FREELAND TRIBUNE.
VOL XV. NO. 80.
Great Values
In men's and boys' Suits and
Overcoats. Men's and boys'
Cldthing and gents' Furnishings of
this season's very best and newest
styles are offered you at absolutely
the lowest figures ever quoted.
Prices in most cases that barely
represent the cost of production.
Dry Goods, Dress Goods, No.
tions, Ladies' Furnishings and
many other articles which will in
terest the women folks.
Foot Wear of all kinds for
women and girls and men and boys
at the lowest price. Every pair of
Shoes guaranteed for wear and fit.
This season's newest shapes and
styles.
JOHN SHIGO,
144 South Centre Street.
ORION STKOH,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
and
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Office: Rooms 1 and 2. Blrkbeok Brick, Freeland
MCLAUGHLIN,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Busineee of Any Description.
Bronnan's Building, So. Centre St. Freeland.
J. O'DONNELL,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Campbell Building, - - - Freeland.
White Haven Office, Kane Building, Oppoßlte
Poetoffioo; Tuesdays, Saturdays.
JOHN J. McBREAUTY,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business of every description. Fire
Insurance, and Convoyanclng given prompt
attention.
MoMeuamin Building, South Centre Street.
r J A HOS. A. BUCKLEY,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
All hueineee given prompt attention.
Tribune Building, - - Main Street
JJR. N. MALEY,
DENTIST.
OVER BIHKBECK'S STORE,
Seoond Floor, - - Blrkbeok Brick
jyjRS. S. E. HAYES,
FIRE INSURANCE AGENT.
Washington Street.
None but reliable companies roprosented.
Also agent for the celebrated high-grade
Pianos or Hazelton Bros., Now York city.
S. 8. HESS,
DENTIST.
North Centre Street.
Bell Telephono.
Seoond Floor, - P. O. 8. of A. Building.
Wm. Wehrman.
WATCHMAKEE
Contro street, Freeland.
REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
Geo. H. Hartman,
Meats and Green Thick.
Freeh Lard a Specialty.
Centre Street, near Central Hotel.
CURB"Y" 3 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. Cnrry, South Centre Street.
T. CAMPBELL,
dealer in
Dry Goods, Groceries,
Boots and Shoes.
Also
PURE WINES I LIQUORS
FOR FAMILY
AND MKDIGINAL PURPOBRB.
Centre and Main streets. Freeland.
-A.. OSWALD,
dea'or 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. IT. GOT. Ventre and Front Bit., Freeland,
BAER TO CURB
INDEPENDENTS
No More Cars for Shippers
Who Hold Back Coal.
Thousands of Tons Are Tied
Up at Tidewater Points for
Various Reasons, Causing
Prices to Go Higher.
George F. Baer, pres'dent of the Read
ing-Jersey Central Railroad system, has
demonstrated that he meant all he said
last Tuesday In New York, when he
assured Mayor Low that his companies
would do everything possible to Insure
prompt and fair distribution of coal as
fast as it could be mined.
It became known yesterday that or
ders had been issued by both companies,
placing an embargo against further coal
shipments by such independent opera
tors as have failed, for one reason or
another, to unload cars at the tidewater
terminals until the cars so held shall be
emptied and released for use.
In other words, President Baer has
served notice that, so far as his control
extends, no one will be permitted to
withhold coal from consumers.
Explaining the action taken and the
reasons for It, C. E. Henderson, second
vice president of the Readiug Railway,
said:
"The Reading has placed no embargo
on the shipment or distribution of inde
pendent coal from its tidewater ter
minals, but It has put an embargo
against further shipments of coal from
the mines of certain operators until
they release cars now standing loaded
at Port Richmond and Port Liberty.
Because of the difficulties in unloading,
consequent upon cold weather, and for
other causes, loaded cars in great num
bers accumulated at our terminals in
Philadelphia and Now York, and at
those of other companies at Elizabeth
port and Perth Amboy.
