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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-05-03
Murder Is still q Mystery.

There were no now developments this
week In the mystery surrounding the
murder OF Modena, the Hazleton junk
man, who was killed last Thursday near
Drifton. The coroner's jury met Tues
day evening and rendered verdict
which stated that he met death at the
hands OF unknown parties. Mrs. Modena
offers a reward Of 5000 for the capture
OF the murderers. So far the county
authorities have taken no action in tho
case. No reward has been offered by
the county for the capture of the fends
who committed this cold-booded deed,
and the county detective apparently is
not concerning himself about the matter.
This murder alone should convince
every resident Of lowor Luzerno that a
new county is necessary for the proper
protection Of life and property in the
Lehigh region.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-05-03
A Worry Large Funeral.

On few occasions In the past have the
people OF Freeland shown such respect
to one Of their deceased townsmen as
was given yesterday to the remains OF
the late william Williamson. Seldom,
II ever, has there been such general
outpouring of the citizens to pay their
last tribute to the dead. The funeral
was as large as any that the town has
ever seen, and was = fitting testimonial
TO the character and worth of the man
whose memory was thus honored.
Promptly at Q o'clock Rev. ]. w. Bis
choff, of tho Presbyterian church, began
the funeral service at his late residence.
The services were followed by q power
ful sermon, In which the life and good
works of the deceased were appropriately
commented upon by tho minister.
Following this the members OF the
several beneficial and fraternal societies.
OF which Mr.. Williamson was member,
passed through and gazsd for the last
time upon the face Of their brother.
The body was then removed to the
hearse, and the cortege proceeded to
Freeland cemetery.
The floral offerings were the most
elaborate ever placed around the bier
of any ono In town. Relatives, friends,
neighbors, societies and the business
people brought to the side Of tho casket
an array OF beautiful and appropriate
embems.
From to o'clock every business
and establishment in town was closed
In response to = decision arrived 1t on
Monday evening, whom a meeting OF
business men was held at tho Cottage
hall
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-05-03
Philadelphia "Times" Sold.

The controlling interest in the Phila-
delphia Times owned by the late Frank
Mclaughlin has been sold to syndi
cate of Philadelphia capitalists, headed
by Charles f. Kindred, general agent Of
the Reading Railway Company. The
names OF the other members OF the
syndicate have not been announced
but it is said that Clement A. Griscom
and A. j. Cassatt, Pennsylvania Rail
road men, are among them. Colonel
A. X. Mcclure, who has been part
owner Of the Times since it was estab-
lished, twenty-five years ago, will re-.
main with the new management as
editor-in-chief. Frank Mclaughlin,
nephew OF Frank and son of John
Mclaughlin, the founders of the paper,
also will remain as president of the
company and the publisher.
The price paid for the paper was
N,2oO,0 which is considered the value
OF the buildings and machinery owned
by the paper. The Times has one OF the
finest newspaper plants in the world,
but its circulation is an unimportant
Item and no allowance seems to have
been made for 1t in the purchase. The
paper will continue to be an open advo-
cate OF corporate and vested interests.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-05-03
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ES In time. Sold By druggists.
81 SkSIEISyINIiF7HSIE 81
In junction Against Miners,

Judge Halsey on Monday handed
down an important opinion in which
he continues the injunction against the
strikers at tho Harry E. and Forty Fort
collieries and the United Mine Workers
organization, restraining them from in
terfering with the pump runners, engin-
eers, and Others who are working at the
striking colleres. The court saws of
the strikers:
"They are free men, and have a right
to quit the employment OF the plaintiff
whenever they see fit to do so, and no
one can prevent them, and whether their
act Is wise or unwise, just or unjust, it
is nobody's business but their own. And
they have a right to use fair persuasion
to induce others to join them in their
quitting, but when fair persuasion is
exhausted they have no right to resort
to force or threats of violence. The
law Will protect their freedom and their
rights, but it will not permit them to
destroy the freedom and rights of others
The strikers were not represented at
either hearing. Organizer James said
the strikers knew the law, had learned
1t from tho highest courts of the land
and that any legal decisions would not
in any way trouble the men in their
struggle. This is the first Injunction
OF Its kind over granted in this part of
the state.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-05-03
>HE DELAWARE, SusQUKHANNA AND
L SCHUYLKILL RAILROAD.

