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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-08-07
ROUND THE REGION.

II. L. Peterson, aged 60 years, widow
er, and Mrs. Ann l.. Jones, widow, an
eloping couple, arrived in Wilkesbar
yesterday from Johnstown. They went
direct to the court house and were
married by justice OF the peace. They
then left for Scranton to spend the
honeymoon. On the next train arrived
number OF relatives of the couple from
Johnstown, and they were greatly dis
appointed when they heard the marriage
had taken place. They wanted to stop
IL.
Samuel Gottshall, Shamokin carpen-
ter, was on a platform forty feet from
the ground repairing the Patterson
breaker. He lost his foothold and dropp-
ed into space. Ten feet from the
ground plank projected from the
breaker. Gottshall fell fairly on the
plank, which served as a spring board,
and broke the fall of the man so much
that he escaped with slight decorations
about his body.
The girls at the .-Goldsmith silk
for some months and finally won, have
presented purses OF $50 each to three
labor leaders who helped to organize
them, and who aided them throughout
the strike. The leaders are Charles
Thain, Charles Mullery and Jonathan
Davis.
The Allentown crews Of the Lehgh
Valley Railroad shifting engines were
surprised today when they received
orders that hereafter all conversations,
social and business, while on duty, must
be in the English language, and that
under no circumstances must Pennsyl-
vania German bo used.
Monsignor E. A, Garvey, of Pittston,
vicar OF the diocese of Scranton, has re-
ceiyed the papal bull designating him
as bishop of the diocese OF Altoona,
which is to be created out OF portions of
the diocese of Philadelphia, Harrisburg
and Pittsburg.
The physicians living in the territory
between Pittston and Scranton have
formed a union to protect themselves
from non-paying patients. DR.. w. f.
Pier, of Avoca, is the president.
Miss Mary McGowan, a clerk in the
county commissioners Office, died yester-
day OF spinal paralysis and will be
buried tomorrow at White Haven.
Beaver Meadow school board after a
deadlock lasting six weeks, appointed
teachers on Monday evening.
An effort is to be made to establish a
juvenile court in this county for the
trial of minors guilty of misdemeanors.
The Wilkesbarre Traction Company
has signed an ageement giving that city
$4,000 worth the street paving in
return for franchises on number Of the
streets.
The store of the Allentown Mattress
Company was damaged by fire, the loss
being $1,000.
Two more cases of smallpox have
been discovered at Plymouth, much
to the alarm of the authorities, who
thought they had the disease stamped
out.
Wilkesbarre health officers have con-
demned place whore IL man and wife
and five children, eighteen chickens
and nine ducks, all occupied one room,
n ba kitcbnn
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-08-07

Eruptions, cuts, burns, scalds and
sores of all kinds quickly healed by
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Certain
cure for piles. Beware of counterfelts.
BE sure you get the original-DeWitt's.
Growers City drug store,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-08-07
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENT

HNSTATE OF ELIZA MULLIGAN, late of
IL Freeland, deceased.
Letters testamentary upon tho above named
estate having been granted To the under
signed, all persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make payment, and those having
claims or demands to present the same, with
out delay. to William j. Timney,
X. j. O'Donnell, attorney. Freeand, Pa.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-08-07
Right
TO THF1
Point

We always go straight to
the point; no false modesty
about us. We have the
finest stock of Shoes in the
town-we know it, and we
want you to know it. We
have bought them especially
for you. We have every
style in the market, and
warrant all our goods. We
have just the goods for sum
mer wear-Un Underpriced for
the sake of introduction.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-08-07

STRAY ED.-Small, six-year- old tan-colored
~ cow; has brindle stripes across back short
stripped horns; white ON one front and one
hind foot. Suitable reward for its return will
be paid By owner. b. c. Marsch, Highland.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-08-07
Shoe Bargains

Bargains are offered on
our entire stock of Sum
mer Shoes.
Prices have been mark
ed down on all Summer
Footwear and early pur-
chases mean a substantial
saving while they last.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-08-07
S E N lies
S u NJ NJ E r
S A lie

Is the one which yos
must attend if you want
to buy Clothing, Hats,
Caps, Underwear and
Furnishings at the Low
est Figures in Freeland.
Our large store is stock
ed with fine seasonable
goods.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-13

FROM COAL BEDS TO TIDEWATER
Deed Of Trust from Chesapeake and Western
Railroad to the Bowling Green Trust
compaay Of New York-The
Route Specified.
Especial Di,ratch to The Times.)

