Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, February 23, 1903, Image 1

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    VOL XV. NO. 102.
Sale of Clothing
and Furnishings
Buy now and here, because
every price is reduced—what you
need later will cost you less now.
In Clothing, Overcoats, Trousers,
Gents' Furnishings, Boots and
Shoes you can be suited here 01
you can't be suited in Freeland.
Words of praise cannot do jus
tice to our assortments, style and
qualities.
Come at once and see for your
self-—let the goods convince you
of their superior excellence.
Also complete lines of Dry-
Goods, Dress Goods, No! ions,
etc., among which are many bar
gains to interest our lady patrons.
Buckskin Kubber Boots and
Shoes are the best and are sold by
JOHN SIIIGO,
14± South Centre Street.
OlilON STttOlt,
A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
and
NOTARY PU3LIC.
Olflce: Koouib 1 and 2, Birkbeck brick, KreelanU
Mclaughlin,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Bum ties* of Any Beacnptvm.
Brenn.-m's Building, So. Centre St. Kreelund.
J. O'DONNELL,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Campbell Building, - Freeland.
White Haven Office, Kane Building, Opposite
Hobtoilice; Tucsduys, Saturdays.
JOHN J. McBREARTY,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business of every description. Fire
Insurance, and Convoyanciug given prompt
attention.
MoMenainln Building, South Centre Street.
npiiOS. A. BUCKLEY,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
All businesH given prompt attention.
Tribune Building, - - Main Street
N. MALEY,
DENTIST.
OVF.K BIKKBECK'B STOKE,
Second Floor, - - Birkbeok Brick
jyjRS. S. E. HAYES,
FIRE INSURANCE AGENT.
Washington Street.
None but reliable companies represented.
Also agent lor the celebrated high-grade
Pianos or Hazolton Bros., New York city.
£JR. S. S HESS,
DENTIST.
North Centre Street.
801 l Telephone.
Seoond Floor. - P. O. S. of A. Building.
Wm. Wehrman.
-w^N.TC!Z-3:ikd:^-i2:E:d=£
Centre street, Freeland.
REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
Geo. H. hkdrtman,
Meats and Green Tinea.
Freak Lard a Specially.
Centre Street, nenr Central Hotel.
Groceries, Provisions,
Green Truck,
Dry Goods Notions
are among the finest sold
in Freeland. Send a sam
ple order and try them.
E. J. Curry. South Centre Street.
CAMPBELL,
dealer in
Dry Goods, Groceries,
Boots and Shoes.
Alao
PURE WINES & LIQUORS
FDR FAMILY
TOT MKDICINAL I'URPDSKF.
OfmtTH and Main street., Freeland.
.A.. OS'VC-.A.IZD,
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.
H, H\ Vor. Ventre end Front Sit., Freeland,
iuv.% •
FREELAND, PA., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23. 1903.
BLAMED FOR
HIGH PRICES
Coal Operators and Roads
Held Responsible.
Congressional Committee to
Present Testimony Show
ing Extortionate Charges
Were Not Warranted,
Congressional investigation of the
question of eoal transportation during
the recent famine, as wH I as the respon
sibly for high prices, has ended so far
as this congress is concerned, and the
sub-committee of the house committee
In charge of the investigation, will re
port tomorrow.
Testimony will be submitted in the
report showing that the responsibility
for the recent very high prices rests
upon the coal operators and the eoal
roads. l}e\oud olFering the testimony
taken, the report makes no comment on
this important feature of the investi
gation, except to say that there is not
time enough before the end of this
| congress, Irotn which the committee has
its authority, t.o completely Investigate
this question.
The sub-committee, of which Repre
sentative Litthlield, of Maine, was
made chairman, went to New England
to take testimony on the question of
water transportation.
The report finds that there were ves
sels enough to carry al! the coal that
couid be supplied, that the water trans
portation was high because the larger
vessels could only get half and three
quarter cargoes, while there was a scar
city of small schooners operated at small
cost and which could got full cargoos.
A Night With the Tigers.
To appropiiately celebrate the recent
consolidation of the Tigers Athletic
Club and the Good Will Athletic Asso
ciation the united clubs held a banquet
and entertainment at the Grand opera
house hail on Saturday evening. At
tendance was limited to members of the
club, and all were present, excepting a
few whose absence was unavoidable.
The meeting rcorn and adjoining hall
were engaged for the occasion, and
both were handsomely decorated. The
evening's festivities began with the
members partaking of a suppor which
consisted of everything seasonable and
was served in a style to satisfy the most
fastidious epicurean.
