FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL XV. NO. 90 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 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. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW aud NOTARY PUBLIC. Offlcu: ttouniu I aud 2, lllrkbuck Brick, K reel am) MCLAUGHLIN, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Let/al Bwaneee of Any Bucrvption. Rrennan'a Bulldlnir, So. Centre St. Kreeland. J. O'HONNKLL, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Cuinpboll Uuitdliur, ... Preoiand. White Haven Office. Kane Building, Opposite Postolllco; Tuesdays, Saturdays. JOHN J. McBEEABTY, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. I,evil 1 Business of every description. Fire I nsuraucu, and Uonvoyaucing given prompl atteuliou. MeMeuamin Building, South Centre Street. "J->HOS. A. BUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. All bueinesa given prompt attention. Tribune Building, - - Main Street N. MALEY, , DENTIST. OVKK HI UK BUCK'S STOKE, Seoond Floor. - - Birkbeok Brick S. E. HAYES, FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Washington Street. None but reliable companies represented. Also agent lor the celebrated high-grade Fiauosot Hazel to') Bros., New York city. S. S HESS, DENTIST. North Centre Street. Bell Telephone. Second Floor, - P. O. S. of A. Building. Wm. Wehrman, Centre street, Freeland. REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Geo. H. Hartman, ; Meats and Green Tiack. Freeh Lard a Specialty. fontro Ntroet. nour ContrHl Hotel. Groceries, Provisions, Green Truck, Dry Goods aud Notions are among the finest sold in Freeland. Send a sam ple order and try them. E. J, Curry, South Centre Street. T. CAMPBELL, dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also PURE WINER £ LIQUORS FOR FAMILY ANI> MBDIOINAL PURPOBKB. Centre and Main street*. Freeland. jZe.. doa'er in Dry Goods, Notions, Groceries and Provisions. FRESH ROLL AND Creamery Batter Always In Stock. Minnesota's Best Patent Flour A Specialty. EVERY ARTICLE GUARANTEED. A. If. C for. Centre and Front Bt., Freeland, FREEILAND, PA., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1903. SPECIAL PLEA FOR FIREMEN Commission Asked to Give Them Eight Hours. Ex-Congressman Brurnm Is of the Opinion That An thracite Strikes Are Ended Forever—Argument Begun J. F. Mullahy, secretary of the sta tionary firemen employed at the anthra cite mines and In other parts of the state, has sent to the Coal Strike Com mission a long appeal in behalf of the firemen in which be asks consideration of the following demands: All eight hour day, the same wages as are now paid for twelve hours; reinstatement of all who were on strike either iu the fire room or some other position. He furnishes ajtable showing the com parative wages of firemen working iu other industries; shows that anthracite men get 14 2-3 cents for twelve hours aud the bituminous 22% cents for eight hours, while firemen working twelve hours in Philadelphia get 21% cents and those *orki g eight hours in New York aud Chicago get '2i% cents. He recites at length the conditions of work, declaring that the firemen work in a temperature ranging between 100 and 190 degrees; have to stand in a pool of water, and work twenty-four hours every other Sunday, while they handle from forty to seveuty tons of coal each shift. END OF ANTHRACITE STRIKES. In summing up the work of the com mission former Congressman Brumm, of counsel for the United Mine Workers, predicted last night that future relations of the miners and operators will be am icable, and that strikes in the anthracite region are ended forever. Said Mr. Brumm: "Both sides now understand each other's position. The decision of the commission will be bind ing for three years. After that the miners and operators will likely me-t each other for future agreements, as is done in the bituminous fields. The in creasing prestige and power of the Mine Workers will compel this step. The success of Mitchell's recent negotiations with the soft coal operators may have considerable effect in inducing the com mission to recommend recognition of tne United Mine Workers." The concluding sessions of the Coal Strike Commission began this morning. The argument was taken up by Lawyers D. ,J. McCarthy, Charles Brumm and Henry J. Lloyd, representing the min ers. They will be followed by James H. Torroy, Major Warren, John T. Lenahan, Samuel Dickson, George F. Baer and others, for -the operators. Clarence Darrow, for the miners, will close the argument. INCREASE FOR SOFT COAL MINERS. The scale committee of the bitumin ous operators and miners have agreed that advances ranging from 12 to 22 per cont shall be granted the mine workers of the soft coal field. The out come of this conference was anxiously awaited throughout the anthracite re gion, as a disagreement, among the con ferees meant a general strike of the bituminous men on April 1, which would be followed by assessments upon the anthracite members of the union. The announcement made yesterday that the differences have been amicably adjust ed was received by local miners with great pleasure. Inasmuch as the hard coal mine workers now receive from 15 to 30 per cent le9S in wages than their brethren In the soft coal sections, the increase con ceded bv the operators on Saturday will HISCKLLANEOUN ADVKKTISKMENTN. LM,i;iTK)N NOTIGK Notice