fjl 1 VOL XV. NO. 131. 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. O HUN .VI'UOH, ATTORNS:V ANU COUNSELOR AT LAW ami NOTARY PUBLIC. Offlce: Rooms I and 2, Ulrkbeck llrick, Frcaland Mclaughlin, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Loyul Buninvm of Any Description. Breitnnn's Building, So. Centre. St. Free-laud. j J. O'DONNELL, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Campbell UuildiiiK, - - - Freeland. While Haven OUiue, Kane Building. UppoaUe Postoflice; Tuesdays. Saturdays. A. BUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. All OutiiMUi given prompt nttentum. Tribune Building, - - Main Street N. MALEY, DENTIST. OVlilt BtRKUKUK'S STORE, Second Floor. - Blrktmck Urluli S. E. HAYES, FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Washington street. None hut reliable companies represented. Also agent lor the celebrated high-grade Pianos of liazeltnn llroa.. Near Vork elci . JAR. S. S HESS, DENTIST. North Centre Street. Bell Telephone. Second Floor, - P. O. S. of A. Building. Wm. Wehrman, Centre street, Freeland. REPAIRING OF EVEUY DESCRIPTION. LAUBACU'S VIENNA BAKERY. 3. C. LAUiiAUii, Prop. Choice lireud of All Kinds, Cakes, and Pus try, Daily. 1-aiicy and Novelty Cakes linked to Order. CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM supplied to oalla, parties or picnics. *viti all necessary adjuncts, at shortest notice and rairest prices. Delivery and. supply wagons to all parts oj tmon and surrounding* every day. BePIERRO - BROS Oornr of Centre and Front Htreete. Gibson. OoiiKhorty, Knufor Club, Koaetibluth's Velvet, of which we h v EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. M mum's F.xtni Dry Champagne, Ucnnetwy Brandy, Illackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, ''ordlnia, Kn Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches. Sardines, Kic. MF.ALN AT - ALL - HOURS T. CAMPBELL, dealer In Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes Also PURE WINES | LIQUOR! FOR FAMILY AND MKDWTNAT. PURPORKft. Pfntro and Main afreets. Freeland H^_nVLlVLOX\riD_ K 1116 Leading Typewriter of tiie World. The Only Polyglot Using a Hundred Type Shuttles Any iiuui' no-1 i uo b'recland Tribune sending us Four Cents in Stamps to cover postage Will ieoel\e u .oug.HUounl .unp of the World, in Colors, !il iuehes. I3xiikxlL/II OFFICE! OF 1 he Hammond Typewriter Co. 33 and 35 South Tenth Street. HORSE THIEVES PLY THEIR TRADE Valuable Animal Stolen To day From B. C. Lantech. Stable Broken Open and a Horse and a Buckboard Taken—Property Recover ed Near White Haven. At an early hour this morning the stable of 11. C. Laubach, located along the alley running from Centre to Wash ington streets, between Front and Main, was broken open. A .horse and a buck board were taken by the thieves, but both were recovered several hours laier near White Haven. The theft Is supposed to have been committed a short while before daylight. Chief of Police Charles O'Donnell heard a noise in the vicinity of the stable about that time, but after a short investigation concluded that the sounds were due to th high wind which prevailed at the time. When Mr. Laubach went to the stable at (i o'clock this morning he discovered his loss and found that a large 'door had been broken open, through which the horse aud buckboard had been taken. There was another horse in the stable, but this animal is shy of strang ers, cons'-quently It was not disturbed The news of the loss and a description of the horse were immediately telephon ed to Wilkesbarre, Hazloton, Berwick, White Haven and other towns, in the hope of intercepting the thieves, and at 7.45 o'clock word was received M. J. Landers, of White Haven, that a horse answering the description had been found tied to a tree near that, town. Mr. Laubach aud Chief O'Donnell left at once to recover the animal and vehicle. No Mure Lobbying. Before adjourning on Wednesday, the following preamble and resolution was adopted by the special convention of the United Mine Workers at Hazloton: "Whereas, There has been maintain ed at great expense at the state capilol at ilarrisburg representatives of the United Mine Workers towards the pas age of certain legislation for their in terest and benefit; and "Whereas, Their efforts have almost been fruitless, the representatives In both houses of the legislature having, in the face of the disastrous effects of the late strike, ignored and failed to pass laws in conformity with the recom mendations of the Strike Commission in tended to ameliorate the conditions of employment maintained in the anthra cite region and the protection of all Us citizens; therefore be it "Resolved, That wo abolish the sys tem of lobbying, urging, requesting or pieadiug with politicians for the pas sago of laws protecting the laboring people's interests. Wo urge all mine workers to arouse themselves to a true sense of their duty as citizens and re quest on the reconvening of the legisla ture the enactment of laws as recom mended by the Strike Commission and such other laws as will give to all mine workers