F REEL AND TRIBUNE.
VOL. XV. NO. 128.
Beautiful Spring.
You can rest assured that it is
here now—shrewd buyers are
making their selections from our
line of smart and snappy Suits.
It is nice to have the first choice
and to wear the new things first.
Men's stylish Suits, $5 to Sl3.
A School of Fashion.
Our store is a suitable school of
fashion in boys' clothing. The
standards are Blouse and Sailor
Norfolk Suits at $2.50, $3.50 and
$4.00.
The newest in Hats, Caps,
Shoes, Furnishings, Dry Goods,
Dress Goods, Notions, Etc.
JOHN SHIGO,
144 South Centre Street.
U HON STKOH,
ATTORNEY AN J COUNSELOR AT LAW
and
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Office: Rooms 1 aud 2, Ulrkbeck Brick, Freeland
Mclaughlin,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Butane** of Any Description.
Brenuan's Building, do. Cent.ru St. Freeland.
J. O'DONNELL,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Campbell Building, - - - Freeland.
White Haven Ollice, Kane Building, Opposite
PoBtollice; Tuesdays, Saturdays.
JOHN J. McBREARTY,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
Legal Business of every description, Fire
lusurauue, aud Conveyancing given prompt
atteution. „
Mc.Moiiamin Building:,South Centre Street.
A. BUCKLEY,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
All business given prompt attention.
Tribune Building, - - Main Street
N. MALEY,
DENTIST.
OVEU BIKKBBCK'B BTOHE,
Beoond Floor, Birkbeck Brick
S. E. HAYES,
FIRE INSURANCE AGENT.
Washington Street.
None but reliable companies represented.
Also atrent for the celobrated high-grade
Pianos of Hazelton Bros., New York eity.
jQR. 8. 8. 11 ESS,
DENTIST.
North Centre Street.
801 l Teleplvone.
Second Floor, - P. O. S. of A. Building.
LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKERY.
B. C. LAUBACH, Prop.
Choice Bread of All Kinds. Cakes, and Pas
try, Daily. Fancy and Novelty Cakes Baked
to Order.
CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM
supplied to balls, parties or picnics, with
all necessary adjuncts, at shortest
notice and i'alrest prices.
Delivery and supply wagons to all parts oj
town and surroundings every day.
DeHEEK^-BEOs!
CAFE.
Corner of Centre and Front Ntreete.
Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club,
Rosenbluth's Velvet, of which we h.ve
EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN.
Mumm's Extra Dry Champagne,
Hennessy Brandy, Blackberry,
Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, F.tc
Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches,
Sardines, Hie.
MEALS AT ALL - HOURS
T. CAMPBELL,
dealer in
Dry Goods, Groceries,
Boots and Shoes.
Also
PURE WINES M LIQUORS
FOR FAMILY
AND MEDICINAL PURPOSES.
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MINERS' HOME
BILL SIGNED
Governor Has Approved the
Mine Workers' Act.
Trustees Have the Power to
Purchase Land and Erect
the Home—Why Not Lo
cate It at Freeland?
Among the most Important bills sent
to the governor In the last days of the
session, and which this week received
his approval, 19 that providing a home
for old, crippled and helpless men who
have been employed at the coal mines
In the state.
The act provides for the appointment
of a board of trustees, composed of
employers and employes from the an
thracite aud bituminous districts, to
gether with a sociologist, such board
being authorized to purchase land and
erect a building as a home for the class
of persons designated in the act.
The further provisions of the act and
its purposes are embodied in the follow
ing resume prepared by a contemporary
who has closely examined it in ail its
details:
"After a consensus of opinion is ob
tained by the trustees and representa
tives of the laboring people as to how
much money shall be contributed by
mine employes to maintain the home,
the employer shall collect the amount
each employe agrees to give and turn It
over to the state treasurer.
"In the same way an agreement is to
be made whereby the employers con
tribute a certain amount on each ton
of coal for the home. Provisions are
made as to eligibility, the Insane or de
generates being barred. Wives of the
eligibles who reach the age of 55 are
also admitted.
"A person on entering the home must
assign any property ho owns for the
benefit of the institution. The trus
tees are directed to buy sufficient land
to keep those who are willing to work
employed at farming."
A good deal of time must necessarily
elapse before this institution can be put
in operation, but it Is a beginning in a
movement that has been under contem
plation for a number of years. In some
respects the proposed home for aged,
crippled aud helpless miners and their
wives is not unlike other so-called
homes, except as to the provision for its
support.
It will be observed that the act pro
vides that both mine operators and mine
workers must contribute to Its support,
the operators a certain amount on each
ton of coal mined, while the mine work
ers will contribute such amount as each
will agree to give.