is hereby iL given that at the election to be held on the third Tuesday of February, 190.1, being the seventeenth of that month, the following of ficers of the Middle Goal Field Poor District are to be elected, to wit.: One person for director, to serve for three years from first of April, 1903, whoso residence must be in that portico of the district com prising the lower or Vlauch Chunk district. One person for director to serve for one year from April 1, 1903, whose residenco must be in that portion of the district known us the middle or Weutlierly district. One person for auditor, to servo for throe years from April 1, 19 3, whose residence must ho in that portion of the district known us the upper or Hu'leton district. W. S .Campbell, j Frank White, > Directors. W. 8. Leib, ) Attest: John C. Tosh, Secretary. LTMVIENNA BAKERY. B. C. LAU3ACH, Prop. Choice Bread of All Kinds. Cokes, upd Pas try, Dully, fancy and Novelty Cokes Unked 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 oj town and surroundings every day. make the difference still greater, and local miners are looking to the Coal Strike Commission to place anthracite wages upon a level with the bitumin ous men's pay. Those who fully understand the min ing of both kinds of coal concede that the anthracite worker labors harder and incurs greater danger than the bitumin ous worker. This being so, he Is entitl ed to at least as much pay for his ser vices, and the Strike Commission will do him injustice if ft fails to order an ad vance that will place his wages as high as the new soft coal scale. Simvelle's "Romeo and Juliet." There are four theatres running every day at Reading, Pa., but the above com pany played to over 1,000 paid admissions at the matinee alone, Thursday, January 22. at the Academy of Music, with cor respondingly large business at night at high prices. One of the best posted and conservative managers in the theatrical business manages the above theatre. Read the following signed telegram from him (sent to the managers of the theatres played after the Read ing date): "Simvelle's 'Romeo and Juliet' Com pany played to big matinee and night audiences at the Academy of Music to day. The attraction is O. K."—John A. Mlshler, manager Academy of Music, Heading, Pa., January 22, 1903. Missing Womin Seen Here. Mrs. George Sober, a Harwood woman, aged about 35 years. Is missing from her home and her husband fears that she has gone to the woods and killed herself. She left the house on Friday morning aftpr preparing breakfast for her hus band. It was reported that she had eloped with a countryman, but this theory finds few supporters, because Mrs. Sebor and her husband always got along well together. All of the single men of eloping age are still at their ac customed places in the town. The Sebers have six children, all of them of tender age.—Hazieton Plain Speaker. Mrs. Seber was in Freeland Friday afternoon and spent some time in the stores of town. She acted rather strangely while hero. "Ripper" for Schuylkill. The three Schuy lkill county poor dir ectors and a hundred local politicians who are holding fat positions would be legislated out of office by a bill to bo in troduced In the legislature this week. The measure has the endorsement of the Schuylkill county judges. It is to repeal a law which affects only that county. Representative Snyder has framed the act, which rips out of office the three Democratic poor directors, who receive $1,500 per year, and provides in their stead for the appointment of three trus tees by the court who are to serve with out salary. The object of the bill Is to take the almshouse out of politics. Socialist Ticket Rejected. The court on Saturday refused to recognize the Socialist party ticket of Wilkesbarre township on the ground that it was un-American. Objections had been filed to it and Judge Lynch in sisted on seeing the constitution of the Socialistic organization. He finally de cided that the charter is not in accord with the spirit of the government; Soveral hours were spent In hearing other objections against Democratic and Republican candidates and most of them were overruled. Name Omitted. The name of Joseph Greshko, who Is an applicant for a license at his presont place of business, 133 South Centre street, in the Fifth ward, was omitted in the official list sent out by Clerk of Courts Lloyd, consequently the name did not appear in the list published in Friday's Issue. Attorney John M. Carr represents Mr. Greshko and has taken steps to rectify the error. This application makes a total of 61 in Freeland, Instead of 60, as was stated on Friday. Drawn as Jurors. The following citizens of this vicinity have been drawn to serve as jurors on the dates preceding their names: March 9. —William J. Boyle, B. F. Davis, Freeland; Adam Sachs, James Dougherty, William Frltzinger, Foster. March 16. —Thomas Birkbeck, Daniel Shovlin, Victor Oswald, George Sweet, Freeland; George Treible, Foster; Aion zo Rehrig, Butler. March 23. —Walter L. Richards, Julius Lesser, Frank Smith, Foster. To Cure a Cold In One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it falls to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on each box. 25c. "Minnesota's Best" Hour Is sold by A. Oswald. There is none better made. ROUND THE REGION. The flame in the mining lamp worn by Waleovr Mawroski, a new employe in the Old