the protection their positions as underground toilers warrants." Hearing on Mine Bills. Anthracite coal operators and the United Mine Workers have locked horns over the miners' bills awaiting Governor Benin packer's action. The operators are making a stubborn fight against the Garner eight-hour-day bill, the liases bill, making 2,240 pounds a legal ton in calculating the earnings of mine em ployes, and the Garner bill, providing for the election by popular vote, Instead of appointment by the courts, of ihe mine examining boards. Both sides favor the Quail bill raising the age limit or employes in and around the mines f oil) 14 to 10 years, and it seems reason ably certain that this will be signed. Tli" governor gave a private hearine FREELAND, PA., FRIDAY, MAY 1, 1903. on these bills yesterday. The oper ators contended through their attorneys that the bills to which they object are in direct violation of the report of the Strike Commission and also in conflict with the state constitution. They tried to convince the goveruor that if the eight-hour bill became a law either employment In the anthracite mines must be refused to all persons under 21 years of age or the operations must be carried on upon the eight-hour basis. They claimed the llayes bill was im practicable because it was impossible to enforce it. The miners denied that the bills were a violation of the report of the Strike Commission. They said they had been prepared with great care by eminent attorneys and that they would run the risk of having the courts declare them unconstitutional. Their side of the argument was pre fen ted by Representative Garner, of Schuylkill, and District Presidents Nicholls. Fahey and Dettrey There were also present for the miners Dis trict Secretaries Dempsey, Gallagher and liartiein and National Hoard Mem bers Fallon, Dougherty and Gallagher. The operators were represented by thirty lawyers. Sunday Selling Cases. The cases against eight merchants of town who were charged by James Everett, of Wyoming, with selling goods on Sunday last came up before Alder man Richards, of Wilkesbarre, this morning. None of the defendants were present, and up to noon nothing had been done in the matter. Emmet D. Nichols. Esq., of Kingston, was present to appear for the prosecutor, and three witnesses were ready to testify against the merchants. Rev. O. G. Langford and Attorney Kline were the only Freeland people present. The former is said to lie re sponsible for the inauguration of the movement. The nu'-rchants did not attend the hearing upon advice of their counsel, who are as follows: Attorney &troh, for Messrs. Refowieh, Shigo. Senie, Leichtman and Llotz, Attorney Kline, for Messrs. Merkt and Kushnerick, arid Attorney O'Donnell, for Mr. O'Donnell. It Is understood, however, that the merchants are willing to pay all legal costs in the cases ana that this will be satisfactory to the prosecutor. It is said that evidence of soiling on Sunday has been secured against a large number of liquor dealers, about thirty iu all, but no action will be taken iu these cases for the present. it is also alleged that unless business of every description is suspended here next Sunday more arrests will follow. Yesterday's Accidents. John Strocka, of Jeddo. employed In Oakdalo colliery, was admitted to the Miners hospital, having sustained a fracture of the log below the knee, while at work. William Wagner had a finger severely bruised while at work yesterday at the Salmon Iron Works. A Hungarian employed at No. 2 High land breaker was injured while at work yesterday afternoon. Ho is receiving treatment at his home in Highland. William Gilleski, employed as a miner in No. 5 colliery. Upper Lehigh, was struck on the head by a lumb of coal, causing a wound which required several stitches to close. He is receiving treat ment at his home in that town. Miners Getting Restive. The delay of the coal companies in appointing their members of the Hoard of Conciliation, as provided for by the Strike Commission, has created uneasi ness in the ranks of the mine workers. There are now many grievances to be settled at collieries in the region; but, acting under the order issued by Presi dent Mitchell and the executive boards, the employes continue at work. The oUlcers of the union say they can not learn at the oftieo of any of the coal companies when the Hoard of Concili ation would be ready to meet. Death of Mrs. W. C. Feil. After many months of suffering Mrs. William C. Fell died late Wednesday evening at, her homo on North Centre street. She is survived by her husband, also by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Kelpel, of Easton, and four brothers and two sisters. The funeral will take place at 1.30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Services will be conducted at the residence by Rev. J. W. Bisfchoff, pastor of the Presbyterian church, after which the remains will be taken to White Haven for interment. Modern Dwelling for Kent. Located on Birkbeck 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 W Tbornaw