Representative Charles G. Palmer, of
Shenandoah, last evening received from
Governor Pennypacker the pen with
which he signed the hill. Mr. Palmer is
the author of the bill. The mine work
ers are planning a reception for him in
recognition of his services.
[Freeland Is an ideal location for the
proposed home. It is situated in the
centre of the anthracite region and Is
the most healthful town in Pennsyl
vania. The suggestion is commended
to the people of town, especially the
promoters of the coming Board, of
Trade. It is worthy of the considera
tion of every citizen, as an institution
of that kind in our midst would be of
Incalculable benefit.
The Tribune therefore nominates
Freeland as the proper site for the
For liver troubles and constipation
There' nothing better in creation
Than Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills
They always effect a cure and save doc
tor bills.
Little Early Risers are different from
all other pills. They do not weaken the
system, but act as a tonic to the tissues
by arousing the secretions and restoring
the liver to the full performance of its
functions naturally. Drover's City drug
store.
FREELAND, PA., FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1903.
Miners' Home. Let all now get togeth
er, prepare a summary of the town's ad
vantages, ascertain what inducements
can be offered and be ready to talk busi
ness to the trustees as soon as they are
appointed by Governor Ponnypacker.
Being first in the field, Freeland can
push its claims for the Home without
prejudice and can consistently ask for
the support of its Influential friends in
other parts of the state. Editor.]
Won by a Narrow Margin.
Wednesday evening's game between
the Crescent and Frackville clubs re
sulted in a victory for the former by a
score of 15 to 14. This was the second
time the teams met and each contest was
exciting and Interesting. The first half
ended with the score 12 to 7 in favor of
the visitors.
The locals showed up well during the
second half and by clever playing ran up
everal aces, and within the last two
minutes of play succeeded in scoring
the winning point. The visitors se
cured only two points in this half,
while the Crescents had eight to their
credit.
The excitement was intense during
the last ten minutes of the game and
many thought the locals would lose.
The victory brought forth much pent-up
onthuslasm. The final score was:
Crescents, 15; Frackville. 14.
The line-up was as follows:
Crescents. Positions. Frackville.
Nowak Forward C. O'Donnell
O'Donnell Forward Wag ner
Welsh Centre Berkheiser
Davis Guard Nice
Jacijuot Guard.... Kalbach
Goals from Hold—O'Donnell, 3; Nowak, 2;
Welsh, 2; Wagr- er, 5; Uerkheiser. Offense
goals—Wagner, 2; Welsh. Hoferee—Cope.
Timekeeper—Hess.
The game being the last under the
auspices of the association dancing was
indulged in until 2 a. m.
Several more good teams will be seen
here shortly under the auspices of the
players, the first of which will be Ply
mouth, tomorrow evening.
Mine Bureau's Report.
The annual report of James E. Rod
erick, chief of the Bureau of Mines and
Mining, for the year ending December
31, 1902, is carefully prefaced and Inter
esting. According to the new law, Mr.
Roderick will have a department of his
own, over which he will be the head, as
he formerly was chief of a bureau,
which came under the supervision of
the Department of Internal Affairs.
Mr. Roderick will have several] more
mine inspectors and their duties will be
more arduous than under the old law.
His department force will consist of an
assistant atid four clerks.
An abstract of his report in this, the
Fifth district, is as follows: Tons of
coal produced, 3,190,705; days worked,
120; number of employes, 14,264; fatal
accidents, 26; non-fatal accidents, 35.
Publisher Loses Suits.
Two suits instituted by Joseph B.
Krcmery. publisher of the Slavonic
Troth, against the Slavonic Evangelical
Union, for money due on account of
publishing the official organ of the or
ganization, have been decided by the
arbitrators against the publisher. The
amount directly involved is something
over 9300, but the total amount claimed
to be due Mr. Krcmery is over $1,500.
The suits just passed upon were test
cases.
The arbitrators were Attorneys Bigr
low, Kline and Boyle, of Hazleton. At
torney Stroh represented the society
and Attorney Kline the publisher.
In addition to these suits, the parties
concerned are in legal holts in Luzerne
county courts.
One Year in Jail.
The jury yesterday afternoon took the
case of Rosie Iteichart, of Hazleton,
charged with the murder of her hus
band, and Judge Lynch charged plainly
for acquittal. The woman's story on
the stand showed that her husband,
after beating her, had left the house to
get an axe and that she was afraid he
would kili her. She locked the door and
when he tried to break it down she fired
through thdoor and killed him.
The judge said that if the jury found
the woman believed her life was in
danger a verdict of acquittal should bo
rendered.
The jury today returned a verdict of
guilty of manslaughter and the woman
was sentenced to serve one year In
prison.
Modern Dwelling for Kent.
