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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
MINERS TO HOLD
BIC MEETING
Anthracite Workers Of the
State to Confer.
Representatives from Wyo-
ming. Lehigh and SchuyI-
kill Regions Will Come
Together on July 80.

A general meeting of the representa-
tives of mine workers unions in the an
thracite coal fields will be held at Halle
ton on Monday, the 3Oth inst.
1t will be conference of representa-
tives from every city, town and hamlet
In the Wyoming, Lehigh and Schuylkill
regions, and will be the first of its kind
held for several years past.
This action was decided upon yester-
day afternoon by the officers of Anthra-
cite District, No. /, United Mine
Workers of America, and it has the ap-
proval of the national executive board
Of the organization.
The main questions to be discussed at
tho coming conference are the reduction
Of the price OF powder from $2.75 to 81
per keg, establishing of semimonthly
pay days, remedying of dockage, arbi-
tration Of grievances with operators to
prevent strikes, and recognition of the
union by operators.
''Does this mean general striker"
was asked one of the prominent officials
at Pttston yesterday.
Anything but that" he replied.
1--WE dread a strike as much as the op-
orators; the union does not countenance
them, except as a last resort. The con
dition is merely this, that the mine
workers are we'll enough organized now
to be power such as the union of soft
coal miners in Western Pennsylvania,
Ohio and West Virginia possesses.
"Out there they have obtained by the
strength of their organization uniform
scale of wages, fair dockage and rec
ogniton as union by the operators.
Here we feel that it is time to try for the
same things, and lower price for
powder as we'll Our success lies in
concerted action, and we think we can
accomplish this"
1t is certain that the coming conven-
tion will make history for the workers
and operators of the anthracite feld.'
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
Shooting Case Tried.

Erecolo DePierro was given another
hearing by Burgess Boyle last evening
on the charge of feloniously wounding
David Walker on July 4.
The injured man left the Miners hos
pital on Monday and was present at the
hearing. He produced two shirts, con-
tanning number of blood spots, which
he stated were worn by him on the
Fourth. He also claimed to have found
small bullet lodged under the collar of
his coat.
DIR. Bracket, of town, and DR..
Thomas, assistant at the hospital, testi-
fed to having treated the injured man.
Burgess Boyle placed the prisoner
under $500 bail to answer the charge in
court. Bail was furnished. Attorney
O'Donnell was present on behalf of the
commonwealth and Attorney Mccarthy
looked after the interests of the defend
ant.
Previous to this hearing Walker had
DePierro arrested on warrant charg-
ing him with carrying concealed weap-
ons. He was taken before Squire
Shovlin for further hearing.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
TROUBLE BREWING.
Jersey Central Employees Threaten to Tie
Up tho Whole System.

Jersey Central Employees Threaten to Tie
Up tho Whole System.
Conditions have developed among the
employees of the Central Railroad of
New Jersey which, it is said, threaten a
strike on the entire system. The rail-
way brotherhoods have polled the en-
ployes from Jersey City to Scranton,
and it is said nearly all the men favor
general tie-up OF the lines.
The federated brotherhoods held a
largely attended meeting and member
OF the general grievance committee said
it would not be over two weeks before
the entire system would be tied up.
He says there are many grievances,
among them being the reduction of
crews on coal and freight trains. The
crews formerly consisted of conductor,
head aud middle brakemen and fagman.
BY a recent order the middle brake
man is dispensed with, and while not
discharged, only three men are allowed
to crew, the time being divided among
the brakemen so that each gets but
three-quarters OF the running time.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
Mrs. David Davis Dead.

Mrs. David Davis, of Lansford, died
at that place yesterday. She was the
mother Of Postmaster B. +. Davis and
William and David Davis, of town, also
of Harry Davis, OF New York city, and
Mrs. John Evans, of Lansford. Her
death came Unexpectedly, and was due
to cholera morbus.
Mrs. Davis was aged "A years,
months and 20 days. She was well
known to many people here and spent
several months in Freeland last summer.
She was lady who was respected by
her numerous friends and acquaintances.
The funeral takes place at 9. o'clock
tomorrow afternoon. Interment at Sum
NIT Hill cemetery.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
Property for Sale.