Time table In effect April 1e, l8a7.
srot, stecstoD, BeaYep tGf Ss.dor sS % TOAD, % Roam
and HaslctOn junction at 81, O u m, daily
except Sunday; and 70 m, 81 p m. Sunday.
Ton,hioken and Deringer at 5 30, % m m, daily
d.y.
ehsppton at 90 . m, daily except Sun
day; and % m, 2 80 p m, Sunday.
Cranberry, Tomhicken and Deringer at 8 IS a
y. 70: daily except Sunday; and 8 80 m, ~ IN,
Trains leave Hasleton Junction for Oneida
Oneida and Sheppton at 32, IL 10 m, Al p m,
daily except Sunday; and 7 81 m, . IL . m,
Trains leave .Deringer for Tomhick N. Gran
scrry, HarwOOd, Hasleton Junction and foan
at2%. 10 n, daily except Sunday; and ~
Trans lesv: We shcppton for Oneida, Humboldt
Road. Harwood Road. Oneida Junction, Hszle-
bon Junction and Roam at IL = m, IL 40, 8 ~
? m, daily except Sunday; and s1l m. ~
Trains leave sheppton for Beaver Meadow
Road, Stockton, Halle Brook, Eckley, Jeddo
and Drifton At q m. daily, except Sunday;
Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Beaver
Meadow Road, Stockton, Halle Brook, Eckley.
Jedde and Drifton at s 45. S25 p m, daily,
All trains connect At Hsxleton Junction with
electric cars for Hazleton, Jeanesville, Auden-
hed and other points on the Traction Com
Trains leaving Drifton at 5 90, 8 90 m mako
connection At Deringer with p. X. X. trains for
Wilkesbarre. sunbury, Harrisburg and points
For tho accommodation of passengers at way
stations between Hazleton Junction and Der
IRser. . train will leave the former point at
g0 ? m. daily, except Sunday. arriving at
LUTHBR q. SMITH. Superintendent.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-05-03
BIRTHS.
Gillespie.-At Freeland, May 1, to
Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Gillespie, a son.
Tho Great Show.

Not only have the newspapers OF New
York city, recently and again empha-
sized the fact, but It Is generally known
throughout the breadth of the whole
land. as we'll. that the Adam Forepaugh
and Sells Brothers great consolidated
shows, which are to exhibit 1t Wilkes
barre on Wednesday. tho 9th inst, far
surpasses any other similar organization
In tho number OF wild beasts, amphibla,
elephants, horses, performing animals,
riders. aerialists, acrobats, clowns.
lrapers. charIotsers, jockeys. great ar
lists, and glorious acts. and In the
quantity and quality OF entertainment
furnished for the ordinary price Of
admission.
Among the most notable new prodi-
gIes introduced will be found Hassan
All. the Egyptian giant. said to- be the
tallest man on earth, and for the past
two years . big feature with the Bar
mum and Bailey show In London and
Great britain. The number OF prin-
cipal male and female bareback riders
has been increased to nineteen; that OF
the clowns TO twenty-five. and In the
aerial and acrobatic departments the
additions are proportIonately large and
brilliant. The grand double street
parade has been made still more richly
and uniquely attractive, and In every
direction still greater effort has been
made and greater outlay incurred ia
more than meet the popular demand
for cheap, wholesome, stirring and
hilarious entertainment.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-05-03
D.c.mp. with widows B.n.fi.s.

The people Of Lansford are pretty
thoroughly aroused over the indiscre-
tion Of William Lewis, a resident Of
that town and member of the In
proved Order OF Red Men. On Satur-
day he had STAG In his pocket He
never before had so much money, and
his inclination to take a longer walk
than he had been accustomed to taking,
was very strong. He yielded.
The Red Men, however, are on his
trail, and II they do not succeed in
running him down, they are not made
OF tho same stuff OF which their ances-
tors were made.
The Sl39 was intrusted to Lewis by
his fellowmembe bers to deliver to the
widow Of the late Frank Davis as
part payment Of a death benefit to
which she was entitled BY reason of
the deceased mans connection with
the Improved Order OF Red Men.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-05-03
Now Industry Attracting People.

