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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-11-07
A Congress Of Styles
From the
Leading Makers.

Our great gathering of High
Class Fall Footwear will en-
gage the attention of Fashion
able folks. Never have we
shown so many beautiful styles
never has our stock been so
replete with everything desir
able in Boots and Shoes. Our
new lines are true marvels of
grace-gems of thought from
the brightest minds in the
world of bodybuilding, We
want you to call on us and
examine this magnificent stock.
We have received several
hundred dollars worth of goods
during the past few weeks,
All the latest styles in slippers,
warm lined shoes and ladies'
mannish shoes.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-11-07
Railroad Men Restless.

The employees of the Jersey Central
Railroad are becoming impatient over
the delay of the company in making an
answer to the list of grievances present
ed to the officials for adjustment. On
Sunday evening representatives of the
engineers, tiremen, conductors, train
men and telegraphers met in Ashley and
spent several hours discussing the situa-
tion. The men We're reticent and would
make no statement of the position they
will take should the company refuse to
grant the concessions asked.
The grievance committee recently
met the committee appointed by the
company to confer with the men. but
the result was unsatisfactory, it is
said.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-11-07
Lockout at DriftOn.

Nearly all the employees of No. 1 col
liery, Drifton, were suspended this
morning because they left the mines
yesterday afternoon in time to vote.
When the remaining employees heard
of the suspension of the men they quit
work and returned to their homes.
At noon the company ordered all work
at the collieries and breaker to cease
and sent all employees home.
What the next move will be is not
known.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-11-07
RESOLUTIONS.
Account of Death of Borough Treasurer
Thomas Il. Davies.
known.

Thomas Il. Davies.
Preamble. Inasmuch as the borough
of Freeland has, during the past month,
been called upon to mourn the loss of it's
esteemed borough treasurer, Thomas
Il. Davies, whose death leaves void
in our community which cannot be
iilled, casts a gloom over our entire
body, which has heretofore been bright
ened by his presence, and takes from us
an object of admiration and respect,
leaving but memory of his virtues and
usefulness.
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty
God, in His all-wse Jurisprudence, to
remove from among us our worthy and
honored borough treasurer, who was q
faithful and honest officer, and
whereas, The intimate relations held
with him in the performance of his
duties both while member of this body
and while borough treasurer makes it
eminently befitting that we should re-
cord our appreciation of him; therefore
be it
Resolved, That while we bow In
humble submission to the Omnipotent
Being, whose handiwork we are, we
mourn his death as one of the greatest
losses our people could have been called
upon to bear, as there has gone from
our midst a good and faithful officer,
one whose advice was often sought and
counsel accepted, one who was noted
for his perseverance, unceasing in his
efforts for the betterment of the COM
munity, charitable towards his fellow
men, kind and loving husband and
father and man who was true to all
that was noble and good in this world.
Resolved, That in his death our
council has lost an earnest worker and
our community has suffered a bereave-
ment which deprives it of one of its
most respected citizens, one who was
endeared to al by his untiring efforts to
promote the welfare of humanity and,
although he has gone to that Supreme
Deity who has called him, he leaves be-
hind him many pleasant remembrances
that shall.not be forgotten.
Resolved, That we tender to the be-
reaved family our heartfelt sympathy in
this hour of their great sorrow, on the
dispensation with which it has pleased
Providence to aiilict them, realizing that
this, their great atllicton, will be borne
oy them while time or memory endures.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolu-
tions be spread on the records of our
council, that they be printed once in
the Freeland Progress, the Freeland
Press and the Freeland Tribune and a
copy be forwarded to the bereayed
family.
Geo. Sweet,
Il. f. Rute, Committee.
M. Schwabe,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-11-07
ELECTION.

