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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-03
THEY DEFY THE LAWS.
Another Firm Refuses to Pay
Semi-MonthIy.
RAILROAD COMPANIES AND COAL
KINGS OPENLY VIOLATING THE
LAWS OF THE sTATE-Irs EFFECT
UPON wORKINGMEN.

Notices were placed this week at all
the collierles operated by the Pardees,
IN which their thousands of EMPLOYEES
are informed that monthly payments are
To be resumed. AS everybody we'll
knows, this is direct violation of the
law and makes the operators liable to a
fine not exceeding 5000. Whether the
factory inspector, whose duty it is to en-
force this law, will succeed is not vet
known, but even though the coal kings
are in the end compelled to retrench
from their present position, they have
gwen sufficient proof that they are a
law-breaking class who are not worthy
to associate with the most ignorant Hun
in their employ.
The operators of the Lehigh region
are the most dangerous people in Penn
sylvanla to-day. They are sowing seeds
oil anarchy in the hearts of thousands of
workingmen, and when the day of
reckoning comes, and come it will before
they make many monthly payments,
these same operators will be the first to
feel the vengeance of the men whose
rights they are now ignoring. Their
lying statements that the men desire to
return to the monthly system may possi-
bly, make their violations excusable in
the eyes of people outside the coal re-
glons, but it has no weight with the men
here and only helps to embtter the
feeling that is being aroused against
them.
The utter disregard of the State consti
tuition by the Reading Railroad Company
was enough to force upon the miners in
one year. The latter allowed the min
ing corporations to carry ON their com
pany stores since last summer, when the
law said they should be abolished, with
out protest, and now for the operators to
defy the cmi-monthly pay law is GER
talnly carrying the matter too near the
danger line. The coal and railroad
companies call upon the law to protect
their property in times of strife, and
they should remember that it has always
been done, because public sentiment has
always been opposed to allowing work
lngmen to dsrespect the law.
But if the constitution and laws of the |
State can be evaded and openly violated |
by operators, then who will dare ask the |
laboring element to obey when they take |
the question in their own hands? And |
that is just what will be d, ne if legal
means fail. The operators are said to |
have bet alarmed last week hen they
read Powderly's proclamation, which |
ended with the paragraph, Let us ascer-
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-03

A movement has been started in town
to organize company of the National
Guard here. There is much talk around
Wilkes-Barre about increasing the Ninth
Regiment from eight to ten companies,
and this has spurred on the people who
are soliciting names for the new com
pany. By having an organization in
good working order when the time comes
to make this increase Freeland will have
quite lead on other towns that are anx
ious to be represented in the n. G. p.
A number of names are already on the
list, and meeting of those interested
will be held in a short while.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-03
tain whether we can legally redress our

tain whether we can legally redress our
wrongs before ting to -" We'll.
they had reason to be alarmed and if
they have any common sense they will
cease their nefarous work of goadinp
men on to social revolution, or they
will to their sorrow disc )ver what that
dash means.
The TRIBUNE will never advocate or
uphold any principle or doctrine that is
tainted with anarchy, but it will endea-
vor to make workingmen strike the
blow, peacefully if they can forcibly if
they must, that will free them from in
dustral slavery. 1t was not anarchy
when Americans threw off by force
Great Brtain's yoke, and it will not be
anarchy to break the chains that hold
hundreds of thousands of American citi
zens the slaves of A. A. Mcleod and a
half dozen coal kings. The railroad
magnates and coal operators have vet
time to retreat, and if they do so the
workingmen will be with them once
more in maintaining the dignity of the
law. If not, let them imagine as they
wish the meaning of that dash, and then
prepare for what they can imagine.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-03
DEATHS.

CoLLINs.-At Oakdale, February 26,
Elizabeth, wife of James H. Collins,
aged Al years and IA days. Inferred
on Monday at Freeland cemetery.
Albert, undertaken.
GRMts.-At Philadelphia, February 25,
Laura j., daughter of Aaron and Mary
Grimes, formerly of Freeland. In
tered on Saturday at Philadelphia.
McCLosKEY.-At Halle Brook, February
%, Mary, daughter of Philip Nc
Closkey, aged - years and months.
Inferred on Saturday at st. AIMS
Cemetery. Brislin, undertaken.
SHAvER.-At Drifton, March 2, Mabel
Elmlna Shaver, aged year, months
and II days. Interment at Freeland
Cemetery on Friday afternoon at 2.3O
o'clock. Albert, undertaken.
TUhNER.-At Oakdale, March 2, Bessie
5. Turner, aged II months and DAYS.
lnterment at Vine Street Cemetery
Hazleton, on Friday afternoon. Leave
Oakdale at $50 O'clock. Albert, un-
dertaker.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-03
Will Buy the Output.

