FREELAND TRIBUNE. VOL. XV. NO. 148. AllSlpoftl Can be fitted and suited here. We have clothes made for the "hard to fits" and we fit them. Many stout and slim men who give up trying to buy clothes ready made, come here and find exactly what they want. If you are an extra tall, short or fat man come and see what we can do for you. We'll surprise you with the clothes; possibly more with the prices—for, being unusual in shape, you've had to pay a penalty to your tailor. We do away with that and charge you no more than we do the ordinary built man. We also have a large line of Ladies' and Gents' Furnishings, Hats, Caps, Neckties, Dry Goods, Notions, etc. Large line of Trunks and Suit Cases. JOHN SHIGO, 141 South Centre Street. ORION STROH, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC. Office: Rooms 1 anil 3, Blrkbcck Brick, Freeland Mclaughlin, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Legal BUMUCM of Any Description. Bronnan's Building, So. Centro St. Froeland. J. O'DONNELL, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Campbell Building, - Freeland. White Haven Oilice, Kane Building, Opposite Postoffice; Tuesdays, Saturdays. A. BUCKLEY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. AlI bueinees given prompt attention. Tribune Building, - - Main Street JQR. N. MALEY, DENTIST. OVER BIKKBBCK'S STORE, Second Floor, - - Blrkbeck Brick S. S. HESS, DENTIST. North Centro Street. Bell Telephone. Second Floor, - P. O. S. of A. Building. Geo. H. Hartman, Meats and Green Tinck. Fresh Lard a Specialty, Centre Street, near Central Hotel. DePIERRO - BROS. CArE. Corner of Centre and Front Htreeta. Gibson. Dougherty. Kauler Club, ttosonbluth's Velvet, of which wo h • ve EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN. Mumra's Extra Dry Champagne, Hennessy Brandy, Bluckborry Gins, Wines, Clarets, Cordials, Rto Ham and Schweitzer Cheese Sandwiches, Sardines, Etc. MEALS AT - ALL - HOURS Crash Suits, Straw Hats For Men, Boys and Children. Largest and Best Assortment in Town at lefowieh'sWearWeD ClolkiDganiSboeHoßse Have You Tried the Queen Qualitv Shoes? The First National Bank, Freelaixd., Fa. Capital, - $50,000.00. A. OSWALD, J". M. EVERETT, GEO. 8. CHRISTIAN, President, Cashier, Vice President, Operating under a charter of the United States and are under the supervision of the comptroller of the currency and his examiners. TWO PER CENT INTEREST PAID ON SAVINGS ACCOUNTS. ■/ —~~~i n moint ID . ""'° n A, The Leadin £ Typewriter of the World. The Only Polyglot Using a Hundred Type Shuttles "v® !" Twenty-six languages, all Any subscriber <>t the Frcolaiid Tribune sending us Four Cents in Stumps to cover postage will receive a Magnificent Map of tlie World, in Colors, PHILADELPHIA BRANCH OFFICE OF The Hammond Typewriter Co. 33 and 35 South Tenth Street. GOAL TRUST'S HARO FIGHT Hew York Publisher Gives Magnates a Scare. Proof of Their Violations of the Anti-Trust Law Piling Up Before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The Interstate Commerce Commission returned to New York this week to con tinue the investigation into the com plaint of W. R. Hearst, publisher of the New York Journal, that the coal carry ing railroads have violated and are violating the anti-pooling section of the Sherman anti-trust law. The commission declined to postpone the hearing until the United States circuit court has passed on the right of the coal road presidents to refuse to answer questions as to contracts be tween the coal companies and the rail roads. Robert M. Olyphant, a former presi dent of the Delaware and Hudson, one of the respondent railroads, was the first witness. He corroborated the state ments of the other coal men who have testified that the price of coal to the public is to be raised 10 ceuts a ton a month until a maximum increase of 50 cents a ton is reached. He was not pre pared to say that the increased cost of production would not exceed 30 cents. In fixing the increase the company takes everything into consideration. Former Judge Campbell, the legal representative of the Reading system, declared his clients were ready to con cede that the price of coal is about S<"> a ton, and that the price will increase until B~>-50 is reached. Mr. Moot argued that as the D. and 11. Company handles no coal but from its own mines neither the commission nor congress had any authority to in vestigate its prices. The commission overruled the objections. A question to Mr. Olyphant relating to the 65-35 per cent contracts was ob jected to aud sustained pending a de cision on the point from Judge Lacombe. When President Haer was recalled yesterday and examined by Commis sioner Prouty, in reply to the first ques tion President Haer said the rate on coal charged from the anthracite regions tapped by the Reading system about 180 miles to tidewater, is 81.55 a tou. Thirty or forty years' experience had shown, Mr. Haer said, that the coal could not be carried for less. "Notwithstanding