•REELAND iRIBUNE.
VOL XV. NO. 130.
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'tlON MTROH,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
and
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Office: Rooms 1 and 2, Blrkhcck Brick, Frouland
McLAUUHLIN,
ATTORN EY-AT-LAW.
Legal Bunnell of Any Deecriptum.
Bronuan'B Building, So. Centre St. Freeland.
J. O'DONNELL,
ATTORN EY-AT-LAW.
Campbell Building, - - - Proelkftd.
White Haven Office, Kune Building, Opposite
Postofficc; Tuesdays, Saturdays.
'JMIOS. A. BUCKLEY,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Ail bueineu given prompt attention.
Tribune Building, - Main Street
N. MALEY,
DENTIST.
OVBK 111 ltK BUCK'S STOKE,
Second Floor, - - Birkbock Brick
8. 8 II ESS,
DENTIST.
North Centre Street.
Bell Telephone.
Second Floor, - P. O. S. of A. Building.
Wm. Wehrman,
WA.tch:MwA.K:EB
Contre street, Freeland.
REPAIRING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
bakery.
B. C. LAlfuAOll, Prop.
Choice Urotul ot All Kinds, Cukes, and Pas
try, Daily. Fancy and Novelty Cakes Baked
to Order.
CONFECTIONERY ANO ICE CREAM
supplied to halls, parties or picnics, with
all necessary adjuncts, at shortest
notice and fairest prices.
Delivery and supply wagons to all parts oj
tmon and xurrtrundings every day.
O-^-ZETIEL
Corner of Centre and Front Streets.
Gibson, Dougherty. Kaufer Club,
Kosenbluth's Volvet, ol which we h vp
EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN.
Mil turn's Extra Dry Champagne,
Henneoay Brandy, Blackberry,
Gins, Winos, Clarets, Cordials, Etc
Ham and Eehweilzer Cheese /Sandwiches,
Sardines, Etc.
MEALS AT - ALL - HOURS
T. CAMPBELL,
dealer In
Dry Goods, Groceries,
Boots and Shoes.
Also
PURE WINES Jl LIQUORS
FOR FAMILY
AND MF.VIOINAL PURPOBKB.
rvntre and Main streets. Freeland.
Correct Spring Clothing
for Men and Boys
Those who take advantage of our unusual offers will be well
clothed as well as well pleased. Our clothing maintains
throughout a standard of high qualities and low prices
that cannot be equalled elsewhere, and the present show
ing is an example of this superiority. We have for men
and boys a grand array of new spring patterns in plain
colorings or fancies, blue serges and a great variety of
cassimeivs and cheviots, stripes, plaids and mixtures;
tailored in a most careful manner with reliable trimmings;
perfect filling; with concave shoulders and sta-there fronts.
IclbwidfsWearWellClolliiDgaiiilSlioeHousc
Our Stock of Ladies' Oxfords are the Prettiest in Town.
MEETING WITH
TROLLEY MEN
Board of Trade Committee
and Traction Officials.
Conference in Regard to an
Improved Service Will Be
Held in Town This After
noon.
A well attended meeting of the Hoard
of Trade was held last evening with A.
Oswald presiding. The names of seve
ral business men were added to the roll
of members. Chairman NeuHurger, of
the trolley committee, reported that an
appointment for a meeting with Super
intendent Thompson, of the Lehigh
Traction Company, was made for 3.30
o'clock this afternoon at the ofTice of
C. O. Stroh, Esq.
The committees have organized and
while some had nothing to report they
are prepared to take care of any matter
referred to them for action.
The improvement committee, through
I. Refowlch, reported progress in their
duties and that the sprinkler was in
operation and afforded much relief to
the business interests of the town.
The industrial committee turned over
to the stecretary circulars known as
Factory Site Bulletins, prepared by the
Press Clipping Bureau, of New York.
