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VOL XV. NO. 101.
Stop a Moment!
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,
l-i-t South Centre Street.
ORION S'i'ROH,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
uud
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Office: Booms 1 and 2, BirkOeck Brick, Freoland
Mclaughlin,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business of Any Description.
Breuuuu's Building, So. Centro St. Freoland.
J. O'DONNELL,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Campbell Building, - Freoland.
NVhltc Haveli Office, Kane Building, Oppusite
Postoffioo; Tuesdays, Saturdays.
JOHN J. McBREARTY,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Logal Business ol" every description. Fire
Insurance, and Conveyancing given prom pi
atteutiou.
McMenarnin Building,South Centre Street.
'JpHOS. A. BUCKLEY,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
AU business given prompt attention.
Tribune Building, - - Main Street
N. MALEY,
DENTIST.
OVKK BIKKBECK'S STOKE,
Second Floor, - - Birkbeck Brick
jy|RS. S. E. HAYES,
FIRE INSURANCE AGENT.
Washington Street.
None but reliable companies represented.
Also agent for the celebruteu hiah-grade
Pianos of Hazelton Bros., New York city.
S. S HESS,
DENTIST.
North Centre Stroet.
Bell Telephone.
Second Floor, - P. O. S. of A. Buildinv.
Wm. Wehrman,
Centre street, Freelund.
REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
Geo. H. Hartman,
Meats and Green Tiack.
Fresh Lard a Specialty.
Centre Street, near Central Hotel.
O U~_RJR,Yr S
Groceries, Provisions,
Green Truck,
Dry Goods and Notions
are among the finost sold
in Freeland. Send a sam
ple order and try them.
R. J. Curry. Sonth Centre Street.
J. OAMPBELL,
dealer In
rv Goods, Groceries,
Boots and Shoes,
Also
PUKE WINES $ LIQUORS
FOR FAMILY
AND MK 1)I(! INA /. PVRPOHKS.
Onrr.' h rut Main atreetH, Frf't'ltuul.
dea'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.
A. H'. Cor, Centre and Front SU., Freeland,
MINERS' PUN
NOT FAVORED
Mitchell Disapproves of the
Proposed Parse.
Intention Was to Raise a
Fund of $75,000 for the
National President of the
United Mine Workers.
An Intimation has been given nut that
President Mitchell, of the United Mine
Workers, will not accept the purse of
$75,000 which the anthracite mine work
ers proposed to give him. The miners
had been arranging for the last month
to raise the fund, and many meetings
were held to discuss the plans. It had
been arranged to assess each mine work
er #l. The gift was to show the miners 1
appreciation of. the great work that their
president had done in thoroughly or
ganizing them and lighting for the bet
terment of 1 heir condiiion.
District Hoard Member Schlosser, of
Duryea, said that President Mitchell in
timated to him a few days ago that he
would not accept a purse, and National
Secretary Wilson Is quoted as saying
that President Mitchell, who called off
two similar movements, will refuse this
offer.
What, will not be done by the mine
workers cannot be decided until meet
ings are held. The men feel that they
should present Mr. Mitchell with some
substantial token of their gratitude, and
their hope was that ho would use the
$75,000 they expected to raise to pur
chase a property at his home in Spring
Valley.
Besides the general movement Of the
anthrafcite workers, there is a plan on
foot among the Polish, Lithuanian and
Hungarian societies of the state to raise
a large purse asevidonceof appreciation
of these bodies for the work President
Mitchell has done in behalf of the mine
workers of these races, it being argued
that the organization has been of great
benefit to theru financially and socially.
The Contest Begun.
The legislative committee appointed
to take testimony in the contest started
by James G Harvey, Republican, for
the seat held by B. J. Ferry, Deinocrot,
in tho state house of representatives,
began its sittings at Hazleton Wednes
day afternoon. The committee is com
posed of Chairman J. L. PI 11 miner, Dav
id Mac Clay, W. T. Turner, Richard
Davis, Thomas Sbeeran, J. M. Esler.
F. W. Sal us, J. W. Kciper and P. F.
Euright.
The witnesses thus far heard have
been foreigners who cast their ballots in
the Ninth district of Hazle township,
where the contestant alleges there were
irregularities in tho casting and count
ing of tho vote.
Mr. Ferry, whose right, to a seat is
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
J. J. MoVlenamin, Mu miner.
On.e 3>Tig-2it 023.137-.
Friday Evening, February 20.
EDWAItD C. WHITES PRESENTS
The Young "0..-.Actor
WILLIS GRANGER.
in the Lot.dun Melodramatic Success
GYPSY JACK.
Portrayed by an excellent company, einbel
liflicd with magnificent scenery.
