FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL XV. NO. 92. Stop a Moment I Stop a Moment I There is only one thing in a Rub ber Boot or Shoe that has any wearing qualities, and that is Rub ber. There is absolutely no wear in any of the other ingredients. There is only one way to reduce the cost, and that is to take out rubber and put in its place other things in which there is no wearing quality whatever. Every time the quality of a Rub ber Boot or Shoe is reduced 10 per cent, its durability is reduced over 20 per cent. It is the falsest kind of false- 1 economy to buy anything but the purest Rubbers. Buckskin Rub ber Boots and Shoes cost but little more than other kinds, and are sold by JOHN SHIGO, 144 South Centre Street. ORION STROH,' A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC. Office: Rooms 1 and 2, dirk beck lirtck, Freda no MCLAUGHLIN, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Duxinens of Any Description. Brennan's Building, 80. Centre Bt.. Freeland. J. O'DONNELL, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Campbell Building, - - - Freeland. While Haven Otliuo, Kane Building, Opposite Poatuittce; Tuesday 8, Saturdays. JOHN J. MCBREARTY, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of every description, Fire insurance, and Convoyanoiog given prompt attention. MoMouamin Building, South Centre Street. "jpHOS. A. BUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.* All business given prompt attention, Tribune Building, - - Main Street N. MALEY, DENTIST. OVER BIKKBECK'S STORE, Second Floor, - - Birkbock Brick jyJRS. S. E. HAYES, FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Washington Street. None but reliable companies represented. Also agent for the celebrated high-grade Pianos ot Hazoltoa Bros., New Fork city. JjK. S. S II ESS, DENTIST. North Centre Street. Bell Telephone. Second Floor. - P. O. S. of A. Building. Wm. Wehrman, W^-TCHMAKER Centre street, Freeland. REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Geo. H. Hartman, Meats and Green Tmcl Fresh Lard a Specialty. Centre Street., near Central Hotel. CUEET 3 S Groceries, Provisions, Green Truck, Dry Goods aud Notions are among the finest sold in Freeland. Send a sam ple order aud try them. E. J. Curry, South Centre Street. gmpbellT" dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also PURE WINES to LIQUORS WIS FAMILY AMI) MKDKHNAL PURPOHKB. Oniltrn tinil Mnln stroeta. Frnfiland OSV7" dea'cr in Dr7 Goods, Notions, Groceries and Provisions. FRESH ROLL AND Creamery Butter Always in Stock. Minnesota's Best Patent Flour A Specialty. EVERY ARTICLE GUARANTEED. A, dor. Centre and Front Bte., Freeland. MINERS MAKE CONCESSIONS Weight-Payment Demand Withdrawn hy Union. Representatives of District 9 Take Question Out of the Commission's Hands. Testimony Nearly Ended. Concessions on the part of the repre sentatives of the United Mine Workers yesterday took out of the Anthracite Strike Commission's hands one of the most important questions before it for settlement. As a result the mine work ers have withdrawn their demand for payment by weight fr coal mined in District 9, which takes in the Schuyl kill region where the Philadelphia aud Reading Coal and Iron Company's and many individual operators' collieries are situated. The announcement of the agreement on this point was made by Simon P. Wolverton, chief counsel of the coal company, at the beginning of the after noon session of the commission. Mr. Wolverton said that Mining Superin tendent John Veltb and George W. [lartlelu, secretary of District 9, had conferred 011 the subject and agreed that It was best to continue the system pay ing by the yard and by the car, payment by weight being impracticable in the Schuylkill region on account of the pitching veins. Although no official announcement has yet been made, it is not unlikely that similar concessions will be made hy the union representatives of District 7 as the conditions In this region are to some extent the same as those existing in the Schuylkill region. The last independent operator's case to be laid before the commission and the first in which the operator present ed his own testimony without the aid of lawyers came up yesterday. W. H. Taylor, president of the Sr. Clair Coal Company, read a lengthy argument and filed a number of statements. The first witness for the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company was Mining Superintendent John Veith, of Pottsvllle, who has had lifty-two years' experience in the mines. Velth is 71 years old. "The company will not spare any expense to add to tne comfort of the men," he toid the commission. "Condi tions in the mines are better now than at any time in my experience." Veith said that the Reading Compojiy has 25 000 mining employes, 5,000 of whom aro certified miners. The com pany operated thirty-seven collieries be fore the strike and now operates thirty live. In the majority of these payment for mining coal Is by the yard. Pay ment by the car is also common. The witness said it would not be practicable to pay by weight. The Reading Company is the last on the list and its testimony will be com pleted, probably, by tomorrow evening. Wilkenbarre aud Ila/leton Hallway. Beginning January 29, 1903. and until further notice, cars will leave corner Broad and Wyoming streets, Ua/.leton. via L'high Traction Company, as fol lows: For St. Johns, 6 00, 7 00, 8.00, 9.00 a. in., 12 00 noon, 1.00, 4.00, 5 00 and 0 00 p. in. Returning leave St. Johns for Ilazle ton, 6 30. 