In addition to attracting the capital
OF several monied men In the Lehigh
region, the cement industry appears to
many OF our residents as more paying
field to offer their labor than digging
anthracite coal. A thin stream OF emf
grants, as they might be termed, has
been steadily flowing from this vicinity
to Lehigh and Northampton counties
and reports from those who have made
their homes In tho cement field are of
such a character as to cause many
others to consider the advisablity of
"treking" down the valley.
An enormous amount of money is
being invested in new plants and in the
acquisition OF new properties. For sew
eral months past this has been working
thorough revolution in trade condi-
tions in Lehigh and Northampton
counties, in the neighborhood of Sieg-
fried, Copley, Whitehall and Egypt,
which district embraces the most OK
tensivs cement deposits in the United
States, II not In the world. A new
1000, 900 plant has been started at
Whltshall. An older plant which has
hitherto employed 1900 hands has
doubled this force. A new one which
will employ 1000 men is about to be
started.
Houses for the workmen are being
erected by hundreds, but cannot keep
pace with the demand and the workmen
are forced to content themselves with
temporary and crowded accom- IN odations
until the vicinity Of the great works
looks like western mining town after
boom. Fabulous prices-to tho farmer
have been for land heretofore almost
worthless, and all the neighboring dis
tricts are being carefully explored for
paying deposits.
The price OF the product gives enor-
nous profits to the operators and the
only difficulty experienced is in getting
1t on the market fast enough. Laborer's
wages arc not above the average, but
steady work and more healthful oc-
cupation makes life there preferable
to working In the mines --a
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-05-03
Political Birds Flock Together.

Judge Wood ward, with H. w. Palmer
and Frank w. Wheaton, the leaders of
the Quay machine faction in this county,
were called to North Mountain Monday
night, where Governor Stone Is on a
fishing trip. This action caused great
deal of talk, and point was lent to it by
rumor that has obtained wide circula-
tion that 1t is nothing else than to Sc
cure the resignation Of Judge Wood ward
so that the governor could appoint Mr..
Wheaton to the bench.
In return for this Judge Woodward, it
is said, is to have the appointment to
the next vacancy in the supreme court,
and while waiting for that, II a vacancy
occurs in the superior court, he is to
have that.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-05-03
RAILROAD TIMETABLES
I EHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD.
IL November ~, 1899.
ARRANGEMENT OF PASSENGER TRAINs.
LEAVE YRRNIAND

LEAVE YRRBLAND.
IL n for Weatherly, Aauch Chunk.
Allcntown, bethlehem, Easton, Pha
10 a II for Sandy Run, white Haven,
Wilkes Barre, Pittston and Scranton.
le e m for Hazleton, Weatherly. Msuch
Chunk. Allentown, Bethlehem, EastOn,
Philadelphia and New York.
30 m for Hazleton, Mahanoy City, Shen-
1rsdoah, r"it, Mt. Carmel, shamokin and
IL 45a N for Sandy Run. White Haven,
Wilkes-B Barre, Scranton and all points
! 30 , IN for weatherly. Mauoh Chunk, Al.
lentown, bethlehem, Easton, Philadel-
phia and New York.
Pettsviile, weathrriy, Nauch Chunk
Allentown, bethlehem. Easton, Phia-
8 "a m for sandy Run, white Haven,
es-Barre, Scranton and all points
7 20 D m for Hazleton, Mubanoy City. sben.
andoAh, Mt. Carmel and Shamokin.
ARRIVE AT FREELAND.
40 . m from Weatherly, Pottsville, Ash
land, Shenandoah, Mahanoy City aud
el7 . m FROM Philadelphia, Easton, Bethle.
hcm. Allentown. Mauch Chunk, Wealth
erly, Hazleton. Mahanoy City. Shenan-
dcah. Mt Carmel and shamokin.
90 I'm from Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and
ll45a n from Pottsviile, shamokin, Mt.
carmel, .5 Shenandoah, Mahanoy City
IL 65p IN from Now York, Philadelphia,
Easton, bethlehem, Allentown, Mauch
Chunk and Weatherly.
4 AZ N from Scranton, Wilkes-B Barre and
White Haven.
- p In frcn New York, Philadelphia,
Easton, Bethlehem, Allentown, Potts-
Vile, ShamOkin, Mt Carmel, Shenan-
doah. Mahanoy City and Ha1leton.
30 2 IN from Scranton, Wilkes Barre and
White Haven.
For further Information inouire Of Ticket
Agents.
ROLLlN n. WlLBUR,G General Superintendent,
- Cortlandt street, New York City.
CHA6. .. LEE, General Passenger Agent,
% COrtlandt Street. New York City.
}. Z. KEITH. Division Superintendent,
Hazleton, Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-05-03
Young Lady Dies At Highland

Miss Teresa White, a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Edward White, died at 5
o'clock Tuesday morning at her parents
home in Highland. She had been In
poor health for several years, but her
condition was not considered dangerous
and her death came rs surprise to her
family and friends. She was aged 81
years and II months. The funeral took
place at o'clock this morning, followed
by requiem mass at st. AIMS church.
The remains were inferred In st. AIMS
cemetery
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-05-03
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.
NEW ASSESSMENT SHOWS INCREASE
OF SCHOOL CHILDREN.