At 10 a. m. tomorrow the property of
the late Mrs. Sarah Gallagher, situate
on Main street between Centre and
Ridge, will be offered at public sale.
The property consists of lot, so by
$50 feet, improved with double two
story frame dwelling and kitchens and
large stable.
1t is one of the most valuable resi-
dence properties in town, being con-
veniently located, and should attract
those who desire to buy good home
as well as persons who wish to make a
profitable Investment.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
WAS SCOTT
COUNTED OUT
Candidate for the Senate
Makes Allegations.
Believes Underhand Work
Was Done in Lackawanna
Portion of District--Offi-
cial Result of the Voting.

Senator William J. Scott, who was
beaten for denomination by William
Drury, Of Pittston, is ont this morning
with statement which throws discredit
on the result OF the recent trial of the
Crawford county system of making
nominations. He will probably make
charges which will not be relished by
some of the politicians Of the county.
He says that II he has not been counted
out he believes some underhand work
has been done and will not let the
matter rest until he has made an in
vestigation.
The returns from that portion OF the
senatorial district which is In Lacka-
wanna county showed the vote to be
Drury, 712; Hay, IS; Scott, IL. The
senator and his friends say this is a pre-
posterous vote and that the work of the
Quay men is responsible for it. While
the senator did not expect to carry the
district, he has fully a hundred friends
there of whose votes he was sure, and
the fact that he only got eleven, he and
his friends claim is evidence that the
Quay men overreached themselves.
The small vote at once aroused sus-
picion of unfair dealing. II it had been
seventy-five or 100 he would not have
made any objection, but as 1t is he will
make inquiries.
There is also suspicion that the vote
In Luzerne borough was tampered with
and there are a few other districts
which it is believed will bear inquiry.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
Crescents Elect Officers.

The following officers have been elect
ed by the Crescent Athletic Association
President-J. b. Mclaughlin.
Vice president-T. A. johnson.
Recording secretary--M. A. Jacobs.
Financial secretary-Jamss Thomp-
son.
Treasurer-GeOrge Stoltz.
Sergeant-at-arms-Ja McLaugh-
lin.
Guard-Wiliam A. Quigley.
Trustees-H. b. Cunningham, James
A. Boyle, Louis Stoltz, Charles DeJohn.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
JiQ-Runner Injured,

August Maths, of Highland, is lying
In the Miners hospital suffering from
injuries which may prove fatal. He is
16 years of age and was employed as a
jg-runner In No. breaker. While
walking up steps yesterday "a large rock
fell upon him, fracturing his skull
A brief examination showed that the
boys injuries were serious, and he was
at once taken to the hospital. The
physicians there pronounce him In q
critical condition.
At noon today he was lowering be-
tween life and death.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
German Social Club,

The members of the German Social
Club, accompanied by their wives and
friends, departed this morning for
Dusheck's farm, Sandy valley, where
they will enjoy their annual outing.
DePlerro's orchestra accompanied the
party and will furnish music for the
dancers. An abundance of refresh
ments preceded the club and a jolly day
will be spent.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
l.. v. r., IL. Special Fare Ex.nrs,.,s

b.. Y. p. U. of America annual con-
vention, Cincinnati, o., July 1915.
one iare for the round trip. Tickets
on sale July 10 to Ia, for all trains, ex-
cept the Black Diamond express, limit
cd Tor return passage to July II inclu-
sive, but by deposit of ticket with Joint
agent at Cincinatti on or before July IA
ana payment OF fee of so cents return
limit Will be extended to August 10.
For further information concerning
above excursions consult Lehigh Valley
ticket agents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11

The most beautiful piece of color
which Maud Humphrey has attempted
has been secured by the PHILADELPHIA
Sunday Press, and copies will be given
free to every reader of the issue of next
Sunday, July Is. For delicacy of shad-
Ing and beauty in every particular this
picture, which is entitled "A Chance
Acquaintance" is without an enbaI
among water colors. There is certain,
to be great demand for it; hence Won
had better order next Sunaay's Press in
advance. "
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
Arrested for Kindness.