Not for many years past has there
been more quiet election in Freeland
borough than that held Yesterday.
The day was an ideal one for political
purposes, the sun shining brightly until
evening.
The Republicans felt confident of
polling their usual vote, and in this
they were not mistaken, With two
Freeland candidates on their ticket,
they came voluntarily to the polls and
cast more straight ballots than they
have been doing for many elections
past.
with the Democrats the circumstances
were the reverse. Few of the party
men took more than a passing interest
in the election and no effort was made
to poll the regular vote. In fact, at
some of the polls of town the Demo-
cratic vote fell off over 40 per cent.
The huge ballot alsD bothered the
average Democratic voter, and, as
straight voting would not give vote for
the nominees scattered in other columns.
many ballots contained marks for but
few of the candidates.
The election passed off remarkably
quiet, and even in the evening, when
the national results came in, but little
faalipu ,uac ~, 10 n 4 ifaotoJ tho
accenting tho uarJiot s ,oa,tan as
conrse and tho Democr,tS obouinn vow ~,
slight acknowledgements wy
EraeIand povo Poaso rloud ;,s ,o,
man maier;t, 81 Gs1 ~ ,a,aI ,otoet
soc for cIerl, of counts Th;s ;S 6ot,on
inc trihnta to tho oStoo,, ~ ,,,hiah NJ
Lloyd is held by his fellow-citizens.
The total vote cast in Freeland for all
column and ,bo rosrIts f., th nn,in
and tho severol stotos ara nnbIisbad ~
the fonrtb nago va
COUNTY.
Tho e,tiro po,uh,;oo +io,,o, 70 o,o,.
ed in the conntv nv mainrities Has, ostimarod tI u,ul
fron, 600 sa ~ n"Jo' '.,o' osS.maSeu oon sS
Ferris. Many election boards did not
complete their work of counting the
votes until this morning.
The Workingmen's ticket polled
heavy vote, Hines for Judge apparently
leading Martin on the Citizens ticket,
The estimated maiorities at noon to-
day are:
Observation-Disclosures. 4.50O.
ongressman-Palmer, 1000.
Senator-Drury. $500.
Judge-Ferris. II 900.
District attorney-Jones. 10000.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-11-07
The Mill Strike.

The mill strike is still on and many
people gather on Birkbeck street every
morning, noon and evening. Yesterday
at o'clock upwards OF 500 people were
assembled in the neighborhood of the
silk mill. The striking girls had a drum
corps present, and when the employees
ca me out the crowd followed the work
ers homeward
The gathering created great deal of
excitement in town. During the trou-
BILE, Chief of Police Filler and High Con-
stable Shovlin became involved In an
alteration and the high constable was
placed under arrest. He was fined 49, so
by Burgess Boyle.
1t is hoped that the strike will soon
come to an end.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-11-07

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve will
quickly heal the worst burns and scalds
and not leave a scar. 1t can be applied
to cuts and raw surfaces with prompt
and soothing effect. Use it for piles
and skin diseases. Beware of worthless
counterfeits. Growers City drug store
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-11-07
TOP COAT
WEATHER! !!

This is great weather for Top
Coats. Every man who has a
presentable one left over from
last season is in luck, and
those who haven't want to be
furnished with one. If you
are one of the latter we want
to see you at our store. A
call will be to our mutual ad-
vantage. 1t will lead to bust
ness for us and satisfaction to
you. We have Top Coats and
every stylish kind of
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-11-07
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.
IN RE,INDEBTEDNEss OF FOSTER

KEEL .lNDEBTEDNESS IN OF FOSTER
L TOWNSHIP.
Notice is hereby given that James Finngean
presented his petition to the court of Quarter
sessions OF LuZerne county, asking for a de-
cree ordering the proper officers of said town
snip 10 levy special tax to pay the indebted
ness of said township. The said petition ap-
pearing to be in proper form the court has
directed the same TO be filed. and has appoint
m, as the time for hearing when such decree
will be made, unless cause be shown to the
contrary. b. L. O'Neiil.
Attorney for Petitioner.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-10
THE PLUMBERS DREAM.

