FREELAN D TRIBU NE. VOL. XV. NO. 13-2. 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, IJT South Centre Street. U'HON tsi'ROH, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC. Office: Kooms 1 and 2, Blrkbuek Brick, Fret land Mclaughlin, ATTORNEY-AT'-LAW. Legal Surinam of Any Description. Brennan's Building. So. Centre St. Freeland. J. O'DONNELL, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Campbell Building, • - - Proclaim. White Haven Offlcd, Kane Building, Opposite Poatoffloc; Tuoadaya, Saturdays. 'JpUOS. A. BUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. All tousirum given prompt Attention, Tribune Building, - Main Street N. MALEY, DENTIST. OVEK BIKKBKCK'S STOHB, Second Floor, - Blrkbcck Brick S. H. HAYES, FIRE INSURANCE AGENT. Washington Street. None but reliable companies represented. Also agent for the celebrated high-grade Pianos of Hazoltou Bros., New York city. jQR. 8. 8. HESS, DFNTIST. North Centre Street. Bell Telephone. Second Floor, - I*. t). S. of A. Building. Wm. Wehrman. Centre street. Freeland. REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. LAUBAGti'S VIENNA BAKERY. B. C. LAUBACK, Prop. Choice Bread 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, witi all necessary adjuncts, at shortest notice and fairest prices. Delivery and supply wagons to all parts of town and surroundings every day. DePIERRO - BEOS CAFE. Corner of Centre and Front Streets. Gibson, Dougherty, Kaufer Club, Rosenbluth'g Velvet, of whicii wo h ivo EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Murnm's Extra Dry ChampHgne, Hennessy Brandy, Blackberry, Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Etc Ham and Schweitzer Oheese Sandwiches, Sardines. Kte. MEALS AT - ALL - HOURS T. CAMPBELL, dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, and Shoes. Also PURE WINES I LIQUORS FOR FAMILY A TV/I VFVWINAL PTTRPOHHS. rViTitrt' ttnrt Mnin .treat.. FreelnnH f~~ 7 BZ^JVLJVCOTSTID. The Leading Typewriter of the World. The Only Polyglot Using a Hundred Type Shuttles in Twenty-six languages, all immediately interchangeable. Any suosi iioi r i iiio Freelautl Tribune sending us Four Cents in Stamps to cover postage will receive a iUMgulflcent .ap uf tle \Vrll, in Colors, Invites. PHILADELPHIA BRANCH OFFICE OF The Hammond Typewriter Co. 33 and 35 South Tenth Street. PLEDGE FOR 1,200 PEOPLE Entire Congregation Joins Temperance Ranks. Impressive Ceremonies Con ducted Last Evening at a Church in Wilkesbarre by Rev. J. J. Curran. Rev. J. J. Curran, pastor of the Holy Saviour Romau Catholic church, East End. Wilkesbarre, last evenlug adminis tered the temperance pledge to more than 1,200 men, women and children. There are about 1.400 members in the congregation and of these few were missing. Over 200 more were present than when the pladge wan first. adminis tered to them at mass a year ago. Fa ther Curran then adopted the plan be cause he feared the idleness caused by the miners'strike might lead to drink ing, and so successful was his plan that now it is to he a yearly event. The ceremony last night started with a parade of the congregation which was witnessed by thousands of persons. First marched the children of the Infant Sodality Temperance Society, the girls all dressed in white and the little boys with caps and regalia. The Sodality in cluded the children from 7 to 12 years of ago. The girls of the Angel Sodality Temperance Society, up to 16 years of age, followed. They were also dressed in white aud wore wreaths of green. The Cadets' Temperance Society, noxt In line, was composed of boys from 12 to 16 years in uniforms. Then came the young and old women, members of the Help of Christian Society, wearing wreaths and carrying llowers, and they wore followed by the members of the St. Aioysius and the Father Matthew Societies wearing re galia. A band headed the procession to the church. There special services were held, beginning with hymns by the en tire congregation. The beautiful cere mony of the crowning of May followed. The sermon was preached by Father Byrue, the assistant to Father Curran, aud he spoke upon the blessedness of a life of temperance iu all things, of the growth of the temperance societies and the rewards that all those who aid in the work are sure to reap. The pledge was administered by Fath er Curran. It was simple and impres sive. The congregation stood, the right hand of each upraised, and the priest read the pledge, the congregation re peating after him: "I promise with the Divine assistance to abstain from all intoxicating liquors and to prevent by word and example Intemperance In others." Father Curran, in speaking of the ceremony, said: t- It was most success ful and I am deeply gratified. There has been a considerable growth of the good work during the year and the influ ence of the societies aud the member ship is spreading daily. There are a few whom we have not yet reached, but we are winning them over and the re sults are most encouraging." New