in j g VOL XV. NO. 98. Stop a Moment I There is only one thing in a Rub ber Boot or Shoe that lias 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 cept. 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 SI 11 GO, 14-1 South Centre Street. ORION STROH, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW and NOTARY PU3LIC. Office: Rooms 1 and 2, Hirkbeck Brick, Freeland MCLAUGHLIN, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Dtunness of Any Description. Brennan'a Building, 80. Centre rtt. Preeland. T* J. O'DONNELL, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Campbell Building, - Freeland. White Haven OtHoe, Kane Building, Opposite Poatoflioo; Tuesdays, Saturdays. JOHN J. McBREARTY, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of every description, Fire Insurance, and Conveyancing given prompt attention. McMeuamin Building, South Centre Street. A. BUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. All buxinesa given prompt attention. Tribune Building, - - Main Street N. IMALEY, DENTIST. OVER BIRKBECK'S STOKE, Becond Floor, - - Birkbeok Brick jypiS. S. E. HAYES, FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Washington Street. None but reliable companies represented. Also agent for the celebrated high-grade Pianos ol Hazoltou Bros., Now York city. S. 8. HESS, DENTIST. North Centre Stroet. Bell Telephone. Second Floor, - P. O. S. of A. Building. Wm. Wehrman. Centre street, Freeland. REPAIRING OP EYERY DESCRIPTION. Geo. H. Hartman, Meats and Green Tinck. Fresh Lard a Specialty. Centre Street, near Central Hotel. CTJEEY'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. Curry, South Centre Street. T. CAMPBELL, dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes. Also •PURE WINES £ LIQUORS FOR FAMILY ' ANIJ MttDLOINAL PURPOSES. Centre and Main streets. Freeland. .A.. doa'er 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. R. IT. Cor. Centre and Front Ste„ Freeland. ELECTION DAY NEXT TUESDAY Important Officials Will Be Chosen This Year. Democratic Candidates for Burgess.Tax Collector and Auditor Are Men Who Are Worthy of Support. The voters of Freeland borough will bo called upon next Tuesday to choose men to lill the offices now occupied by Burgess John F. Boyle, Tax Collector llugh.Malloy and Auditor Henry Krone. To succeed those named the Democrats have nominated Thomas O. Oberrender for burgess, Councilman James I*. Me- NelU for tax collector and Manus R. Conahan for auditor. These offices are now filled by Demo crats and are conducted capably, bon j eslly and In a business-like style. During the three years served by the present bnrgoss, tax collector and auditor not a breath of scandal, dis honesty or incompetency ha 9 ever at tached Itself to any one of them, and the party is proud of the manner in which its representatives have fulfilled their duties In the positions which they hold. The men who aspire to succeed these officials, on the Democratic side, are representative citizens of the borough, and are pledged to give the town as clean and as upright an administration as has been given by those now In office. The candidate for burgess, Mr. Ober render, is a man who commands the respect and esteem of every person who enjoys his acquaintance. With years of experience as a business man In Free land to his credit, he is prepared to give the borough the benefit of that training. At present he is employed by one of the town's most enterprising industrial firms, the Freeland Overall Manufactur ing Company, and is in a position to give the borough and lis welfare his personal attention at any hour his ser vices may be required. For tax collector Mr. McNeils Is one who is in every way qualified for the position and can be depended upon to give a faithful accounting for the funds gathered from the taxpayers. He has acceptably filled the office of councilman for tho past two years, and his record In that capacity is one that Is approved by every citizen of Freeland, irrespective of party affiliations. As a councilman Mr. McNeils has fought, in session and out, for tho Inter ests of the whole people, and Freeland voters will do themselves an Injustice if they fail to stand by those who have manfully and fearlessly done their duty in the past. The candidate for auditor, Mr. Cona han, is a bright young man who pos sesses more than average ability and ed ucation, and is well fitted for tho office. All are deserving of the votes of those citizens who desiro to see thess offices conducted in the future as they have been In the past. The several ward candidates are working hard for success, and victory promises to reward their efforts. This is especially true in the Third, where Daniel Boyle is a candidate for school director, and In the Fourth, where Dr. E. VV. Butter is the nominee for council. In tho Fifth ward