The circulars contain notes of manu
facturing plants in existence and uew
concerns which desire sites and induce- |
merits to establish in towns where their
needs can be better cared for. The
board decided to subscribe for the Bul
letin. The price is 83 per month.
Mr. Bohlin spoke on the matter of the
appointment of a committee looking to
advertising the advantages of the town
in newspapers and also In the form of
booklets to contain views of points of
interest and descriptive matter of the
town. The committee will be known as
the scenery committee and will consist
of the following members: S. J. Neu-
Hurger, James Bohlin, VV. I). Kline, 11.
J. O'Donnell, Esq., George Ripple.
A general discussion on what the town
lias to offer new industles took place and
much was learnod by the same; also the
matter of inducements to the Pennsyl
vania Railroad to extend its tracks to
town. The attention of the proper com
mittee has been called to the latter to
investigate and report to the board.
Muzzle Bill Is Signed.
Governor Pennypackor approved the
I Grady-Salus libel bill yesterday after
noon and at the same time issued a
statement giving the reasons for his
action. The bill, which was in the
governor's hands for, nearly a month,
BY SISTERS OF HOLY CROSS.
Imlorneimint of Fa Hi or John's Medicine
an a Tonic and Body Builder For
The Weak and Klin Down.
"We cheerfully recommend Father
John's Medicine as a good remedy for
bronchial troubles as a tonic and
body builder for those who are weak
and run down. Several persons of our
institution have used it with benefical
results." (Signed) Sisters of Holy Cross,
14 Chandler St., Nashua, N. LI. Not a
"cough syrup'" or patent medicine with
weakening stimulants, but a food med
icine— the prescription of an eminent
specialist. It is guaranteed to cure all
throat and lung troubles, scrofula, skin
diseases, rheumatism and all ailments
resulting from weak and impure blood.
Fifty years in use.
Fattier John's Medicine
Cures Colds and All Throat
and Lung Troubles. Prevents
Pneumonia.
For sale by M. E Grover, Druggist.
FREELAND, PA.. WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1903.
goes into effect immediately, and repeals
all laws or parts of laws Inconsistent
with the new act. The statement Issued
by the governor is about two columns
long and is in the nature of an apology.
In it he refers to the cartooning of him
self by the Philadelphia North Ameri
can, and it appears that this was his
principal reason for signing the out
rageous measure.
Hereafter action may be brought
against the owner, publisher or editor of
any newspaper published in this state
by any person who swears his character,
reputation or business has been affected
by any article published therein. Dam
ages can be recovered lor the injury
claimed, also damages for any physical
or mental suffering alleged by the ag
grieved party. If large typo or cartoons
have been used another claim for dam
ages can be advanced.
The bill also provides that a fine of
SSOO to SI,OOO can be placed upon any
person, firm, limited partnership or cor
poration publishing a paper which omits
or neglects to place the name of the
owner or owners, or the ofiicers of the
corporation, also tho name of the man
aging editor, in a conspicuous position
on the editorial page.
In compliance with the latter pro
vision of the bill the Tribune Printing
Company, Limited, has placed the
names of the officers of the company
and the name of the managing editor of
the Tribune in the position required
by the new law.
End of Forty Hours' Services
The services of Forty Hours' Devotion
at St. Ann's church came to an end with
impressive ceremonies this morning.
The services were largely attended by
the members of the congregation and
others, this being especially true of
those held in the evening. On Monday
night the sermon was delivered by Rev.
Heffernon, of Hazleton, and last even
ing Rev. F. J. Mack, formerly curate at
St. Ann's church, now pastor of a church
at Lovelton, Wyoming couuty, preached
a very forcible sermon.
Among the others who assisted Rev.
Falllhee and Rev. Fleming during the
week were the following: Rev. Ber
graft. White Haven; Rev. O'Hara,
Harlelgh; Rev. Travis and Rev. Hous
ton, McAdoo; Rev. Burke, Hazleton,
and Rev. McEnroe, Beaver Meadow.