Form for Ballot. The Focht ballot reform bill, which simply does nothing more than change the form of the official ballot, has been signed by Governor I'ennypacker. The bill was framed by a committee appointed by Senator Quay, as chairman of the Republican state committee, to make a pretense of carrying our, the narty's ballot reform pledges made in i he last state campaign. The measure contains all the objec tionable features of the present ballot IIISCELLANKOUS ADVERTISEMENTS. INSTATE OF JOHN lIEIDENBEICH, late PJ of Freeland, deceased. Letters testamentary upon the above named ostate huving been granted to the under signed, all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having cluiins or demands to present the same, with out delay, to Catharine Hei den rich, Freeland, Pa. Chad (Irion Stroh, Attorney. FREELAND, PA.. MONDAY, MAY 4. 1903. system and contains nothing to recotn tneud it to the honest ballot reformer. The Pennsylvania Ballot Reform As sociation petitioned the governor to dis approve the bill, because, as it claimed, it amounts to nothing and vrill make independent voting as difficult as the present system. The only change it provides is the grouping of the candidates for each of fice under one head in the same column and the placing of a square opposite the name of each party, instead of the circle at the head of the column. It will reduce the size of the ballot about two thirds and give candidates three more days in which to file their election papers in the state department. A candidate nominated by more than one political party shall have the title of each party after his name, but his namo shall not appear on the ballot more than once. The new law requires the voter to fold his hallot and deposit it in the ballot-box himself. It goes into effect immediately. Some Open, Some Closed. The arrest of eight, merchants of town last week on the charge of Sunday sell fng did not bring about the effect yes terday which the promoters of the movement had confidently expected would result. Some merchants who have heretofore accommodated patrons by keeping their stores open had their places closed yesterday, but the majori ty followed the custom which has pre vailed here for years, and cigars, con fectionery, etc., could be bought in all pans of town. It Is said that there were two "spot ters" here for several hours and that a few local people spent the day "spying" upon the business places, but neither of these rumors could be verified. The easy manner in which those ar rested last week got off has somewhat damponed the ardor of the Sunday clos ing advocates, and no information could be obtained today regarding their future intentions. Markie & Co.'s Tunnels. A tunnel started some time ago by Markie & Co., designed to drain the lower basins of Oakdalo collieries, has been completed, and hereafter all the water in the mines of that town will pass off through the famous Jeddo tun nel and empty into the Butler valley sulphur creek. Plans, It Is said, have been prepared for another extension from the main tunnel to No. 5 colliery, which will tap tho basin of tills mine; also for a spur which will drain the lowest point in No. 2 colliery, Highland. When these are completed every mine of Markie & Co. will be drained by the Jeddo tunnel, with the exception of No. 1 colliery, Highland, and thousands of dollars will be saved annually to the firm in pumpmen's wages and renewals to pumping machinery. Jr. 0. U. A. M. Event. May 10 will mark the fiftieth anniver sary of tho organization of the Junior Order United American Mechanics and the event will be fittingly celebrated in Wllkesbarre. There will bo a parade of the councils of upper Luzerne, Lackawanna and Wyoming counties over the princi pal streets of the city, commencing at 7.30 p. in. It is estimated that there will be 3,000 members in line, with several bands and drum corps. The parade will end at the armory, where anniversary exercises will be held. Past State Councilor C. B. John son will preside. Base Ball Season to Open. The Tigers Athletic Club will open th® local baso hall season at their park on South Centre street on Saturday after noon, when the team which will repre sent the Tigers on the diamond this year will meet the Stafford club, of Wilkos barre. The latter is composed of a number of the best amateur players of the upper end of the county and base ball lovers look for a good game, as the Tlger9 are in fair condition and have a number of young men on the tpam who are qualified to play winning ball. On this occasion tho Tigers will wear their new uniforms for the first time. Accident at Power House. John McOinnis, of Washington street, employed as a fireman at the electric light plant, was severely injured early Sunday morning. While passing through the dynamo room a large belt broke without warning and part of it struck him. His leg, face and body were badly lacerated and one arm is sprained. A physician was called and dressed his wounds, after