tho Democratic candidates for school director and coun cilman havo no opposition, and iu the Sixth the condition of affairs Is about tho same. For Union Miners Only. Official announcement has been made of an irapor ant feature of the blttimln ylS^T^Good Horse V* fIT Sense li | ) Ih'lji teaches that glue and ||V d <1 Jill old eggs (used to glaze H/// some coffees with) are \y/ not fit to drink. Coffee is never glazed—it's £ pure, undoctored coffee. The sealed package keeps it fresh and pure. LAUBAGH'S VIENNA BAKERY. B. C. LAUBACH, Prop. Choice Bread of All Kinds. Cakes, and I'as try, Daily, fancy and Novelty Cukes 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 wagon* U> all part* oj t urn and surrouneitgi every day. FREELAND, PA., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1003. ous Interstate mining agreement that has not been made public. It provides for the payment of the advance In wages to members of the United Mine Workers only, and on April 1, when the new scale becomes effective, miners and mine workers who are not members of the or ganization will not participate in the in crease conceded by the oporators at the Indianapolis conference. President Patrick Dolan, of the Pitts burg district, who was a member of the conference committee that prepared the new terms, said; "This feature was decided on In com mittee, but was not given out when tho agreement was announced. It was agreed by the miners and operators that tho advance should only apply to miners and mine workers who are under the jurisdiction of the United Mine Work ers. The operators declared that they havo more trouble with the unorganized men than with members of the union." Driflon Entertainment. An entertainment will be given at the Grand opera house on Sunday evening under the auspices of Drifton Base Ball Club. The following program will be rendered: Selection—St. Ann's band. Opening address—John J. Mcßrearty, Esq. Song (ragtime)— William Schollas, Hazleton. Recitation —Mis 9 Lizzie Furey, Free land. Song—Patrick Heoney, Freeland. Buck and wing dancing—Michael Jacobs and James Gillespie, Freeland. Vocal duet—Charles Moorscbbocher and Joseph Williams, Freeland. Bag-piper, comedian, vocalist and dancer—John Marron, Hazleton. Song—James Reed, Freeland. Vocal solo—Miss Mary Dougherty, Freeland. Baritone solo—William Byrnes, nazle- ton. Buck and wing dancing—Mr. Waldon Hazleton. Song—Anthony O'Donnoll, Freeland, Sketch—Matthews & Schollas, Hazle ton. Song—McGill brothers. Selection —St. Ann's band. "Romeo and Juliet." "All the world loves a lover" and In Shakespeare'# immortal Romeo is one who will evor evoke new interest. Ceu turles havo passed since tho breath of Shakespeare's genius has quickened to Immortality history's cold clay of this romantic character so that men may now read him rightly. Love and pas sion have not changed In all these yoars and the beautiful love story of "Romeo and Juliet" Is today the most popular play every written and the most easily understood of all the immortal bard's marvelous plays, and it will continue to increase In popularity as civilization advances. To popularize It the Slmvelle produc tion, to be given here tomorrow evening, will be magnificently staged with all new scenery, properties, and electric effects—to form tho proper backing for a large and specially selected company of legitimate artists. It is a play that one may see every season for a lifetime with ever increasing *profit, admiration and reverence. Death of a Young Lady. Miss Margaret O'Donnell, aged 20 years, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. O'Donnell, of Honey Brook, died yester day at that place after an Illness of loss than a week. The deceased was em ployed as a school teacher In Kline township and was an accomplished young lady. She Is survived by ber parents, one brother and three sisters, also by a number of relatives In Free land and vicinity. Miss O'Donnoll was a frequent visitor hero. The funeral will takes place tomor row morning at 1) o'clock at McAdoo and will be attended by mauy relatfves and friends from town. The Election Contest James C. Smith, of Philadelphia, ser goanl-at-arms of the subcommittee of the legislature, arrived In Hazleton yes terday and subpoenaed a number of witnesses In the Harvey-Ferry legisla ture contest. Theentlre election board of the Ninth district of Hazle township, where the alleged Irregularities were committed, were subpoeued. The first hearing takes placo next Wednesday. Judge Halsey yesterday morning mado an order In tho case of O. L. Cushman and others against the Wy oming and Pond Creek Coal Company, in which tho recolver of tho company 19 directed to execute a deed for the prop erty and franchise# to W. G. Thomas fe Co., who purchased tho same at a re cent sale held by the receiver. Crescents vs. Wyoming