The plumber dreamed, and to him it seemed
that a future great was his. For he thought
that he was in gay Paree, where he made
coin with whzz
lie snored full deep in his happy sleep, and he
slumbered fair and well; for his pleasant
trance was that there in France he was
running hotel
It was full of guests, and all their requests were
the sort that cost them dear And he sighed:
"Kind Fates! Exposition rates are the rates
that give me cheer"
lie charged them all in figures tall, for their
food and room and light, and he made them
pay for the sun by day and the twinkng
stars at night
Their bills were long and the rates were strong,
from champagne down to beer; his dream
was sweet, and he'd oft repeat: "Ten francs
for the atmosphere"
Every breeze that blew he would charge for,
tco and then, when the air was still, he
would mumur: "Thanks-one calm, two
francs" and he'd add it to the bill"
In the dream he rolled on yellow gold and bank
notes heapng high and said to himself, as
he viewed the pef: "What a lucky dog
am l."
But a shudder passed DER his frame at last, for
man came stalking in, and his voice was
gnif and his manner rough, and he wore a
wicked grin.
anu OS MS slue d i'uh hciSe'eS'u' H'lu ""O'il'i
with the two, and tine trio said, as he
bowed his head "You the landlord? How
dy do?
Then spake the first, in a voice accursed: 81
have here your bill for coal" And the sec.
ond said: "By my grsly head! Pm the
iccman, for my toll"
Twas then the third by him was heard, and he
shivered with a chill: "You may keep your
health, but I'll take your wealth, for have
your plumbing bll!"
Then the plumber woke, and aloud he spoke; 81
am glad that such dreams come For it
teaches me, il I'd wealthy be, l should stay
at home and plumb"
Josh Wink in Baltimore American.
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nature, of which there are five, are of
the very highest class, and the young
man or woman who is successful in
earning any one Of these five educa-
tional rewards will have just cause for
elation at his success, for independent
of the feeling of victory worthily in
dulged in by the first of those who
compete in a contest so great and so
widely and favorably known as The
Scranton Tribunes Educational Con-
test will be, the substantial fruits of
victory will be we'll worth garnering.
The results of three months earnest
effort will be lifelong, and any one of
the scholarship rewards will confer
upon its winner an advantage that
would possibly not otherwise be within
his reach. OF the other rewards, viz,
the Sohmer Cabinet Grand Piano, the
Columbia Chainless Bicycle, the Tele-
scopic Camera, the Gold Watch and
the silver Watch, all have been select
ed from the viewpoint of utility, and
the ones who come within the first ten
and prefer an immediate bestowal of
their rewards will have valuable list
TO choose from.
All letters of inquiry must be ad-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-10

plOying hippudrome advertising fen-
lures while his chief opponent quietly
relied upon his larger experience and
broader personal acquaintance. Tho
latter won, and his victory carries with
1t an obvious lesson.
This first test of the direct primary
system in Luzerne county has passed
off upon the whole more successfully
than was to have been expected in
view OF the complicated local condl-
tions. The ticket is personally admir-
able and geographically well distrib-
uted. Unlike some of the slate-made
tickets of the past, It looks like a ticket
which will win.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-10
IL Works Both WAYS.

vately employed by Demo-
~ cratic campaigners against
expansion, or as they prefer
to say, against imperialism" is that
as the situation stands the native in
habitant of one of the new depend
encies has no status under interna-
tional law. They suppose the case Of
a native Porto Rican getting into diff
ficulties in a foreign country and they
ask, "Who would protect him?"
The answer would depend wholly
upon the details. If the Porto Rican
had been behaving himself and had OBJ
served the laws of the country through
which he was travelling and if his ar
rest had been due to fault on the part
of the authorities of that country, the
United States would protect him, Of
course, and be quick about it, too. The
American flag flying over the island of
Porto Rico guarantees that. For all
purposes Of diplomacy which affect in
dividual rights, it places the Porto
Rican exactly on a par with the Penn
sylvanian or the New Yorker, and
pledges its protection to both without
discrimination. If the Porto Rican had
violated local law, he would have to
take his medicine, the same as any
other American.
Common sense ought to prevent con"
fusion on this point. There must be
sovereignty wherever there is popula-
tien, and the sovereignty in Porto Rico
is the sovereignty of the United States.
England would not so to Porto Rico 20
complain if a British interest in that
island had been Illegally treated. She
would file her protest with the secre-
tary of state at Washington and she
would hold the United States account
able. The rule works both ways.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-10

