FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. XV. NO. 119. Hustle Along If you want to be classed with the throng who have for weeks past taken advantage of the large assortment of bargains we have been offering. New spring goods are beginning to arrive, and it will be only a short time until these opportunities will have disappeared. To close them out quickly and give us more clear space for the extensive lines of Spring and Sum mer Goods which are coming in we are offering Clothing, Furnish ings, Shoes, Dry Goods, Notions, etc., at prices seldom heard of. JOHN SHIGO, 144 South Centre Street. O IION STROH, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC. Office: Uooms 1 and 2, Birkbeck Brick. Froelantl MCLAUGHLIN, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of Any Description. Brenuan'e Building, So. Centre St. Freeland. J. O'DONNELL, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Campbell Building, - Freeland. White Haven Office, Kane Building, Opposite Postoffice; 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 business given prompt attention. Tribune Building, - - Main Street N. MALEY, DENTIST. OVKK BIHKBKCK'S STOKE, Hooond Floor, - - Birkbeck Brick S. E. HAYES, FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Washington Street. None but reliable companies represented. Also agent for the celebrated high-grade Pianos of Hazelton Bros., Now York city. S. S. HESS, DENTIST. North Centre Street. Bell Telephone. Second Floor, - I*. O. S. of A. Building. Wm. Wehrman. WATCHMAKEE Centre street, Freeland. REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ij! JUST LOOK .A.T THESE PHICES. jj! ft Special Haster Offerings. ft i) For the Next Two Weeks Wo offer You the Following Bargains in Wines and Liquors. A) T OH lion Quart f' Ityo Whisky $1 75 $ _ /tl Crystal spring Ity< 2 UO -jf} I 5-yeur-ol per month. By the passage of this act tho legis lature, If the governor approves, has abolished low wages for the army of young men and young women who are training tho children of the state for future lives of usefulness. The bill offers, a new Incentive to young men and young women of the rural districts to enter the profession; it secures to those who have devoted years of their lives to school teaching at least a reasonable salary. It relegates to the roar the class of school directors who hold the tax rate and property valuation in higher esteem than the welfare of the children of their districts. The bill goes to the governor un hampered by restrictions,' unencumber ed by doubtful conditions. The penalty for violation of its provi sions is tho forfeiture of the statu ap propriation. The provisions of the bill will not af fect the teachers of Freeland or Foster, as all employed in these districts receive not less than $35 per month. However, in Butler, Denlson and other townships of this county many teachers are at present paid less than the new legal minimum. Special Convention. From tho Hazleton Plain Speaker. A special convention of tho United Mine Workers of District 7 will be called for the latter part of this month. The exact date has not yet been decided upon, but the convention will assemble in this city on or about the 20th Inst. The object of this gathering is said to be the ratification of the changes that will bo made in tho constitution by tho committee that is now engaged at that task. It is altogether probable, however, that the delegates will not restrict them selves merely to this particular business. All matters that concern the miners of this district will likely be discussed and Bottle J' Crystallized Hock and llye S 75 j)t Crystallized Kummel 75 Cherries in Muraciiino 75 lit Maple (Jin 1 00 J' Vermouth 75 lit Muriel's Three-Star Brandy 2 00 1 J. Jameson's Irish Whisky 1 50 I® Booth's Old Tom Gin 1 50 X Bed Heart Imp. Hum 1 50 It Duff's Malt Whisky 1 00 X Claret 50 lit Hoohheimer 60 X Also the following brands of Fine jfk Whiskies: Hunter, Wilson, Canadian F/. Club, Jas. K. Pepper, Trimble, Mt. 4k Vernon, Jed Clayton and Novena. F/ ' , ! ft SPECIAL OFFEBING. , X 1 Bottle Bye } Worth $2 00 f! 1 Bottle Port or r Our Price 4k Sherry Wine \ $1 00 f. 1 Bottle Port ) Worth $4 00 M 1 Bottle Sherry f Our X 1 Bottle Angelica I Price a L Bottic &t. Catawba ) $2 00 'v FREELAND, PA., FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1903. the convention promises to be very in teresting. The revised constitution will be sub mitted to all the district locals for con sideration and each will instruct its delegates how to stand on the ratifica tion when the matter comes up for con