During the services holy communion
was received by over 1,800 members of
the congregation.
Town Improvement.
The portion of the Brown property,
corner of Contre and Walnut streets,
which is occupied by Gallagher Bros.'
store, is in the hands of the carpenters
this week and a number of improve
ments are being made.
The interior of the liquor store of
Peter Magagna has been improved by
tho installation of a handsome glass case
to exhibit the large stock of wines, etc.
The improvements to the store to be
occupied by A. Rudewick, on South
Centre street, are nearlng completion.
The Ridge street properties of Coxe
Bros. & Co., In Coxe addition, are being
improved by the erection of now fences.
Patrick McFaddon is making repairs
to his property on Centre street.
New Organ Ordered.
The trustees of St. John's Reformed
church, of which Rev. ,J. B. Kerschnor
is the pastor, have placed an order for
a large two-manual pipe-organ with the
Estey Organ Company, of Battleboro,
Vt. Th.e company expects to place tho
instrument in the church about October
I next.
One-half the cost of this organ will bo
paid by Andrew Carnegia, the famous
steel king, who is expending the mil
lions he accumulated during bis business
career in assisting churches and llbrar-
It Is predictor) that the organ will be
one of the finest owned by any church
in this section.
Mine Accidents.
Clinton Williams, a Walnut street
young man, was severely injured Mon
day afternoon. He is a member of
Markle & Co.'s repair gang, and while
at work at No. 5 colliery was caught
under a large iron pipe which was being
raised. His injuries are mostly inter
nal. He was brought to his home,
where he is being treated.
Con Houston, of Adams street, was
badly cut about the head by being
struck with a piece of coal ou Monday
afternoon in Jeddo colliery. Several
stitches were required to close the gash.
PLEASURE
May 29. —Annual ball of Balaklava
Social Club at Kroll's hall. Admission,
50 cents.
May 29.—Annual ball of Fearnots
Athletic Association at Cross Creek hall,
Drifton. Admission, 35 cents.
May 30. —Picnic and field day exer
cises under the auspices of Tigers
Athletic Club at the Public park.
ROUND THE REGION
Deputy Factory Inspector E. W.
Bishop yesterday caused the arrest of
A. E. Burdick, manager of the Harvy
silk mill at Olyphant, Lackawanna
county, on the charge of employing
twenty-two young girls without the
certificates required by law. Burdick
pleaded guilty and was fined SSO and
costs.
Wilkesbarre Town Improvement So
ciety has instituted the plan of cultivat
ing vacant lots in the city. Permission
to work on the first one was obtained
today. It is the hope of the society that
before the summer is over many lots
now barreu will be blooming.
Judgp Freas has decided that although
Mrs. Joseph Edwards has lived apart
from her husband seventeen years she
is still entitled to one-third of his es
tate. The heirs contested her claim
and the case had been fought in the
courts for a long time.
The free rural mail delivery service
will go into effect at St. Johns and
Drums about June 1. Calvin Woodring,
of St. Johns, and John Livengood, of
Drums, have been appointed carriers.
Tho former will get SOO per year and
tho latter SIOO.
Applicants for positions on the cars of
the new trolley line between Wilkes
barre and Scranton are required to sign
an agreement that they will not become
members of any labor union while in
the employ of tho road, says the Scran
ton Truth.
Mine Inspector Edward Roderick, of
Scranton. has resigned to become man
ager of the Clark Tunnel Coal Company
of North Scranton. His successor has
not as yet been appointed.
The second child of Joseph Garland,
of Lansford. is dead from smallpox and
the disease is rapidly spreading Many
new cases have been reported to the
Board of IlealLh.
Damage Suits in Court
The damage suit of Mr. and Mrs.
