FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. XV. NO. 124. Spring Styles A complete stock of Light weight Clothing now ready. Our prices are moderate. Correct styles and excellent material are feat ures of the stock. In the way of fit we promise satisfaction. The best material and finest of work manship. Young Men's Clothing is a specialty here. The right fa brics and styles for the dressy young man will be found on our counters. Call and look through our line before buying elsewhere. JOHN SHIGO, 144 South Centre Street. OltlON bTROH, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC. Office: Rooms 1 and 2, Hirkbeck Brick, Freeland Mclaughlin, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal Business of Any Description. Brennan's 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. MoMenamin Building, South Centre Street. r J"*HOS. A. BUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. All business given prompt attention, Tribune Building, - - Main Street N. MALEY, DENTIST. OVER BIRKBECK'S STORE, Second Floor, - - Birkbeok Brick S. E. HAYES, FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Washington Street. None but reliable companies represented. Also agent for the celebratod high-grade Pianos of Hazelton Bros., Now York city. S. S. HESS, DENTIST. North Centre Street. Bell Telephone. Second Floor, - P. O. S. of A. Building. LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERY. B. C. LAUBACff, Prop. Choice Broad of All Kinds. Cakes, and Pas try, Daily. Fancy and Novelty Cakes Baked to Order. CONFECTIONERY ANO ICE CREAM supplied to balls, parties or picnics, wit! all necessary adjuncts, at shortest notice and fairest prices. Delivery and supply wagons to all parts oj town and surroundings every day. BROS CAFE. Corner of Centre and Front Streets. Gibson. Dougherty, Kaul'er Club, Rosenbluth's Velvet, of which we b .ve EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne, Hennessy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, wines. Clarets, Cordials, Rt< Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MKALS AT - ALL - HOURS T. CAMPBELL, dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes Also PURE WINES I LIQUORS FOR FAMILY AND MEDICINAL PURPOSEB. Centre and Mnin streets. Freeland / 7 s:^ivL3vno3sr3D. The Leading Typewriter of the World. -jjJgJSfiL The Only Polyglot Using a Hundred Type Shuttles Any subscriber *i the Freeland Tribune sending us Four Cents In Stumps to cover pontage wiM receive u Maguiitoeiit Map of tle World, in Colors, 21JyX/48 Inches. PHILADELPHIA BRANCH OFFICE OF The Hammond Typewriter Co. 33 and 35 South Tenth Street. FERRY OUSTED FROM HIS SEAT Legislature Disgraces Itself by Rank Partisanship. Ex-Sheriff Harvey Sworn In as a Member of the House. Committee's Report Was Contrary to the Facts. Cold-blooded partisanship, In disregard of facts yesterday ousted from their seats In the house of representatives two fairly-elected Democratic members, F. X. Bluinla, of Cameron county, and B. J. Ferry, the men chosen by the voters to represent this district. The fact that these men have sorved throughout the term until now, and will draw full pay, mileage, etc., does not atone in any degree for the wrong done to two constituencies and the state. The Republican machine felt bound to reward the contestants, Editor H. H. Mullin, of Cameron, aud ex-Sheriff James G. Harvey, not only with the legal title of representative, but also with the full pay, miloage, etc., which the law allows them. Incidentally, the commonwealth is called upon to foot the expenses of the elections committee in determining these two contests. The total in the Mullln-Blumle case Is S3 915 30, and in the Harvey-Ferry case, 53.749.73. Chairman Plummer, of the elections committee, presented the majority re port in the contest of Harvey against Ferry. In substance its findings were: "The committee finds that the elec tion held in the Ninth district, of Uazlo township, was grossly fraudulent, and throws out th 233 votes polled there for Mr. Ferry, from his total vote of 2,877. Of the legal votes cast In the dis trict, the committee finds that Harvey polled 2,807 votes; Ferry, 2,644, and Alexander Dwyer, 430, a plurality of 163 for Harvey. The committee recom mends that Ferry be unseated and that his seat be given to Harvey." Mr. Enright, of Northampton, pre sented a minority report, stating that there was no proof iu the allegation of the petition for a contest, and that there was no ground for casting out the votes for Ferry in the Ninth district of Ilazle township. The report states further that Ferry was legally and honestly elected and was entitled to his seat, and that the Republican court of Luzerne county had so decided. Mr. Enright moved that the minority report be sub stituted for the majority Mr. Plummer spoke against the mo tion, which failed by a vote of 44 to 111. Garner and Mohr (Reps.) voted with the Democrats in the afiirmative. Mr. Castner, of Lycoming, moved that the majority report be laid upon the ta ble. The motion failed by a vote of 43 to 125, after which the majority report was adopted, 125 to 42. Immediately after the vote Harvey was sworn in as a member or the house. The Democratic members of the legis lature last night issued the following signed protest: "The great state of Pennsylvania has, indeed, fallen into disgraceful