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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-17
ROUND THE REGION.

George NJ Myers, a well-known resi-
dent of White Haven, died on Wednes-
day of bowel complaint, aged 73 years.
The deceased was an engineer on the
Jersey Central, running between White
Haven and Mountain Top. Up to the
time of his death he was the second
oldest living engineer on that division.
While examining a revolver at the
family home in Pittston, Mrs. John
Frederick shot her son in the head, in
flicting an ugly wound. The boy, who
is but four years old, is in serious con-
dition.
Bruce Coleman, of Scranton, a vete-
ran newspaper man, it is said will take
charge of the Luzerne County Demo
crat, of Wilkesbarre. Mr.. Coleman
thoroughly understands the newspaper
business.
Patrolman James Golden, of Scranton,
who was shot by Tony Long, an Italian,
in Dunmore on Tuesday evening, died
at the Lackawanna hospital. The
murderer has escaped.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-17
Firemen's Officers.

The Citizens Hose Company on We'd
nesday evening nominated the following
officers for the ensuing year:
President-John j. Welsh.
Vice president-John f, Boyle.
Secretary-Joseph D. Myers.
Treasurer-James M. Gallagher.
Chief-James =. McNelis.
Foreman of hose-James Brennan.
Assistant-Daniel McGarvey.
Foreman hook and ladder-P. j.
Boyle.
Assstant-W. f. Ward.
Directors-Henry Hincer, II. A. Nc
Menamin, Joseph Ferry.
The election of the above will take
place at the annual meeting on Septem-
Der IT.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-17
UPPER LEHIGH.

John Gobic, All aged Hungarian of
town, left his home here on Tuesday to
visit Sandy Run friends. He failed to
return that evening, and upon investi-
CATION it was found that he did not
reach Sandy Run. All efforts to locate
him have so far failed, and his relatives
are considerably worried over his
strange disappearance.
August Mutzkos, 1st, and August
Mutzkos, I'd, residents of town for
many years, will remove to Highland
this week.
Master Samuel Hughes, the little boy
who was so seriously hurt in the breaker
few weeks ago, has suffered a relapse
and his condition at present is very
serious.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-17
UnbridIed ROWdyism,

The people of Upper Lehigh are Justly
indignant at the conduct Of many of
town on their way to and from the
Honey Hole on Sundays. Women and
children have repeatedly been insulted
on the streets of the town by bowling
bands of rowdies who respect neither
themselves or others. Last Sunday the
conduct Of several young men who drove
through in wagons was intolerable,
their language shocking every person
within hearing.
1t is stated upon good authority that
any further repetitions of this offense
will be promptly met and the offenders
dealt with according to law.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-17
Fire Bugs at Rock Glen.

Rock Glen, little village on the
Pennsylvania Railroad, near Derringer,
was the scene of fire Wednesday
morning. A large hotel and a building
containing a storeroom and dwelling
were totally destroyed. The fire is
supposed to have been the work of
incendaries. The proprietor of the
hotel, Charles b. Fetterman, lost every
thing, and the occupant of the dwelling,
Mrs. Elizabeth Myers, a sister-in-law of
j. D. Myers, of Freeland, saved but
little. The properties were owned by
Mrs. Myers and were valued at over
$1,000. No clue to the guilty parties
has vet been discovered.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-17
FOR AND AGAINST POWERS.
Lawyers Summing Up Evidence In
GOebel Murder Trial.

Georgetown, Ky, Aug. 17.-Attorney
Bradley yesterday continued his speech
for the prosecution in the trial of former
Secretary of State Powers, charged with
completely in the killing of William Goe-
bel. He told the jury that it had been
proved that Caleb Powers had said "If
no one else will kill him, l will kill him
myself" that Ioutsey said Goebel could
be killed from Powers office and the as
sassin could run down into the basement
and never be discovered A few seconds
after the shooting it was proved, he said,
that Youtsey did run down into the base
ment, out through the barber's shop and
back through the east entrance into the
Office next to Powers.
Attorney Bradley was followed by ].
III. Tinsley of Barboursville for the de-
tense. He said the only well substanti-
ated statement made by Caleb Powers
before Jan. 80 was to the effect that he
would give up his Office and everything
and go home rather than enter into any
sort of combination with anybody to use
cartridges to settle the contest He
thought one fact stood out above every
other in this case and that was that Pow
ers was not within 80 miles of Frankfort
when the shot was fired, had locked hi'
office before he left, and no one was
locked in it; that he could not possibly
have known who fired the shot or where
it was fired from.
Captain Benjamin B. Golden also
spoke for the prosecution and Major w.
&. Owens for the defense.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-17
DEMANDS OF
THE MINERS