7.30, 8.30, 11 30 a. in , 12.30, 3 30, 4 30. 5 30 and 0.30 p rn. Cars run daily, except car leaving llazleton at 600 a tu. and returning leave St. Johns at 0 30 a. m., will run on'week.dajs only. A. F. Harger. General Passenger Agent fjh- " nil ILion Coffee! I I is 16 ounces of pure / I I 1 coffee to the pound. I l / I Coated Coffees are I I I I only about 14 ounces / \ I lof coffee and two I I I I ounces of eggs, I I I I glue, etc., of no / I I I value to you, but I— L-J JJJa |j money in thepocket Jl6® of the roaster. The Muled package inturee uni form quality and fraabneaa. MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS. T UZERNE COUNTY, ss. In the Court of 1 j Common Picas. No. tJH2, May Term, 1102. Libel In Divorce. Hattio May Mlsner vs. Frank A. ML net- To Frank A. Mistier: Take notice that the court has grunted a final rule against you in the above suit which will bo hcurd in the said court on Monday. February 9, 1908, at 10 o'clock a. oi. on which day you may appear and show cause, if any you have, why such divorce should not be granted against you. Chas. Orion Stroh, Solicitor. Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use ■ In time. Sold by druggists. • I? H l ll*ll-k iM i* affil FREELAND, PA., FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1903. CANDIDATES Freeland Republicans Select. Their Nomi nee* for llorouglt Offices. The Republican delegates of the bor ough met at Muncipal hall Wednesday evening and organized by electing Daniel Kline, as chairman and Ely Crawford as secretary. The fol lowing ticket was nominated without opposition: Burgess—William E. Martin, Fifth ward. Tax collector—Anthony Rudewick Second ward. Auditor—George II Hartman,. Fourth ward. Resolutions were adopted accusing the Democrats of the borough council and school board of corruption and incom petence. of foisting upon tho taxpayers a number of useless and uncessary office holders and charging them In general with being the cause of all the ills with which a town could be atllicted. The poor district nominees were endorsed, and the chairman was authorized to name an executive committee, of whom the following are the members: Joseph McClellap, W. R. Flad, John M. Isaac, S J. Neußurger, Thomas Elliott and Peter Yori. The wards were represented by the following delegates: First—Joseph McClellan, Richard Roth, William Ashman. Second—W. R. Flad, J. B. Kocher, Ely Crawford. Third—John M. Isaac, Isaac Ashman, Paul Keuipinsky. Fourth—F. DePierro, A Nowak, S. J. Neußurger. Fifth—Thomas Elliott, Thomas Lewis, Richard Scott. Sixth—D. P. Jones, A. DePierro, Potei Yori. WARD TICKETS. The following additional ward tickets have been nominated or changed since the last issue of the Tribune: Second Ward. Councilman—Edward Moore. Councilman John Sutton declined the nomination and the executive committee has appointed Mr. Moore to fill the vacancy on tho ticket. Fifth Ward. Judge of election—Richard Scott. Inspector of election—Robert Jenkins. No candidates for councilman and school director have been nominated. Sixth Ward. School diroctor—Alonzo Woodring. Inspector of election—D. P. Jones. No candidate for judge of election has been nominated. Y. M. C. A. Work. From the Anthracite Association News. In Freeland the Y. M. C. Association owns Its own building property worth at least 85,000. There is reading, amuse ment. meeting, bath and gymnasium rooms. The gymnasium is one of the finest equipped In the county and the men and boys are availing themselves of Its privileges. At present the work Is cared for by the general secretary as sisted by tho Held secretary, who con ducts the weekly bible class, tho boys' bible class and addresses tho men's gospel meeting once a month. The boys' work is very promising and we be lieve that much good Is being done among them. The attendance at the rooms during the past year has been very large. The wook of prayer was observed by this as sociation and the attendance at the meetings was large and much good was done. One of the churches continued the meetings for several wcoks and the result was over twenty conversions. We trust the prosont year will be one of the best in the history of this association. News of the Injured. Joseph Sofensky was severely cut while at work in Drifton mine on Wed nesday night. He was caught under a fall of coal and had a narrow escape. The Injured man was taken to his homo on Ridge street, where he is receiving treatment. Liveryman Frank O'Donnell was squeezed between two sleighs at his stable Wednesday evening and as a re sult is suffering from an Injurod leg. William Gillespie, of Drifton, who was burned severely on the log by dynamite in his boot catching fire, has entered the Miners hospital for treatment. Daniel Gallagher, of North Ridge street, was squeezed about the legs yes terday by a fall of coal In Drifton mine. PLEASURE. February 2 —Ball of Jeddo Slavonian Club at Krell's ball. Tickets, 25 cents. February 7. Hop of Young Men's C. T. A.. Corps at Kroll's ball. Ad mission, 25 cents. February 15.