Coke Bros. & Co. yesterday entered
into an agreement with the coal firms of
A. Pardee & Co. and C. Pardee & Co.
whereby the coal mined at Lattimer,
Hollywoo and Mt. Pleasant is sold to
Coke Bros. & Co. Ario Pardee said that
this deol was simply agreement between
the two firms, Coke Bros. & Co. taking
the entire output of these mines but
Pardee & Co. will continue to operate
the collieries. There has been no trans
fer of machinery or leases simply an
agreement to sell the coal at the mines
to Coke Bros. & Co. The total tonnage
controlled by Coke Bros. & Co. will now
reach 100000 tons annually
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-03
Lehlgh Dalley Ral1l0ad
LEAVE FREELAND.


6.l0, s45 9.45, 1895 A. NJ, 12.25, 1.5O. 2.43, 35O
5.l5, 6.35, 200, S.47 p. NJ, for Drifton, Jeddo,
LUMBER ard stockton and HaZleton.
Chunk, Allentown, Bethlehem, Phila., Easton
,,s.45 A. NJ. for Bethlehem, Easton and New
7.26, 1885 A. NJ, IL. 49, 439 P. NJ. Via Highland
Branchl for White Haven, Glen Summit.
Wilkes-B Barre, Pittston and L. and B. Junction
6,lO A. NJ. for Black Ridge and Tomhicken.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
1l.30 A. NJ. and 3.45 p. NJ. for Drifton, .Jeddo.
Lumber Yard and Hazleton.
3.45 7. NJ. for Delano, Mahanoy City, Shen-
andoah, New York and Philadelphia
ARRIVE AT FREELAND.
$50, 652 7.26, 9.l5, 1855 A. NJ, 1916, LIS, 33.
43' 6.56 and S.37 p. NJ. from Hazleton, Stock
t.n, Lumder Yard, Jeddo and Drfton
7.26, 9.l5, 1855 A. NJ, ZIG, 2.33, 439 656 p. NJ.
from Delano, Mahanoy City and shenandoah
via New Boston Branch).
Is, 4.39, $50 and 81 p. NJ. from New York
Easton, Philadelphia, Bethlehem, Allentown
and Mauch Chunk.
phia, Bethlehem and Mauch Chunk,
9.15, l0.35 A. NJ, 2.43, q 10 p NJ from White
Haven, Glen Summit, Wilkes Barre PittstOn
ana L. and Is. Junction (via Highland Branch)
SUNDAY TRAINS.
ll.l6 A. NJ. and 3.23 p. NJ. from Hazleton.
Lumber Yard, Jeddo and Drifton
IL IL A. NJ from Delano Hazleton, Philadel-
pha and Eastun.
3.23 p. NJ. from Pottsvile and Delano.
For further information inquire of Ticket
Agents Il. B. BYINGTON, G. p. A.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-03

The adjoining view, which arr
late for the last issue, is perfect
of the P. 0. S. of A. Building,
and is taken from a photograph
made by Jas. ]. Ward on the
day of its dedication, February
%. The structure is owned by
Washington Camp Hall Asso-
citation. stock company formed
from members of Camp l47,
p. o. S. of A. Its cost is little
less than $4,000, and the build
ing, though not the largest or
most costly, is the finest piece
of architectural work in Free
land, and is from a design of
Davey & Walker, of Wilkes
Barre, Pa. The cornerstone
was laid on September 10, 1891,
and the building was dedicated
on February %, 1892, the cere-
monies on both occasions being
performed by State officials of
the p. o. S. of A. The con-
tractor is Jacob B. Ziegler, of
Freeland. After May l the
first floor. which consists en-
tirely of one store room, will
he occupied by Jos Neuburger.
The second floor is divided into
Offices and a medium-sized
meeting room. The third floor
is taken up completely with
one large lodge room, which is
occupied nightly by different
organizations. Surmounting the
building is a globe and eagle,
and from the beak of the latter
red, white and blue streamefs
are suspended. Adjoining it on
the right is the hotel of De-
Pierro Bros, now being erected.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-03