s. The law is unable to protect us in
our legal rights against the power of
corporate greed, for most of the opera
. tors refuse to obey the law and pay MS
semi-monthly.
o. Favoritism in the mines gives more
than a fair share of cars and work to
certain individuals, whose increased
earnings are often heraded abroad,
while most of us make scarcely enough
to live on.
TO- Operators reap over 200 per cent
when they compel us to buy powder
from them at 81. rs a keg.
H. Compulsory buying in company
stores, which charge exorbitantly, take
up all balances we might save from our
earnings.
II. 1t is unfair to compel us to hire
certain doctors at certain prices.
After summing up their grievances,
the miners solemnly declare that they
much prefer Cancellation and arbitra-
tion to strikes. They respectfully ask
the operators to meet them in the joint
conference, and begging for a spirit of
fairness and equity on the part of the
operators, assure them and the public
that the miners will withdraw from any
position that is shown to be wrong.
Although definite scale has not been
decided upon, the full discussion by
delegates from all the sections of the
region has cleared the atmosphere and
so crystallized opinions that the men
will know fairly definitely what they
want when they meet the operators.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-17
BREVITIES.

Dominic Kelly, Of South Centre
street. met with an accident on Wednes-
day which will keep him idle for some
time. His hand was caught between a
prop and a car in No. 2 mine, Drifton,
and seriously bruised
Henry Schmidt, of North Washing
ton street, is treating his home to a
fresh coat of paint.
William Jones, OF town, was seriously
hurt by fall of coal in No. mine
Jeddo yesterday. He was bruised about
the head and shoulders and his injuries
are very painful He was brought to
his home on Burton street, on the Hill.
A son has arrived at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. A. Rudewick.
A party was given at Halle park on
Wednesday by Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Sned-
don, of town, in honor of the birthday
anniversary of their son, Clayton.
St. Luke's Lutheran Sunday school
will picnic tomorrow afternoon at the
Public park.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Bridget
Carr yesterday morning was attended
by a number of relatives and friends of
the deceased. After a requiem mass at
st. AIMS church the remains were laid
beside those of her husband in st. AIMS
cemetery.
The porch of the Grand opera house
building is receiving attention from the
carpenters.
Mrs. Thomas G. Elliott, of Adams
street, who was overcome by the heat
on Wednesday last, is able to be about
again.
Jacob Pfeffer, who was injured in the
mines few days ago, is able to be
about on crutches.
A labor meeting will be held this even
ing at Japan school house under the
auspices of the United Mine Workers.
John Tully, of Adams street, brake
man on the d. S. & S., fell from the
top of box car near Roam yesterday,
and sustained slight injuries about the
face and hands.
John Barash, of town, was taken to
the Miners hospital yesterday suffering
from scalp wound received in fracas
on Saturday night.
Denis McCole has resigned his posi-
tion as blacksmith in Halpn's shops.
Denis Welsh, of Adams street, had
his leg squeezed between the cars while
riding on his way to work yesterday
morning.
Tomorrow evening the Manhattan
Base Ball Club will hold d picnic at the
Public park. The members have made
preparations to royalty entertain all who
may attend.
A game of ball will be played on Sun
day afternoon at the Tigers park. The
contestants will be the Hazleton Athle-
tics and McAdoo club.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-17
PERSONAL.