Barney O'Keefe, business man on
Public Square, Wilkesbarre, after see-
ing horse standing for over an hour
In the heat, started to take the suffering
animal to police headquarters. On the
way the owner, DR.. s. N. Wolfe, met
him and took the horse from him.
Wolfe had O'Keefe arrested for horse
stealing, and O'Keefe was obliged to
give $500 bail.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11

The county convention met and
adopted resolutions Of fidelity to the
party and assuring the nominees sup
port at the polls. +. w. Wheaton,
ESQ.,, was chairman.
An amendment 20 the rules was
adopted which gives the primary cleo
tion officers 81 each for future services
OF this kind and SO to judges for making
returns.
The rules appear to have pleased
nearly all tho interested parties and
will undoubtedly stand for some years.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11

Manus McFadden, Eckley; Thomas j..
Jenkins, Nesquehoning; Morgan West,
Lansford.
Those who were successful in passing
the assistant mine foremens examina-
ton are: Peter Dougherty, Harwood;
Peter McMonigle, Jeddo; William Frey,
Gowen; Edwin Winwood, Jeddo; Hugh
Gallagher, Sandy Run; Jeremiah Moy,
Lattimer; James Powell, Summit Hill;
James Thomas, Jeddo; Neil Gallagher,
Sandy Run; Patrick Conahan, Hazleton;
Adam Gluck, Stockton; Henry Polgrean,
Hazleton.
There was a class Of twenty appli-
cants. All but two succeeded.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
A Death in EckIey.

Mrs. Maggie Watchie, aged 2s years,
died yesterday at Eckley. She is sur
vived by her husband. The funeral
will take place tomorrow morning, fol-
lowed by requiem mass at St. Johns
Slayonian church, Freeland. Inter-
ment at st. AIMS cemetery.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
Successful Applicants.

Following are the miners who will
receive foremen's certificates, having
passed the recent examination OF the
examining board of this district: Pat
rick Green, Jeddo; John Aubrey, Sum
NIT Hill; James Kennedy, Drifton;
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
PLEASURE.

July 14.-Trolley excursion OF Chester
Base Ball Club to Halle park. Round
trip tickets, 9a cents.
July VI. sl.-Trolley party of Highland
Social Club to Halle park. Round trip
tickets, 25 cents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
Patents Granted.

E. g. Siggers, Washington, D. c., re-
ports the following patents granted to
inventors:
M. N. Clarke, Wilkesbarre, device for
cleaning telephone mouthpieces.
5. Kreisher, Shamokin, pipe wrench.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11
OFFICIAL VOTE.
Count of tho Ballots Makes No Change
in the Published Result.

The return judges elected by the Re-
publicans Saturday evening met at
Wilkesbarre yesterday and the vote cast
under the new rules was counted. The
count has not altered the result as pub
lshed on Monday. Following are the
official figures of the vote cast for the
leading candidates for each office:
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11

The ladies of St. James Episcopal
chapel will meet tonight to complete
arrangements to enlarge the chapel.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11

Madame DeMay, Famous PaImist.
Consult her from now till noon Thurs.
day at low price. Cottage hotel.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-07-11

Gentlemen, for hats and caps go to A.
Oswalds. He has a nice variety.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08
The Buck Noth.

The scientific name is hemilenca
maia. The caterpillar is very poison
GUS. A report OF the Minnesota Agri-
cultural College says: 1t is very COM
mon in Minnesota, and feeds on the
wild cherry and apple, but chiefly on
the red oak and willow, where it can
cause considerable damage, as 1t Is
a voracious feeder. The caterpillar is
brownish black, with six spined tu-
bercles on each segment, except on the
eleventh, where there is only one dor
sal tubercle; an additional one Is found
on segments one to nve, and also on
segments ten to twelve. When full
grown the caterpillar measures q lietle
over two inches in length. The sting
Of these caterpillars is really quite
severe, and it is not easy to handle
them with impunity. When mature
all the caterpillars enter the ground,
and there, in 4 simple. oval cell. each
one sheds the prickly skin and assumes
the pupal state. The pupa ia OF 4 deep,
brownish black color.
The moths, which appear in the
north in September and October, are
elegant insects. and fly in midday
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08
FARM AND GARDEN.
MATTKR0 OF INTEREST TO
A0RlCULTURIST6
Some Up-to-DAts Hints About Cul-
tivation OF the Soil and Yields
Observation-Disclosures viticulturs and
Horticulture.
Cow Peas.