tho enormous In crease of traffic," he said, "the cost of transportation has increased. The rates have not increased, but the cost of all supplies, except steel rails, has advanced within the last few years. In wages alone on tho Reading system the in- FREELAND, PA., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 1903. crease last year was 81,200,000." During the strike, Mr. Haer said, the Reading system lost more than 81,500,000 in freight alone on anthracite. For nearly an half hour Mr. Prouty questioned witness as to the fiscal report by the Reading system and its leas ed lines. Mr. Prouty wanted to know why a gross item of nearly 82,000,000 was shown in the report as "Improve raents" and asked for details. "I do not understand," Mr. Haer replied, "that your commission has jurisdiction over the way the Reading shall keep its books or to what account it shall charge the moneys expended for improvements." "The commission does not claim such jurisdiction," Mr. Prouty replied, "but has the right under the congressional provision to know what the railroad company does with the money it earns, so as to be able to determine if its charges are fair and reasonable." M. S. Korainerer, of M. S. Kemmerer & Co., operators at Sandy Run, the next witness, has an arraugement with the Jersey Central Railroad for transporta tion. The rates, he said, on coal ap proximate 15 per cent of the tidewater price of the product. After a long ar gument between counsel the commis sion ruled in favor of Mr. Shearn's con tention that the coal purchase contracts are admissible as evidence. The com mission decided that tho only point be fore the United States circuit court is: "Can witnesses be compelled to submit their contracts to the commission?" The array of evidence which Mr. Hearst has already presented to tho commission to sustain his charges that the railroads and operators are willfully violating the law is causing the Coal Trust much uneasiness and tho brainiest and trickiest lawyers whose services can bo bought are being rushed to New York to save the monopolists from further exposuroof their non-observance of the laws. In the publisher of the Journal the Coal Trust has met a foe who will fight tho "trustees of Provideoce" until the public has been shown how little regard these men have for law when its opera tion interferes with their opportunities to tleeco mankind Compromise Effected, The dispute between Joseph B. Krc mery, of town, and the officers of the Slavonian Evangelical Union, relative to pay for publishing the official organ of tho organization, has been settled at the national convention, which was held last week at Hraddock. By the terms of the settlement the union agrees to pay Krcmery his claims up to date, also to pay the expenses of the numer ous suits instituted during the past year. The publisher, on his part, waives the benefits of the contract, which was to bind both parties until July, 1904, and will not hold the union responsible for the subscriptions which will accrue from sending his paper to the members. The Slavonic Truth, Mr. Krcmery's paper, will still remain the official organ of tho union, and the proprietor will re ceive 8150 per year for publishing notices, etc., inserted by the officers. The settlement is in the form of a compromise, which is satisfactory to the interested parties. Miners Going to Scranton. The United Mine Workers' leaders yesterday afternoon made good their promise to take the coming convention away from Pottsvtila, and it was official ly announced that Scranton had been chosen instead of Pottsvllle. The employes of the Reading Com pany, whose grievances will be the prin cipal topic of discussion, did not want the convention held in Pottsvllle, which is the headquarters of the company. At a conference of the leaders many favored not holding any convention, but to throw all the blame for a possible strike on the operators, by offering to leave the whole dispute to Judge Gray. Owing to the inability to secure ac commodations for delegates at Potts vllle, however, the convention will be held in Scranton, at Music hall, com mencing Monday next. Escaped Prisoner Returns. While Joseph Kuretz was being es corted to the borough lockup Monday evening by Constable Furey the prisoner escaped from the officer. Ho was fol lowed quite a distance by Constables Furey and Billman, but was not re captured. Kuretz was arrested for making threats on a neighbor at Pond Creek. This morning Kuretz voluntarily ap peared at Squire Buckley's office and surrendered himself. He gave bail for his appearance at court. "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." Screen windows and screen doors are selling at lowest prices at Blrkbeck's. BOARD OF TRADE Railroad Extennlon and Iron Work En largeinent DlttcuflHetl Lut Evening. The weekly session of the Hoard of Trade was held last evening with Vice President Murphy In the chair. Hugh Malloy reported