"The yards became blocked. This
condition meant the tying up of hund
reds of loaded cars, largely independ
ents' coal, something that could not be
tolerated without injury to the public
and ourselves. Therefore, the Reading
placed an embargo on further shipments
by operators who have failed to unload
cars. Until this is done and the cars re
leased no others will be available for
those operators. We cannot and will
not permit our collieries to close or cur
tail production because our cars are
held."
Along the lines of the railroads from
Jersey City through Bayonne down to
Newark Bay, are miles and miles of
cars loaded with coal—not only gondola
cars, hut freight cars. These cars have
no snow under them, showing that they
were there at the time of the last storm,
the rails between the cars being rusted,
showing that they have not been moved
for many days. The coal is being held
for higher prices.
At Bayonne there are acres of cars.
Looking from this point down the track,
coal cars extend until they are lost in
the distance. Hundreds of thousands
of tons of coal are tnere held by the
grasping coal speculators for higher
prices.
In tho Perth Amboy terminal yards
it is estimated that there are sufficient
loaded cars to extend, if placed In one
train, fully six miles. In the Elizabeth
port >ards the railroads are accumulat
ing thousands upon thousands of tons,
all in cars, ready to be released the
moment the operators believe that the
highest price has been reached.
It is impossible to estimate the amount
of this coal in storage. Only the com
bined railroads know, and they won't
tell.
The Independents allege that the ox
treine cold weather froze tho coal in the
cars and prevented Its removal and dis
tribution. They claim that it was all
A Generation Ago
coffee could only be
bought in bulk. The
20th century way is the
LION COFFEE
way—sealed pack
ages, always clean,
fresh and retaining
LJjjjjpy its rich flavor.
Rest CouKh Syr tip. Tattles Good. Use V"i
In time. Sold by druggist*. Cf
FREELAND, PA., FRIDAY, JANUARY IG, 1903.
sold and that In no sense are they hold
ing it out of the market for higher
prices.
With little prospect of relief, the coal
famine has reached an alarming stage
throughout the large cities. Many large
institutions and establishments are
virtually without fuel, and several may
have to close their doors unless there Is
an immediate change in the situation.
Most of the hospitals are overcrowded
with unfortunate patients who cannot
be properly cared for at borne because
they have no fuel.
Philadelphia hospitals are taxed as
they have never been before. Many
have the largest number in the history
of the institutions Patients who are
usually treated in the dispensary are
being taken into the wards because tbey
have no coal at home.
Attended Club Dinner.
Dr. H. M. Neale last evening attend
ed the dinner given by the Clover Club,
of Philadelphia, in honor of the twenty
first anniversary of the famous organi
zation. Dr. Neale and Hon. John M.
Garman are the only Luzerne county
men on the non-resident list of member
ship. The club Is composed principally
of Philadelphia's brightest newspaper
men. The active list of members num
bers thirty and the non-resident list
fourteen.
The dinner last evening was one of the
most noted in the Clover Club's history,
and among the guests were President
John Mitchell, of the United Mine
Workers; the members of the Strike
Commission, representatives of the coal
operators and distinguished army men
and statesmen.
Basket Ball Tonight.
The attraction this evening will be
the basket ball team of Fire Company
No. I, of Plymouth, which defeated the
Crescents in a hotly-contested game
Tuesday evening. The local club is
going to make a strong effort to win
tonight and the battle will be worth
seeing.
The carpenters are rushing the work
upon the seats for the spectators, and it
is expected that the accommodations at
the ball will be greatly improved.
Heretofore the large crowds which at
tended the games were compelled to
stand while the teams were playiug.
The new seat 9 will relieve this incon
venience.
The Calvary club, of Wllkesbarre,
will play here on Wedneskay evening
of next week.
To Raise Age Limit
The lawyers for the anthracite coal
operators and for the mine workers,
who are now In Philadelphia In attend
ance on tbo Strike Commission, have
drafted a bill limiting the ages for
minors to work In or about coal mines
and In mills and factories. The bill as
at present drawn up raises the ago of
boys permitted to work In the mines
from 14 to 18 years and raises the age
limit of boys working In the breakers
from IS to 14, and In mills and factories
from 13 to 14. Night work for females
Is forbidden between the hours of 9 p.
m. and 7 a. m.