After justice had been done to the
palatial spread, an informal program
was rend* red and several hours were
pleasantly and Instructively spent listen
ing to iho toasts, addresses, vocal and
instrumental selections, etc., by which
the gathering was entertained.
The following were the principal num
bers of the program.
Opening address—President James M.
Gallagher.
Vocal solo—Barrett brothers, Michael
and John.
Instrumental music—Tigers Mandolin
(flub.
Vocal solo—C. J. Johnson.
Recitation—Jerry McGinley.
Buck and wing dance—Michael Jacobs.
Instrumental music—Steve Yori.
Toast—"The Tigers Early Days,"
Patrick J. Breslin.
Vocal solo—James Thompson.
Selection—Tigers Quartette.
Toast—"What Constitutes a True Ti
ger," P. G. Gallagher.
Vocal solo—Frank McKinley.
Dance—James Gillespie and Michael i
Jacobs.
PLEASURE.
February 23 —Operetta. "The Min
strel of Capri," under auspices of V. M
C. A., at. the Grand opera house. Tiek
rts. 23, 35 ;i lid fit) cents.
Moving; I'icture KntcrtHlnmontA
Under the auspices of Local Union
No. 1521. U. M. W. of A., a moving
picture entertainment will he given at
tilt) Grand opera house tomorrow even
ing. The vievxs to be shown are varied,
interesting and instruetive Iho ad
uils*i<>n charges are 15, 25 and 55 cent*,
and tickets for the show are on sale at
Mc.Menamin's store
Witkcburre and lia/.leton Itailway.
Beginning Jaunars 29, 1903, and uniil
further notice, cars will leave corner
Hr >ad and Wyoming streets, 11 a/.leton,
via Lehigh Traction Company, as fol
io ws:
For St. Johns, 6 00, 7 00, 8.00, 9 00 a.
m., 12 00 noun, 1 00, 4.00, 5 (JO and 6 (JO
p. m.
Returning leave St.. Johns for Ilazle
ton. 6 30, 7.30, 8 30. 11,80 a. m , 12.30,
3 30. 4 30, 5 30 and 6.30 p. in.
Cars run daily, except car leaving
i I a/.leton at 6.00 a m. and returning
leave St. Johns at 6 30 a. m., will run
ou week daj s only.
A. F. Harger.
General Pussebfjer Agent.
Selection—Mandolin Club.
Vocal solo—Joseph McGIII.
Toast —"What the Tigers Have Ac
complished," Bernard J. Boyle.
Vocal solo—Anthony O'Donnell.
Mandolin selection—Joseph McGIII.
Impersonation of Famous Actors —
Manns It. Conahan.
Clog dance—Anthony O'Donnell.
Vocal solo —Jerry McGinley.
Toast—"The Tigers Future," J. J.
Mc Menaiuin.
Orapbophone selections—Jos. Kush
nerlck.
Song—"America," by the club.
The celebration was that kind of a
success which the Tigers invariably ac
complish. and the members departed in
the early morning anxiously awaiting
a call which will bring them together
again to enjoy a similar night out.
At the Opsra House.
The operetta,"Minstrel of Capri." will
be presented this evening by home
talent for the henelit of the y. M. C. A.
The L'o Columbian Literary Society
entertained a largo audience last even
ing.
Lewis Granger and a strong company
placed "Gypsy Jack" before a " small
house Friday evening.
Falne & Co.'s moving picture enter
tainment was well attended Saturday
evening.
The next and last of the M. & M.
series of entertainments will bo held
Saturday evening, with Lovett's Boston
Stars as the attraction.
Moving pictures will bo to
morrow evening under the auspices of
Local Union No. 1521, U. M. W. of A.,
of Upper Lehigh.
Two Funerals.
The remains of the late Mrs. Bridget
McUettrlck were laid at rest Saturday
morning at St. Ann's cemetery. Pre
vious to the iuteruient a requiem mass
was read at St. Ann's church, which
was attended by many of the deceased's
friends. Among those from a distance
who attended the funeral were Mr. and
Mrs. William McGettrlck and Matthew
and James McGettrlck, of Dickson City,
Lackawanna county.
The remains of the late Mrs. Frank
Smith, who died on Thursday In a
Philadelphia hospital, were buried yes
terday afternoon from the family resi
dence in Sandy Run. The interment
was made at Freeland cemetery.
Married on Saturday.