Chief of Police Daniel Filler and
sister, Mrs. William Vanhorn, are
spending the week with their brother
at Tamaqua.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Marshman, of
Providence, r. l., are visiting at the
home of the formers mother on the Hill.
Mrs. Philip Maue and daughter, Cert
rude, of Hazleton, called on North
Centre street friends yesterday.
month with friends in town, returned
to her home in Philadelphia this after
noon.
Miss Sarah Morgan, of Adams street,
has accepted position in Philadelphia
and will leave for that city tomorrow
morning.
Mrs. p. II. Hanlon and family and
Mrs. Denis Ferry, Sr., are visiting rela-
tives at Minersvlle.
II. Hauze and family, of Coke addi-
tion, left this afternoon for short visit
with friends in Catawissa.
Miss Susie Shambora is visiting her
brother, Andrew, at Halle Brook.
Misses Elizabeth McGill and Elizabeth
Hilbert, of Wilkesbarre, are visiting
Miss Annie Dever, Coke addition.
August Rohrig, of Philadelphia, q
religious book agent, circled among our
good people this week
James Toomey has returned from a
visit to Atlantic City.
Mrs. Edward Mcclellan and two
children, of South street, are ill.,
j. d. Myers yesterday visited his
sisterin-law, Mrs. Elizabeth Myers,
whose properties were destroyed by fire,
at Rock Glen, on Wednesday.
Prof. c. E. Edmunds is visiting his
family in the western part of the state
Miss Priscilla Winterstein, of Scran-
ton, is visiting Mrs. Elizabeth Weaver,
on johnson street.
Misses Lizzie and Bella Crawford are
at Atlantic City.
Mrs. John Bell of Birkbeck street, Is
visiting Philadelphia friends.
John b. Carr, of Philadelphia, who
came here to attend the funeral of his
mother, is spending few days in town.
Mrs. William Stumpf and son. Gussie,
of Hazleton, called on friends in town
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Hanlon are
spending a week at Atlantic City.
Misses Matte Brown and Lizzie Law
Conyngham, this week,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-17
Old Enough to Marry.

j. A. Wilkinson, of Lehigh Tannery,
near White Haven, who was born in
Huntington township on January 10,
1920, and Mrs. Sarah Ann Cool, of
Weatherly, who was born in Foster
township, October 81, 1890, were married
at Wilkesbarre "Wednesday morning
The age of the groom was nearly ST
years and his bride 20. Both were mar
ried before, but the former marriages
were dissolved by death.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-17
NEW YORk'S RACE WAR.
Police Keep Rioters Down by Hard
Work.

New York; Aug. 17.-There was a
seething turmoil on the west side of the
city last night Men and boys took up
the hue and cry against the negroes and
attempted deeds of violence which met
with no serious police opposition at the
outset.
The war of races which began on
Wednesday night was continued until ir
had gone to extreme lengths, and the po-
lice, under orders from Chief Devery,
began to disperse the crowd. The iu
structions were emphatic. All loiterers
were to be driven from Eighth avenue
between Fortysecond and Twenty-third
streets, without delay. The chiefs com
mand to his men was:
you'll have to knock a few heads off
You may as well begin first as last
Knock out a few, and you will bring the
others to their Senses"
The policemen carried out these in
Btructions to the letter and did not hesi
tate to use their night sticks. As usual
the innocent were the chief sufferers
Crowds had flocked to Eighth avenue to
witness the riots, and men. women and
children were dubbed without favor.
Before this drastic measure was adopt
ed negroes had been haited wherever
they had been found. They were pursued
beaten and kicked by young men, and the
usual attitude of the police was to push
their way through to the victims, use
their clubs on them and then carry them
to the police station, where the brutality
was continued.
The funeral of Policeman Robert J.
Thorpe, who was killed by a negro on
Sunday, attracted an enormous crowd to
Thirty-seventh street and Ninth avenue
i'll the afternoon. Threats of violence
against the negroes were made on every
side. and the colored residents of the
neighborhood kept ont Of the street in
order to avoid trouble.
Many Of the colored families, believing
that their lives were endangered in their
own homes, packed up all their belong
ings and started away, while others
sought temporary refuge with friends in
other sections of New York.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-17
Runaway Yesterday.

Yesterday afternoon while John
Phillips, of North Centre street, was
transacting business in store on South
Centre street, his horse became fright
ened by the sudden approach of trolley
car. Before Mr.. Phillips could enter
the carriage the horse dashed up Centre
street at full gallop. He was stopped
however, by passer-by at South street
before much damage was done.
One of the rear wheels of the carriage
was completely demolished and the
horse was also slightly injured about
the legs and breast
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-17

New York, Aug. ia patent has been
granted to Nikola Tesla for an invention
which, if his claims are borne out, will
prevent the escape of electricity from
wire. Tesla's invention, it is claimed,
solves the insulation problem in simple
manner. He insulates the wire by pass
ing through it or near it air kept at low
temperature, producing a coat of ice ON
the wire which, the inventor finds by re-
peated and extensive experiments, can
not be broken through by the strongest
currents and at the same time gives an
insulation that costs practically nothing.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-17
Harris Caught In Washington.