>~fS@-~A n,
HARRISONBURG, VA, Oct. 12.-A
deed of trust has BEEN filed in the county
clerks office here from the Chesapeake
and Western Railway to the Bowling
Green Trust Company. of New York. tS
secure the payment OF one million fouf
hundred and thirty-tive thousand 6oi<
lars in first mortgage bonds to be issued
by the company.
THE ROUTE.
The line mortSaged is described as foi-
lows: In the instrument the said railway
company has. through its Board of Dr..
rectors, by virtue of the power I'm them
vested, resolved to locate, construct.
equip and operate railroad commend
ing at a point to be hereafter settled on
or between the Potomac ard York Rivers.
or on York River. irb the State Of Viz
sinia. which is to proceed thence in a
generally westerly direction to Bridge
water, in the county of Rockingham.
thence in a generally westerly direction
through the counties of Rockingham. Au-
susta. and Highland to Il point on cc
near the West Virginia. State line, which
said main line of road Is one hundred
and eighty or more miles in length
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-13
BIG SOUTHERN EXPOSITION.
That at Charleston TO Open December lst.
Tie PROSPECTS, Bright

Mr.. J. II. Polhemus is in Richmond I'D
ve:tjsln:: the South Carolina Interstate
and West Indian Exposition. which will
open in. Charleston December 1st, run
ming to June LIST.
she South Carolina Exposition has mace
4 remarkable record as to buidi lS ard
the large number of exhibits obtained
from foreign points, as we'll as points
in the United States. The Cuban exhibit
will be a special feature. the manufacture
of sugar, etc. being fully shown. The
exposition proper is composed os eleven
principal buildings with State IN: CITY
buildings as follows: South Carolina,
New York, Cincinnati. New England
from Georgia, louisiana North Carolina.
Kansas. Washington, Utah, Colorado.
Michigan. Delaware. Rhode Island, Con-
necticut and other States.
The Midway will consist OF the princ
pal attractions now at Buffalo, as well
as a number of new attractions. The
space for the Midway covers twenty-five
acres OF ground. The grounds are lid off
on the bank OF the Ashley River, and
about two miles from the business center
of the city, is reached by electric railroad
system from tie city, and WI be direct
" connected by rail with all lines enter
ing the city. The hotels at Charleston are
all preparing TO handle the crowds with
out any extra expense to visitors
1t is to be hoped that Richmond will
make q good showing at this exposition.
both in attendance and exhibits
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-13

Editor of The Times:
Sir.-One of the leading insurance pa
pers says:
The insurance antitrust law of the
State of Nebraska has been declared 20
be unconstitutional by the United states
Circuit Court. Judge MCPHERSON mas
ruled suuarely in favor of the Niagara
Insurance Company. which was sued I'M
der that law by the State of Nebraska
for alleged violation of that States anti
trust law.
THAT law prohibits insurance conpan-
les from making any combination. or
from entering into any agreement as TO
rates. or from agreements of any KIND
relating to the manner of conducting
their business These features the court
holds to be in the nature of class legls-
latton and to be unconstitutional. and the
court has issued its restraining order to
the State officials against enforcing the
law
The law referred to is substantially the
..Wilarton law passed by the Virginia
Legislature. which forbids any conference
or agreement among insurance companies
or their agents. or to the hazardous ma
ture Of any risk or the rate of premium
TO DE charged. which privilege is en-
ioyed and made use of by all other pro-
fessional and business men without
question
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-13
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING.
Called for Io-Morrow Night to Act on the
Bell Franchise Veto.

A call has been issued for 4 meeting OF
the Common Council tomorrow night
to consider and act upon the Veto
of the franchise ordinance of the South
ern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany by lIayor Taylor The votes in ths
Common Council on this measu-e-l9 tn
g. on July Sd. and 90 to on Monday
night last when the amended ordinance
was passed along to the Mayor-cleariy
Indicate that the measure will pass tho
Common Council over the Mayors veto.
Only a majority of the two branches OF
the Council IS required. The ordinance will
reach the Board of Aldermen at its regu-
lar meeting on Tuesday night next. AS
that body is considerably more evenly
divided there may be quite an Interest,"
ing fight. The last critical division in
this branch was to n favor of tne Bell
Company. The return of Mayor Alien will
be Il point gained by the opposition, and
the addition of the maximum vo,e arnentt-
rnent which has won over to the measure
the vote of Mr.. Thomson is point
gained by the Bell Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-13
JUSTICE JOHNS COURT.
The Carnival Continues to Keep His Esaor
Busy