Prices For This Engagement:
Qoc, 35c, 500 s i.i id Toe.
Sen th on mii to ill Mi'Mimnniili'n at ore.
LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERY.
B. C. LAU3ACH, Prop.
Choice Bread of All Kinds, Cakes, and Pas
try, Daily, fancy and Novelty Cakes Baked
to t)rder.
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.
ELAND, PA., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1903.
FRE
being contested, was elected over Har
vey by 49 votes, and if the Ninth district
billots are thrown out his vote will be
les9 than that received by Harvey.
The committee adjourned today and
will meet again next month to hpar Mr.
Ferry's defense. So far Harvey has
failed to prove fraud, but tbls Is not
likely to prevent the committee, which
Is overwhelmingly Republican, from
finding In bis favor.
It will be remembered that the Repub
lican judges of Luzerne county threw
Harvey's contest out of court, on the
ground that there was no foundation for
his claims.
License Remonstrances,
Yesterday was the last day for filing
remonstrances against applications for
liquor licenses in this county, and when
it was learned by tho Freeland appli
cants that none had been (Bed against
them there was much rejoicing. Only
four applicants in tho lower end will be
opposed. Those are Nicholas Fucciole,
Butler; George Rosetar, Hazle, and Peter
Loughran and Paul Ruzusky, Hazleton.
However, it looks as though Luzerne
will experience the greatest crusade
against illegal liquor selling that has
ever taken place in tho county. The
crusade is in charge of the Anti-Saloon
League, the head and front of which Is
Rev. J. J. K. Fletcher, of Pittston, who
for the past two years has been keeping
the saloon-keepers of his home town on
the anxious seat.
Remonstrances have been filed against
places in all the large towns and town
ships in the upper end. The largest
number of remonstrances have been
filed against liquor dealers in Pittston
and Luzerne borough. In the former
there are 29; in Luzerne, 18; Plymouth,
7; Fidwardsville, 6; Nanticoke, 1; Ashley,
2; Lake township, 2; Pittston township,
1; Conynghain township, 2; Kingston, 1;
YVilkesbarre, 1; Lehman township, 2,
Ross township, 1: Plymouth township,
2; Warrior Run, 2. The above, with
the four in this end of the county, make
a total of 81 applicants against whom
remonstrances are on file.
Death of Mrs. McGettrick.
Mrs. Bridget McGettrick, widow of the
late Frank McGettrick, died yesterday
afternoou at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Condy O. Boyle, South' Centre
street. The deceased had not been
well for some months past, but no one
suspected that her condition was serious
and her death was a surprise to her
relatives and friends. Mrs. McGettrick,
with her husband and family, resided
for some time at Upper Lehigh and
Highland before coming to Freeland.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs.
Hoyle, and the following sons: Edward,
Frank, Peter, Felix, Matthew, William,
Michael aud James.
The funeral will tako place at 9
o'clock tomorrow morning, followed by
a requiem mass at St. Ann's church.
Interment at St. Ann's cemetery.
Assault and Battery.
William Gallagher was arraigned be
fore Alderman Heldenreich, of Hazle
ton, charged by Mox Geislluk, of Free
land, with assault and battery. He was
placed under SSOO bail. Gallagher was
employed as a brakoman in Tamaqua
since the strike. Prior to that ho was
employed at Drifton. Before leaving
this section he is said to have assaulted
the prosecutor, who continued to work
as a watchman during the strike. The
ai rest was made by Constable Oliver Blll
uiati, of Tamaqua, who turned the
prisoner over to Constable Ziegler, of
Hazleton.
Ball was furnished for tho appear
ance of Gallagher in court by Hon. B
J. Ferry, of Hazleton.
Now a Legislator.
Clarence S. Darrow, of Chicago, was
sworn in yesterday morning as a member
of the Illinois house of representatives.
Mr. Darrow was elected to the legis
lature last November as a public owner
ship representative, but lias been
unable to attend the sessious until now,
owing to his engagements before the
Coal Mrike Commission as counsel for
the United Mine Workers of America.
Unusual Damage Suit.
An unusual suit for damages has been
instituted by J. J. McAndrews, a mer
chant of Pittston, against Mr. Kirby,
another prominent merchant f that
city. Mr. McAndrews alleges that Mr.
Kirby had the former's name placed on
a certain list aud that his business
and credit have suffered, lie places
his damages at SIO,OOO.
Moving Picture Entertainment.
A moving picture entertainment will
be given at the Grand opera bouse next
Tuesday evening under the auspices of
Local 1521, U. M. W. of A., of Upper
Lehigh. Prices of admission will be 1:5,
25 and 35 cents.
"Minnesota's Best" Hour is sold by A.