Washington, Aug. 17.-Arthur Harris,
who is wanted in New York for the muir
der of Policeman Thorpe Monday night,
has been arrested in this city at the home
of his mother. Harris arrived here un-
aware of the serious charge against him
and sought the house where his mother
lived seven years ago, but found she had
moved. BY reason of his inquiries con-
cerning her present address the police
authorities learned of his presence in the
city and FASTENED to his mothers home,
where he was taken into custody. The
New York authorities were notified.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-17

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 17.-Lincoln ten
dered a handsome welcome to Mr.. Bryan
upon his return to his home here after an
absence of ten days. He was met at the
depot by a large concourse of people,
who escorted him to his residence and
who, after listening to a speech there and
shaking hands with both Mr.. and Mrs.
Bryan, only dispersed to meet in the
evening with many others at reception
given in the state capitol grounds which
partook of the nature of an official func.
ton,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-17

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE president
and Mrs. Mckinley, the members of the
cabinet now in the city and others dined
at the Country club, Chevy Chase, near
Washington, last night, the party being
the guests of Secretary Root. Others
present were Secretary and Mrs. Gage,
Postmaster General Emory Smith, See
retary Wilson, Senator Foraker, Adju-
tant General Corbin and Secretary Cor
telYnn.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-17
PLEASURE.

August 1s.-Picnic of Citizens band
of Eckley at Cycle Path grove.
August 1S.-Picnic Of Manhattan
Base Ball Club at Public park.
August 2S.-Excursion of Young
Mems G. Il. A. B. Corps to Shawanese
Lake. Fare from Freeland, 81 35: chill
dren 81
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-17

Middletown, N. Y, Aug. 1.-THE milk
producers of Walton at an enthusiastic
meeting voted to sign no more milk CON
tracts pending action by the Five States
Milk Producers association. The farm
ers favor building creameries in the
event Of general strike.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-17
One Fare to Detroit and Return.

Via the Lehigh Valley Railroad, on
account of Knights of Pythias biennel
conclave, August 27-September L.
Tickets on sale August 25, 26 and 27
Consult Lehigh Valley ticket agents
for further particulars
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-17
Horses For British ARMY

New Orleans, Aug. 1.-THE steamer
Monarch, with 1,150 horses for the Brit
ish army in South Africa, has cleared for
Cape Town.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-17

Via the Lehigh Valley Railroad, on
account of the e. A. R. national en-
campment, August 27-September l.
Tickets on sale August 25, 26 and 27
Consult Lehigh Valley ticket agents for
particulars.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-17

Gentlemen, for hats and caps go to A.
OSwald's. He has nice variety.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-08-17

weather Forecast.
Generally fair; light to fresh north
westerly winds.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-05
SCHEMES OF POPULISTS.
Fusionists and Middle of the Rord-
crs Laying Plans to Capture
Committee mt lite Meefag.

LINCOLN, Neb.. Feb. 4-Nebraska
Populists, who favor fusion. are antici-
pating trouble in the selection OF nomi-
rees for the presidential ticket. J. III.
Edmonston. Of this city. has been assured
that at least $50 members OF the Populist
national committee will attend the meet
ing. to be held here February fs. and
while II is generally believed that the
Western delegates viii favor holding the
national convention at the same time and
place with the Democrats, there Is no
doubt that the combined strength OF the
middle of the readers will amount TO
great deal. when II comes 20 deciding
upon a location.
IL Ia not all certain that the fusionists.
who favor nominating Mr.. Bryan and de-
manding In exchange the vice presidency,
will be in the majority. IL they are the
convention will probably be located with
that OF the Democrats. but II the middle
Of the readers predominate, the conven-
tion will be held month or 80 earlier.
The scheme provided for defeating oppo-
nents Of fusion Is 10 have Senator Allen
nominated, with the national COMMITTEES
holding the power to fll any vacancy that
might occur on the ticket. 30 that. upon
the withdrawal of Mr.. Allen. the name Of
Mr.. Bryan might be substituted. II is
also asserted that. by pursuing this plan.
there will he possibility Of having Al
len nominated for vice presiden, by the
Democrats.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-05
MACRUM IS In NEW YORK.
Late Consul at Pretoria ON HIS Way
to WashinEtop-snys He VIII
Issue Public Statement.