Justice John probably wound up his
Carnival experiences yesterday, al
though there may be a number of small
cases which will lay over from last night
until Monday. There was TO indication
of 4 letting down yesterday morning. and
several parties who We're charged with
disorder on Broad Street and Interfering
with ladies' were fined rount,ly.
Possibly the leading case of the morn.
ing was that OF Robert Lee Syrcle and
John AIcCoster. charged with unlawful
ly gaming Detectives Gibson and
Wren couple of days ago broke up u
place in the rear of Pat Gritfin's. Nc
Coster failed to show up yesterday
ard Justice John promises to make it
interesting to his bondsmen. who wilt
probably be out $500. Mr.. Fl. NJ Smith
appeared: as counsel for Syrcle. who was
discharged as there was no evidence
against him.
David Wesiger was charged with as
saulting and striking with a loaded cane
Edgar Pohig. and Pohlg was charged
with using improper language to Weisi-z
ger The affair grew out of the case
in which Pohlig was on Friday interest,"
ed. 1t seems there has been some mis-
understanding between Mr.. Morgan r.
Mills OF the Carnival. and Mr.. Pohiig.
and this affair was the outgrowth of
it. as Mr.. Weisiger is Mr. Mills clerk
Pohlig yesterday discharged. as
there was no evidence against him. and
Weisiger was fined $40.
David Kelley. charged with disorder and
interfering with ladies' on the street.
was fined SO and costs.
E. VI. Murdoci1.s disorder cost him
$500.
Charles Edwards and Leonard Delaney.
two boys. charged with attacking JOHN
w. Ellis. were fined $500 each
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-13
An Appeal to the Convention.

Editor of The Times:
Sir,-"rhe right of the citizens OF the
United States to vote shall not be denied or
abridged by the United States, or by any
States on account of race, color or pre-
vious condition of seryitude. Thus
reads the law-tbere is no escape except
by repeal. Our hearts and sympathies
go out to Mr.. Thorn. We recognize the
truth and force OF his observations, but
reason condemns his remedy. His is
the wall of Il wounded people. His
remedy is that of the opportunst. His
is the treatment that respects the cry
of the child and gives it a palliative that
will in the end result III its moral and
political degradation. The suffrage propo-
,otion G-yested OF its verbiage amounts
to this:
The negro and the white man cannot
govern the same country upon terms of
equality The Federal Constitution for
bids discrimination, but the case is 50
urgent ti.at Virginia should by indirec-
ton (fraud and corruption some may
call ii violate the spirit of the para
mount CIV purge The electorate O. ne
srres ard at the same time retain all
Itl:e men.
Has Virginia a right to do this? T;-is
strikes at the foundation principles of
government. 1t is the dividing line be-
tween law and order and anarchy. Law
and order or government are only posi-
bic when inferior bodies, whether States
or individuals, recognize as sacred the
obligation to obey both the letter and
the spirit of the paramount law. When
ever this paramount law is believed TO
;oe unwise or eXpedient then it be-
comes the duty CT good citizens Or States
20 lroe eet, in an orderly AMI legal mar
ner t. effect revision or rep, II Of tho
law In this way everything /: d"ae 10
inculcate the doctrine that government
Is beresicent and that the highest and
ultimate good will be reached by living
uIi to the obligations OF citizenship It
Is IN this way that we must hope to
destroy utterly the dangerous tendencies
that so to make life and property unsafe
Z The Suffrage Committee has taken the
other road It has decided that the Eff
teenth Amendment Is Sad and that it
should engraft into the organic law
provision that would defeat it's object.
This involves the question of right to
rise superior to the law when the oo-
casion seems to demands it, Every
anarchist claims this right, -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-13

old Commonwealth Will allow any prcju-
dice, which is a very bad enemy to man,
and which is responsible for much of the
race trouble, 10 cause him to do one thing
which he believes to be wrong.
AS TO a division of the school taxes. this
could not be done without its being a
serous as well as an unprecedented wrong
against that class OF people-the poorer
people-in whose interest the public
school has been established anywhere,
and on account of whom it is so popular
to-day. To defeat this purpose would be
not only wrong but disastrous; and should
Virginia make this division. the colored
people would be the only sufferers.
For one part of the citizens Of a State
to deny the others the privilege of shar-
ing equally the public school funds be-
cause they pay a smaller tax, would be
a wrong which no one could conscien-
tiously defend. With the same propriety,
A, who pays a tax CO only So. could be
denied the privilege of sending his child
to tho public school as long during tho
term as IS, who pays a tax of $50.
AS the colored people are improving
morally, educationally and materially, let
them be encouraged, not discouraged.
Forty-five per cent. of their illiteracy
has been reduced. According to the State
Auditors books, If there be no mistake,
the colored people Of Virginia paid in
1925 to State government, sis.SS0.cs: to
schools, Si4eas.6S; total, s5s,57oa2 Since
they tthe colored people, are almost
practically dsbarred, except as teachers,
from earning any of the public money OF
the State. is the percentage Of benefit
which they receive Of all the taxes of the
State as large as it might otherwise ap-
pear? This is division enough Of the
taxes.
Many persons are well aware OF the APP
preparations made by the State for its
different Institutions for both races-as
to what extent these appropriations for
each race differ and OF many other diff
ferences. believe that II these reasons
against q division of the taxes are prop
erly considered by the members of the
convention they Will make no further di-
vision.
trust that they may be guided Ay
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-13
Zeal estate non IN Ricl