somloary at Kiell's hall this evening. ROUND THE REGION Mrs. William Morrison, aged 30 years, of Penobscot, was killed at that place while picking coal on tho railroad. She was struck by a shifting engine, the euglnoer of which was her brother-in law. She Is survived by her husband and two children. Her husband had warned her time and again not to pick coal. Wllkesbarre striking carpenters have rejected the offer of the contractors for a settlement and decided to call out the men who are engaged In work for Wllkesbarre contractors In Scranton, Carboudale, Hazleton, Ilarrisburg, Phil lipsburg, N. J., Trentou and Jersey City. The borough council of Plymouth has posted an ordinance that all the coal companies who have breakers in the borough must put on dust arresters begin ning May 1. The people of Plymouth claim the coal dust from breakers is be coming a nuisance and affects the lungs. After swallowing poison Thomas J. Benedict, of West Pittston, hanged him self to a rafter In his barn. He had at tempted to take his life seven years ago by shooting. His father committed sui cide several years ago. Edward Drake, brother to A. W. Darke, superintendent of ihe Lattlmer colliery, died yesterday at his home in Davenport, lowa, aged 50 years. De ceased was a victim of consumption. John A. Geuss, of White Haven, while crossing the track of the Central Rail road of New Jersey at Wllkesbarre, was struck by tho Central Uyer and Instantly killed. After an activo fight for the office, Alfrod E. Williams was yesterday reap pointed postmaster at Plymouth. A. P. Piatt, Jr., a woll known Hazle ton young man, died yesterday at Parks ley, West Virginia, aged 24 year*. BASKET BALL The Crescents defeated Kingston A. A. team with easo on Wednesday even ing by a score af 30 to 14. It was evi dent from the commencement of the game that the visitors would not bo in it and the way the locals played all around them afforded much comment for the spectators. The local team has improved wonder- since the opening of the season and Is now In position to make the top notchers hustle. While many of the points were secured with ease there were several scored under difficulties, the kind that count the most. All of the local playors distinguished themselves by good playing. The audi ence was the smallest of the season, due to the incleraoncy of tho weather. The line-up follows: Croseents. Positions. Kingston. Nowak Forward Grover O'Donneß Forward Keller Welsh.... Centre Leyshon Davis. Guard Lewis Jacquot Guard Goodwin Goals from Held—O'Donnell, 1; Davis, 2; Jao quot, 2; Nowak, 3; Welsh. 6; Grover, 2; Keller, 2; Goodwin, 2; Leyshon, 1, Offense goals— Nowak, 3, Keferoo— Cope. Timekeepers- Bight and Powell. Time of bulves-20 min utes. BASKET BALI, NOTES. Tonight the Crescents will meet the strong team which tho Wyoming semin ary has in the field. The visitors come with the reputation of having downed everything In Its line In the upper end of the county, and as the Crescents are the undisputed champions of tho lower end the contest this evening is of more than ordinary Interest. Kelly, the famons Minersvllle for ward, will play with tho home team in tonight's game. Atlantic City has been socured for another gamo In the near future. The date has not yet been definitely fixed. Y. M. C. A. A rare treat was missed by the friends of the association who were not present last evening at the anniversary exer cises. Tho work of Mr. Rogers and Misses Hatrick, of Mauch Chunk, was especially Interesting and highly appre ciated. The Ladles' Glee Club render ed well two selections. Misses Annie and Millie Bonoma's duet and Miss Mil lie's recitations were heartily applauded. Tho remarks of President Rohlaud and Secretary Thomas Thorburn were Inter esting and encouraging. It Is hoped that the friends of the association will bo encouraged to greater work. Sunday afternoon at, 3.20 o'clock Rev. J. ,J. Kuntz will give an address on "Ye Must He Horn Again." Lot everybody come and hoar him. No doubt everybody Is anticipating the excellent entertainment they will enjoy at tho operetta, "Minstrel of j Capri," February 23. "Minnesota's Best" Hour Is sold by A. Oswald. There I# uone bettor 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. The will of the late Daniel Shovlln, who died at tho Miners hospital last week, was probated yesterday by Depu ty Begistor Daniel Kline. The docu ment Is witnessed by J. 11. Blgelow, Esq., and John Spohr, of Hazleton, and was made while Mr. Shoviln was in the hospital. Henry Delsenroth, aged 71 years, died Wednesday evoning at bis homo in Hazleton. He was the father of Henry Delsenroth, of Highland, and was for u number of years a resident of Butler valley. The funeral will take place on Saturday afteruoou at Hazleton. The advance sale of seats for "Romeo and Juliet" opened at McMenamln's