John Trimble, of Elizabeth, N. J.,
and Miss Mary MeCann, of Sandy Run, ;
were united in marriage at St. Anu's
church Saturday morning by Rev. M. J. j
Falllhee. Miss Mary A. O'Neill, of
Upper Lehigh, was bridesmaid. After j
the ceremony the young people returned i
to the home of the bride's mother, Mrs.
Neal P. Johnson, Sandy Itun, where
they received the congratulations of
thefi friends, and at noon departed for
Elizabeth, where they will make their
future homo.
Both young people have many friends
hero who wish them a long and happy
journey through life.
Death of Mrs. Campbell.
Mrs. I'atrlek Campbell died at her
home In Sandy valley Saturday evening,
aged 08 years. The deceased was a
resident of East Foster for many years.
She Is survived by her husband and the
following sons and daughters: Alex
ander, Neal, Michael and John, of
Sandy valley; Mrs. Alexander Mulhearn,
Freeland, and Sister M. Marie, of the
Mercy convent, Dushore.
The funeral will leave her late resi
dence at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning.
Upon Its arrival at St. Ann's church a
requiem mass will be read, after which
the remains will be interred at St. Ann's
cemetery.
Strike Commission.
The Anthracite Coal Strlfro Commis
sion resumed Its session at the interstate
commerce rooms, at Washington, on
Friday. There was a general discus
sion of the work before the commission
and of the general method of procedure
In considering its preliminary report to
the actual framing of the award.
There are numerous obstacles In the
way of any early report that are antici
pated by the commissioners and it is
conceded that questions may arise at
any tline that would necessitate another
visit to the coal fields or elsewhere.
To Cure a Cold In One l)uy
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails I
to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on :
each box. 25c.
The kind that cured your Grandfather,
DR. DAVID FRCF
KENNEDY'S XW
F A If n n liver or blood troubles,
r AVUKI Ifc enssfis
QrKIFIIU this tinner nnd address Dr.
KtMhUY
LAND OF FLOWERS.
What u Freeland Man IIa Keen and
Heard in America's Oldest City.
St. Augustine, Florida,
February 10, 1903.
Editor Tribune.—l am pleasantly
domiciled in this quaint old city which
Ponce do Leon founded in 1512 and
which is the oldpst as well as one of the
most healthy cities in the United States.
It possesses the oldest house in this
country and the structure is In a fair
condition, as most of the old Spanish
houses were built from a material
known as coquina rock. This speci
men of shell-stone Is also used In the
construction of the present modern and
magnificent hotels and is said to be
nearly Indestructible.
This city Is al*o the home of old Fort
Marion, which was built by the Spanish
government and was 191 years In course
of construction and cost, over $30,000,000.
It, is a source of great attraction to
Northern visitors. Occasionally, some
one, becoming so interested In sight
seeing in the various dungeons and for
getting himself, gets locked in the fort
for the night.
Whilst, General Ponce de Leon, whom
tradition lias made historically famous
by his supposed discovery of the spring
or fountain of eternal youth, was sta
tioned at Porto Rico he frequently met
some of the chiefs of the Carib tribe of
Indians, who told him of a wonderful
spring of pure running water that, ex
isted in a country to the northward of
theirs and whoso marvelous virtue,
when drank and bathed In. would re
store youth and health to all who could
use its salutory water.
And the story runs that in one of the
numerous battles with the Indians one
of Ponce de Leon's most intimate aids
and supporter in his campaigns was
killed. Afterward it appeared he had
made Ponce de Leon executor of his
estate and guardian of his only daughter.
Ponce de Leon was therefore obliged
to return to Spain to take charge of the
( estate and to provide for the daughter's
welfare. Upon seeing the beautiful and
finely educated young laoy he at first
sight fell In love with her, which love,
history has It, was duly reciprocated;
byt there being such a disparity in their
ages he was too chivalrous to ask for her
hand in marriage, lie bethought of
this spring or fountain of youth and life
and finally told the young maiden that
he would fit out an expedition and go
further north in the Indian country and
lind this spring of running water.
She begged him to desist in bis efforts,
but he, being a soldier and at the be
hest of his king, would go and find this
spring. He and his troops finally set
sail and landed upon land which abound
ed in flowers and which is now known a*
Florida In this connection it might bo
stated that Columbus claimed that he
had found the seat of Paradise in Florida.
Martyr, also in his address to the
pope, writes that among the islands
there was one in which there was a
spring of running water of such marvel-;
ous virtue that the water thereof being
drank and bathed In, perhaps with
some diet, makes the old young again.