dressed TO the editor of the Educa-
tlonal Contest, Scranton Tribune,
Scranton, Pa" The Tribune will be
pleased to answer any inquiries for ad-
ditional information and urges those
interested to write, If in doubt upon
any point Contestants must be care
full to write their names and those OF
subscribers plainly. and, If name is
unusual, to print 1t, so that there Will
be no confusion or mistake on the
books. Great care should be given to
these very important details, so that
all may receive full credit for their
work.
Write to The Tribune at once and
secure one of the books of subscrip-
tion blanks. Remember, those who
begin now have an advantage.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-10

70 QUALITY which a business
y man can possess is more
4 valuable to him than the
ability to explain effectively
the merits Of an article intended for
sale. Skilful CanVasscrs, men who can
interest other men in business propo-
sitions and secure their trade, are in
demand in every vocation in life and
command pay in direct proportion to
their skill. This knGck constitutes a
capital which can always be depended
upon to yield profits and which no
burglar can steal nor financial dlsas-
ter impair.
In some degree it is Unborn but no
person can reach the plane of success
in this form of enterprise without the
benefit and training of experience.
Practice makes perfect. 1t equips the
practitioner to form swift and accur-
ate estimates of human nature and to
perceive with quick intuition the prom
Using lines of approach and the dip
lomatic means requisite to the capture
of the object of the canvass. 1t is a
training school in the arts by which
the chief successes in American busi-
ness life are won and the tuition Is
valuable beyond expression in dollars
and cents.
In offering to the young mem and
young women of Northeastern Penn
sylvania the opportunity of profitable
vacationtime employment as set forth
in the details of our Educational Con-
test, which is now we'll started, The
Tribune confers a most practical busi-
ness education such as no school can
give. 1t is an Introduction to the real
tiles of life very appropriate and time
ly in the interim between the regular
school terms. For all work done that
produces results there is generous
pay; but the most valuable reward Of
all is the experience gained. 1t may
+ be the foundation of a lifetime's sue
cess.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-10

Beginning Saturday evening the con-
testants in The Tribune's Educational
Contest began to bring in new sub
scribers and have the points regis
tered in their behalf The contestants
seem to realize the Importance OF Sc
curing subscribers for three months
or more, as the points count much
faster whan recorded three at time.
One young man said ne was striving
to secure the names of people who
are willing to take The Tribune for a
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-10
NUBs OF KNOWLEDGE.

Over 1000 houses in London are tenantlCss
because they are supposed to he haunted.
deficit of Si9OOO,0O0 in revenue below cx'
penditure is estimated for Russian Government
finances this year.
A bushel of wheat. as an equivalent amount
of -four, can be shipped from Minneapolis to al
most any point in Western Europe for about 90
cents.
Russian military authorities having lately ap-
pointed three women doctors as junior medical
officers in the Russian army, the Cars army
becomes the only one in Europe that can boast
of feminine medical officers
central station for the production Of acety-
lene gas is being tested at Tata.Tovaros, Hun.
gary, a city Of 1900 inhabitants. Five miles
of pipe covers the city and furnishes gas to l5s
street lights and 250 burners in houses,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-10

Mayor Moir deserves full credit for
promptness in responding to the just
complaints of citizens residing in the
vicinity of the merry 60 round at
Nay Aug park, which on Sundays has
been operated with an ear-splitting
calliope attachment utterly destructive
of peace and quiet. The mayor lost
no time in extending the protection of
the law in this case, and his action is
sign that Sunday observance may
number him among it's firmest friends.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-10
SPECIAL REWARDS.