hands when a partisan majority will unblush ingly steal two seats of properly elected members, merely that the public treas ury may be looted of enough money to pay to subservient tools of a cor rupt political domination a reward for making an unsuccessful battle for elec tion, with no investigation into the merits of the election committee's report; with an unheard-of reading of the re port with only the bare statement of the committee's chairman; men who are otherwise honorable in the business and social relations of life were found will- FREELAND, PA., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1903. ing to violate the most sacred right of American citizens—the right to be repre sented by the person of their choice. "This action, based upon the hollow profession of political honesty, comes with bad grace from a party whose pow er in the two principalities of the com monwealth is notoriously maintained by the most flagrant political corruption known to the civilized world, a party that has openly rewarded violators of the election laws, a party that protects repeaters and rewards ballot box stuffers." Petition for Check Weighman. The miners employed by Coxe Bros. Sc Co. at Derringer, Tomhlcken and Gowen collieries have petitioned the company for the privilege of placing a check weighman, or docking boss, at Derrin ger breaker, and the reply of the com pany grants the request and names for tho position tho man at present em ployed by the company as foreman of the breaker. According to the award of the Strike Commission minors are authorized to fix and pay the wages of this person, and this, they believe, gives them the right to select the docking boss. The action of Coxe Bros. & Co. in usurping their right to name the man whom the miners employ and pay to look after their own interests is resented by the union, and the matter will become another subject for the conciliation committee to pass upon. Schedule Not Satisfactory. The new schedule on the Lehigh Val ley Railroad is not satisfactory to the people of Freeland, Drifton and Jeddo. so far as it affects the mall service of the towns named. The loss of the morn ing mail from New York and Philadel phia Is being felt severely by the busi ness people and it is likely that steps will soon be taken looking toward an improvement of the service. A movement was started yesterday by several merchants and others which has for its object the holding of a mass meet ing tomorrow evehing,at Osborne hall* to consider ways and means to obtain better mail and railroad facilities for the people of town. City newspapers are now received by the newsdealers at 8.15 a. in. at Upper Lehigh. They are brought from White Haven over the Jersey Central road. Fire Monday Evening. Fire broke out In the residence of Rev. Martyak, on Fern street, at 8 o'clock Monday evening, and an alarm was turned In from box 32, corner of Centre and Front streets. A gale was blowing at the time, and the alarm coming from the box In the business district of town caused much excite ment. The apparatus of the Citizens' Hose Company was hurried to the scene and lines were laid from plugs at the corner of Ridge and Walnut and Ridge and Main streets. Tho blaze was due to a defective flue and was discovered In time to check Its course. The fire men placed It under control In a short while without using the water from the hose. A similar fire occurred In an other chimney of this building two years ago. Almost Starved by Boycott. One of the most pitiable cases ever re lated In the Schuylkill court, and which showed the ingratitude of the corpora tion he served, was that of John Weaklin, who recited before Judge Becbtel a story of persecution and boycotting, which brought his family to the verge of starvation. Weaklin was a coal and Iron policeman during the miners'strike. Since then he has been boycotted and driven from one position to another, until he is now unable to support his family. The court was asked to relieve him of their Maintenance. Darrow Gets SIO,OOO. Clarence S. Darrow received a fee of SIO,OOO for representing the U. M. W. of A. before the Coal Strike Commission. In view of the fact that the decision favored the miners to the extent of over $6,000,000, with $2,500,000 back increase, the charge is considered by business men and lawyers one of the most mod est on record. When sending in his bill Mr. Darrow told President Mitchell that if be had done the same work for a corporation the bill would have been $50,000. Decedents' Bequests. By tho will of Messena Sheaman Hoch, which was probated this week, her husband, Conrad Hoch (since de ceased), is bequeathed such share in her property as he is entitled to under tho law. The rest of the estate Is bequeath ed to her step-daughter, Annie E. Shea man. Amandus Oswald is appointed executor. The estate Is valued at sl,- 500. John Heldonrich, of Freeland, leaves all his estate to his wife, after whose death It Is to be distributed among her children. The estate is valued at $1,500. "BACK PAY." Something About the Money Awarded by the Strike Coiniiiittnlon. The employes of Coxe Bros. & Co. at Drlfton and Eckley received their pay for the second half of March yesterday and the company's employes at its other collieries are be|ng paid today. In addi tion to their regular semi-monthly wages, the employes received the