Officers Elected.
The Leo Columbian Literary Society,
connected with St. Ann's convent, has
elected tho following officers:
President—Con Welsh.
Vice president—John McMonlgle.
Financial secretary Miss Grace
Sweeney.
Recording secretary—Frank Duffy.
Treasurer—Ml9B Sadie BrSnnan.
A milk house owned by Oscar Cook,
of Butler valley, caught fire early yes
terday morning and was totally destroy
ed. At the time the fire originated Mr-
Cook was on bis way to B'reeland with
his daily milk supply. The loss is S2OO.
Employment for Fifty Girls.
Fifty girls can find remunerative em
ployment at the Freeland silk mill.
Applicants must be over 13 years of
ago, and those between the ages of 13
and 16 must comply with factory law In
every respect. Apply at mill office on
Blrkbeck 9treet.
Important to Taxpayers.
Taxpayers of Freeland borough who
have failed to settle their accounts for
1902 with the collector are hereby noti
fied that 5 per cent additional will be
charged on all taxes not paid before
January 19. 1903.
All persons concerned will govern
themselves accordingly.
Hugh Malloy, Tax Collector.
Bankrupt Stock Sale.
A large amount of the stock of J.
White & Co., of New York, who recent
ly failed, has been purchased by S.
• Senle, proprietor of the Philadelphia
One Price Clothing House, and was
; placed on sale today at his store in the
Blrkbeck brick.
During the next ten days these goods
will be sold at a reduction of from one
third to one-half of their original prices.
The stock Includes overcoats, suits,
shoes, furnishings, etc.
Full particulars of the sale will bo
found ou the third page.
ROUND THE REGION.
A strange man approached the six
year-old 9on of D. B. Calaban, of Wllkes
barre, on the street last night and asked
the boy to show him the way to Edwards
vllle. The lad, urged by a promise of
candy, accompanied the stranger, but
when the candy was bought refused to
proceed further. The man then seized
the boy and was carrying him away,
when a woman, hearing the boy's cries,
forced the man to release him.
Wllkesbarre fire department does not
mean to have men who are not firemen
lending their vigorous but often misguid
ed efforts to put out a fire. During the
past year much property ha 9 been de
stroyed by the misdirected zeal of by
standers. During a fire yesterday James
Laird seized an axe and broke a plate
glass window "to let the smoke out."
Chief Schuler had him arrested and will
make.an example of him.
In two hours in the Carbon county
court yesterday, Matthew Coler, of
Hauto, was convicted of manslaughter,
and sentenced by Judge Heydfc to serve
seven years in the Eastern penitentiary.
Coler stabbed and killed John Shlbo.
while the two men were returned from
a christening.
Delegations representing banking In
stitutions in the eastern counties of the
state went to Washington today to pro
test against the removal of Major John
F. Finney as assistant United States
treasurer at Philadelphia.
Hon. A. T. Council, nephew of Con
gressman William Conneil, was last
night nominated for recorder of Scran
ton by the Republicans. Mr. Conneil
has served two terms In the state legis
lature.
The employes of the Weatherly ma
chine shops of the Lehigh Valley Rail
road have received a 5 per cent increase
in wages, dating from January 1.
Nearly 200 men are affected.
In the Eddy Creek mine a cask of wine
that came from the cellar of O'Brien's
hotol, Olyphant, during the big cave-In
of January 2, was found yesterday.
Hearings In the contest of William
Conneil against George Howell, for the
office of congress, have begun at Scran
ton beforo the commissioners appointed
to take the evidence on the part of Mr.
Conneil.
The enlarged PoLtsville hospital was
openod for use yesterday. The total
cost of the buildings and equipment is
SIOO,OOO, which, together with an endow
ment of $50,000, was contributed chiefly
by a Philadelphian, who will not permit
his name to be given out.
Charles Smith, who played third base
on the Wllkesbarre base ball team when
it was in the Eastern league, wa9 bitten
by a pet dog about two week 9 since.
