's Eve Ball. The Tigers Athletic Club scored its fourteenth annual success on New Year's Eve by holding another of the balls which have made tho club famous. The hall began filling at an early hour and at 11 p. m. so great was the attend ance that a large portion of the dancing area was Infringed upon by the spec tators. The grand march was led by Master of Ceremonies William F. Gal lagher, of Hartford, Conn., and Miss Molly Jordan, of Scranton. Visitors from every town of Importance in the coal field were present, and many other distant places were represented. The usual beautiful decorations and handsome electrical effects, which have made the hall so picturesque on the oc casion of past Tigers balls, wore omitted Wednesday evening, as the proprietor of the building refused to permit tho ball-room to be beautified. Last evening the annual New Year's dance was conducted by the club. BASKET BALL. Crencents Los* to Allentown by a Score of 8 to 7 In a Wall-Pluyed Game. That Freelar.d's team of basket hall players can defend themselves against all comers was proven by their excellent showing against the All-Collegians, of Allentown, yesterday afternoon. The i work of the club was very good, con sidering the training and superior con ditions generally of the boys front the Peanut City, who have played the game for several years. It was common talk before the game that the All-Collegians would run a score of at least 50 points. The visiting players themselves looked for a Walk over and came nearly paying the usual penalty of overconfidence. On the othpr hand, the Crescents' ambition was to win, and, while they failed, their defeat brought with It no discredit. The score at the end of tho second half was 8 to 7 in favor of tho Allentown boys, but until time expired so keen was the con test that victory wa9 liable to perch upon either banner. Tho large audi ence present enjoyed the fine playing of both teams. The game set off at a lively pace and the Crescents were, allowed a free throw on a foul. Centre Welsh succeeded in throwing a basket and scoring the first point. Tho next basket was scored by O'Donnell. Allantowu, after many good attempts, secured a basket. A free throw for the Crescents resulted in failure. A basket was then secured by Allentown, hut was not allowed by the referee on account of a foul. After playing some time the ball was secured by O'Donnell, who threw for and captured a basket. The half ended with a score of 5 to 2 in favor of the Crescents. The second half opened with both teams playing hard. Allentown secured a basket early and were allowed a free throw, which missed. The Crescents secured the hall and succeeded in scor ing a basket, which placed the score at 7 to 4 In the Crescents' favor. Allentown boys hero pulled themselves together and by fast work secured two baskets In succession, which gave them 4 points additional, making a total of 8. During this rapid scrimmage Centre Welsh was thrown heavily to the lloor. His Injuries are not serious. He was substituted by SLolz. Each side threw baskets which were not allowed, and three free throws al lowed the Crescents amounted to noth ing. When time expired the score stood 8 to 7 In favor of tho visitors. The line-up was as follows: Crescents. Positious. All-ColleKlans. Nowak Forward J.Powell O'Donnell Forward Lutz Welsh (Stolz) Centre Moyor Davis Guard T. Powell Jaciiuot Guard Hines Goals from field—J. Powell, 2; Lutz, 1; Moy or, 1; O'Donnell, 3. Goal from foul—Welsh, 1. Referee— Herbst. Time of hulves—2o min utes. Timekeeper—A. Powell. The next attraction will bo Pottsville Business college club, which plays here tomorrow evening against the Crescents. Societies Elect Officers. Freeland Council, No. 318, Jr. O. U. A. M., has chosen tho following officers: Past councillor—J. A. Alden. Councillor—John P. Birkbeck. Vice councillor—J. F. Smith. Assistant recording secretary —Alex lloldenrich. Conductor—Richard K. Scott. Warden—Lewis Carpenter. Inside guard—Jonn Schaffer. Trustee—Richard K. Scott. Chaplain—Charles Eastwood. Repressntatlve to Funeral Benefit As sociation—Charles Eastwood. Camp 147, P. O. S. of A., has elected tho following officers: Past president—Levi Drolsbach. President—Myron Zimmerman. Vice president—Ollio Koch. Master of forms—John T. Chrlstman. Recording secretary—D. F. Shel hamer. Financial secretary —J. E. Frltzluger. Treasurer—B. F. Rute. Conductor—Charles Missuier. Inside guard—Stephen Drasher. Trustee—Myron Zimmerman. A Useful Almanac. The annual year-book and 1903 al manac of the Wilkosbarro Record made Us appearance yesterday, and a perusal of Us pages shows that It Is a worthy successor of the year-books which the Record has published in the past. The entire book Is, practically, devoted to a ' resume of the happenings and history of Luzerne during the past year, and all events of Importance from one end to the othor of our county are given a place under classified headings. Its statistics and general information on matters of local interest make it a really useful book and a credit to Us publishers. "Minnesota's Best" Hour Is snld by A. Oswald. There Is none better made. I 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. The box-office receipts were not tempting enough for the participants of the Bonner-West fight at Lehighton yesterday afternoon and the crowd was dismissed without seeing the exhibition. Many friends of both men were anxious to see the six-round