store yesterday and the number sold at the close of the day broke all previous re cords held by the Grand opera bouse. The production is assured of a crowded house tomorrow night. ' Frank Stezlnskl, of North Ridge street, was closed in while at work in his breast in No. 1 mine, Drifton, Wed nesday afternoon. A largo force of mou went to work and after several hours' labor he was rescued. The man was uninjured. An explosive of some kind was in a bucket of coal which was thrown on a stove in the homo of B. C. Laubach yes terday. The unknown substance ex ploded with a loud report and did con siderable damago to tho stove. Don't miss the great basket ball game at Krell's ball tonight. Tho Invitation hop given last evening by Mayflower Assembly, No. 15, Daugh ters of Naomi, was woll attended, and the guests wero royally entertained by the members of the organization. Charles Schaffer, a son of John Schaf fer, of Freeland, is seriously ill with typhoid fever In St. Agnes' hospital, Philadelphia. Tho young man's father has been summoned to the hospital. The D. S. &. S. Railroad last month carried 157,829 tons of coal to market. Tho total production for January was 5,964,950 tons, which Is the largest in the history of anthracite coal. Owen Boyle, who was a former resi dent of town, but spent some years past in Cuba and tho South, has returned from a trip to Ireland and is visiting Freeland friends. Jacob Zeistloft, of Drifton, secretary of Foster township school board, Is re ceiving treatment for an old ailment at tho University hospital, Philadelphia. Coroner Bergo has been notified by Chief Mine Inspector Roderick that in future more explicit reports of inquests on mine accidents are desired. Tickets for tho lecturo to be delivered on Tuesday evening by Colonel H. W. J. Ham, ol Georgia, are meeting with a ready sale. Every lady attondlng the ball of Dlvl slon 19, A. O. H., on election night will receive a handsome souvenir pro gram. Rov. G. Milton Frost, D. D., of White Haven, will conduct the services this e/enlng at tho Park M. E. church. The reorganization of the Hoard of Trade is being advocated by several of the prominent tnon of town. Ice cream on sale at Merkt's. Tomorrow is Valentine Day and promises to be observed more than it has for some years past. Tho Democratic and Republican can didates for poor directors visited Free land voters this week. John ivester has removed his family to Philadelphia, where he has secured a position. PLEASURE February 15.—Entertainment under auspices of Drifton Base liall Club at Grand opera house. Tickets, 15 and 25 cents. February 17.—8a1l of Division 19, A. O. 11., at Kroll s hall. Admission, 50c. February 19.—Entertainment under the auspices of Division 6, A. O. 11.. at, the Grand opera house. Admission, 15 and 25 cents. February 22.—Entertainment under the auspice?* of Leo Columbian Literary Society at tho Grand opera house. Ad mission, 10, 15 and 25 cents. February 23 Operetta. "Tim Mln Btrol of Capri." under auspices of Y. M C- A., at tho Grand opera house. Tick eft, 25, 35 and 50 cents. TRI-WEEKLY McMENAM I N'S South Centre Street DO YOU STOP TO SIFT The wheat from the chaff, the Rood 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 be." 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 Rubber 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 - li&aaoaa I STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, 1 EAST STROUDSBURG, PA. 9 II Regular State Normal Courses, and £j I™ Special Departments of Music, Elocu- W tion. Art, Drawing, Stenography and m typewriting; strong College Prepara- H tory Department. t Boarding expenses $3.50 per week. I I Pupils admitted at any tune. Winter 9 lerm opens Dec. 20th. Write for ■ catalogue. k ] E. L. KEMP, A. M., Prin. 1 DePIERRO - BROS. O-^jETEf. Corner of Centre >nd Front Streets. Gibson, Dougherty, Knufer Club, Roeenbluth's Velvet, of which we hive EXCLUSIVE SALE IS TOWM. Mumm'B Extra Dry Champagne, Hennesay Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc. Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Hie. MEALS - AT - ALL - HOUKS Condy 0. Boyle, dealor in LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC llnos ' br , andß ° r Domestic and Imported Whiskey on sale, h resh Frcelnnd Beer, Porter and Ale on tap. Its Centre street. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. J. J. MeMoiiamin, Manager. Saturday Evening, February 14, SI M VELLE'S Elaborate Production of Shakespeare's Iragedy of Love and Passion, "Romeo and Juliet." First Appearance in Preelund of the Season's Klite Legitimate Presentation. Gorgeous Special Scenery, Costumes, Properties and Effects. Prices: 25, 35, 53 and 75c, and First Parquet Row, SI.OO. Seats on sale at MeMennmln's store. Music by DePiorro's Orchestra
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