Forge mine, Pittston, was accidentally extinguished, and, having no matches to relight it, he lost his way in the mine. At last he came to a slope and heard cars approaching. In the darkness he tried to reach a place of security, but instead stepped directly in the path of the train and was killed. County Detective Jones arrested James Gilligan on the charge of padding the list of registered voters in a Wilkesbarre ward. Gilligan is a clerk In the county commissioners' office, where the registry 1 ists are filed. It is contended that he Inserted forty-six extra names. Other arrests aro expected. Gilligan waived a hearing and gave bail. David Dare, of Larksville, employed as a door boy In a D. & H. mine, was crushed to death under a mule, which fell upon him. Deceased was running before a trip to open his doors, stumbl ed, and before he could get up the mule pulling the cars was tripped by the boy's body and fell upon him. Charles J. Duke, of Pittston, national organizer of the American Federation of Labor, has b*en assigned to organiz ing work in California, Washington, Nevada, Alaska and New British Colum bia. His good work In the Pittston dis trict caused him to be given this Import ant territory. Mrs. W. M. Geary, of Hudson, this county, ran across the street to show a neighbor an article iu a paper She was gone less than five minutes and return ed to find her two-year-old daughter in flames. The child died from her burns. Eighty-two people of Wilkesbarre and vicinity who claim to be beir9 to the $60,000,000 estate of Leonard Case, of Cleveland, 0., have sent an attorney to that city to represent them. The case comes up for trial this week. The American House, Stroudsburg, wa9 entered by thieves last night. Money to the amount of S3OO was taken. Four gold watches were overlooked by the thieves. The authorities suspect local tnen. A council of the Junior Order United American Mechanics was instituted at Shickshinny Saturday night. The cere monies were conducted by State Coun cilor John Bach, of Pittsburg. Thomas Mossip, aged 16 years, was shot and killed yesterday afternoon at Wilkesbarre by Loul9 Rell, who declares the shooting was accidontal. Reil is under arrest. After a four-year struggle the Scran ton Builders' Exchange has granted the union carpenters of that city an eight hour day. BASKET BALL. Before the largest audience of the season the Crescents and Atlantic City played a tie game Friday evening, tho score being 9 to 9. Tho playing was clean and free from roughness and the audience was enthusiastic with excite ment. The first half opened by Referee Dr. Cope throwing the ball. After some shuffling the locals scored on a free throw and the visitors captured a basket and missed a goal on a froe throw. The locals scored a basket and Atlantic City scored on a free throw. The locals scored on a free throw and the Jersey men scored a basket. Roth teams missed free throws In succession. The locals scored another basket. Time up the half ended with the score 6 to 5 in the Crescents' favor. The second half was opened with a free throw by the locals which missed. The visitors scored a basket. The locals missed a basket and scored a basket on free throws and the visitors missed one also but scored immediately after. The locals captured a basket and brought the score for the half to Crescents, 3; Atlantic City, 4. The final score 9tood: Crescents, 9; Atlantic City, 9. BASKET BALL NOTES. It was Intended to continue Friday evening's game until one side or the other would score, but the visitors de sired the score to remain as it was, being too tired to continue. Coach Kelly played attd won much applause by his tricky moves. Mahanoy City will be the attraction on Wednesday evening, and on Friday evening Ashland will play here. Both teams have good reputations. The Crescents have received an Invita tion from Atlantic City club to spend a week at the seashore next summer as their guests, In return for the courteous treatment tho visitors received during their stay in Freeland. Fin© Hotel for R*>nt. Located in Butler township, on Hazie ton road, between Mllnesvllle and Drums; good location, fine water, rea sonable rent. Apply to Edwin G. Iliues, Drums. 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 remains of the late Daniel Shov lin, who died on Friday in the Miners hospital, were laid at rest this morning at St. Ann's cemetery. The funeral took place at 9 o'clock from his late residence on Washington street and was attended by a large number of people. A requiem mass was celebrated at St. Ann's church. A week of special religious services will bo held this week at the Park M K. church. Rev. J. B. Polsgrove, of Hazieton, will fill the pulpit this even ing, and Rev. E. A. Deavor. D. D., of the same city, tomorrow evening. The pastor, Rev. E. T. Swartz, extends an Invitation to all to attend the services. The hoisting engine at New York slope, one of the Inside mines of No. 2 colliery, Highland, broke down early this morning. The accident caused a suspension of operations, as the affected slope supplies the breaker with a ma jority of the coal shipped from that colliery. An invitation hop will be held under the auspices of Mayflower Assembly, No. 15, Daughters of Naomi, at Krell's hall, on Thursday evening. The date i 9 the anniversary of Lincoln's birth and the committee is working energetically to make the event a notable success. For Rent.