money duo them according to the award of the Strike Commission, viz. 10 per cent on their earnings from November 1 to March 31. The sum paid out by this company on account of above "ar rearages," as it is officially designated, amounted to almost 830.000. Work was resumed at Drifton on November 28 and at the other collieries on December 1. The official reports give the number of persons employed In the mining depart ment of Coxe Bros. Sc Co. as 2,444. The average amount of "arrearages" receiv ed was 815, but the actual sums varied from a few dollars to almost 8100. Owing to the inclement weather last evening the effects of the "big pay" at Drifton and Eckley were not felt by the business people, but much is expected from It during the balance of the weok. Many of the recipients or their wives today settled accounts which accumu lated at the local stores during the striko, while those whose debts are al ready paid are preparing to invest the money in various other ways. So far nothing has been heard official ly regarding the date when the other mining firms of this vicinity will pay their employes the 10 per cent duo tbem to March 31, but a report Is In circula tion that it will be distributed about the middlo of May. The number of employes hereabouts who are yet to receive their back pay is, taking the figures from the official re ports, as follows: G. B. Markle & Co.—Oakdale and Ebervale, 1,147; Jeddo, 744; Highland, 537; total, 2,428. Upper Lehigh Coal Company—UppGr Lehigh, 574. M. S. Kemmerer & Co.—Sandy Run, 203. J. S. Wentz Su Co.—llazle Brook, 404. The amounts which the above com panies will pay out are estimated from 84,000 by Kem merer & Co. to 800,000 by Markle & Co. Including the entire an thracite region, the back pay to be re ceived by the mine workers on or before June 1 next will exceed 82.500,000. ECKLEY MEN BURPRIBKD. The heads of families residing in Eckley were given a surprise yesterday. After receiving their pay almost every man was accosted by an agent of Coxe Bros, it Co. and presented with a bill for coal alleged to have been picked from the slate banks of that town dur ing the strike. The amounts varied from 810 to 815. While no threats were made, the natural inference was that those who refused to pay would be dis charged from the company's employ, and many who feared this settled the claim rather than make a stand against the high-handod demand. While the people of Eckley probably have no valid claim upon the slate banks in that town, the huge piles contain not less than 90 per cent of matter for which they or former employes have been docked, and those who availed them selves of the opportunity to secure fuel during the strike felt they were doing no wrong by their action and owe the com pany nothing for taking that upon which the company has no moral claim. Miners' Bills Passed. In the state senate this week the following house bills were called and now go to the governor: To provide a miners' home for old, crippled and helpless employes of the coal mines of the state, for the naming of trustees with power to erect the build ings and manage the institution, the admission of the wives of such employes when they reach the age of 55 years, and for the raising of revenuo for main tenance. Amending the act of 1901 so as to pro vide for the election of members of the Board of Mining Inspectors Instead of having them appointed by the courts. Making a ton of 2,240 pounds the basis from which to calculate the earn ings of miners or persons working in the coal mines. To prohibit the employment at any work of labor of any minor child in or around any colliery for more than eight hours a day, providing the employers of labor may ascertain such age, and pro viding a penalty for non-compliance with the law. This law is not to take effect until April 1, 1906. The senate also passed a senate bill requiring all mine foremen and their as sistants to make daily examinations of all working places and traveling roads In the mines to see that the roof and aides are properly timbered and safe for men to work in. Mahanoy Plane vs. Crescents touight 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. During Monday night the heavy wind broke many telephone and light wires, and one of these crossed a fire-system wire, causing the alarm to be sounded at Intervals between 3 and 4 a m. N 1 - withstanding that no regular alarm wa> blown, several firemen arose and In vestigated the trouble, which was reme died by Superintendent M)rs, of the Electric Light Company. Hugh A. McMenamin has been chosen manager of the Tigers base ball club, succeeding James Thompson, oc cupation out of town renders him un able to give the position his attention. The new manager is arranging a sched ule for the coming season and will en deavor to have several good clubs play here. The diagram for "The Minstrel of Capri," which is to be produced on Monday evening for the benefit of St. Anthony's Catholic church, will open at McMenamin's store on Friday morning. As a number of tickets have been dis posed of, the holders should not delay In securing their seats. "Strength and vigor come of good food, duly digested. 