exhibition Instead of the bout as advertised, but nothing could induce either Bonner or West to do so. It is said there was $l5O in the house. Count Paul Esterhazy, 78 years of age, one of the Hungarian refuges who fled to England after the failure of the up rising under Louis Kossuth, In 1848, has returned to Wilkesbarre after fifteen years' servico in the British artny. lie is trying to Induce Hungarians in the coal region to settle In tho Northwest territory, Canada. By the bursting of a gun, which was being fired to celebrate tho birth of the new year, Fritz Fuchs and Patrick Mc- Hugh, two young men of Ilazle Brook, were injured, the former in tho hand and the latter in the leg. Both are having their wounds treated at the Miners hospital. A calendar which is very useful in Catholic homos is being distributed by John Shigo. The dates show the feasts and days of abstinence observed by members of the denomination named. Every patron of the store can receive one upon application. Many of the Freeland friends of the late Ben Phillips met his funeral at the trolley car terminal yesterday afternoon and followed tho remains to Freeland cemetery, where they were interred. George Culler, a well-known Grand Army member, and Henry Fisher, until recently superintendent of Freeland Water Company, are seriously ill at their homes on Birkbeck street. Tho miners' strike caused a big falling off in marriages in Luzerne county for the year 1902. Only 1948 marriage licenses wore issued, while duriug 1901 there were COO more. Malachi Gallagher, a former resident of town, was married yesterday at Taeony, Philadelphia, to Mis 9 Kate Lyden, of that place. Tho Citizens' band serenaded a num ber of business places yesterday after noon and mot with hearty welcomes from their friends. Moe Ilefowich spent yesterday at Pottsville attending tho wedding of a relative. Tho funeral of the late Judge Craig, of Mauch Chunk, will take place to morrow afternoon. The deceased was aged G7 years and had served the Demo cratic party (□ both branchos of the legislature before being elected to the bench. In a dispatch sent to the Wilkesbarre Record, Charles Emory Smith, publish er of the Philadelphia Press, denies tho report that the latter paper is to be sold to Thomas B. Wanamaker, owner of the Philadelphia North American and the Record. Senator Quay, William L. Elklns and P. A. Wideuer, it is said, are endeavor ing to obtain a franchise to construct a trolley line from Uazleton to the South Sld, taking in Audenried, McAdoo, Silver Brook, Trosckow, Coleraine and Beavor Meadow. The proposed line embraces about seventeen miles. Y. M. C. A. Tho reception given on Now Year's live by the Ladles' Auxiliary was large ly attended and highly appreciated by the members and friends of the associa tion. Tho program was well arranged and thoso taking part acquitted them selves with much credit. Much Inter est was taken in the new games—valley ball and shuffle. J. O. llryden will conduct tho men's meeting Sunday afternoon at 3.20 o'clock. Men and boys are cordially Invited to be present. Tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock boys' bible class ineots. After the study of the losson the boys will ertjoy valley ball and other sports In the gym. OASTOniA. Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought TRI-WEEKLY McMENAMIN'S South Centre Street USEFUL GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS 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 once 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— Xmas Suspenders from 25c up ward. Xrnas Socks from 25c upward. Xmas Shirts from 50c upward. Xmas Silk Mufflers, from 50c upward. Xmas Sweaters from 50c upward. Slippers and Shoes— This store's collection of Holi day 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 he 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 New Year's. All of the season's latest shapes now on sale. McMENAMIN'S South Centre Street OST7s7"^.XjID, dealer 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 Sts. % Freeland.. We Can Sell Your Farm, Factory, Business or Resi hundreds of others. Why p. ® orjWin? r nirUod/ a whicb $1,000,000 to Loan LJBBhi on Good Mortgages. Offices in all principal cities; highest .eter ences. A. A. ROTTNER & CO., 816 DePIEB.RO - BROS. CAFE. Corner of Centre and Front Streets. Gibeon, Dougherty. Kaufer Club, Rosenbluth's Velvet, of which we h*ve EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne, Hennessy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clareta, Cordials, Etc. Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERY B. C. IAOBACH, Prop. Choice Broad 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 parte 0} town and surroundings every day. Condy 0. Boyle, dealor In LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC. The flnost brands of Domestic and Imported Whiskey on sale. Fresh Freeland Beer, Porter and Alo on tap. us < Vntro street. PLEASURE. January o—Ball under auspices nf Local Unions 149!) and 1939, In lienor of delegates attending the (J. M. \v. of A. district convention, at Krell's hull. Ad mission, 50 cents. Employment for Fifty Oirls. Fifty girls can find remunerative em- I luyiuent at the Freeland silk mill. Applicants must be over 13 years of age, and those between the ages of 13 and 10 must comply with factory law In every respect. Apply at mill othce oa llirkbeck street.
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