Oswald. There Is uonu bettor made.
THEATRICAL
Willis Granger In the melodramatic
success "Gypsy Jack, 11 will be the at
traction at the Grand opera house this
evening. Tho play relates the story of
a hoy who has been adopted by the band
of gypsies that stole him, and who is
told on the death-bed of the queen of
the tribe that he was the son of a rich
nobleman. He starts out to prove his
right to the title of heir to the name and
estates of his father. II is cousin.
Dorothy Dexter, as next of kin, is looked
upon the heir to the property. The sou
of his father's solicitor seeks tho hand
of Dorothy, in order that ho may be
possessed of the estates. He had pre
viously been secretly married to a gypsy
girl. He determines to get rid of her,
and accordingly entices her Into a wood,
where he murders her. Ho then en
deavors to fasten the murder on the
gypsy. Jack, after a series of hard
trials, manages-to prove his identity, and
through his efforts the solicitor's son is
convicted of the murder. The story is
well told, and in the hands of a capable
com pany.
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Tomorrow evening Paine & Co. will
give a moving picture exhibition, in
which roalistie scenes and views of over
150 different subjects will bo shown.
A partial list of the scenes are men
tioned In the advertising columns, and
in addition to those named there will be
many others equally interesting. Dur
ing the evening the audience will also
be treated to an exhibition by tho Victor
talking machine, which is said to be
one of the largest and finest in tho
country. Popular prices only will be
charged.
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Tho Loo Columbian Literary Society
will conduct an entertainment on Sun
day evening and a program of an un
usually high order may be expected.
The members of the society consist of a
number of talented young people and
can bo relied upon to give those who
favor them with their presence full
value for tho money Invested.
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The Intense cold on Wednesday even
ing caused the opera-goers of town to
remain at home, and only a small num
ber were present to see "Tho Pay
Train," which was the attraction that
evening. No performance was given,
and thosoin attendance had their money
refunded.
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Monday evening Is the date when
local talent will present the operetta
"Minstrel of Capri," for tho benefit of
tho Y. M. C. A. The members of the
association are selling a number of
tickets and a large audience Is assured.
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Tho entertainment under the auspices
of Division 6, A. O. H., last evening,
was well attended, although the cold
weather deterred many who held tickets
from enjoying the program.
Y. M. C. A.
Tho grand operetta bids fair to bo a
raro treat to lovers of good music. The
chorus Is well trained. The leading
singers have their parts well and all
seem to bo enthusiastic in their work.
Don't fail to be present.
Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock boys'
bible class meets. Boys, this is a very
interesting meeting.
Arrangements are being-made with
Rev. Chas. Green, the evangelist, who is
conducting meetings at Park M. E.
church this week, to address tho Sun
day afternoon meeting at 3.20 o'clock.
Ladies as well as gentlemen are re
quested to be present.
A mission Sunday school for foreign
children has been organized. It meets
every Sunday morning at 10.30 at the
rooms.
WEDDINGS.
Charles Verbela, better known as
Charles Derange, and Miss Mary Sterke
wlcz, both of Freeland, will bo married
at Edwardsville tomorrow morning in
the Lithuanian Catholic church of that
place.
John Gavensky, of Drifton, and Mrs.
Palagyer Koweck, of Freeland, will be
married by Rev. Father Suchosky, In St.
Kasiraer's Polish Catholic church, Free
land, tomorrow morning.
John Kowalcyk, of Jeddo, and Miss
Annie Durko, of Freeland, will be marri
ed next week by Rev. Father Payduseak,
at St. John's Slavonian Catholic church,
Freeland.
James Gaffney, of Ebervale, and
Miss Rose Boner, of Oakdale, were
married yesterday at St. Ann's church.
OASTOniA.
Boars the The 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.
Postmaster B. F. Davis has received
from the McKinley National Memorial
Association a supply of the certificates
which have been prepared for distribu
tion to contributors to the monument
fund as souvenirs. The certificate con
tains an excellent likeness of Mr. Mc-
Kinley, together with a picture of the
family homo In Canton and of the
White House.
National Board Members John Fal
lon, of District 1; P. G. Gallagher, of
District 7, and Miles Dougherty, of Dis
trict 9, have been ordered to Harrls
burg by the U. M. W. of A. to look after
legislation In the Interest of the onion.
Other labor leaders will be sent to the
capital to assist them in securing the
passage of bills favored by the organiza
tion.
Mrs. Frank Smith, of Sandy Run,
died last evening in Jefferson hospital,
Philadelphia, where she went for treat
ment two weeks ago. Tho remains will
arrive here this evening. The time of
the funeral has not yet been fixed. Mrs.
Smith is survived by her husband and
two children, also by her brother, A. P,
Mayberry, North Washington street.