John Jacszah against the Freeland
Electric Light., Heat and Power Com
pany will be called for trial at Wilkes
barre tomorrow. The plaintiffs seek to
recover damages for the death of their
seven-year-old son, who was electro
cuted by grasping a live wire on South
Centre street ou July 29, 1898. The
plaintiffs allege carelessness on the part
of the company in having live wires
exposed
The case in which Mary Blotz, of
Freeland, is plaintiff and the Lehigh
Valley Railroad Company the defend
ant is now on trial at Wilkesbarre. The
action is brought to recover SIO,OOO
damages for the death of tho plaintiff's
son, Christopher Blotz, who was killed
by a Lehigh Valley passengor train at
the Fairchild crossing lu 1898 while
driving from Pond Creek mine, where
he was employed. A number of Free
laud people are attending court as
witnesses.
Mine Inspector's Board
An order was handed down yesterday
by tho court appointing a board for the
examination of candidates for the office
of Inspector of mines for the counties of
Luzerne and Carbon. The order is
signed by ail four judges and reads as
follows:
"Now May 12, 1903, the court ap
points Morris Williams, Albert C. Leis
enring, John Gilhooley, James Llewl
lyn and Robert Monroe, three reputable
coal miners in actual practice and two
reputable mining engineers, as an ex
amining board of the counties of Lu
zerne and Carbon of liiines in said In
spection district."
Y. M. C. A. in Freeland
Form Anthracite Association News.
The Y. M. C. A. of Freelaud is in a
flourishing condition. The attendance
at the rooms Is very large. The men's
gospel meetings are largely attended
and also the bible class, which is in
charge of Field Secretary Bryden. A
very strong and interesting boys' work
is carried on here and much interest
is manifested iu this department. Sec
retary Kresgie who has just taken up
the work In Freeland is winning the
hearts of young men, and it is expected
that much good will be done under his
management.
Fined for Violating Fish Law
A. E. Tlmmerman, game and fish
warden of McKean county, arrested
Hon. A. J. Avery, associate judge of
Potter county, for having ten trout in his
possession under six inches in size. He
was fined SIOO, which ho paid.
C. J. Edwards had eleven trout.of the
same length and enriched the county
treasury to the exteut to sllO. A. B.
Shoup, of Emporium, is In jail In de
fault of $l2O fine for having twelve tin
developed trout. William S. Cool, of
the same place, paid S3O for catching
three small trout.
LOCAL NOTES
WRITTEN OP
Short Items of Interest to
All Readers.
Happenings of the Past
Two Days in and Around
Freeland Recorded With
out Waste of Words.
The statement in Monday's issue that
John J. McNelis' resignation as assist
ant mine foreman at Drlfton would take
effect today was incorrect. Mr. Mc-
Neils will not sever his connection with
Coxe Bros. &. Co. until Friday evening
On Saturday he will leav# to assume the
duties of his new position at Luzerne.
Hazleton Knights of Malta c&ine to
town In large numbers Monday evening
and participated In an Interesting meet
ing conducted by Garfield Commandery,
of town, during which the higher de
grees of the order were conferred on
several candidates. A social session fol
lowed the meeting.
The Republicans of the Fourth legis
lature district have elected 8. J.
Hughes, of Hazleton, and Richard Dud
ley, of Upper Lehigh, as delegates to
the next state convention. S. J. Neu-
Buger, of town, has been chosen dis
trict chairman.
Notices were served on some of the
merchants of town during the week
that they are charged with violating
tho Sunday selling law. All have given
bail for their appearance at Wilkes
barre tomorrow, when the hearings
will take place.
"Strength and vigor come of good
food, duly digested. 'Force,' a ready -to
servo wheat and barley food, adds no
burden, but sustains, nourishes, in
vigorates."
The annual conference of the Primi
tive Methodist Church of Pennsylvania,
which was in session at Ilazleton for a
week past, ended yesterday. Miss S.
Green has been appointed to take
charge of St. Paul's church on Fern
street.
The district convention of the United
Brewery Workers will be held at Hazle
ton on June 28. Delegates will attend
from all the local unions between Free
land and Mt. Carmel.