goods and bringing you here on a FOOLS errand
dan do not, because l am in this line of busi
ness, doubt my word or consider me otherwis,
than meaning you WELL as you are not asked t,
invest single dollar till you have Sc en ex
amined and are thoroughly satisfied in ever,
respect, and have the goods in your own pos
session.
My terms are: $3.50 for 5000; 500 for $4,000
Sl,2OO for $4,000, and $4,000 costs 5000. $500
| Tor $3.50 is the very smallest amount will sci
under any circumstances. L will give you the
state right that is the sole privilege OF
handling the goods throughout your State, il
you take $4,000 or more of my goods. My object
in placing my smallest amount at $3.50 is tC
keep out irresponsible parties, as | want none
| but
| GOOD RELIABLE MEN
to engage with me. Remember, l sell my goods
so cheaply on the first deal in order to give my
customer II fair start and build up irade on
| all after deals, which surely follow, charge 2j
cents on the dollar. l will not do retail trade,
as thereby 1t would let too many into the busi-
ness and its secrets. Now, sir, when you have
fully made up your mind and prepared to come
on, obey the following instructions, and do only
just as 1 tell you. be guided by my experience
and advice and you will do just right.
Do not, as long as you live, ever write me a
letter. if you do shall refuse to receive it, and
furthermore all business relations between us
will end The only way in which
YOU CAN COMMUNICATE
with me is by telegram. Don't forget this, and
remember mean exactly what | say.
On receipt of your telegram, will immed-
ately send you simple and plain instructions
how to see and know me, and will appoint n
place of meeting at some hotel, i'm some town
within fifty miles of this city. If | am alive
will surely meet you. Don't attempt to come
on to find me without first telegraphing to me
for instructions. Send kilograms, which will
be promptly received, to the enclosed address
hope you will take no offense at the above
if you do not like the business, and will trust
your honor not to do me any harm. Please
destroy this letter. Yours respectfully,
and in strict confidence,
You KNOW"
On separate slip of paper in the let
ter are the directions referred to, and hy
which communication can be had with
the dealers. 1t reads:
KEEP THIS FOR REFERENCE
When you are ready to come and see me send
me the following telegraph despatch:
G. LEWIS,
1886 Third Avenue, New York City.
send duplicate engraving of Barrett No. 7jS,'
and sign your telegram Tom, George, Henry,
Frank or any other name you choose. / will
understand who it is from.
CAuT1oN.-In sending telegram be sure and
send the right words and number, as it is abso-
lutely necessary. Without these / would not
know who ii is from.
Remember write me no letters. / will not re-
ceive or answer them.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-03

The miners of the Schuylkill region
are evidently opposed to the monthly
pay system. This was demonstrated on
Monday by strike which took place at
the Springdale or Park No. / colliery
The men were notified some time ago by
the operators, Lentz, Lilly & Co., that
the semi-monthly system would be aban-
doned This created dissatisfaction
among the men and two-thirds of the
force struck. 1t, is thought that the
Morea colliery will join in the strike.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-03
Cure for the Grip,

La grippe is prevented and cured bv
the timely and persistent use of N. II
Downs Elixir. During the prevalence
9f la grippe two years ago the sale of
Downs tilXlr was enormous, and the
cases in which the disease was broken
up on the start by its faithful use were
numbered by thousands. Be sure and
get the Elixir on the first appearance of
the disease, and persevere in taking it
until cured. Sold by DR.. Schilcher.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-03

Chas. X. Raudenbush and Miss Annie
Rooms were married on Tuesday evening
by Rev. j. w. Burras at the residence of
the brides father, H. C. Rooms. Miss
Annie Strauss was maid of honor, and
Miss Lulu Koons, of Erie, was the brides
maid. The groomsmen were w. H.
Douglass, of New York, and Will Moses,
of Freeland. The young couple started
out in life with the hearty congratula-
tions of their many friends.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-03

were ,042 applications; 133 of these are
refused and % held over for reconsid-
Grafton or further hearing tomorrow
morning. In Freeland all the old appli-
cants and one new one, DePierro Bros,
were granted licenses. The applications
of Daniel Boner and r. Ludwig were
held over, and the following refused:
Borough, Andrew Curny, John Gaylo;
tow nship, Andrew Hudock, Patrick Nee
han, Albert Novak, George D. Thomas,
Daniel A. Furey, Robert Mulreany, Me-
chelino DePierro.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-03

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.-No-
- tice is hereby given that the partnership
lately subsisting between Frank p. Maloy and
Matthew McGettrick, of Foster Township, LlI-
zerne County, Pennsylvania, trading under the
groceries and provisions, was dissolved on the
10th day of February, A. ID. 1892, by mutual
consent. All debts owing to the said partner
ship are to be received by the said Frank p.
Malloy, and all demands on the said partner
ship are to be presented to him for payment
The business will be continued by Frank i.
Malloy at the same place.
FRANK P. MALLoY,
Feb. "a, 1892. MATTHEW Meg ETTRIcK.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-03
Many License Applications Refused.