Probably no forage crop has attract
ed more attention in recent years than
the COW pea. 1t was slow in getting
foothold in public esteem, but when
that position was once obtained 1t ad-
vanced very rapidly in public favor.
This Is largely due to the fact that the
experiment stations took up the cow
pea and investigated it. They found
1t to be very good plant for the col
lection OF nitrogen and its introduc-
ton into the soil. The farmers are now
In close touch with the experiment sta
tions and the value of the cow pea was
pressed on the notice of the farmers
wherever the pea can be successfully
and safely grown. We do not hesitate
TO say that If we had no experiment
stations the cow pea would be still
struggling for recognition. Without
doubt the COW pea is destined to play
. much larger part in our agriculture
than 1t present. There is no reason
why the farmers that have ground In
the early crops in the spring and first
part of the summer should not plant
COW peas afterward. OF course the pea
vines will not in such case mature
seed, but the vines and roots will
greatly improve the soil.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08

baskets OF fancy peaches marked up
to fancy price. He was assured that
the price was high because all the
peaches in tho basket were as good
as the ones on top. When the baskets
were opened at the home OF the buyer
1t was found that the bulk Of the
fruit consisted OF green peaches the
size OF Walnuts, with just enough fine
peaches over them to conceal them.
Ihe result was in this case a lessened
purchase of peaches, the preference
being given to fruit that could not
be dishonesty packed.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08
Canadian Bacon.

A word about Canadian bacon and
ham, for nowhere have I found such
beautifully marbled pork. and most
cious meat, says J. c. Mills in the
Farmer. Much as dislike to admit it
(for the farmers Of the United States
ought to be able to produce the best
of everything), the facts are, we have
forgotten entirely that the ultimate
end to be reached in producing pork
is the meat. We have thrown aside
the prime end to be sought and are
breeding the lard pig and have for
gotten what our Canadian friends
know as the true end to be sought, a
meat that will please the palates OF
the meat-eating public. The English
and Canadians are excellent judges CT
all kinds of meat and especial atten-
tion seems to be given to the pro-
duction Of fine bacon and hams. and
we'll do they profit by it. This qu<s-
ton is certainly a problem for the
American people to solve, and especial-
ly our own state and the Dakotas, FOR
these states are natural bacon and ham
producers. On investigation, l learned
that in the production of the fine
bacon and hams found in Canada, that
breed was necessary first and then
feed. Yorkshires and Tamworths
seemed to be the breeds for this pur-
pose, and the feeds consisted of oats,
barley and peas. Pea-fed bacon was
the best.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08
Electricity In Ca psules

Is made from cheap chemicals, and
when added to certain quantity Of
water will furnish electricity enough to
light a house or drive an automobile.
But this is nothing compared to the
strengthening power contained in
bottle Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
1t cures Indigestion, dyspepsia, bilious
ness, liver and kidney troubles.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08
THE POLITE BURGLAR,

viii you please 60 away. sirr'' she asked
in q fright
OF the burglar she found in the dad ct
the night
A-burgling away at her plate.
And the burglar politely he bowed his
shock head
And I'm quite at your service, dear
madam" he said;
which perhaps it is needless to state"
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08
Horticultural observations.


There is to be q big crop Of fruit
this year. as the trees and vines are
setting very full with few exceptions.
If all the fruit on the trees is left to
grow, the harvest will show large
amount Of very small fruit that will
bring almost nothing In the market.
The well-formed fruit of good size
will get the prices that pay the profit.
This Is the time for reading and cal
culating orchardists to consider II 1t
will not pay them to thin their fruit.
If one-fourth the number OF apples,
peaches or pears be grown on tree
that blooms full the weight Of fruit
produced will be the same, and it will
sell in the market for more money.
Some OF our enterprising orchardists
have been thinning their tree fruits
for many years, and have made that
operation a part Of their system.
What they have found profitable
others may initiate with hopes OF like
success.
1t Ks to be hoped that the time Is not
find some way OF controlling the sale
Of it by the middlemen to the extent
OF seeing that the fruit reaches tho
consumer in as good condition as II
leaves the hands of the grower. 1t Is
exceedingly discouraging to the am
bilious grower to know that II ne
sends beautiful fruit to the Chicaeo
Il,
repacked and used for facing poorer
fruit. It is one Of the problems that
will have to be settled by the collec-
tive action OF fruit producers. Tue
consumers in the great cities will hail
the advent Of such day with glad
ness. At the present time Chicago
buyers have become almost hardenso
to being swindled in fruit purchases.
One OF the great reasons for the e.
traordinary development Of the pa
mana trade is that people are able 10
purchase them without trusting 70
luck. II man gets swindled whsh
he buys bananas, it is his own stupid
ity that is at fault, as he can see every
banana before he buys 1t. But with
most Of our native fruit, like the
peach, a man must view 1t through
red netting. If he pulls off the netting
and finds fne-looking fruit, when ne
gets home he is likely to find inedlbls
green fruit making up the bulk OF the
basket. One day last summer the
writer desired to secure basket OF
the best peaches on the market. He
found a dealer with large quantity
of fairly good fruit. and with few
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08