—Entertainment under auspices of Drifton Base Ball Club at Grand opera house. Tickets, 15 and 25 cents. February 17. —Ball of Division 19. A. O. H., at Krell's hall. Admission, 50c. BASKET BALL Crescents Defeat Plttston Y. M. C. A Club by a Score of 8 to 7. The Crescents added another victory to their list by defeating the Plttston Y M. C. A. team Wednesday evening by a score of 8 to 7. It was tho most aggressive contest played in town and was full of excitement from the start. Referee Dr. Cope started the game and Plttston scored a basket. A free throw by the locals missed but was fol lowed by a basket which was thrown by Davis. Tho visitors succeeded in shoot ing two baskets in succession. The score at this part of the game was: Crescents, 2; Plttston, 6. The locals procured the ball and kept it within shooting distance while they made six unsuccessful attempts at the basket. A free throw by the locals failed to land, but they secured a basket which gave them 4 points. A free throw for Pittston scored and gave them 7 points for the hall. For the second half the locals changed their team and while the first half was fast the last was much faster. The ball ,was kept constantly moving. Two successful baskets were shot for and scored by the locals while a free throw allowed Pittston was missed. The visitors were inclined to rough it and the locals beat thein at their own game. Tho half ended in favor of the locals by the score of 4 to 0. The final score was: Crescents, 8; Pittston, 7. The line-up: Crescents. Positions. Pittston. O'Donuell Forward Thatcher Nowak (Welsh)....Korwurd Ellis Welsh (Hartman). ..Center Jenkins Davis Guurd Mitchell Sloan (Stolz) Guard Sheotz Goals from field—Davis, 1; Sloan, 1; Hart man, I; Welsh, 1: Jenkins, 2; Thatcher, 1. Of fense goal Thatcher, 1. Referee Cope. Timekeepers—Lewis and Powell. Time of halves—2o minutes. BARKKT BALL NOTKB. Parsons will be tho next attraction on Wednesday evening of next week. Atlantic City will play In town on Friday evening next. Coach Kelly Is expected to be present at next week's games. St. Ann's band furnished the music Wednesday evening. THEATRICAL. Denman Thompson and George W. Ryer's peerless and inimitable play of real life, "The Two Sisters," will be here this evening, and it is worth one's while to look over tho names of the characters for there's a possibility of the recognition of some one you know. They are ail real flesh aud blood names such as you would be sure to tneot any where on our own continent and not the impossible dukes and duchesses with delicatessen titles brought all the way from some unknown Oriental locality. To an Intelligent theatre goer—one con versant with the people of tho stage who have "made good" in recent pro ductions, a glance at the names of the artists is suggested. Many will be found there who have achieved unusual pro fessional fame, and whose presence In a "cast of characters" assures remark able artistic results. "The Two Sisters" is announced as a companion play to "The Old Homestead" and it would be difficult to find a stronger endorsement for It. X X t "Sidetracked" appeared here last evening with one of the best companies that has yet presented the play in Free land. New songs and specialties gave the old play renewed lifo and the large audience present was well pleased with the presentation. The company throughout is composed of sctors and actresses, and Miss Amy Fanchonetti, who played the part of Bessie Reynolds, was repeatedly applauded for her clever work. t t t At tho Grand opera house tomorrow evening tho Wesleyan Male Quartette and VV. T. Houston will appear under the auspices of the Mining and Mechani cal Institute. The quartette and Mr. Houston give an entertainment which is not surpassed by any artists in their line, and a large audience can be con fidently looked for. Y. M. c. A. On Sunday afternoon J. D. Bryden will address the men's meeting at 3.20 o'clock. All men and boys are invited to be present. Boys' biblo class Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Thirty-six were present last Saturday. Bring some one along this time. Tho rehearsals of the operetta which is to be given on February 23 show that tho public Is going to have an excellent musical treat. OASTOXIIA. Boar tho /f Tha Kind You