There were many angry men around
the Court House on Tuesday, according
to the Ne'osded1er. and many who were
not pashful let others know they were
angry Misery loves company and
groups formed after the announcements
were made refusing their applications
for liquor licenses and MANY and loud
were the questions asked but never
answered, "Why didn't get nv license
so-and-so got his and why not IP'' There
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-03

DR.. W. V. Nichols left Freeland this
morning for his home in Clinton, N. j..
and after few weeks recreation will re-
move to California, where he intends
residing for the future. His friends ten
dered him pleasant farewell at the
Central Hotel on Tuesday evening, and
the Doctor left with the good wishes of
all his acquaintances,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-03

Notwithstanding the stormy weather
the friends of the Tigers turned out
strong on Monday evening and partici-
pated in one of the best balls held here
since the Opera House has been opened.
The artistic decorations of the hall sur
passed nything seen here previously.
The grand march was led by Jas. M.
Gallagher and Miss Joe Brennan. De-
Pierro's Orchestra and st. Patrick's
Cornet Band furnished music during the
evening
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-03

NOTlCE.-A meeting of the stockholders of
~ the Citizens Bank of Freeand will be
held at the banking House of said bank on
Wednesday, April u, 1892, from 10 to II O'Clock
"A. NJ, TO elect director to serve the ensuing
year. b. r. DAVIS, Cashier
Freeland, Pa, February 90, 1892
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-03
PATTISoN'S ANSWER.
District Assembly No. 81 Hears
From the Governor.
THE LAW DEPARTMENT OF THE
STATE WILL CONTEND VIGOROUS
LY FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE
LAW REGARDING THE DEAL.

At meeting of District Assembly No.
81, Knights of Labor, held at Freeland
this week, resolutions were passed en-
phatically condemning the Reading Rail-
road deal. There were seventeen dele
gates present, representing fourteen local
assemblies of the Lehigh region, and the
resolutions, which also strongly denounc-
ed the operators for returning to the
monthly payments, were passed unani-
mously. The District Master Workman
was instructed to forward a copy of the
protest to Governor Pattison, with re-
quest that he use every means in his
power to have the deal declared null and
void. That the man in whom the peo-
pie place so much confidence will be true
to his trust cannot yet be doubted, and
the following letter, received last even
ing, is proof that Governor Pattison will
do his duty:
! Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-03
IIIIUIIWtdIIII OF ftHHSyTVanIa,
Executive Chamber.
HARRISBURG, March |. 1899

MIR. D. ~. MYERS, u. M. W.,
Lock Box "a, FREELAND, Pa.
My DEAR SIR.-Your letter of the Goth
ult. was duly received and contents
noted. All the authority of the State
will be exerted for the enforcement of
the Constitution. The XVII article
regulating railroad and canal companies
is very wise provision of the funda-
mental law. 1t commands nothing but
what is right, and forbids nothing but
what is clearly wrong. The Law De-
partment of the State will contend vigor-
ously for its execution.
Section II of the same articles provides
the General Assembly shall enforce, by
appropriate legislation, the provisions Of
this article" Action by the Legislature
providing penalties of Imprisonment and
line, would prove much speedier reme-
dy than that now offered.
Very respectfully,
RoBT. E. PATTIsoN.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-03

IltiE.-The auditors of Foster Township
~ will meet at 10 A.. NJ, Monday, March IA,
1892, at the residence of Francis Brennan Cen
tire Street, Freeland, for the purpose of audit
Ing the accounts of the tax collector, treasurer
and supervisors for The year lS9l-92.
FRANK DEvER, ,,5;.
PATRICK FERRY,
Foster Township, February "a, 1892
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1892-03-03

The adjoining view, which arrived too
late for the last issue, is perfect picture
e Ia ID q 1f D.. /
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-31
THE IDAHO WASHINGTON BOUNDARY.