a recent conversation with Thomas Hirkbeck in relation to free sites. Ho learned that Mr. Hirk beck stands ready at any time to give free sites to any worthy industry the Hoard of Trade might bo able to have locate hero. No definite place was mentioned, as Mr. Hirkbeck stated everybody knew whore his lands are located. Mr. Malloy said that he be lieved Mr. Schwabo also, from conver sations he had with hiui, stood ready to offer free sites. Mr. Christian, of the railroad com mittee, reported that the secretary, Mr. Crawford, had received an answer from W. G. Hesler, of the Jersey Central Railroad. Mr. Crawford not being presont, nothing further was reported from this committee. Before the above committee began work the matter of railroad extension bad been discussed by the industrial committee arid tho secretary, Mr. Kline, had communicated with the officials. He read a copy of a letter sent to Mr. Besler and dated May 26, in which he called attention to the equipment of the company and tho nearness of the same to Freeland and much other Informa tion. The answer of Mr. Hesler was dated May 28 and stated that the ofli clals had just returned from a visit of inspection of the road, which included a trip over the territory embraced, and the matter of the extension of tho road to Freeland was discussed. President Haer decided that at least for this year the extension would not be made. A discussion took place and some of the members thought tho matter was still in a favorable condition and would be taken up at a future time. The Carbon Stove Works, which desires to enlarge its plant and seek a now location, was brought to the atten tion of the industrial committee and the latter will correspond with the company. Hugh Malloy suggested an improve ment at the Public park in the form of a roof over the dancing pavilion, which would afford shelter in case of rain. He cited instances whore many picnic and pleasure parties had beou hastily brok en up by rain and threatening weather. A long discussion on tho matter fol lowed and was participated in by Messrs. Kline and McGroarty. It was finally decided to refer tho improvements of the park to tho improvement committee, to act with the park committee of council and the firemen. Mr. Bohlin spoke of the necessity of a public fountain. No action was taken. By invitation of the board, the direc tors of the Salmon Iron Works wore present and President Maley addressed the board. He stated that the plant was firmly established so far as build ings, power, etc., were concerned, but that they lacked capital to iustall some necessary machinery, principally larger lathes, lie said they wore compelled to refuse a largo order for work from a Philadelphia firm last week for the rea son that their lathes wero not large enough to face the castings, which wero some twelve feet long. In the moulding department they are prepared to handle anything, but firms as a rule do not split their orddrs and as a consequence the local plant loses much work which they could have if their machine department was properly equipped. The board will consider the mattor of pushing the sale of additional stock of the Salmon Iron Works, so that revenue for necessary improvements to the plant can bo made. Street Viewers Named. The petition presented to court on Monday by thorough Solicitor John J. Mcßrearty, asking for the appointment of viewers for the proposed street ex tensions, was favorably acted upon by tho judges and the following citizens of town have been named by the court to act as viewers to inquire into tho ad visability of extending the streots: Extension of Centre street—Frank McLaughlin, Cornelius Gallagher and Qugh Boyle. Extension of llidgo street —James Mc- Hugh, J. P. McDonald and William Casper. Extension of Pine street —James Ma loy, James Dennion and John Gallagher. Auditors' Report Accepted. At the special meeting of tho Foster township school board, held last even ing fur the purpose of approving the report of the auditors, all members were present except Secretary Weber. Mr. Johnson was chosen secretary and the audit was read and accepted. It will appear in Friday's issue of the Tribune. The following bills were approved: J. J. Davis, auditing. #10; Owen Moyer, auditing, $10; Josiah Fairchiids, audit log. $lO. 