sideration in the convention. Tomorrow's Funerals. Mrs. David Rickert, who died on Wednesday atCemanton, Lehigh county, while visiting her daughter, will be buried at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning from the residence of her son, Ambrose, on Front street. Services will be held at St. John's Reformed church, followed by interment at Freeland cemetery. The remains will arrive here at 633 o'clock this evening. The deceased was aged 70 years and is survived by the fol lowing sons and daughters: Ambrose and Alvin, of Freeland; Mrs. James Rumsey, Cement-on; Mrs William Sny der, Silver Brook; Wellington, Wilkes barre, and Charles, Hazle Brook. The funeral of the late John Ilelden rlck will take place at 1 o'clock tomor row afternoon from his home on North Ridge street. Services will be hold at St. John's Reformed • church, after which the remains will be taken to Hazleton for interment. Delegations representing the Freeland branches of the Jr. O. U. A. M. and the I. O. O. F., of which organizations the deceased was a member, will attend the funeral. Confirmation Services. On Palm Sunday there will bo con firmation services at St. John's Reform ed church, when a class consisting of the following will be confirmed: Carrie M. Shanno, Emma D. Schaub, Edith C. Heidenrich, Mary G. Winter, Mary E. Booth, Eva M. Reibold, Martha E. Woelfel, Ida A. Scbeidy, Bessie M. Doubert, Emma E. Gross, Anna L. K routines, Ida L. Keller, Bessie M. Bill man, Gertrude Sachs, Emma Bowman, Margaret E. Alden, Daisy M. Coxe, Let tie B. Wenner, Lula M. Dieter, John Sachs, Lloyd A. Levan, Walter E. Drasher, George W. Deisenroth, Eyan E. liartling, Claude Drasher, Charles L. Winter, George D. Marley, Harry O. I Miller, Iliratn A. Ryan, j The services will commence at 10 a. m. Drivers Not Satisfied. It is reported that the drivers em ployed by Markle & Co. are not satisfied with that firm's interpretation of the nine-hour day clause, so far as it ap plies to them, and it is likely that a committee will wait upon the manage ment to endeavor to adjust the differ ences. The drivers want their time to be counted from the hour they report for work and to be allowed an hour for their noon-day meal, or they will work the noon-hour, as heretofore, provided it is counted as part of their shift. When they work over nine hours thoy want pay for tho extra time. The drivers are anxious to have the matter settled without trouble, but are deter mined to make a strong contest for what they believe is right. The Brewery Strike. There Is no change in the strike at local brewery, other than an announce ment made this morning by one of the officials that all tho strikers have been discharged and arc no longer considered In the employ of the company. Both sides are presenting an unyielding front and It looks like a long siege. Repairs are being made to tho mach inery during tho idleness by men con nected with the flrtn which Installed the Ice-inaklng machine. They arrived in town last evening and their appearance at tho plant gave rise to a rumor that non-unionists had been imported to take the places of the strikers. Poor Board Reorganized. The directors of the Middle Coal Field Poor District met at the Laurytown almshouse on Wednesday for the pur pose of reorganizing. Directors elect Campbell and White presented their credentials and the board at once pro ceeded with the reorganization. Wil liam Leib was chosen presldont and purchasing agent; C. Tosh, of Maucb Chunk, secretary; Samuel Gangwere, steward; Dr. W. P. Bong, of Weatherly, physician, and W. T. Thomas, of Mauch Chunk, solicitor. Pleased With New Hours. Tho employes at the surrounding col lieries are well pleased with the new schedule of hours which went into effect on Wednesday. The firemen are natur ally the most elated of the workers, as their reduction of four hours per day is a boon which they could uot fail to appreciate. Speaking of tho now conditions, one of this class of laborers said last evening that his work Is now "like going to school," as his toil ends at 4 o'clock and he arrives home with the scholars. Additional locals on the fourth page. BREVITIES. The pipe which conveys compressed air to the motors in Drlfton mine burst yesterday afternoon and the released air did considerable damage in the vicinity of the bursted section. Twelve coal cars wore demolishod and timbers wore torn out. No one was in tho neighbor hood of the accident when it happened. Cornelius O'Donnell, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick F, O'Donnell and a pupil at Eckley B. Coxe school, fell from a shed near the school during this morn ing's recess. He was badly injured about the hip and body and was remov ed to his home on South street. Alfred Hhive, of town, and Miss Maud Mealing, a popular young lady of Upper Lehigh, were married at 7 o'clock last evening by Rev. J. B. Korschner. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's mother. The young couple will make their home in town. Mrs. Rocco DePlerro arrived here from Italy this week with her two sons and joined her husband on South Centre street. Mr. DePierro, who is a tailor, has been a resident or town for several years and the family will make their permanent home here. Miss Ella Meehan, of Washington 9treet, who was operated upon at St. Joseph's hospital, Philadelphia, on Tuesday, is Improving, but will be re quired to undergo another operation before she leaves the institution. The condition of John Sippel, who is ill in Philadelphia, is still serious. Mr. Sippel, his father, returned home last evening, but Mrs. Sippel has remained to await developments. A number of members of the Free land council of the Royal Arcanum at tended the district convention of the order at Hazleton last evening. Mrs. Hugh McGeehan, who suffered a relapse this week, is improvlug. Tonight's Exhibition. Tho large sale o( 9eats for Jell, Fltz and their combination of athletes Is suf ficient proof that the local sporting fraternity takes kindly to a great draw ing card when It is presented. The an nouncement of tho two big pugilists in fistcuffs togothor Is creating no end of comment among tho followers of the manly art. The opportunity to 9ee Jeff and Fltz occurs tonight at tho Grand opera house. Tho fact that tho gladi ators have boon off two weeks and are In bettor condition than ever beforo is sufficient proof that their portion of the program will uot bo of the love-tapping kind. The preliminary bouts (which will bo for points) are also said to bo of the very best, and an effort Is being made to securo some local talent to try conclu sions with some of the light weights travelling with the combination. Tho management of tho. house is to be con gratulated for keeping the scale of prices down, as very often such an at traction advances tho prices, therefore creating much dlspleasuro and discon tent with tho patrons. With such an attraction and tho prevailing popular prices, tho capacity of the house will probably bo tested this evening. Operators Are Puzzled. About thirty-five coal operators, rep resenting the independent operators of the Lackawanaa and Wyoming regions, met at Scranton yesterday to consider the award of the Coal Strike Commission and the interpretation that should be given its various clauses. A committee, consisting of H. H. Ashley, of the Par rish Coal Company, Plymouth, and H. C. Reynolds and W. L. Connell, of Scran ton, was appointed to confer with the superintendents of the large companies with a view to agreeing upon an inter pretation of the award that will be adopted by all operators. The question of whether or not the 10 per cent increase should be figured on the gross or net earnings of the contract miners was discussed at length and it was decided that it applied to the gross. The meeting adjourned to reconvene at a time to be agreed upon later to hear the report of the committee. Officers of Citizens' Bank. The stockholders of tho Citizens' bank have re-elected last year's officers, as follows: President —H. C. Ivoons. Vice president—Thomas Birkbeck. Secretary—Charles Dusheck. Cashier—B. li. Davis. Directors—John Shigo, John Burton, Anthony Rudewick, 11. C. Koons, Thomas Birkbeck and Charles Dusheck. Teller—Andrew Shigo. Bookkeepers—James W. Bell and Miss Mabel Croll. The bank is reportod to be in a very prosperous condition and the stock holders are well pleased with the man ner in which the officers are conducting the affairs of the institution. 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, Charle9 Boyle, of North Ridge street, employed as a locie engln er at Oakdaie, met with an accident y t rdav which broke three of his ribs and other wise bruised him internally. His engine was running at a high rate of speed when it suddenly left the track. He was removed to his home after re ceiving treatment at the mines. Owing to the failure of a quorum to attend, no meeting of the borough school board was held last evoning. Those present were Directors Boyle, i Brogan, Buckley, Isaac, McGeehan and Shelhamer. They adjourned to meet next Thursday evening. William Gillespie, of Drifton, whoso log was severely burned by (fynainlte In the