Their wings are SO lightly coverel
with scales that they are semi-trans-
parent, and look like delicate black
Grape. The bands across them are
creamy white, and broadcast on the
hind wings. The female moth de-
posits her eggs In naked belts of from
100 to 200 eggs; these are only fas-
tened together by little glue, and are
not deposited in perfect order.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08
Ladies' Can Wear Shoea,

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, IA powder. 1t makes tight or new
shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot, sweating,
aching feet, ingrowing nails, corns and
bunfons. All druggists and shoe stores,
Csc. Trial package FREE by mail Ad-
dress Allen s. Olmsted. lie Rov. NY.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08
Cheap Excurslons East.

The Burlington will on June 18th and
18th put on sale tickets from Denver to
Chicago, st. Louis. Peoria and all Mis-
souri, river points at rate of one fare plus
81 for the round trip. Tickets good for
return till October 3lst. This rate open
to everybody. G. w. VALLERY,
General Agent
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08
A Chance for . Cheap Trip East.

On June 11th, 18th, 23d July 18th. goth,
and August 4th, the Union Pacific will
sell round-trip tickets to Chicago, st.
Louis, ST. Paul. Duluth, Kansas City,
Omaha and intermediate points at rate
Limit October 31st. Ticket Office. 81
18th street.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08
Living in Superior Environment.

I've just been thinking how nice 1t
feels to be dead broke in Chicago
"Hows that?"
"1f l were dead broke in Paris
couldn't make a living soul understand
that wanted to borrow
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08

Your daughter Arabella doesn't write
any more poetry" No; magazines como
out only once a month, you know. She
has gone in for society now and gets her
name in all our village papers every
day"
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08

''In this country we give up more in
tips to various persons than we lose by
burglars" Yes; and we can't have the
consolation of firing pistols off at them
as they get away"
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08

Isn't a live donkey better than q
dead lfon?" "Of course not a lions
skin nowadays makes rug worth sew
eral donkeys."
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08

"Our American Indians are fast becom.
ing civilized" Yes: but If they don't
get more civilized than some Of our
American politicians they had better stay
where they are"
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections OF the throat and lungs.-Wk.
o. ENDsLEY, VaEburen, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08

A'Your daughters education is finished,
/ believe Mr. Topnotch?' "Oh, no, poor
child; she has two weeks yet at the auto
mobile college,
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08

every man has his secret SORROWS"
''Yes they are the ones which he can't
get anybody to listen to-
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08

Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums reduces in
0AmmAton. aays pain. cures wind collie. &c bottle
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08

Fruit is a necessary article Of diet. Its
primo essences are In Primlsy's California
Fruit Gum
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-08
Important to M others.

Examine carefully every bottle Of CASTORIA,
. safe and sure remedy for infants and children,
and see that 1t
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-25
levels at ouera

THE most magnificent jewels in the
world may be seen these nights at the
opera i'm this city" said an expert who
is at the head Of one of the largest I'M
porting houses in New York, notes the
New York Evening Post In Pari-
there are but a few boxes where jewels
are displayed at the opera, and in Lon
don perhaps twice as many. But iG
New York city there is a double-ban
horseshoe which fairly scintillates with
SENS almost every night during the
.opera season. The other night l saw
New York woman. well known on both
continents. who had diamonds on which
I know were worth over SiOo. 0eO-the
tiara. necklace, COrsage sprays and
stomacher. on the opposite side Of the
house sat mother in a box who wore
gems which I have reason TO know are
valued al S2T5. 000-just the pieces which
She wore that night. Dealers IN prec-
mos stones know the value and loca-
ZION Of every noted jewel and mounted
mixed piece that is sold At the opera
house the other night ! did some little
4 ruriur. and at a low estimate l val