'Force,' a ready-to serve wheat and barley food, adds no burden, but sustains, nourishes, in vigorates." The findings of the grand jury were reported to the court on Monday. All the cases from this vicinity, Including one for alleged fraudulent voting last February, an assault and battery on election day and assault and battery cases from the late strike, were ignored. James Boyle, a brotbor of Condy O. Boyle, arrived last evening from Ireland with his wife and family of twelve chil dren, and will make his future home iu town. Mr. Boyle will occupy the resi dence on South Centre street lately va cated by bis brother. The committee in charge of the prep arations for the banquet and ball of the Crescent Athletic Association, to be held on Friday evening, is leaving noth ing undone to make the affair one that will reflect credit upon the organization. Wanted.—Girl for general housework. Apply to Mrs. H. Wilson, Second ward. M. S. Kemmerer Co. have reduced the prices of domestic sizes of coal until April 30. The new schedule is as fol lows, at Sandy Run breaker: Pea, $2.25 per ton; chestnut aud stove, $3.25 per ton. The Crescents will meet the Mahanoy Plane basket ball club hero this even ing. The visitors come with a good reputation and another excitiug game is anticipated. Garden seeds can be had at Wm. Birk beck's for 3 and 5 cents a package. The license money due the several boroughs and townships from the coun ty treasurer's office at Wilkesbarre will not be paid until the first week in June. James L. Owens, of town, has sold a double dwelling at the corner of Third and Poplar streets, Ilazleton, to Joseph Williams, also of Freeland. Rural free delivery agents are in But ler valley and It Is likely the system will soon be Inaugurated there, with St. Johns as the central station. Don't miss tonight's game of basket ball —Mahanoy Plane vs. Crescent. The annual Pennsylvania conference of the Primitive Methodist Church will convene in Hazletou on Tuesday, May 5. Burgess Martin yesterday signed the electric light ordinance and an official copy of the same appears in this issue. The ball conducted by St. Ann's band Monday evening was well attended and was a success in every respect. All kinds of ice cream at Merkt's. Tho trout season opened today, but owing to the cold weather few local fishermen tried their luck. James E. Griffith has removed from North Centre street to the Fisher build ing on Birkbeck street. "Minnesota's Best" ffour is sold by A. Oswald. There is none better made. Beautiful wall paper, 7c per double roll up, at Win. Birkbeck's. Stock is large. David Kennedys favorite Remedy CURES All KIDNEIL STOMACH ~ 111 —■ AND LIVER TROUBLES* TRI-WEEKLY McMEN AMIN'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. McMEN AM I N'S South Centre Street .A.. dealer in Dry Goods, Notions, Groceries and Provisions. FRESH ROLL ANO Creamery Butter Always in Stock. Minnesota's Best Patent Flour A Specialty. EVERY ARTICLE GUARANTEED. N. W. Cor. Centre and Front Bt., Freeland. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN Cuba Fruit and Land Located G4 miles by rail and 57 by macad amized highway .southwest from Havana. Sunshine, Fruit and Flowers. No Frost. Send a postal for illustrated booklet to— Churles H. Wheelock, Pres. C. F. Co., 005 Maple Street, Cuttle Creek, Alicb. Formerly of YVilkes-Barro, Pa. Geo. H. Hartman, Meats and Green Tiuck. Fresh Lard a {Specialty < Centre Street, near Central Hotel. Condy 0. Boyle, dealer in LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC The finest brands of Domestic and 1 mported Whiskey in sale. Fresh Frooinnd ISeer, Porter and Ale on tap. 98 Centre street. MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS. AN ORDINANCE Providing for Lighting tbo public highways of the borough of Freeland for a term of three years from April 1, 1909, and authorizing the execution of a contract with the Freeland Electric bight, Heat and Power Company for suid purpose. Be it ordained by the own council of the borough of Freeland, Luzerne county, Penn sylvania, und It is hereby ordained b> author ity of the same, that a contract be entered into with the Freeland Klvt trie Light, Heat and Power Company, of Freeland, Pa., for a term of three years l'roiu the first day of April, 1909, for forty-two 150-wutt arc lumps, same as now being furnished by said com pany, and us at present located, to burn every night from twilight to dawn, at $75.00 each per year, including l'reo current for Town Hall lighting; that said contract shall provide for any additional lights that may be wanted by tb® borough during said term to be fur nished by said company at same price for like kind. That the contract submitted by suid com pany providing for carrying out the provi sions herein contained, deductions for laiup outs, company's liability, change in location of lumps, tire alarm gong service, use of poles for fire alarm service, and exemption of the company froni pole license, is hereby ap proved, and the burgess and president of council, attested by the secretary and bor ough corporate seal, are hereby authorized and directed to execute said contract on tho part of the borough. The secretary is herein instructed to cause this ordinance to be printed und posted ac cording to law Fussed finally in meeting this sixth day of April, IWO. Goo. McLaughlin, President of Council. Attest : J. A. McGinley, Secretary of Council. Approved this fourteenth day of ApriL 1903. . W. K. Mjrtlzfc' Burgess of Freolund UsHfh,
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