Enumerators From Three Wards Re-
ported Last Evening With Ninety -four
Now Names-Preparations to Receive
State Superintendent N. G. schaersr.
Directors Kline, Trevaskis, Everitt,
Brown, McCole and Kromm mes were pres
ent at the regular meeting Of the
borough school board. held last evening.
The library committee of the High
School asked permission to use a room
in the Daniel Coke building one hour
each week for the purpose Of receiving
and distributing books. The request
12 noon to p. IN.
Tho reports of the enumerators ap-
pointed by the board to make another
assessment Of the children OF school
age, In order that the board may re-
ceive q more equitable share of the
state appropriation to the schools, were
presented from three wards where the
work has been completed.
In the First ward there is shown an
increase of As school children, in the
Second 90 and in the Fourth 90, a total
so far of "a, with tho Third and South
wards yet to report.
These figures demonstrate the wisdom
OF the boards action in having . new
assessment made.
Secretary Trevaskis stated that he
was speaking by phone to the state de-
partment officials at Harrisburg lately
and was advised to have the corrected
assessment forwarded to tho capital as
as soon as possible, so that the amount
due Freeland from the appropriation
may be correctly computed.
The text book and supply committee
recommended that teachers be furnished
with necessary books to show the ad-
vance OF each pupil, so that the system
of promotion may be simpllfed. The
recommendation was adopted.
Three more broken window panes
were reported by the building com
mittee. The board decided that bills
for the same be presented to the parents
Of tho pupils who are charged with
causing the damage.
Principal Houck's report showed a
decided increase in attendance in the
lower grades. This Is accounted for
by the return to school OF numbers
OF little ones who were sick, or who were
compelled to absent themselves because
of sickness In their homes, during the
epidemic OF measles. The ACREAGE at
tendance during the month was SO per
cent.
The principal called tho attention Of
the board to the coming visit of State
Superintendent Schaeffer, who will lec-
ture here on the 22d inst, and asked
that a committee be appointed to
properly receive him. Directors Ire
vaskis, Everitt and Brown, Principal
Houck and Vice Principal Hanlon were
appointed as a reception committee.
The treasurer reported balance on
hand Of S956.93.
The following bills were ordered paid: !:
j. A. Alden, enumerator, 81; Joseph
McCleland, enumerator, 81; Thomas
Brown, Jr., enumsrator, SO. so; John w.
Davis, coal, $3.50; Coke Bros. & Co.,
coal, $24; Butler & Sheldon, supplies,
$50; Freeland Water Company, water.
81 TX
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-05-03
One Faro to Easton and R.,,r,

Via the Lehigh Valley Railroad, May
10, 1900: Dedication OF Soldiers and
sailors Monument. Tickets will be on
sale May 10, from all stations New York
to l.. Il Is. junction inclusive, Scranton
and points on the Mahanoy and Halle
ton division, good for return passage to
May IL inclusive, and will be honored
on any train except the Rlack Diamond
express. For additional information
consult Lehigh Valley Railroad agents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-05-03
Low Rate Excursion to Al,sntow,

Via the Lehigh Valley Railroad on
account grand parade knights of the
Golden Eagle, May s, 1900, at one fare
Tor the round trip. Tickets on sale Nav
and from all stations In Pennsyi-
yania, limited for return passage to Nav
inclusive, and will be honorsd on any
train except the Black Diamond express.
Consult Lehigh Valley agents for fur
ther particulars.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-05-03
PLEASURE CALENDAR.

May 22.-Lecture by DIR. N. G. Schaf-
fer. under tho auspices OF Freoland
public schools, at Grand opera house.
Tickets, 10 and Is cents.
May 30.--Annual picnic OF Tigers
Athletic Club 1T Public park,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-05-03

A fisherman found tho body of man
In the river opposite Wilkssbarre. 1t is
OF man about 80 years old, who had on
a new black broadcloth suit, new under
wear and shoes, a white shirt and black
tie. In his pocket was keyring, with
the name of f. X. Dills. His features
are badly dccomposed. The body was
identified yesterday AS Alex Mcdonald,
Duryea barber.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-05-03
Anthracite base BALL League j..
The schedule for next Sunday is as
follows:

follows:
DriftOn at Hazleton.
Jeddo at Lattimer.
This is standing OF the clubs:
w. l.. p. q. ". L. P. c.
Drifton l 0 10tj Jeddo ......0 900
Hazleton :. Ito Lattimer % 900
The trolley fares cost the clubs OF the
league considerable, and unless the Le-
high Traction Company will allow them
reduced rates or carry the teams free
the league nay disband. A number Of
rooters accompany each club every Sun
day and the trolley company could we'll
afford to encourage the sport for tho in
creased traffic IL gives to the road.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-05-03