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 union miners' mass meeting at the Grand opera house on Monday even ing was largely attended by the Fre< - laud and Drlfton members of the U. M. W. of A., and the addresses of the several speakers wore well received. This evening the district officers will visit Upper Lehigh and address the members of Local Uniou 1521. Roger J. Dover, of town, is one of the graduates of the law department of Dickinson college, Carlisle. Ills bro ther, P. J. Dover, left for the latter city on Monday to bo present at the commencement exercises. Attorney Dever is a bright young man and his friends predict for him a successful career. Misses May Evans, Sarah ICuntz, Ka tie Sippel and Laura Winter, members of this year's High school graduating class, returned this morning from Bloomsburg, where they passed an ex amination for admission to the second year of the state normal school at that place. The Tigers will play on Saturday at Reading and the members of the club are practicing daily for the game. Their recent defeat at Berwick has showed them the necessity of devoting their spare time to practice. On Sun day afternoon the Tigers play at Milnes vilie. One or two fine horses, suitable for pleasure or work, can be purchased from George Hudock, East Main street. The tenth annual convention of the German Catholic Societies*, or the Staats Verband as it is officially known, is in session this week at Wilkesbarre. The national convention of the Emerald Beneficial Association is also being held at the county seat this week. Samuel Brislin, a brake.nan on the night freight on the Lehigh Valley Rail road, while shifting cars at tho Lumber Yard this morning fell and had the toes of both feet taken off. Ho was taken to the Minors hospital for treatment. Joseph Phillips, of Hazleton, has been appointed superintendent of the Free land Electric Light, Heat and Power Company, and will assume charge on July 1, tho date of Superintendent Meyer's retirement. Tho parado atid picnic committee of the Citizens' Hoso Company mot last evening and began their preparations for the big demonstration to bo hold under the firemen's apspices on July 4. "Minnesota's Best" flour is sold by A. Oswald. There Is none better made. Michael Fairloss has tendered his resignation as foreman of tho machinery department of Coke Bros. & Co., at Drlf ton, to take offoct on July 1. He will locate in Lackawanna county. Tho Pine street property of John Cannon, of Allentown, consisting of a house and lot, has been sold to Adam Debrossos, of Drifton, for 51,225. Mrs. Mary Klose, of Upper Lehigh, was taken this afternoon to Laurytown hospital to receive treatment for an at tack of paresis. The two hundredth anniversary of Methodism will bo celebrated at the Park M. E. church on the evening of tho 21st inst. Frank Gallagher, who resigaed his position as butcher for W. J. Brogan, has gone to Long Island, N. Y. B. R. Davis returned last evening from a three days' visit to Columbia county friends. Andrew Zemany, of Wlndber, Somer set county, is visiting friends and rela tives in town. Mrs. Thomas E. McHugh and fatally have removed from Main to Adams street. The June meeting of the borough school board will be hold tomorrow even ing. Miss Maggie Gill is visiting friends in New York city. All kinds of ice cream at Merkt's. A SeriouM .Mintakn. E. C. DeWifct A Co. is the name of the firm who make Witch Hazel Salve. DeWitt's is the Witch Hazel Salvo that heals without leaving a scar. It is a serious mistake to use any other. DeWitt's Witch Hazle Salve cures blind, bleeding, itching and protruding piles, burns, bruises, eczema and all skin dis eases. Sold by Glover's City drug stOro. TRI-WEEKLY McMEN AMIN'S South Centre Street SkOEjp^A /\^Jass rotf SHAPES Our store is headquarters to High-Grade Footwear for men, women and children; Hats and Caps for men and boys; Furnish ings of all kinds, and Youths' Knee Pants. McMEN AMIN'S South Centre Street .A.. CS"W dealer ill 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 Bts., Kvelnnd, Citizens Bank of Freeland, Pa. Organized in 181)0. Capital - sr>n,ooo .Surplus and Undivided Profits 117,000 Directors: Thomas Ilirkbcek, Anthony Rude-wink, .John iiurtou, H. 0. Koons, Charles Dushcck, John Shigo. H. C. Koons, President. Thomas Hirkbeck, Vice President. Cliurlos Dushcck, Secretary. ' 11. it. Davis, Cashier. Andrew Shigo, Teller. INTEREST PAID ON DEPOSITS. Home Savings Banks Furnished Free. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN Cuba Fruit and Land Located 01 miles by rail and 57 by mm id umi/.cd highway,south westi'romTlu\ ana. Sunshine, Fruit and Flowers. Ho Frost. Send a postal for illustrated booklet to— Charles 11. Wlieelock, Pres. C. F. Co., 0U." Maple Street, llattle Creek, Mich. Formerly of Wilkes-Rurre, Pa. Condy 0. Boyle, dealer in LIQUOR, WINE, BEER, PORTER, ETC The finest brands of Domestic ami lie. orted Whiskey on sale. Fresh Freeland Deer, ! nor ami Ale on tap. 98 Centre sti t. LAUBACH'S VIENNA BAKLIY. B. C. L4USAOII, Prop. Choice liread of All Kinds. Cakes, and Pas try, Daily. Fancy aud Novelty Cakes Caked to Order. CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM supplied to balls, pat ties or picnics, with all necessary adjuncts, at shortest notice and fairest prices. Delivery and supply wagons to all parts of town and surroundings every day. T. CAMPBELL, dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Slices. Also PURE WINES M LIQUORS FOB FAMILY AND MKUHIIDA L PURPOBSB. Centre aud Main stints, Fraelalid,
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