which he was removed to his home. His Injuries are very painful. Lnrge HOUNO for Sale. A fourteen-room house on South Centre street will be sold at a reasonable figure. Apply to T. A. Buckley, J. P., or David P. Jones, South Centre street. TWO "MAD" DOGS. Stray Canine* Stir Up a Mild Henxation, After Which They Kncupe. A supposed mad dog created consider able excitement iu town last evening. The animal made its appearance on Centre street about 7 o'clock, and be cause it snapped at a few other dogs the cry was raised that it was mad and a chase which lasted almost an hour be gan. In the meantime another hound, resembling the first in appearance, crossed the trail, and part of the pursu ing aggregation followed the new-comer. The rpsult was that two crowds, of 100 or more people in each, were scouring the alleys, hack yards and other stamp ing grounds of dogs, with two badly frightened canines in the lead. Before the chase came to Its fruitless end, tlie pursuers of the original "mad" dog numbered fully 500, with three shot guns and a half-dozen revolvers ready for service. Several times opportuni ties to shoot the animal were offered, but this was not done, as a number of chiidrou were invariably gathered in tho vicinity and a stray buliet might have taken a human life. Officer Pat Welsh had the dog cornered in a Ridge street garden at one time, but could uot use his revolver with safety to the crowd. Later it escaped, and after a circuiuious route disappeared iu the direction of Highland. "Mad" dog No. 2 was chased through the southern section of town and WHS last seen running for dear life towards Drlfton. dogs, it is said, were bitten by one or the other of tho "mad" animals. One of these, owned by a foreigner re siding in tho rear of the Wear Well Shoo House, was shot by Constable James Welsh at 8 o'clock at the request of the owner. BREVTIIES. The barn of Mrs. Brinton Coxe, Drif ton, caught fire Saturday morning and was totally consumed. Two buekboards, several sots of harness and other effects were lost. Tho flames 9et fire to the woods noarby and a force ot Coxe Bros. & Co's employes were sot to work to ex tinguish the fire. No trace has yet been discovered of the thieves who 9tole B. C. Laubach's horse and buckboard early Friday morn ing. Evidence has been obtained which shows that three men were implicated In the plot. The animal and vehicle were brought back from White Haven Friday evening. While on his way home from his work at Oakdale, John Molesko, of town, fell from a trolley trestling at Drlfton early Saturday morning and fractured his leg. He was found some hours later and was taken to the Miners hospital. The May meeting of P'oster township school board was not held Saturday evening, a quorum not being in attend ance. Those present were Directors Johnson, O'Neil and Dudley. The measles epidemic which has been prevalent in Hazle township for some time, still continues to spread, and new cases are reported almost daily to Health Officer Collins. A large pane In the front window of George W. Faltz's barber shop was broken last evening by a young man falling against it. FUNERALS. The funeral of Mrs. Annie PL Heller took place yesterday afternoon from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Woodring, Oakdale. The roinain9 were followed to town by a number of friends. Services were conducted at St. John's Reformed church by Rov. J. B. Ker schner, and the interment was made at P>eeland cemetery. The funeral of the late Mrs. W. C. F®il took place Saturday afternoon from her residence on North Centre street and was largely attended. After ser vices, conducted by Rev. J. W. Bischoff, tho remains wore taken to White Haven for interment. Crescents Lost the Game. Saturday evening's basket ball game resulted In a victory for Pottsvillo by a score of 11 to 0. On account of a dance having been held In the hall the previ ous evening, the floor was like glass and during the early part of the game both teams had serious trouble keeping on their feet. The visitors scored 5 points and the Crescents 2 in the first half. Pottsville, in the second half, se cured 0 points, while the Crescents made only 4. The final score was: Pottsville, 11; Crescents, 0. The line-up was as follows: Crescents. Positions. Pottsvillo. N <w uk Forward Gregory O'Donnell Forward Lthoeritf Welsh Centre 8 waving Jacquot Guard Fields il art man Guard Potto Kuteree— Herbst. Timekeeper-Hess. LOCAL NOTES WRITTEN UP Short Items of Interest to All Headers. Happenings of the Past Two Days in and Around Freeland Recorded With out Waste of Words. Thomas Brown, of Centre street, and Miss Elizabeth O'Donn'dl, of P'ront street, were married at Ilazleton this morning. Arthur Brown, of Hazleton, was groomsman and Miss Vattde Brown was bridesmaid. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Brown left for Philadel phia, whore they will spend their honeymoon. Matt Brodorick, one of the boys who helped to make the Tigers famous on the ball iieid, pla\ed his fir*t game this season GD P>iday. Matt is wearing a Brooklyn National league club uniform and bis work among the "big fellows" will be closely watched by his friends. The annual ball of the Balaklava Social Club will be held at Krell's hall on the evening of tho 2Vth Inst. Tho club is oue of the town's most popu ar organizations and its balls are never lacking iu pleasure and eujoyment for all who attend. James Malloy, employed in No. 1 mine, Highland, was injured this morning by a large chunk of coal falling on his foot. Ho was brought to his hom®, corner of of Centre and Walnut streets, where the injured limb was dressed. The services of Hours' Devo tions will begin at St. Anu's church on Sunday next and continue until tho fol lowing Wodnesday morning. A number of visiting pri®sts will assist P'athers Fallihe® and P'leming during the ser vices. Among the lower end jurors at Wllkesbarre this week ar® Charles See sholtz, P'reeland; Pldward Williams, F'oster; Joseph Snyder, Butler, and John W. Rohland and John C. Stroh, Hazle. Mrs. Carlin, of Drifton, was taken to the Miners hospital yesterday. While descending stairs at her home she fell and was severely cut by a glass dish which she was carrying at that time. "Minnesota's Best" flour is sold by A. Oswald. There is none better made. Theodore F'altz had a finger badly injured on Saturday while at work at the Salmon Iron Works. At the same hour his brother, John, received a simi lar wound In Highland mine. J. J. McMenatnln was chosen treas urer of the Young Mon's C. T. A. B. Corps yesterday, succeeding John Mc- Cole, who will remove from F'reeland to Brooklyn on Wednesday. Attorney John M. Carr will spend this week in Philadelphia, where he will represent Ilazleton Council in the annual state convention of the Knight® of Columbus. Mrs. John O'Donnell, of Eckley, will leave tomorrow for Philadelphia with her two young daughters, who will be treated there for ailllctions to their eyes. Mayflower Assembly, Daughters of Naomi, will celebrate its first anniver sary by holding a banquet at the Hotel Osborne on Wednesday evening. John Sippel, who was seriously ill in Philadelphia for some time past, is con siderably improved and will return home this week to recuperate. All kinds of ice cream at Merkt'9. Hugh Boyle, Jr., has accepted a posi tion as freight agent at the Lehigh Val ley Railroad station, succeeding John GafTney, who resigned recently. Samuel Cartwright and Peter Schnoe, Jr., of the Second ward, left this morn ing for Ohio, where they have secured positions. Mr. and Mrs. John J. Brogan, of Upper Lehigh, returned last evening from their wedding tour. Miss Rose Boyle, of Wllkesbarre, spent yesterday with relatives hero. The May meeting of th® borough council will bo held this evening. The property of Mr 9. A. Welch, OJ Ridge street, is being improved. BIRTHS. Hoffman.—To Mr. and Mrs. Harvey PL Hoffman, Coxe addition, a son. Richards.—To Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Richards, Main street, a daughter. To Cure Cold in One l)uy Take Laxative Brorno Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if It fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on each box. 25c. 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 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 -A.. OS-W^LID, 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. (lor. Centre and Front fits., Freeland. We Can Sell Your Farm, Factorvi Business or Resi m * donee No matter where HVW V located. We have sold , \ hundreds of others. Why F 1,1,1 yours? We have an f*' \ s original method which description and and $1,000,000 to Loan frSnffifc tJBb on Gond Mortgages. Offices in all principal cities; highest .efer encea. A. A. ROTTNER & CO., 816 Real Estate Bidg.. Phila-. Pa. Established 1893. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN Cuba Fruit and Land Located 14 miles by mil and 57 by macad amized highway,southwestfrom Havana. Sunshine, Fruit and Flowers. No Frost. Send a postal for illustrated booklet to— Charles H. Wlieelock, Pros. C. F. Co., 0115 .Maple Street, Ituttle Creek, Mleh* Formerly of Wilkea-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 finest brands of Domestic and Imported Whiskey on sale. Fresh Freeland Beer, Portor and Ale on tap. 9H Centre street. PLEASURE. May 4. —Hall of Kosciusko Guards at Krell's hall. Admission, 50 cents. May 29. —Annual ball of Haiaklava Social Club at Krell's hall. Notice to Kckley Voters. Michael Sonlek, of the above district of Poster township, Is a candidate for delegate to tho Democratic county con vention. Modern Dwelling for 11.nt. bocated on Hlrkbeek street; first floor has parlor, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, buttery; second floor, six bed rooms and bath room; garret ha three plastered rooms; electric light through out building; reasonable rent to right party. Thomas Uvans, Ulrkbeck itraet,
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