Beautiful hammocks at Birkbeck's.
Benjamin James, ex-national board
member of the U. M. W. of A., now a
salesman for the Howell Manufacturing
Company, did business in town yester
day and today.
The ordinances providing for the ex
tension northward of Centre, Ridge
and Pino streets were signed today by
Burgess Martin and are published in
today's isshe.
Traffic on the D. S. & S. Railroad has
been temporarily suspended between
Oneida and Sheppton, due to the settl
ing of the tracks at a point near the
latter town.
"Minnesota's Best" flour is sold by A.
Oswald. There is none bettor made.
Charles Gildea, national organizer of
the U. M. W. of A., addressed the mem
bers of Local Union No. 1653, 0/ Sandy
Run, at that place Monday evening.
Local bill-posters, with paste and
brush, yesterday billed the town for the
appearance of the All-America shoes
at the footwear stores of Freeland.
A cow owned by George Thomas, of
South Centre street, was killed by a Le
high Valley passenger train near High
land yesterday afternoon.
Fine stock of garden tools, Birkbeck's.
A variety social will be held on Friday
evening in Cross Creek hall by the
Ladies' Auxiliary of St. James' P. E.
church, Drifton.
Peter Breslin, who is employed at
Pittsburg, left for that city yesterday,
after a vacation of a month spent at his
home in Jeddo.
All kinds of ice cream at Merkt's.
The Scragton Correspondence School
has opened a parlor to exhibit the work
of its schools in the Boyle building on
Centre street.
Frank Hindson, who completed his
term as teacher at Eckley school iau
week, has accepted a clerkship in Drif
ton office.
Fishermen—try Birkbeck's tackle.
John Lynott, of Scranton, is a guest
of the Campbell family, Centre aid
Main streets.
Mrs. Fanny Jenkins, of South Centre
street, has returned from her trip ;o
Philadelphia.
BIRTHS.
Higgins.—To Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Hlggins, Chestnut street, a son.
TRI-WEEKLY
McMENAMIN'S
South Centre Street
•SHOEJT^A
SHAPES
O.ir store is headquarters tor
High-Grade Footwear for men,
women and children; Hats and
Caps for men and boys; Furnish
ings of all kinds, and Youths'
Knee Pants.
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. Cor. Centra and "Front fit*., Freel/ind,
|We Can SeH Your Farm,
E Factory, or Resl
d initial which!
$1,000,000 to Loan
on Gor d Mortgage!.
Offices in all principal cities: highest .cier
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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN
Cuba Fruit and Land
Located rt4 miles by rail and 57 by macad
amized highwuy,southwest lroiu Uavuua.
Sunshine, Fruit and Flowers. No Frost.
Send a postal for illustrated booklet to—
Cliarlen H. Wheelock, Pres. C. F. Co.,
005 Maple Street, Rattle Creek, Mich.
Formerly of Wilkes-Rarre, Pa.
Geo. H. Hartman,
Meats and Green Tinck.
Fresh Lard a Specialty,
Centre Street, newr Central Hotel.
Condy 0. Boyle,
dealer In
LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC
The finest brands of Domestic and Imported
Whiskey on sale. Freeh Freeland Beer. Porter
and Ale on tap. MS Centre street.
BASE BALL.
Drifton club will pla*- Ilazleton at
that place on Saturday afternoon. This
will be the opening gatuu of the season
at Hazle Park.
The Tigers will play Bloomsburg on
Saturday at the latter place.
The Balaklava aud Drifton clubs will
play at Jeddo on Sunday afternoon.
From a Cat Scratch
on the arm, to the worst sort of a burn,
sore or boll, DoWltt's Witch Hazel Salve
Is a quick cure. In buying Witch Hazel
Salve, be particular to get DeWltt's—
this Is the salvo that heals without leav
ing a scar. A specific for blind, bleed
ing, Itching, and protruding piles. Sold
by Grover's City drug store.