The dog subsequently died of rabies,
and Smith is now under treatment at
the Pasteur Institute, New York. Har
ry Roat, of Kingston, and Mrs. Stevens,
of Westmoor, who were bitten by a mad
dog on New Year's Day, are also in the
institution.
Wllkesbarre street car men's associa
tion has voted not to accept the offer
made by the traction company—2o
cents an hour, provided the men sign a
five-year agreement. The inen state
that they have made a contract with
the company for a year and the new
terms are of no material advantage and
in the course of a couple- of years con
ditions may so change a9 to make a
change advisable.
Word "Reformed" Added.
Judge Edwards, of Scranton, has
handed down an opinion in the matter
of exceptions to the Incorporation of St.
Stanislaus Polish National Church, of
Scranton. This 19 the church organized
in South Scranton by Rev. Qodur, who
was excommunicated from the Roman
Catholic Church for the reason that he
refused to submit to the discipline of the
authorities of the Roman Catholic
Church.
Since Rev. Hodur established his
Polish National Church in South Scran
ton he has organized like churches at
Olyphant, Nanticoke, Plymouth and
Duryea. When it was sought to secure
a charter for the South Scranton church
under the name of "St. Stanislaus Pol
ish National Church, of Scranton, Pa.,"
exceptions were filed by Bishop Hoban.
A great mass of testimony was taken.
It appeared that the most serious objec
tion to the title of the church wa9 that
It might mislead people and cause them
to think it was a Roman Catholic church.
During the argument Judge Edwards
suggested that the title be changed.
This was done by inserting the word
"Reformed," making the present title,
"St. Stanislaus Polish National Reform
ed Church, of Scranton, Pa." Under
that name the court ha 9 allowed the
charter.
"Minnesota's Best" flour Is sold by A.
Oswald. There Is noue better made.
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.
Preparations are being made to re
sume operations at No. 7 colliery of Coxe
Bros. & Co., at Stockton. Only the
first lift of this slope will be worked,
as the other portions of the mine are filled
with water. The coal will be hoisted •
and shipped to Beaver Meadow breaker
over the D. S. & S. Railroad.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad has been
selected by the U. M. W. of A. as the
official route for delegates to the Indian
apolis convention. The delegates leave
tomorrow evening on a special train.
The convention begins on Monday
morning.
Sidney Williams, general superintend
ent for G. B. Markle & Co., at Jeddo,
has sold his handsome property at
Scranton, where he lived until recently,
to a Scranton man for $18,500.
The bond of Andrew Sivar, treasurer
of St. Joseph's Slavonian Society, of
Freeland, was filed in court yesterday
in the sum of SI,OOO with Timothy Boyle
as surety.
A fine cut and write-up of Daniel
Kline, Esq., who was recently appointed
deputy register of wills, appeared In
yesterday's issue of the Philadelphia
Press.
Wanted.—Salesmen to sell oils, greas
es, paints and compound. Salary or
commission. Fairfax Refining Co.,
Cleveland, Ohio.
Mrs. Michael J. Bergin has returned
to her home in Washington after spend
ing a few weeks with her parents on
Adams street.
Alex Treible, a conductor on the D.
S. & S. Railroad, is ill at his home In
Coxe addition.
Rev. M. J. Fleming has purchased a
horse from Postmaster B. F. Davis.
Ice cream on sale at Merkt's.
POLITICAL.
The Citizens' party of Conyngham has
nominated the following ticket: Bur
gess, Benjamin Peters; councllmen,
Peter Hetler and Samuel Kellner; tax
collector, William Relsenweaver; high
constable, Charles Bank.
West Hazleton Democrats have made
the following nominations: Burgess,
Hugh McGeehan; tax collector, George
Fichter; justice of the peace, Daniel
Horn; auditor, Wilson Oswald.
George N. Vannauker is the ouly Re
publican who has announced himself as
a candidate for the nomination of
burgess.
Hazle township Democrats will nomi
nate their ticket on Tuesday evening of
next week.