Have Always Bought 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. Monday next will be ground hog day and the superstitious will follow their annual custom of watching for the ground hog's shadow. If tho shadow can be seen, six weeks more of severe winter weather will follow, according to those who pin their faith to tho little prophet. The bond of Daniel Boyle, of North Centre street, as treasurer of Local Union No. 1499, U. M. W. of A., was filed in court today. The bond is in the sum of 3300, with Henry Stuntz and Daniel Boyle as sureties. Grand Army posts throughout the state aro protesting against the bill introduced in the legislature to erect a statue of General Robert E. Lee, the Confederate commander, on Gettysburg battlefield. Benedict, a twelve-year-old adopted sou of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McMonigle, Drifton, died Wednesday evening and will be buried at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at St. Ann's cemetery. Mrs. Silas P. Stroh, a sister of J. M. Hockiander, of town, died at ber home in Halifax, Dauphin county, on Wednes day. Mr and Mrs. Hockiander attend ed the funeral. Charles Gallagher, of Adams street, who attended the national convention of the United Mine Workers at Indian apolis as a delegate, returned home yes terday. Patrick J. Gallagher, a student at St. Mary's seminary, Baltimore, le visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Gal lagher, South Ridge street. "Minnesota's Best" flour Is sold by A Oswald. There Is none better made. Coxe Bros. & Co. commenced yester day for tho first time since previous to the inception of the strike to store coal at their storage yard at Roan. Rev. Carl Houser, of Froeland, has been appointed administrator of the estate of the late Michael Sokul, of Hazle township. Guy Sensenbach, foreman of the Progress office, will be married next June to a youug lady of Belthlehein. An epidemic of mumps is causing a falling off In the attendance at local schools. The interior of tho Citizens' bank Is receiving attention from the painters. Condy Boyle, of North Ridge street, is seriously ill. Ice cream on sale at Merkt's. David A. Harman has just finished his twenty-first year as superintendent of Hazleton public schools. John Ludham, of West Pittston, dis appeared from home last week, and his friends have been unable to find any trace of him. A syndicate of saloonkeepers has been formed at Tamaqua and 840,000 sub scibed toward the erection of a new brewery. An additional 825,000 has also been pledged. John C. O'Neill, a deputy during the mine strike, was sent to the penitentiary for one year and six months, having been convicted on tho charge of theft. He stole two sample cases of goods from Wllkesbarre. The employes of Galland Bros, mills, Wilkesbarro, aro effecting a union organization. Tho firm has informed the employes that If they consider such an organization necessary they will do all they can to make it a success. Upwards of 1,500 witnesses have beon examined so far in the Lackawanna county Connell-Howell congressional contest, and it Is estimated that some thing like 500 of those have beon dis qualified. Mr. Connell still has four weeks in which to present his testimony. A cage containing ten mine workers was dropped down No. 1 shaft of the Delaware and Hudson Coal Company at Plymouth. Two of the men are be lieved to be fatally hurt, and six badly Injured. John Brogan and Pesto Sezerki are the most seriously Injured. A now trial was refused tho Wikes barre Gas Company In a case where a man had secured 82,500 damagos be cause his gas had been shut off. Tho company wanted him to pay the gas bill of a former occupant of tho building. He refused and no gas was allowed him. He brought suit for damages and won. 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. McMEN AM I N'S South Centre Street DePIERBO - BEOS. Corner of Centre and Front Htreets. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Rosenbluth's Velvet, oi which we hive EXCLUSIVE SALE IX TOWN. Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne, Hennessy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordluls, Etc. Ham and, Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Kic, MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS Condy 0, Boyle, dealer in LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC .TT* 16 fl' ie ßt brands of Domestic and Imported Whiskey on sale. Freeh Freehold Beer, Porter and Ale on tap. 98 Centre street. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. J. J. McMcnumin, Munuger. Friday Evening, January 30. E3CTEA ! Majestic Revival of "The Two Sisters." II II |U TWOPKOPI I: * tyIFEYAND A A Glorious Play for Young People of all Ages, by Denman Thompson "iid George W. Ryer, Authors of THE OLD HOMESTEAD. PUESENTEI) WITH EVEItV ADVANTAGE. Prices: 25, 35, 50, 75, sl, Seuts ou sale at McMenumiii'e store.
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