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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.
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J 'J tare* uniform duality
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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.