l. Scholarship in Wyoming SEMI
nary a years. including tut
tion and board ...............S,OO 900
2. Scholarship in Keystone Acad-
emy g years. including tut.
tion and board .............. 564
g. Sohmer 5.B Piano, including
stool and scarf Con exhibition
at J. W. Guernseys, 3l4
Washington ayenue) .......... fs5
4. Course in Piano Instruction at
Scranton Conservatory Of Mu.
sic ................ ...,....'' "a
5. Columbia Bicycle, Chainlcss,
1900 model (on exhibition at
Conrad Brothers, 243 Wyo-
ming aYenue) ................ 20
G. Scholarship in Scranton Busi-
ness College, commercial course 60
Z. Scholarship in Scranton Busi-
ness College shorthand course 60
s. Solid Gold Watch, lady's or gen.
tleman's ION exhibition at Eu-
gene Schimpf's, 3l7 Lacka.
wanna avenuc). ............. 80
0. Tele.Photo Cycle POGO B Cam
era, 4x5 ...................... Az
10. Lady's Solid Gold Watch, or
Gcntlemans Solid Silver
Watch ION exhibition at Eu.
gene Schimpf's, 3l7 Lacka-
wanna avenue). .............. 30
$3.50
Each contestant failing to secure one
Of these special rewards will be given
ten QO) per cent Of all the money he or
she turns in.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-10

And for one week we will
give you special inducements
tor laying in a supply at
much less than the seasons
prices.
Our lines being bought
with the greatest care, and
always with the interests of
our customers as a first con-
sideration, you can therefore
depend on picking from what
is left of our early selections,
at greatly reduced prices. the
only difference being that all
sizes are not now included in
the assortment.
Exceptional values in Fine
Lace Trimmed Skirts and
Night Gowns. The last call
on colored Shirt Waists at
prices to close them out quick.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-10
The Luzerne County Primaries.
T<HE HANDSOME vote by
which General Palmer has
i won the Republican nomi-

winch General Palmer has
u won the Republican nomi-
nation for congress in the
Luzerne district without the improper
expenditure OF a dollar is a striking
tribute TO the esteem in which he Is
Nheld and to the general respect shown
No his widely recognized and excep-
1ional ability. A nomination thus
Seleanly won, and coming so directly as
"a fair expression of the popular WILL
should mean an election and prove in
SStumental in restoring the Twelfth
district to the Republican column.
. The remainder of the ticket is Ia
keeping with it's accomplished leader.
Scrantonians of New England deriva-
tion have had many pleasant occasions
to learn and to admire the intellectual
ability of George S. Ferris, the nomi-
nee for judge, and they can attest that
his is, -eminently the quality OF
character, temperament and attain
ments suited 10 a successful perform
ance of the judicial function. The de-
feat Of Senator Scott by Mr.. Drury, OF
Pittston. is result of Colonel Scott's
antagohism to Senator Quay. Scott de-
clared openly he would not support
quay for United States senator under
any circumstances. He thus defined
himself as a bolter and burned the
bridges behind him. While personally
popular and of demonstrated useful
ness at Harrisburg. ne has fallen in
consequence Of the majority opinion in
favor of party regularity, an opinion
which Mr.. Drury's candidacy personi-
fed In the canvass.
The other contest of more than local
significance was over the nomination
for district attorney. 1t presented a
sharp contrast in methods of cam
paigning, one candidate especially EN-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-10

year, paying $5, as he would thus Sc
secures. However, it is not wise to
overlook the short term subscriptions
1T is better to take q man for one
month than to pass him by.
Now Is the Time to Begin.
Those who enter the contest this
week will probably stand the best
chance of winning in the end. Fear
that they cannot secure the first
special reward should not deter any
one from beginning; as it should be
remembered that there are ten re-
wards, any one of which will amply
repay for the effort of two or three
months. And even if the contestant
falls below tenth place, there is still
the cash percentage.
There is not the slightest question of
the great possibilities that the future
may have in store for the successful
ones in this campaign of knowledge
seeking. There is no voting for the
most popular person in any walk of
life and no coupon scheme attached,
but a Just and generous reward of
merit for those who bestir themselves,
and the ones who strive with the
greatest ardor will reap the greatest
good. This is as it is and should be in
all departments of labor.
Educational Rewards.
OF the ten special rewards for the
ten highest competitors in this con-
test, there is not one in the selection of
which discrimination and judgment
has not been exercised. The aim has
been kept steadily in view to give re-
wards that will be of lasting benefit
The special rewards of an educational