Chicago. JAM 3O-A dispatch from Boise CITY,
Idaho SAYS: "A subject that has caused coisdcr'bi;
snccuation during the last few days is inc bou'u'
line between this State and Washington Iic lio"'
~. J. Mcconnell. eX-Jnited States senator bcieNes
that the present boundary line Is about thirty mie'
loo far east. The ex-senator. who Is now at '"o
National capital, feels confident that nc can scouio
from the Secretary Of the Interior order Tor ~
.urvey IL senator Mcconnell should succeed III "i'
scheme and his idea prove correct spokane l"'iS
rould be In Idaho instead Of Washington. 'He"'S'
Marshall and all the towns along the line oI inc
spokane and Palouse would belong TO the ran li'hu''
The population Of this new territory canno' DC Ia,
from IS OOO and this is great deal more thah hii
The present population OF Idaho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-31
blowing record of contagious diseases during two
GRIP HlS TIE RHINOCEROS.

VIII :KTY AND ouINGNL FOUND TO BE GOV"
CURR-\DDITIoSs TO THE MENAGEriE
That the grip Is no respectcr Of persons mas io"s
been conceded Now the malady has made It's appear
ance among the animals the Central Park nenaGere.
The first 10 be taken I'll is the valuable two'horl'u
rhlnoceros IL was feared on Thursday that all WIS
NOT we'll with the beast. She took little interest III
what WIS going around Her forgetting 10 """'o
how Mrs. Hyena who Is her ncStdOor helshOor "''
getting on with her lately born tnpets. ana even
turning away from the proIcrcd peanut. 'n fflp'y
superintendent Ccnkn was sure 1t was INC s'ip i'
rhnoccros was sncezng frequently. had MS oil cous"
Ing and was cvldenl, suffering from 'h'n9'
When "A valuable an animal rs the rln0ceIO', worth
some thousands of do lar, is ill., heroic measures mNV
be taken TO save her life. Dr. Conkhh WIS e'l"ai ~
the occasion and sent out Tor Il quart VI wv V'''
whisLey md measured ont forty grains OF qmhlhe
4 plnt Of warm water was added 10 'he "hiS"eS
and qulninc, and proncrcd 10 inc animal !"
n pail She drank the medicine rs ii size H|cd H. MOI
lcavinC a drop ami evidently wanting more IL
was, however quite much as was Ro'a ior "er' io'
shortly afterwnrd She moved about her cage IN an
crratic manner. aud seemed to nave ah hhpi'oh 10
pouct on her foremost and largest horh' p", "''s
hay down on her bed OF pay anu Si'p'
soundy. Yesterday morning Shc WIS ""'"
better as far a the grip WIS cou'c'hiu
but She was noticed cooling her head against the ron
bars OF her cage. At present the fhlhocefo. Is "uu"
nom the pubIic view. a tarpaulin having been hung
around her cage.
The baby hycnas are doing wonderfully we'll am
there is every hope that they VIII I'VE Inc Oo''"'"s
Is still around their 20 that inc Pubic o"s
now admitted to the mammal house, cannot get look
tho small scavcnecrs.
\ hand some specimen Of the Virginia deer was aodel
to the mcnagcric yesterday, and shares the Se cage
a, thc Japane.e deer which she much recmblcs.
some blue geese were also added These biids come
from tho Northwest. but why they nre caDca Diuo
geese queer for there Is not paicic Vi DUO aoou'
tbom ot nrsson, The head and neck white whil2
tho body is of lIghtsh gray color each fcathcr nav
ing a deep black rib. They are by no mean, common
birds and arc n welcome addition TO the cOilccuoh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-31
A PROFITABLE YEAR FOR ILLINOIS FARMERS.

Springfield, H., Jan. 3o-Ad' dhce 7hcc'9 vi '''
Illinois crop report Of the state b"aiI Oh Nsil'u'0
shows that The farmer, Of the STATE have been p''
ncrous durlug the last ycdc Figures on the corn ana
wheat crop have ALREADY beer pubi> he'd Sho"iht III
aggregate profit on com Of s32,lOol1) aedih9 -
800 so for the preceding yea. TIE itp'f SHOWS INA"
the area devoted to rye 1884 acres per en-
less than in $50, and that, on account OF the oi"u
during The fall unless there is big improvement u
tween this time lnd harvest, theF: VIII H't " wv
three fouiths Of an average yield per acre. The aea
acvotcd IN Irish Dolaips was 1903 3IS producin:
an aveIagc Of III bushels per acre MAILING = 'o'a'
Weld of IL 524, G19 bushels. Al the pIcva'ihe price
December l. which was IA cent, a bnshel' ths "oulu
give the producers S315Js74 profit over t' c'''
Of production of el 81 The area devoted to sweet
ptatoes was 352S acres the average Yield Doing Nv
bu,hels per acre. The total peach crop was 1o'110
bushels and the ruling price II %.