Located on Birkbeek street; first floor
has parlor, sitting room, dining room,
buttery; second floor, six bed rooms and
bath room; garret has three plastered
rooms; reasonable rent to right party.
Apply to Thomas Evans, Birkbeek st.
PLEASURE.
April 30. —Ball of Slavonian Young
Men of Freeland at Krell's hall. Ad
mission, 25 cents.
I May 4. —Ball of Kosciusko Guards at
Krell's hall. Admission, 50 cents.
THEATRICAL.
"Foxy Grandpa," which comes to the
Grand opera house on Monday evening,
was declared by the Boston Globe to be
one of the cleanest, snappiest musical
farces of the recent years. The play,
which is by R. Melville Baker, is found
ed on the clever newspaper sketches of
Carl E. Schultz. Incidentally there is
quite a story told in "Foxy Grandpa."
The old gentlemen—his whole name is
Goodelby Goodman—is a millionaire,
with his two grandsons, Chub and Bunt,
is spending a vacation at the Green
Mineral Hotel. The old gentlemen's
money and very evident good nature
attract the attention of Signorina
Colonna, an Italian adventuress with
three picturesque brothers. She almost
succeeds In trapping grandpa, but fails
us a result of his overhearing her
schemes discussed with her brothers.
Slgnor Bolero, a facial artist, makes
himself up to resemble grandpa, and
succeeds in passing himself off on the
adventuress as that gentlemen, thereby
clearing up all difficulties instead of
giving birth to any, as might have been
expected.
Mr. Baker lias succeeded in writing
a comedy which is absolutely spotless.
Ho may well claim it is "for young
people of all ages," for whether the
years be few or many, if the heart re
tains the slightest flame of youth that
flame will bo stirred to a glow by the
irresistible fun, the clean fresh tone
and bright snappy vim of "Foxy Grand
pa."
For the proper production of the play
Manager Brady has organized an excep
tionally capable company of thirty peo
ple. A chorus of twenty handsome young
women adds to the attractiveness of the
numerous ensembles. For the present
season, Mr. Hart has provided a dozen
new and catchy soDgs, among them be
ing "Polly, Pretty' Polly," "Military
Charlie," "Tight Rope Walker," "The
Country Club," "First Submarine
Boat," "Different Ways of Proposing,"
"Friska Linda," "My Clementine,"
"Not at Liberty to Toll," and otners,
all of which, together with the cast,
will be found on the fourth page.
X X X
Mabel Pennock and a fair company
presented "East Lynne" here last even
ing, The management advertised a
scenic revival of the play, and the audi
ence found it all that had been claimed
in this respect. The attendance was
not very large.
X X X
"The King of the Coal Fields" failed
to draw a sufficient number of people to
the Grand Wednesday evening to make
it worth while ringing up the curtain,
and those present were refunded their
admission charge.
X X *
The management of the local opera
house have guaranteed William A.
Brady a large house for his "Foxy
Grandpa" production, and, if the the
atre-goers of the community will assist
in making good the guarantee by at
tending on Monday evening, Mr. Brady
promises to give Freeland several of his
attractions next season. He is manager
of "Lovers' Lane," "Under Southern
Skies," "Way Down East," and many
others of this class.
About Sunday Fishing.
From the Hazleton Sentinel.
Considerable argument has been goiog
on between local fishermen during the
past weok as to whether a person is
liable to arrest for fishing on Sunday.
Some claim that such is the case, while
others assert that there was no provi
sion in the new fishing law.
A lawyer of this city was spoken to
concerning the fishing law and he said:
"The legislator who drafted the new
fishing law evidently forgot all about
Sunday fishing, or perhaps assumed that
it was understood that no law-abiding
citizen would fish on Sunday, for iie left
out all. reference to It. This law also
repealed the old law providing for a fine
for Sunday fishing."
To make sure that there would be no
mistake in the matter Game Wardeu
Malloy, when asked, replied: "The new
fishing law is silent on the matter of
prohibiting fishing on Sunday. My at
tention was called to this some time ago,
and I wrote to the commissioner about
it and he replied that he could not give
me a decision."
"Then you would not undertake to ar
rest any person for fishing on Sunday?"
he was asked.
"No, I would not care to take the
risk of taking such person before a
justice of the peace. I would arrest
anyone for huuting on Sunday, but so
far as I can judge I cannot legally do so
for Sunday fishing.
This it would appear would settle the
matter, as there is no better posted per
son on game and fishing laws in the
state than Mr. Malloy.
Garden seeds can bo had at Win. Dirk
beck's for 3 and 5 cents a package.
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.
Mrs. Gilmore, widow of the late Squire
Gilmore, is dead at het ho ne in East
Butler from general debility, aged 71
years. The funeral will take place to
morrow afternoon at J 30 o'clock. In
torment will be made in Drum'own
cemetery.