Evamr, UtrUbteolr Hi WEDDINGS. Several Couples Were United in Marriage During the Week. John J. Brogan and Miss Jeanette E. Keenan, both of Upper Lehigh, wore married yesterday morning at 10 o'clock 'by Rev. M. J. Fallihee at St. Ann's church. Cormac Brogan was grooms man and Miss Maine Riley was brides maid. A number of friends of the young couple were present at the cere mony, after which the wedding party returned to the homo of the bride's father, Andrew Keen fin, Sr., in Upper Lehigh, where a reception was held until 2 p. in. At that hour Mr. and Mrs. Brogan were driven to Hazleton, where they departed on their wedding tour, which includes a visit to Philadel phia and Atlantic City. The bride was the recipient of a large number of hand some and valuable presents. Mr. and Mrs. Brogan, upon their return, will re side at Upper Lehigh, and will begin life together with the best wishes of their many friends. At St. Anthony's Italian Catholic church yesterday morning Daniel Cur clo, of South Centre street, and Miss Mary Ckpece, of South Ridge street, wero married with a nuptial mass, cele brated by the pastor. Rev. Longo. The ceremony was the most auspicious that has yet been held In the church and at tracted a large number of people. A breakfast was served after mass to the wodding party at the Hotel Osborne, after which the 300 guests indulged in dancing. The groom is a popular young barber of town and the bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Capece. During tho day the bridal party enjoyed a drive through Butler valley. John M. Zoistioft, of Drifton, and Miss Mary R. Drumhelier, of Hazleton, were married last evening at the home of the bride by Rev. S. A. Faslck in the presence of a large gathering. Mr. Zeistloft is employed In a responsible capacity by Markle A, Co. at No. 5 breaker, Jeddo. The young couple will make their home in Hazleton. At the borne of the bride's parents in the Second ward, Miss Hattie Proberts and Balser Stein were married on Wed nesday evening by Rev. J. J. Kuntz in the presence of a number of relatives and friends. COMING WEDDINGS. The engagement of Daniel Ilartig, of Hazleton, and Miss Lizzie Jacquot, of Birkbeck street, has been announced. Mr. Ilartig is operator at the local sta tion of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. They will be married next month. At St. Mary's Greek Catholic church tomorrow John Mizicsky and Miss Sus an Balyl, both of Upper Lehigh, will be married by Rev. Martyak. John Petrushka, of Freeland, and Miss Annie Kitlyan, of McAdoo, will marry at tho latter place on the lStb inst. Eagles, 48; Crescents, 25. The famous Pittston Eagles won from the Crescents Wednesday evening by a -score of 48 to 25. To have seen the game was a treat and for the locals to run up the score they did was gratify ing to their friends and admirers. The contest was a neat exhibition from start to finish, being free from anything savoring of roughness. Much amuse ineot was caused when the clubs came together and the difference in size, weight and height was visible. One of the visitors remarked that they did not come down to play children. Pittston players, in addition to being the tallest and heaviest, were the most handsome and gentlemanly aggregation that has yet played in Freeland. When the game opened it looked like a shut-out for the locals, but after Mc- Guillo threw four aces the locals pulled themselves together and by easy stages scored a basket for each one the visitors secured. For the half the score stood: Pittston,'24; Crescents 11. In the second half the visitors scored the same number of points as they did in tlie lirst and the Crescents did their own record bettor by an ace—quite a good showing "for children." The ad vantage of height on the part of the visitors served them in good stead in shooting. The locals played a banner game, and while they lost no discredit was brought on them and Pittston had to hustle hard to make their score. For tho second half the score was: Pittston, 24; Crescents, 14. The final score was: Pittston, 48; Crescents, 25. The line-up was as follows: Crescents. Positions. Pittston. N> wa k For ward MeGulße O'Donnell Forward Anthony Welsh Centre Kane Davis Guard Blackburn Jacquot Guard Dodge : Goals from field—McGutile, 11; Dodge, 6; ! Anthony, 8; Nowak, 6; WHsh, 4; Kane, Black burn, O'Douuell, Davis. OllVusegoals—Kane, 4; Welsh, 3. Referee—Cape. Timekeeper— HeBB. ' All kinds of ice cream at) Merkt'g. 