mines last December, Is still confined to the Miners hospital and the pbysl clans predict that no less than three months' treatment will be required to heal the injured limb. The one-story frame structure which served as a D. S. & S. station at Oneida Junction was 9et on fire by a spark from a locomotive yesterday morning and was totally destroyed. It has been replaced by a portable building from Drifton. A serious cave-In occurred in Drifton No. 2 mine yesterday afternoon and several mules were imprisoned until the affected gangway was reopened. The disturbed section of tho mine was made safe at midnight. Beautiful wall paper, 7c per double roll up, at Wui. Birkbeck's. Stock is large. At the Park M. E. church next Sun day's morning services will be conducted at 10.30 o'clock by Fred L. Smith, of Hazieton, and the evening services at 7 o'clock by Dr. J. W. Leckie, of the same city. The tunnel which was designed to drain the lower basins of No. 5 mine, Jeddo, has been completed, and the water from all portions of the big col liery will now pass through the Eber vale tunnel. The auditors of District 7, U. M. W. of A., will meet at Hazieton next Mon- ! day to examine the accounts of the offi cers for the past quarter. Joseph Schnee, of town, is one of the auditors. Subscribers who have changed their residences, especially those who are served by carriers, should notify this office at- once, to insure proper and prompt delivery of their papers. John Matula, of Swampton, was lu jured this morning by a fall of coal in in No. 5 mine, Jeddo. Ono leg was broken in two places. lie was taken to the Miners hospital. "Minnesota's Best" Hour is sold by A. Oswald. There is none better made. Game Warden Malloy is busily engag ed this week distributing 9,000 trout fry in the streams of the vicinity. The fry came from the state hatchery at Allen town. Miss Annie Gillespie, a teacher at the Daniel Coxe school, is ill, and her posi tion is being filled by the substitute teacher, Jeremiah McGlnloy. James Alexander has discontinued his bakery business here and has gone to Waterbury, Conn., to accept a position as salesman. The employes of the street commis sioner's department will apply to council on Monday evening for a nine-hour day. John W. Scott, of Hazieton, district deputy of the I. O. O. F., installed the officers of Mt. iloreb Lodgo last evening. Mrs. Campbell is dangerously ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John McGeady, Walnut street. Erasmus Snyder spent part of the week attending the funeral of an undo at Slatington. Mrs. John B. Hanlon Is visiting her sister, Mrs. M. J. Bergin, in Washing ton, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Washburn have removed from Wilkesbarre to Johnson street. A branch of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Harri Garri has been organized in town. Daniel McCole and family have re moved from Pine street to McAdoo. Marcus Houser, of North Ceiitre street, is ill with pneumonia. Latest wall paper at Win. Birkbeck's. TRI -WEEKLY McMENAMIN'S South Centre Street OUR SPRING DISPLAY IS NOW READY We open the Spring season with the most complete line of Dress Shirts for boys, youths and men that Freeland has ever seen, both in variety and quantity. Our goods are of the very latest styles and our prices the lowest, consist ent with quality, Our Shirts are made by the most reliable manu facturers in the country, as the cut below will show. Shoes for Men, Women and Children in a score of styles, and every pair is warranted to be worth every cent we ask for it. Dress and Working Shoes are carried in all sizes. Our stock of Furnishings is well worth your inspection, and we in vite you to call and examine the many new lines we have for the Spring of 1903. McMENAMIN'S South Centre Street MEKKTS Easter Novelties. Most complete line of Easter Novelties ever displayed in eastern Pennsylvania. Easter BasketsandToys, Decorated Eggs, Trimmed Baskets From 5c to $6. Call and see our grand display, the finest ever made in Freeland. Everybody welcome, whether you buy or not. FREE! FREE! Any name beautifully engraved on chocolate eggs free of charge. MEItKT'S 17-19 Centre Street. Wholesale and Retail. Ice Cream Parlor—2nd Floor. GRAND OPERA HOUSE. J. J. McMcnaraiu, Manager. ONE NIGHT, Friday Even'g, Apl. 3. ATHLETIC EVENT First Appearance of James J. Jeffries AND Robert Fitzsimmons, in a Scientific Boxing Exhibition, To be preoedod by a number of Exciting Preliminaries And other interesting events. Prices: 50,75, SI.OO, Music by DePierro's Orchestra* Seats on sale at McMenamin'e sftffe.