The parents of Mamie Thompson and
Katie Sanborn, of Shamokin, are In
Hazleton today searching for the girls,
who followed a theatrical company to
the latter city from Shamokin. They
are supposed to have spent last night in
Freeland.
The students of the commerical de
partment at St. Ann's school have been
notified that the final examinations will
be held on May 17. Additional type
writers have been installed In order to
give the class as much practice as pos
sible.
A meeting of the citizens of Freeland
and vicinity, for the purpose of reorgan
izing the Board of Trade, will be held at
the Municipal building on Tuesday
evening. Every resident who desires
to see the town prosper should attend.
A cannon consigned to Edmund Coxe,
of Drifton, arrived in that town on
Wednesday. While removing it from
the railroad truck it fell to the ground
and the accident broke one of the
whoeis.
"Minnesota's Best" flour is sold by A.
Oswald. There is none better made.
Proposals for erecting a two-story
stone building at Jeddo, to be used for
office purposes, are beiug asked for by
Markle &, Co. The plans indicate that
it will be a model structure.
A horse driven by Michael Capece. of
South Ridge street, ran away yesterday
while en route te Butler valley. The
driver was thrown out aud severely
bruised.
The newly-elected officers of Mt.
Horeb Lodge, I. O. O. F., of town, were
installed last evening by District Deputy
John Scott, of Hazleton.
.Beautiful wall paper, 7c per double roll
up, at Wm. Birkbeck's. Stock Is large.
Andrew Stefan, who wa9 supposed to
have eloped on Monday with a Ridge
street woman, has returned as mysteri
ously as he departed.
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Leisenring, of
Upper Lehigh, are spending the weok
at Cape May.
Mrs. Condy Gillespie, of Main street,
loft yesterday to visit her daughters at
Wilkesbarre.
Mrs. Edward Murphy and children
aro visiting the former's mother at
Wilkesbarre.
WEDDINGS.
James J. Carr, of Oakdale, and Miss
Sophia B. Stahl, of South Centre street,
were married at St. Ann's church Wed
nesday evening by Rev. M. J. Falllhee.
Lewis Dlnn, of Walnut street, and
Miss Gertrude I. Smith, of Hazleton,
will be united in marriage tomorrow by
Rev. J. J. Kuntz
At the home of the bride tomorrow,
John H. Zelstloft, of Drifton, and Miss
Mary R. Drumheller, of Hazleton, will
0e married.
Johr. Hornyak, of Hazle Brook, and
Miss Mary Warga, of Freeland, have
been granted a marriage license, and
will bo married on Monday by Rev.
Charles Paydusak, of St. John's Slavish
Catholic church.
Y. M. C. A.
The Y. M. C. A. meeting Sunday
afternoon at 3.30 o'clock will be ad
dressed by Rev. L. C. Edmunds from
Indiana. The rooms will be open for
men and women. All are most cordial
ly Invited to attend.
A public reception will be tendered at
the rooms tomorrow eveuing, from 8 to
10 o'clock, to E. H. Kresge, the new
secretary. An invitation to attend is
extended to all.
BIRTHS.
Ge'rber.—To Mr. and Mrs. Jacob
Gerber, Walnut street, a daughter.
Hudock.—To Mr. and Mrs. Steve
Hudock, South Centre street, a son.
Mollk.—To Mr. and Mrs. John Molik,
Walnut street, a daughter.
TR I- 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 hoys, youths anil 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 tor 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
.z*.. OS^^T^-z^X-OX,
dealer 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.
N. W. Cor. Centra and Front Freeland*
[WeCalTSelTYour Farm,
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got I Estate BMg., Phlla-. t l<Mi-ha 1893.
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Located 04 mihs by rail and 57 by macad
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Send a postal for illustrated booklet to—
Charles H Wheeloek, Pres. C. F. Co.,
01)5 Maple Street, Ituttle Creek, Mich.
Formerly of Wilkes-Rarro, Pa.
Geo. H. Hartman,
Meats and Green Tiuck.
Freak Lard a Specialty,
Centre Street, near Central Hotel.
Coiidy 0. Boyle,
dealer in
LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC
The finest brands of Domes';e and Imported
Whiskey on sale. Fresh * reel and Beer, Porter
and Ale on tap. 98 Centre street.
Wm. Wehrman,
Centre street, Freelund.
REPAIRING OF EYERY DESCRIPTION.
3 UURLS WHfcßt AH FLSt FAILS. ftT
M Best Cough hyrup. Tiibi stionU. Use
E In time. Sold by timauintM. Mr!
Hazle township schools will be kept
open for nine months this year, not
withstanding that the funds wor not
sufficient to pay tho teachers more than
six months.
Latest wall paper at Win. Ulrkbeok'i,