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 plank sidewalk along the lots owned by the Mining and Mechanical Institute on North Centre street was removed today. The planks were badly decayed and walking there was very dangerous. Ashes will -lie laid for the present, until a solid foundation for a now sidewalk is secured. Shamokln merchants have jshut down on all schemes to help their trade, and stamps, coupons, contest tickets and the like wiii find no favor with them her<- after. Their decision is based on good sense, as merchants should sell their goods on merit alone, without offering a bonus to buyers. A blaze was discovered on Wednesday evening in a shed in the rear of the Passarella building on Centre street. An alarm was turned in from box 32. but the services of the firemen were uot required, a bucket brigade having the flames extinguished before their arrival. A proposition from the Anthracite Telephone Company to place a phone In the almshouse at Laurytown has been rejected by the poor district directors. The company asked fer 81,000 and an annual rental of $3. r > per year for ten years. Miss Mary J. Gillespie, of Philadel phia, is visiting her mother in town. She is employed as a nurse in St. Joseph's hospital. Miss Gillespie came here with Miss Ella Meehan, who was recently discharged from the institution. Mrs. Annie E Heller, of Glen Lyon, died yesterday from consumption at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wood ring, Oakdalo. She was aged 31 years and besides her husband, Albert Holler, is survived by four children. Mrs. John McGee received a message this morning announcing the death of her brother, John Brlce, at Glen Falls, N. Y. Mrs. McGee and her son, Jerem iah McGioiey, left immediately for Glen Falls. During the past two days the neces sity of a street sprinkler has been sorely felt in town. The streets at times are filled with dust-clouds so dense that buildings ten feet away are obscured. A petition is being circulated iu which the court is asked to change the voting place of the Sixth ward from the John son property on Centre street to St. Ann's hand building on Ridge street. The gospel meeting at the Y. M. C. A. on Sunday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock will be addressed by James D. Bryden, of Hazleton. Subject, "Where Art Thou." All men invited. Mrs. Charles N. Flenritzy, a sister-in law of George Henritzy, who removed from Freeland to Hazleton a year ago, died in Allentown yesterday from con sumption. A now local union of the United Mine Workers is to be organized in Hazleton. It will bo composed exclusively of em ployes of Markle it Co. who reside in that city. A fierce fire iu the woods northeast of town prevailed last night and a large area of ground covered by brush and young trees was traversed by tho flames. No person over thirty-live years old will be newly employed by the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company after May 17. The present age limit is 40. Secretary Gamel, of Hazleton Y. M. C. A , lias been missing since la9t week, and stories that do not reflect much credit upon him are afloat. William Kinney, of Adams street, was admitted to Laurytown almshouse yes terday and expects to spend his remain ing years there. A force of workmen are rebuilding tho fences along Coxe Bros. &. Co.'s properties on Centre street, in the Coxe addition. Isaac Davis, of Front street, who sustained a fractured hip by failing on the ice last winter, is able to be around again. Miss Mary McLaughlin, of Adatns street, is attending to business this weuk in Washington, D. C. Mrs. Michael DeHierro and son, Prof. Salvatore, are visiting in New York city . Charles Farley, of New York city, is visiting in town. "Minnesota's Best" flour is sold by A Oswald. There is uUuw buttui 4 mudu. 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. Stiues 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. McMEN AMIN'S South Centre Street -A— 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. N. W. Cor. Centre and Front fit*., Freeland. IWe Can Sell Your Farm, lr*V 'Ptp Factory, Business or Rosl -5 i '• - , N ur^s ■ itlier.s. Why * L ■ vjjf voura? We have nn .pa. orivir.al method which lfc'% s* v-Moin fails. Send in .* • h- description and price and i we will < xpla: 1 how f'ooo.ooo to Loan on Good Mortgagei. <ofTices in all principal cities: highest . ier kenccs. A. A. ROTTNER & CO., 816 {Kea I Estate Ptilla-. Pa. Established 1893. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN Cuba Fruit and Land Located 04 miEs by rail und 57 by macad amized highway,southwest from Huvana. Sunshine, Fruit and Flowers. No Frost. Send a postal for illustrated booklet to— Chiirle H Wheelock, Pres. C. F. Co., Ot)s .Maple Street, Itattle Creek, Mich* Formerly of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Geo. H. Hartman, Meats and Green Tinck. Fresh Lard a Specialty, Centre Street, near Central Hotel. Condy 0. Boyle, dealer in LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC The tinest brands of Domestic and Imported Whiskey on sale. Fresh Freeland Beer, Porter and Ale on tap. 98 Centre street. I 8 m si tteMzAT m;— lb , {^t UUf(fcb Will :it_ ,\u I*7ll FAILS. PLEASURE. May 4. —ISall of Kosciusko Guards at Krell's hall. Adiolssion, 50 cents. From a Out Scratch on thn arm. to the worst sort of a burn, sore or boll, DeVVltt's Witch Hazel Salve Is a quick cure. In buying Witch llazel Salve, be particular to get Ih-Witt's— this Is the salve that heals without leav ing a scar. A specific for blind, bleed ing, Itching, and protruding piles. Sold by Urover's City drug svure,
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