John Mundy, a former resident of
Hazleton and who lias many relatives
throughtout the region, died in Phila
delphia late Tuesday night from ty
phoid fever after a short Illness. The
deceased with his family located in that
city several months ago. The funeral
took place this morning at Hazleton.
Daniel J. Boyle, a former resident of
Freeland and Upper Lehigh, has re
signed his position as fire boss at Pleas
ant Hill, Mahanoy City, to accept a
mine foremanship under Coxe Bros. &
Co. He has been assigned to Derringer
colliery and will take up his residence
in the latter town.
A large and pretty stock of masks can
be rented at Merkt's. Big assortment.
Jack Bonner, the Summit Hill pugil
ist, expects to meet two heavyweights
during tho next two weeks—Morgan
William*, at Victor, Col., on February
27, and Marvin Hart, at Louisville, Ky.,
on March 9.
Howard Albert, a son of F. H. Albert,
Centre street, has passed a successful
examination before the State Pharma
ceutical Examining Board at Philadel
phia and is now qualified to serve a9 a
druggist.
Charles Ivulp, of North Centro stroet,
employed at Drifton shops, had a finger
amputated yesterday as a result of an
Injury received by a heavy piece of iron
falling upon tho member.
Treasurer Peter Tlmony, of the bor
ough school board, has received sll9 19
from County Treasurer John J. Moore.
The amount Is the district's share of
seated land tax.
The Crescent basket ball club will
play Shenandoah on Wednesday even
ing and Atlantic City Saturday evening.
Both games will be played hero.
Charles Goersch has removed his
household goods from Birkbeck street,
to Allentown, vshere ho will reside for
tho future.
Conynghara was visited last evening
by three large sleighs filled with Free
land and Upper Lehigh young people.
Anthracite telephones have been
placed In the store of M. Refowlch and
the residence of George S. Christian.
It Is reported that Coxe Bros. & Co.
will begin the sale of chestnut coal at
Drifton on Monday.
A masquerade ball will be bold by the
Young American Social Club at Krell's
hall this evening.
Miss Sarah Goulden, of Philadelphia,
Is spending the week with Upper Le
high relatives.
Frank Brown, of Coxe addition, was
slightly injured while at work at High
land breaker.
Thermometers of town registered from
5 to 10 degrees below zero yesterday
morning.
PLEASURE.
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 under auspices of Y. M
C. A., at the Grand opera house. Tick
ets, 25, 35 aud 50 cents.
TK [-WEEKLY
McMENAMIN'S
South Centre Street
DO YOU STOP
TO SIFT
Tlie v. lieat from the chaff, the
good from the bad, the truth from
j the false? You read some mighty
nice stories in the papers nowadays
lof big reductions, but when you
examine facts back of the words
i 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
I end of the season's sale brings, if
conducted under false pretenses.
The middle of the winter finds
us with (piite 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
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL^
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA. |
Regular State Normal Courses, and I
M Special Departments <>t Music, Eloeu- ■
W tiou, Art. Drawing, Stcnoirrnnhy and iik
M Typewriting; strong College Propara- H
tfl tory Department. p;
"d Free Tuition.
B Boarding expenses $1.50 per week. fl
I Pupils admitted at any time. Winter &
Term opens Dec. yilth. Write lor I
catalogue. E
E, L. KEMP, A. M., Prin. 1
BePIERRO - BROS.
CL^IFIE.
Corner of Centre and Front Street*.
Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club,
Kosonhluth's Velvet, of which we hive
EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN.
MumuPs Extra Dry Chainpngne,
Hennessy Brandy, Blackberry,
Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc.
Ham and Schweitzer Cheese /Sandwiches,
Sardines, Kic.
MEALS -AT ALL - HOURS
Condy 0. Boyle,
dealer in
LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC
..The finest brands of Domestic and Imported
Whiskey on sale. Fresh Frreland Beer, Porter
ami Ale on tap. 98 Centre street.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE!
ONLY ONE NIGHT.
Saturday Evening, February 21.
Paine & Co.'s
Moving Pictures,
Stereoptican Views
AND
Concert Talking Machine.
NEW NOVELTY ENTERTAINMENT.
150 - GRAND SCENES- 150
SHOWING
President McKinlcy's, Assassination,
Eruption of Mount Poles,
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Parade,
United States Soldiers Drilling,
Black Diamond Express Train,
New York Fire Department.
Scenes in Philippine War,
Scenes iu British-Boer War,
and
Hundreds of Other Views.
General Admission, 20 Cents.
Children Under la Years, 10 Cents.
Reserved Seats, 25 Cents.
Boats on sule on Thursday at JleMeuaiula*