—Rooms in Refowich build ing, formerly occupied by Good Wills. Apply on premises. The storm of yesterday did damage to telephone lines and several local patrons are without service today. The injured lines are being repaired as speedily as possible. The storm also gave the Electric Light Company much trouble last evening. The fourth of the passenger cars ordered by the Wilkesbarre and Hazie ton Railway has arrived and will be placed in service this week. It is ex pected that within a month the road will be operated to the county seat. William Boyle, of Walnut street, has resigned his position as driver of F. H. McGroarty'g milk wagon, to accept a position with Baker John Ripple. His brother, Neal, succeeds him as driver of the milk wagon. D. B. Briehof, of Hazieton, has been nominated for poor auditor on the Democratic ticket in place of L. G Lubrecht, who declined to run for the office. James T. Mulhearn, ex-treasurer of Carbon county and one of Lansford's most respected citizens, spent a few hours with Freeland friends today. Ice cream on sale at Merkt's. An entertainment will be given at the Grand opera house on the evening of February 22, under tho auspices of the Loo Columbian Literary Society. The arc lamp at the corner of Centre and South streets wa9 torn from its fas tenings by the wind last evening and smashed against a pole. Andrew Chekofski and Miss Mary Stekewlcz, both of Freeland, will be married at St Kasiinor's Polish Catholic church next Saturday. John Gallagher, who had been confin ed for some weeks at the Miners hospi tal with a broken leg, has returned to his home in Drifton. John C. Boyle, Frank Wenner and John Fisher, of town, and Jacob Roth and William Eroh, of Butler, are serving as jurors this week. Edward J. Gaffney, who is attending college In Baltimore, is spending his vacation with his pareuts on South Centre street. . BIRTHS. George.—To Mr. and Mrs. nenry George, Walnut 9treet, a daughter. PLEASURE. February 15.—Entertainment under auspices of Drifton Base Ball Club at Grand opera house. Tickets, 15 and 25 cents. February 17.—8a1l of Division 19, A. O H., at Krell's hall. Admission, 500. February 22.—Entertainment under the auspices of Leo Columbian Literary Society at the Grand opera house. Ad mission, 10, 15 and 25 cents. February 23 —Operetta, "The Min strel of Capri." under auspices of Y. M C. A., at the Grand opera house. Tick ets, 25, 35 and 50 ceuts. TR I-WEEKLY McMENAMIN'S South Centre Street DO YOU STOP TO SIFT Tlie wheat from the chaff, the good from the bad, the truth from the false? You read some mighty nice stories in the papers nowadays of big reductions, but when you examine facts back of the words you are more than likely to find promises which the makers cannot fulfill and would not if they could. For our part we would rather shut up our store and be idle than give anybody the right to say of it: '•That store is not as careful of its reputation as it used to he." Re putation is the bread and butter of this business, and is worth more to us than the few paltry dollars an end of the season's sale brings, if conducted under false pretenses. The middle of the winter finds us with quite an assortment of sea sonable goods, including Rubbi r Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Gloves, Extra Heavy Underwear, Heavy Hosiery, and other articles designed for wear during this weather. These we have reduced in price— not to less than half their cost—but to a figure which will pleasingly surprise the buyer. In Winter Neckwear, Collars, Cuffs, Men's Dress and Working Shoes, Women's and Children's Shoes, Gents' Furnishings, etc., our lines are very complete and the stock is of that same high-grade which you always found in our store. We are pleased to quote you prices and have you examine the goods at any time. Do not forget that a child can buy here as cheap ly and to as good advantage as the adult. McMENAMIN'S South Centre Street ■— vxjsKzmip STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, | EAST STROUDSBURG, PA. i Regular Statu Normal Courses, and 9 Special Departments of Music, Elocu- ■ tiou. Art. Drawing, Stenography and \4 Typewriting; strong College Prepara- l*l tory Department. Free Tuition. Boarding expenses $3.50 per week. K| Pupils admitted at any tune. Winter TTj Term opens Dee. 2Uth. Write for £4 catalogue. E. L. KEMP, A, M., Prin. | DePXERRO - BROS. CAFE.. Corner of Centre and Front Streets. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club, ttosonbluth's Velvet, of which wo hive EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne, Hennessy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS Condy 0. Boyle, dealer in LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC Tho finest, brands of Domestic and Imported Whiskey on sale. Fresh Frcelnnd Kecr, Porter and Ale on tap. 08 Centre srreet. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. J. J. McMenamin, Manager. Saturday Evening, February 14. SIMVELLE'S Elaborate Production of Shakespeare's Tragedy of Love and Passion, "Romeo and Juliet." First Appearance in Frcelnnd of the Season's Elite Legitimate Presentation. Gorgeous Special Scenery. Ccstuim s Properties and Effects. Prices: 25, 35, 50 and 75c, and First Parquet Row, $1.03. Seats on Xa'e Thursday at 9 a. in. at MoMena n.ii 4 store.
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