?REELAND iRIBUNE.VOL XV. NO. 130.

MEETING WITHTROLLEY MEN

Board of Trade Committeeand Traction Officials.

Conference in Regard to anImproved Service Will BeHeld 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 rollof members. Chairman NeuHurger, ofthe trolley committee, reported that anappointment for a meeting with Super-intendent Thompson, of the LehighTraction Company, was made for 3.30

o'clock this afternoon at the ofTice ofC. O. Stroh, Esq.

The committees have organized andwhile some had nothing to report theyare prepared to take care of any matter

referred to them for action.The improvement committee, through

I. Refowlch, reported progress in theirduties and that the sprinkler was inoperation and afforded much relief to

the business interests of the town.

The industrial committee turned overto the stecretary circulars known asFactory Site Bulletins, prepared by thePress Clipping Bureau, of New York.The circulars contain notes of manu-facturing plants in existence and uewconcerns which desire sites and induce- |

merits to establish in towns where theirneeds 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 theappointment of a committee looking to

advertising the advantages of the town

in newspapers and also In the form ofbooklets to contain views of points ofinterest and descriptive matter of thetown. The committee will be known asthe scenery committee and will consistof 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 andmuch was learnod by the same; also thematter 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 astatement giving the reasons for hisaction. The bill, which was in thegovernor's hands for, nearly a month,

BY SISTERS OF HOLY CROSS.

Imlorneimint of Fa Hior John's Medicinean a Tonic and Body Builder For

The Weak and Klin Down.

"We cheerfully recommend FatherJohn's Medicine as a good remedy forbronchial troubles as a tonic andbody builder for those who are weakand run down. Several persons of ourinstitution have used it with beneficalresults." (Signed) Sisters of Holy Cross,

14 Chandler St., Nashua, N. LI. Not a"cough syrup'" or patent medicine withweakening stimulants, but a food med-icine? the prescription of an eminentspecialist. It is guaranteed to cure allthroat and lung troubles, scrofula, skindiseases, rheumatism and all ailmentsresulting from weak and impure blood.Fifty years in use.

Fattier John's MedicineCures Colds and All Throat

and Lung Troubles. PreventsPneumonia.

For sale by M. E Grover, Druggist.

Beautiful Spring.You can rest assured that it is

here now?shrewd buyers aremaking their selections from ourline of smart and snappy Suits.It is nice to have the first choiceand 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. Thestandards are Blouse and SailorNorfolk 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 LAWand

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.

Ailbueineu given prompt attention.Tribune Building, - Main Street

N. MALEY,

DENTIST.

OVBK 111 ltKBUCK'S STOKE,

Second Floor, - - Birkbock Brick

8. 8 IIESS,

DENTIST.North Centre Street.

BellTelephone.Second Floor, - P. O. S. of A. Building.

Wm. Wehrman,

WA.tch:MwA.K:EBContre 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 Bakedto Order.

CONFECTIONERY ANO ICE CREAM

supplied to halls, parties or picnics, withall necessary adjuncts, at shortest

notice and fairest prices.

Delivery and supply wagons to all parts ojtmon and xurrtrundings every day.

O-^-ZETIELCorner of Centre and Front Streets.

Gibson, Dougherty. Kaufer Club,Kosenbluth's Volvet, ol which we h vp

EXCLUSIVE SALE IN TOWN.Milturn'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 LIQUORSFOR FAMILY

AND MF.VIOINAL PURPOBKB.rvntre and Mainstreets. Freeland.

Correct Spring Clothingfor Men and Boys

Those who take advantage of our unusual offers will be wellclothed as well as well pleased. Our clothing maintainsthroughout a standard of high qualities and low pricesthat cannot be equalled elsewhere, and the present show-ing is an example of this superiority. We have for menand boys a grand array of new spring patterns in plaincolorings or fancies, blue serges and a great variety ofcassimeivs and cheviots, stripes, plaids and mixtures;tailored in a most careful manner with reliable trimmings;perfect filling; with concave shoulders and sta-there fronts.

IclbwidfsWearWellClolliiDgaiiilSlioeHouscOur Stock of Ladies' Oxfords are the Prettiest in Town.

goes into effect immediately, and repeals

all laws or parts of laws Inconsistentwith the new act. The statement Issued

by the governor is about two columnslong 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 ofany 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 injuryclaimed, also damages for any physicalor 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 anyperson, firm, limited partnership or cor-poration publishing a paper which omitsor neglects to place the name of theowner or owners, or the ofiicers of the

corporation, also tho name of the man-aging editor, in a conspicuous positionon the editorial page.

In compliance with the latter pro-vision of the bill the Tribune PrintingCompany, Limited, has placed thenames of the officers of the companyand the name of the managing editor ofthe Tribune in the position requiredby the new law.