NEW YORK. Feb. A--Charles T.. Ma
crum. former United States consul at
Pretoria, arrived here today on the Amer
lean line steamship ST. Paul With him
we're his wife and little daughters. Mr.
Macrum's silence is stsli unhroken, though
he says that tomorrow. after his arrival
In Washington. he will issue statement
over his signature telling why he left his
post at suehzsscultfcai time.
Mr. Mscvssm w1s very reticeut TO talk
about even the sttuation In Africa when
he left
There Is nothing more care TO say at
present." he sair Il have been asked
leaving South Africa. and l must answer
now. az I have done In the past. that do
not care to say anything. | shah 80 TO
Washington as soon as possihle-today IL
l can make connections report 10 the
state department. Then I will make a
statement, and not before then I know
that many things have been said about
my leaving, but have nothing to say at
present"
Mr.. Macrum refused 20 confirm or deny
the story that. while in Paris, he held a
conference with DIR. I.sdys, President
Krugcr's diplomatic representative IN Eu-
rope.
1t was pointed out TO the former consul
that the state department had given out
that he was no longer connected with that
branch OF the service. and that for that
reason he was free to talk. To this he re-
piled:
II cannot help that: I consider that I
am connected with the department until
l have reported In Washington"
All sorts Of questions were asked Mr..
Macrum relative TO his leaving his post.
but all 10 no avail
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-05
FUNERAL TRAIN EN- ROUTE.
Mrs. Lawton and Mrs. Logan Faint
In Each Others Arms-Dis-
tressing Scene ON Cars.

CHICAGO, Feb. 4.-The funeral train
bearing the bodies Of Mai. Gen. Lawton.
Maj. John A. Logan and Mai. f. L. Arm
strong arrived from the Pacific coast at .
o'clock tonight Awaiting the train were
Mrs. John A. Logan. Mai Logan's mother
Charles E. Wilson. secretary OF Gov.
Mount. OF Indiana, representing the state
in receiving Gen. Iawton's body. and sew
erai local committees.
Mrs Logan, followed by the escort OF
sixteen men from the Seventh Illinois in
fantry. swas one OF the first 10 enter the
sleeping car in which was the widow OF
Gen Lawton.
Mrs Lawton was comforting her young
son. Manley. when Mrs. Logan appeared.
Then the two hereaved women. overcome
by emotion. embraced and mingled their
tears. Finally Mrs. Logan said:
My dear child. my woe is yours: we have
given that which we loved best TO the coun-
try. God Is judge. and before Him we
must bow and say. Thy win be DONE"
Mrs. I.awton was unable to speak. She
was violently shaken by her grief. and
as the two women wept together their
emotion proved too strong and they faint
ed simultaneously. Capt. King and his
orderly resuseitated them. Then entered
Mrs. Samuel Cnibertson. of Louisville.
Mrs. Lawton's sister. and her husband.
and Miss Fanny Craig, another sister,
also of Louisville.
The body of Gen. Lawton was left in
the composite car. which, with the Pull
man bearing the accompanying party.
was turned over to the Pennsylvania road
to be taken to Fort Wayne, where the
remains will lie in state tomorrow.
The body OF Maj. Logan was taken from
the train by an escort of friends TO Me-
mortal hali. In the public library build
ing. Gen. Fitzsimmons had detailed the
men from the Seventh regiment. under
Sergt. Maj Charles @. Afford. as guard
OF honor.
At Memorial hall the cofiln was placed
on bier and decorated with flowers and
flags. There It will remain until tomorrow
night. when 1t will be taken to Youngs-
town, o.. for burial.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-05
-
CHILE AND JAPAN.
succ~ssful NcGotfatton of Commes-
cial Treaty brought About
by Minister vicuma.


SAN FRANCisCO. Eeb 4.--C. M. vicuna,
minister from Chile To Japan and the
United states. who has been here several
weeks preparing report TO his govern
ment on his successful negotiation of an
important treaty between Chile and ia
pan. left FOR Washington today. Minister
vicuna. .in speaking OF the treaty. said
that II embraced reciprocity features. In
addition TO the most favored nation''
stipulation. Both nations make certain
reservations as 20 their relations with
their immediate neighbors.
The provisions OF the treaty look for
ward to the establishment Of steamer
line between Japan and Chile On this
point the minister said:
Chile. think. Is going 20 find a great
market In Japan for nitrate OF soda.
Japan uses 5oaeoo tons OF fertilizers annu-
ally. Steamers from Japan can bring to
Chile the tea. paper. lanterns. SILKS and
cottons, and they can return with tho
fertilizer IN question as n principal cargo
Japan now gets her nitrate and other
things from Germany. The latter Obtains
them from Chile My country goes 10
Europe for tea, paper and silks. Japan
and Chile should ana must trade directly
with each other. Japan f. becoming a
great manufacturer of cheap eottona. My
country can consume large quantities OF
light and cheap cottonsT