Ponce de Leon, in his efforts to dis
cover this spring, had many adventures
and battles with the Indians, in one of
which a skulking red man sent an arrow
into his hip. As the surgeon of the ex
pedition was unable to extract It, they
were obliged to re-embark for Spain, and
upon their arrival there Ponce do Leon
died from tho effects of the wound.
Whether the stories of the fountain of
youth and of the golden treasures of tho
mainland are pure fables or are only
poetic and exaggerated descriptions of
the country may well admit of a doubt,
and the latter view I am inclined to
take.
However, the spring js hero. It is
walled up and Is said to have never
been known to cease running. It is, as
you may well suppose, an object of great
interest as well as an object that makes
much merriment. Every Northerner
visits it, and I myself have dipped in It
and am now in great hope.
Another attraction here is a work of
art which is one of Florida's greatest
wonders—in fact, there is nothing else
like it in the world. It Is known as the
fish-scale house. Its size is oxlo and 9
feet high. Its outside is covered i
with 3,073,700 drum-fish scales. The j
roof and other parts of the exterior ,
present to the naked eye tho appearance
of a small house of ivory.
Another attraction for antiquarians Is
the Dr. Vidder collection, which includes ,
about every mineral and animal object 1
that has been discovered both under and
above the water.
I must add a word about the beautiful
hotels, with their splendid courts and
lawns of tropical and capacious foun
tains, and of tjie beautiful Presbyterian
church which Hull Flagler has had con
structed at a cost of million dollars or
more as a memorial to his only deceased
daughter.
CouUuuud on Sixth CuluiiMi.
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 United Brewery Workers, of
which the employes of Freeland brew
ery are members, havo secured a
uniform scale of wages for all such
employes in Luzerue county. The
last firm to agree was Bartol SL CO , of
Ed wh rdsville. Besides meaning ari in
crease in wages, it also makes all con
tracts expire on the same day.
The anniversary of the execution of
Robert Emmet, one of Ireland's martyrs,
will be celebrated ou the evening of
March 4 by the Larkin Social Club with
a fitting program at the Grand opera
house hall. The club will have for its
guests the John Boyle O'Rielly Literary
Society, of lla/.leton.
E. A. Oherrender, representing Coxe
Bros, it Co., Is endeavoring to effect a
settlement with a number of property
holders along Wetzel's run at Quakake
in ihe matter of their claim* for damages
arising from the action of the company
in polluting this stream witli sulphur
water.
John Doyle and George Boisel, of
Freeland, firemen on the D. S. & S.
Railroad, havo been summoned to Eas
ton to undergo an examination for the
position of engineers. The men will be
examined by the Lehigh Valley Rail
road's oxamining board.
On account of so many people haviug
removed from Milncsville, due to the
closing down of the colliery, the post
office will be closed on March 1. Those
still residing in the town will be com
pelled to go to Ilarleigh for their ruail.
Miss Mary Brennan, of South Wash
ington 9treet, left this morning for
Philadelphia, where she will receive
treatment at Jefferson hospital. She
was accompanied by her father, John
Brennan, and Miss Phoebe Riloy.
"Minnesota's Best" flour is sold by A.
Oswald. There is none better made.
John F. Boyle was arrested on Satur
day on a warrant Issued by a lia/.leton
alderman. lie is charged by Joseph
Vlrutsky with assault and battery. Mr.
Boyle waived a hearing and gave bail to
answer the charge in court.
I*aac Davis, of Front street, fell on
the ice last evening while on his way to
the Presbyterian church. lie was carri
ed to his home, where it was found that
one of his legs was broken by the fall.
August Donop, Sr., of North Ridge
street, was successfully operated upon
at the Minors' hospital on Saturday.
His present condition is very favorable.
On account of Washington's Birthday
ail the schools and banks of town were
closed today. At the postoflice the
usual holiday hours were observed.
A movement having for its object the
closing of all business places on Sundays
has been started in town and is receiv
ing much encouragement.
Ice cream on salo at Morkt's.
Awnings in front of the stores of S.
Senle and George Wise broke down on
Saturday on account of being over
weighted with snow.
Mrs. Harriet Roberts, an aged widow,
is seriously ill at the home of her daugh
ter. Mrs. John Probert, in the Second
ward.
Miss Katie McClennan, of Chestnut
street, has accepted a position In
Herbst's photograph gallery.
William F. Lawlor, of New York city,
visited his mother on South Washington
street over Sunday.
Miss Bid McGeehan, of Philadelphia,
is visiting her brothers on Ridge street.