Y. IVLjC. A.
Secretary Vannauker will conduct
devotional services on Sunday afternoon
at 320 o'clock. Subject, "Volunteer
Workers." Men and boys are invited to
be present.
New members are being added to the
association almost daily.
Two fine new crokinole and c&rrom
boards and new checker boards and
dominoes have been put In the game
room.
Boys' bible class Saturday afternoon
at 3 o'clock. Thirty-three boys were
there last Saturday.
PRIFTOIM.
Miss Ella Quinn has made application
and has been accepted by the Miners
hospital a9 a nurse. She will enter
upon her duties within the next two
month*.
Herman Vlncase has arrived from
Austria to accept a position as civil
engineer under Coxe Bros. A. Co.
Patrick Quinn has purchased a prop
erty In Hazleton.
PLEASURE.
January 16.—Basket ball, Plymouth
Fire Company No. 1, A. A. vs. Crescents
at Krell's hall. Admission, 20 cents;
ladles and children. 10 cents.
February 15.—Entertainment under
auspices of Drifton Base Ball Club at
Grand opera house. Tickets, 15 and
25 cents.
OASTOniA.
Bears the y? The Kind You Han Always Bought
TRI-WEEKLY
McMEN AMIN'S
South Centre Street
SUGGESTIONS THAT MAY
INTEREST YOU
The pith and point of every busi
ness is to sell goods, but the sell
ing must be right. Every article
shown you must bear the stamp of
honest value. Every dollar that
you spend in this store must be
given its fullest purchasing power;
else we are false to our trust.
We are keenly alive to all this,
and the confidence which you have
shown and are showing in our
progressive business methods will
never be abused with our sanction.
If it is at any time so abused we
want to know it.
Compare our goods with any
other and you will find the quali
ties fully up to your expectations,
the prices an agreeable surprise.
Just now we have some mid
winter bargains in all our depart
ments and we invite you to call
and share in them.
In Hats, Caps, Shoes, Rubbers,
Underwear and Neckwear we can
give you some very fine selections.
If you are not already supplied we
can save you money in the above
lines and give you quality at the
same time.
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McMEN AMIN'S
South Centre Street
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL,
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA.
Regular State Normal Courses, and
Special Departments of Music, Elocu
tion, Art, Drawing, Stenography and
Typewriting; strong College Prepara
tory Department.
Free Tuition.
Boarding expenses $3.50 per week.
Pupils admitted at any time. Winter
Term opens Dec. 20th. Write for
catalogue.
E, L. KEMP, A. M., Prin.
— l^— ——en
We Can Sell Your Farm,
Factory, Business or Resl
dence No matter where
located. We have sold
hundreds of others. Why
pvv N original method which
K*lt> >■_ •'• x - seldom fails. Send UP
description and jP" 06 aQ d
$1,000,000 to Loan
in all principal cities; highest Refer
ences. A. A. ROTTNER & CO., 816
DePIERRO - BROS.
CA.EE.
Corner of Centre and Front Streeta.
Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club,
Roaenbluth'a Velvet, of which we hive
EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. I
Uumm'i Extra Dry Champagne,
Hennessy Brandy, Blackberry,
Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc.
Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches,
Sardines, Etc.
MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS
LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERY.
B. C. LAUBACH, Prop.
Choice Bread of All Kinds. Cakes, and Pas
try, Dally. Faucy 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 parts 0}
lown and surroundings every day.
Condy 0. Boyle,
dealer in
LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC
The finest brands of Domostie and Imported
Whiskey on sale. Fresh Freeland Boer, Porter
and Ale on tap. AH Centre street..
Both Involved.
Mr. Youngliusbnnd (reading from
paper)—"Married—Blanche de Smytba
to Walter Wellington Beere." What old
memories that name awakens!
Mrß. Y. (blushing)—l never Imagined
you knew of my engagement to Walter.
Mr. Y. (chillingly)—l was alluding to
Blanche.
CABTOXIXA.
Bean th, /) The Kind Von Have Always Bought
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