The rate OF wages to be paid schuyl-
kill miners for the latter half OF April
and the first half Of May is per cent
below the basis. This is q reduction of
3 per cent from last month,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-05-03

William McGettrick, Of Priceburg,
Lackawanna county, is visiting relatives
In town,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-05-03

Dried peaches, l0c ID, at Boyle's.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-05-18
Real Estate Transfers,

Following is the list of real estate transfers
filed in the Auditors Office of Mason County
for the week ending May 17th
George M Forbes to Charles Borgeson
wd, Sc Sec, 34-21-5 $l.C0
Charles Borgeson etux to U s A. wd, Sc
34-21-5 s1.00
LR Byrne etux to Howard o Waltz, wd,
NV, 24-21-5 $1.0C
Howard Waltz to A, wd, NV, 24-2l
IS, FLU
Oregon Mtg Co, to W H Maxwell, wd, 25
int in Lots 9&4&SW, 23-224 $6666f
Hill Estate Co to w H Maxwell, Deed. "a
| int in Lots s&4&SW, 23-224 $45O0(
State OF Wash to John Cameron "a int &
J Y waldrip "a int in 1885 acres oyster land
in North Bay Deed. 1928
state of Wash to John Cameron and
Waldrip, deed 1zint each 22.l1 acres oyster
land in Oyster Bay Con $S09.lt
Safety Investment Co to Emil Spiegeberg
wd, Lots 1-2-l1-12 Biz w H Kneeland's
add to Shelton $6OlU
| Grant Angle etux to Frank Gilman wd
Lot Blk % D Shelton's 3rd add to shelton s45.ol
| Sheriff to American Freehold Land Mtg.
| Co Sheriff's deed SW, 24-19-6 $497.6(
/ Same to same, Sc of NE, 25-l94 slOO6.0l
Same to same, NV of NE, 25-l94 $4S6.S(
State of Wash to Thos Gosser deed, 1I.1O1
acres Oyster land above the Narrows Big
| Skookum siS-"'
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-05-18
Memorial Day Exercises.


Memorial day will this year be celebrat
ed with our usual devotion. and if possible
some features will be added.
Memorial day was instituted for the
veterans; the decoration of the graves o.
departed friends is for ALL Hence, all PEG
pies, organizations and societies are cord.
Tally invited to join with us in paying this
tribute to departed friends.
Devotional services will be conducted If
the Opera House by Rey W. B. McMillin
on Sunday, May IT, at 1890 a. M. accom-
panied by appropriate music by selec,
choir,
On Wednesday. May 80. at O'Clock p
M, memorial address will be delivered
by Hon. G. B. Gunderson. Musical exer-
clses on both occasions will be under the
direction of the Misses Hattie Beaver and
Lulu Dunbar, who will supply some new,
rare and appropriate music. Other exer.
cises. the march to the cemetery and deco.
ration OF graves will be governed by
weather conditions
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-05-18
In Superior Court.

Shelton, May 10th 1900.
A regular session of Superior Court
was held Wednesday, Judge Hodgdon
presiding.
Simpson Log Co vsJ w Gosser, quiet
title, argued and under advisenent.
Frank Ironsides VS. j E Doyle, debt,
demurrer to complaint overruled, Is
days to answer.
Joseph Dabney VS. Mabel Whitney,
set aside deed, set for June 18th.
G. Rosenthal VS. Dennis Hurley, etux
revival of Judgment, deft aid Is days.
Lum Mer Co VS. B Wiley, deft, and
F c Spencer, intervenor, motion of
intervenor to dissolve attachment de-
MED and demurrer sustained, 80 days
to plead.
G Spencer VS. Wiley, L NJ Co &
Pen Ry Co, foseclosure of lien, demur-
rers of Co.'S overruled, set for June -.
Fannie ] Kane VS. VI Butler, fore
closure. decree signed.
Anders Anderson VS. Simpson Log
Co, demurrer to amended complaint
oyerruled. 20 days to plead.
Estate john Morris, final report ap-
proved and administrator discharged.
Estate Alpheus Courant, final report
filed, notice for hearing June 18th.
Estate William Anderson, j B Woo d
appointed admr, bond $500.