Charles Dever, of Easton, is the guest
of his mother on Johnson street.
Miss Rose Boyle, of Wilkesbarre, is
visiting Freeland relatives.
Wednesday next will be Ash Wednes
day, the first day of Lent.
Three new cases of smallpox have
been discovered in Scran ton. The
victims all live in the same neighbor
hood in the North End.
George T. Meitrott, of West Hazloton,
became 111 with grip several days ago.
While convalescent he lost the power of
speech and is unable to utter a word.
BIRTHS.
Bcllo7.ua,—To Mr. and Mrs. John Bel
leta, Ccuire street, a son.
TR I-WEEKLY
McMENAMIN'S
South Centre Street
) IN WINTER WEATHER
WEAR WINTER GOODS
Don't let any one convince you
. that the end of winter is yet in
j sight. There are many cold days,
| and colder nights, to come before
| the spring of 1903 arrives. There
fore it is your duty to properly
I I clothe yourself and protect your
, j self from the chilly blasts of March,
j To do this you must begin by buy
- ing the right kind of Underwear,
the kind that will wash and wear
and still keep you warm. That is
f the kind we sell.
• I For your feet, be you nun,
' ; woman, youth, maid or child, we
) | have Shoes that are especially
' ; recommended for late w inter and
f [ early spring wear. Our manufac
-1 ! turers guarantee them to keep out
■ ! the cold, and unless your feet are
Iso protected you cannot be as-
I sured of a warm body.
The grades of Rubber Goods
f which we handle are the best in
, the market—so our customers,
t who have tried various makes, tell
, us, and whether it is Boots or
, Shoes 30U prefer we can supply
you with goods that we can guar
antee.
, Winter Gloves, Hosiery, Fur
, nishiugs, Hats and Caps are not
, yet out of season, but we want
s them out of our way and you can
, have your choice from large as
r sortments at figures considerably
less than the regular charges.
Those who buy now will have
abundant opportunity to get their
' money's worth.
In Neckwear, Collars, Cuffs and
! similar goods, also Working Jack
! ets and Overalls, our store is still
the headquarters for the best goods
in the lines mentioned.
! Boys' Knee Pants can be bought
> here, and we give positive assur
ance that you get better value for
! your money than can be obtained
■ elsewhere.
McMENAMIN'S
South Centre Street
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STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, 6
fc EAST STROUDSBURG, PA. 1
Rj Regular State Normal Courses, and I
"■ Special Departments of Music, Elocu- ■
SH tion. Art, Drawing, Stenography and if
, M Typewriting; strong College Prupara- I
■ tory Department. K
' | Hoarding expenses $3.50 per week. I
> w I'upiis admitted tit any time. Winter ■
M Term opens Dec. 2Uih. Write for H
53 catalogue. Kj!
; I E. L. KEMP, A.M., Prin. 1
DePIERRO - BROS.
O-A-ZFIE.
Corner of Centre and Front Streets.
Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club,
Hosenblutk'fi Velvet, of which wo hive
EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN.
Mumra'g Extru Dry Champagne,
Henneesy Brandy, Blackberry,
Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Kto.
Ham and Schweitzer Cheene Sandwiches %
Sardines, Kic.
MEALS - AT - ALL - HOURS
LAUBACH S VIENNA BAKERY.
B. C. UUBACH, Prop.
Choice Bread of All Kinds, Cakes, and Pas
try, Dally. Pailey uud Novelty Cakus 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}
town and surroundings every d-ay.
Condy 0. Boyle,
dealer in
LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC
The finest brands of Domestic and Imnortod
Whiskey on salo. Fresh Freelund liner, Porter
and Ale on tap. 1)8 Centre Btreet.
LAND OF FLOWERS.
Contiuued from Fourth Column.
Still another object oi much curiosity
to Northern people Is the old slave
market house, where npgro slaves were
sold at auction in ante-bellum days.
1 give you below a verbatim copy of
an epitaph upon an imposing pile of
stones, In which reference Is mado to a
noted Indian chief:
"Notls, tills verry elaborate pile Is
credited In memory of Tolomato, a
Seminole Inglne chief, whosse wtgwarm
stands on this spot and surroundings.
We cberrish Ills memory as ho was a
good-barted chief. He wood knot take
your skalp without you begged hiiu to
do so or paid him sum muny. He all
ways ackted more like a Chrlstshun
gentleman than a savage lngino. Hot
hi.ii rust In pease."
Respectfully yours,
XUpuias lijrkbeck.