End of Forty Hours' ServicesThe 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 andothers, this being especially true ofthose held in the evening. On Mondaynight 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 churchat Lovelton, Wyoming couuty, preacheda 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 ofthe 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 ofPeter Magagna has been improved bytho installation of a handsome glass caseto exhibit the large stock of wines, etc.

The improvements to the store to beoccupied by A. Rudewick, on SouthCentre street, are nearlng completion.

The Ridge street properties of CoxeBros. & Co., In Coxe addition, are beingimproved by the erection of now fences.

Patrick McFaddon is making repairsto his property on Centre street.

New Organ Ordered.The trustees of St. John's Reformed

church, of which Rev. ,J. B. Kerschnoris the pastor, have placed an order fora large two-manual pipe-organ with the

Estey Organ Company, of Battleboro,Vt. Th.e company expects to place thoinstrument in the church about OctoberI next.

One-half the cost of this organ will bopaid by Andrew Carnegia, the famoussteel king, who is expending the mil-

lions he accumulated during bis businesscareer in assisting churches and llbrar-

It Is predictor) that the organ will beone of the finest owned by any churchin this section.

Mine Accidents.Clinton Williams, a Walnut street

young man, was severely injured Mon-day afternoon. He is a member ofMarkle & Co.'s repair gang, and whileat work at No. 5 colliery was caughtunder a large iron pipe which was beingraised. His injuries are mostly inter-nal. He was brought to his home,where he is being treated.

Con Houston, of Adams street, wasbadly cut about the head by beingstruck with a piece of coal ou Mondayafternoon in Jeddo colliery. Severalstitches were required to close the gash.

PLEASURE

May 29. ?Annual ball of BalaklavaSocial Club at Kroll's hall. Admission,50 cents.

May 29.?Annual ball of FearnotsAthletic Association at Cross Creek hall,Drifton. Admission, 35 cents.

May 30. ?Picnic and field day exer-cises under the auspices of TigersAthletic Club at the Public park.

FREELAND, PA.. WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1903.

ROUND THE REGION

Deputy Factory Inspector E. W.Bishop yesterday caused the arrest ofA. E. Burdick, manager of the Harvysilk mill at Olyphant, Lackawanna

county, on the charge of employingtwenty-two young girls without thecertificates required by law. Burdickpleaded guilty and was fined SSO andcosts.

Wilkesbarre Town Improvement So-

ciety has instituted the plan of cultivat-ing vacant lots in the city. Permissionto work on the first one was obtainedtoday. It is the hope of the society thatbefore the summer is over many lotsnow barreu will be blooming.

Judgp Freas has decided that althoughMrs. Joseph Edwards has lived apartfrom her husband seventeen years sheis still entitled to one-third of his es-tate. The heirs contested her claimand the case had been fought in thecourts for a long time.

The free rural mail delivery servicewill go into effect at St. Johns andDrums about June 1. Calvin Woodring,of St. Johns, and John Livengood, ofDrums, have been appointed carriers.Tho former will get SOO per year andtho latter SIOO.

Applicants for positions on the cars ofthe new trolley line between Wilkes-barre and Scranton are required to signan agreement that they will not becomemembers of any labor union while in

the employ of tho road, says the Scran-ton Truth.

Mine Inspector Edward Roderick, ofScranton. has resigned to become man-ager of the Clark Tunnel Coal Companyof North Scranton. His successor hasnot as yet been appointed.

The second child of Joseph Garland,of Lansford. is dead from smallpox andthe disease is rapidly spreading Manynew cases have been reported to theBoard of IlealLh.

Damage Suits in CourtThe damage suit of Mr. and Mrs.

John Jacszah against the FreelandElectric 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 SouthCentre street ou July 29, 1898. Theplaintiffs allege carelessness on the part

of the company in having live wiresexposed

The case in which Mary Blotz, ofFreeland, is plaintiff and the LehighValley Railroad Company the defend-ant is now on trial at Wilkesbarre. Theaction is brought to recover SIO,OOO

damages for the death of tho plaintiff'sson, Christopher Blotz, who was killedby a Lehigh Valley passengor train at

the Fairchild crossing lu 1898 whiledriving from Pond Creek mine, wherehe was employed. A number of Free-laud people are attending court aswitnesses.

Mine Inspector's BoardAn order was handed down yesterday

by tho court appointing a board for theexamination of candidates for the officeof Inspector of mines for the counties ofLuzerne and Carbon. The order is

signed by ail four judges and reads asfollows:

"Now May 12, 1903, the court ap-points Morris Williams, Albert C. Leis-enring, John Gilhooley, James Llewl-lyn and Robert Monroe, three reputablecoal 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 FreelandForm Anthracite Association News.

The Y. M. C. A. of Freelaud is in aflourishing condition. The attendance

at the rooms Is very large. The men'sgospel meetings are largely attendedand also the bible class, which is incharge of Field Secretary Bryden. A

very strong and interesting boys' workis carried on here and much interestis manifested iu this department. Sec-retary Kresgie who has just taken upthe work In Freeland is winning thehearts of young men, and it is expectedthat much good will be done under his

management.

Fined for Violating Fish LawA. E. Tlmmerman, game and fish

warden of McKean county, arrestedHon. A. J. Avery, associate judge ofPotter county, for having ten trout in hispossession under six inches in size. Hewas fined SIOO, which ho paid.

C. J. Edwards had eleven trout.of thesame 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, ofthe same place, paid S3O for catchingthree small trout.

LOCAL NOTESWRITTEN OP

Short Items of Interest toAllReaders.

Happenings of the PastTwo Days in and AroundFreeland Recorded With-out Waste of Words.

The statement in Monday's issue thatJohn J. McNelis' resignation as assist-

ant mine foreman at Drlfton would takeeffect today was incorrect. Mr. Mc-Neils willnot sever his connection with

Coxe Bros. &. Co. until Friday eveningOn Saturday he willleav# to assume theduties of his new position at Luzerne.

Hazleton Knights of Malta c&ine to

town In large numbers Monday eveningand participated In an Interesting meet-

ing conducted by Garfield Commandery,of town, during which the higher de-grees of the order were conferred onseveral 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 weekthat they are charged with violatingtho Sunday selling law. Allhave givenbail for their appearance at Wilkes-barre tomorrow, when the hearingswill take place.

"Strength and vigor come of goodfood, duly digested. 'Force,' a ready -to-

servo wheat and barley food, adds noburden, but sustains, nourishes, in-vigorates."

The annual conference of the Primi-tive Methodist Church of Pennsylvania,which was in session at Ilazleton for aweek past, ended yesterday. Miss S.Green has been appointed to takecharge of St. Paul's church on Fernstreet.

The district convention of the UnitedBrewery Workers will be held at Hazle-ton on June 28. Delegates will attendfrom all the local unions between Free-land and Mt. Carmel.

Beautiful hammocks at Birkbeck's.

Benjamin James, ex-national boardmember of the U. M. W. of A., now asalesman for the Howell ManufacturingCompany, did business in town yester-day and today.

The ordinances providing for the ex-tension northward of Centre, Ridgeand Pino streets were signed today byBurgess Martin and are published intoday's isshe.

Traffic on the D. S. & S. Railroad hasbeen temporarily suspended betweenOneida and Sheppton, due to the settl-ing of the tracks at a point near thelatter town.

"Minnesota's Best" flour is sold by A.Oswald. There is none bettor made.

Charles Gildea, national organizer ofthe U. M. W. of A., addressed the mem-bers of Local Union No. 1653, 0/ SandyRun, at that place Monday evening.

Local bill-posters, with paste and

brush, yesterday billed the town for theappearance of the All-America shoesat the footwear stores of Freeland.

A cow owned by George Thomas, ofSouth 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 willbe held on Friday

evening in Cross Creek hall by theLadies' Auxiliary of St. James' P. E.church, Drifton.

Peter Breslin, who is employed atPittsburg, left for that city yesterday,after a vacation of a month spent at hishome in Jeddo.

All kinds of ice cream at Merkt's.

The Scragton Correspondence Schoolhas opened a parlor to exhibit the workof its schools in the Boyle building onCentre street.

Frank Hindson, who completed histerm as teacher at Eckley school iauweek, 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 aidMain streets.

Mrs. Fanny Jenkins, of South Centrestreet, has returned from her trip ;o

Philadelphia.

BIRTHS.

Higgins.?To Mr. and Mrs. AndrewHlggins, Chestnut street, a son.

TRI-WEEKLY

McMENAMIN'SSouth Centre Street

?SHOEJT^ASHAPES

O.ir store is headquarters torHigh-Grade Footwear for men,women and children; Hats andCaps for men and boys; Furnish-ings of all kinds, and Youths'Knee Pants.

McMENAMIN'SSouth 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,

EFactory, or Resl-

d initial which!$1,000,000 to Loan

on Gor d Mortgage!.Offices in all principal cities: highest .cier-ences. A. A. ROTTNER &. CO.. 316Rail Estato Bldg., Phila., Pa. Kstablished isoy.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN

Cuba Fruit and LandLocated 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, ETCThe finest brands of Domestic and Imported

Whiskey on sale. Freeh Freeland Beer. Porterand Aleon tap. MS Centre street.

BASE BALL.

Drifton club will pla*- Ilazleton atthat place on Saturday afternoon. Thiswill be the opening gatuu of the seasonat Hazle Park.

The Tigers will play Bloomsburg onSaturday at the latter place.

The Balaklava aud Drifton clubs willplay 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 SalveIs a quick cure. In buying Witch HazelSalve, 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. Soldby Grover's City drug store.