Real estate men IN Richmond alltici-
pate large business in suburban prop
erty this winter. A considerable number
Of suburban localities are now on the
market or are being developed and
worked up for sales at an early date.
The conditions in the city Sre such as
TO make it safe to forecast a vary con-
siderable movement towards the outlying
districts with the building. which is an
ticipated as a feature of the spring
months. The demand for housas in the
city. which has been phenomenal and out
of all relations to the available supply up
on the market has Kept the renting figures
well UP 10 limit which suggests to
many prudent llou:ciloideTs the question
OF the ACCESSIBILITY and economy or 4.
suburban home. The same conditions
which have, i'm considerable measure,
handicapped the building within the city
which might have been expected from
the demand for houses, has operated TO
check out-of-tow;l building. 1T is be-
lieved that with the late weather and
spring months the natural period for
suburban building that improved rela-
lions between labor and contractors VIII
greatly facilitate work Of this character.
In the meanwhile the real estate men
will be active. and no opportunity will be
lost TIC favorahly present TO the atten-
,ion OF the public this or that attractive
suburban property in which each may
have an interest.
SOME SUBURBAN LOCALITIES
OF the fields of suburban developments
which promise the largest growth and
ACTIVITY in the near future, the West
hampton Park property to the west of the
city. the Ginter estate property 80 the
northwest Of the city, the Chestnut Hill
property to the north, the Seven Pines
property TO the northeast, and the For
est Jill property on the soutlsde OF
the river, probably offer the largest at
fractions To TIE prospective suhurbanite.
In all Virginia with her unlimited re-
sources and natural picturesqueness there
could not be found n more beautiful sec
lion OF country than that embraced in
the suburbs OF the city Of Richmond. To
the man who appreciates the attractive
ness and value and sanctity of home
thu. is in reality a family possession and
one that presents healthful and &C.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-13
Do the Righ: Thing.
Edito- 81 1,he Times:

Editor Of The Times:
Sir.-T hope that the Constitutional Con-
vention viii make neither a property nor
an educational test to voting nor divide
The school taxes. i would make neither
OF the above tests; but ] would make the
prepayment of all taxes. Intelligence and
good character a test.
Every male citizen twenty-one years of
age should pay a poll tax. and before be-
ing allowed to vote he should assure the
officers of election that AL taxes due had
been paid. and answer a few reasonable
questions to test his intelligence and
character as u voter.
am opposed TO an educational test be-
cause many have had no chance or means
20 qualify themselves 20 stand the test.
and some, though they cannot read and
write, can cast a more intelligent vote
than some who have this qualification. I
am opposed 20 property test because it
might be requiring a person to possess
an amount of property which he had had
no chance to acquire: or he might be 4
public benefactor with his cash.
No tfelaa. no one who has bought. sold
or stolen a Vote. or prevented by threat
the casting of a vote. should be allowed
TO vote: for corruption is worse than is-
sorairce. But to apply these tests to one
OF the races, as some desire TO do, and
not 20 the other would be morally wrong;
and what Is morally wrong cannot be ,o-
litically right
Especially would 1t be wrong should
the educational test be made and the
school taxes divided; for the weaker race
would be denied the very means by which
to comply with the test.
There are men in both races who are
worthless. il,;testste. pay no taxes anc can
be Bought FOR g very small sum BY what
reasoning could 1t appear that the one
shosSid enjoy tho elective franchise and
the other DO denied st?
IT .s hoped no ono OF those honorable
gentlemen who arc entrusted with the
framing Of Constitution for ttis grand
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-13
The Suffrage QUESTION.

Editor oc The Times:
si:.-It has gwen me great satisfa elton
to read the wise words Of The Times on
the grandfather clause and the .'un-
Outstanding clause in State Constitu-
tons, and was much pleased that the
Committee on Suffrage in our Constitu-
tional Convention did not include the
former In their reports. It is to be
regretted, however, that in both the ma
Jo,sty and the minority reports there
is an understanding clause. the plain
intent being to have this clause inter-
preted so as to admit every ignorant
white man to the suffrage and debar a
large proportion Of the negro voters from
exercising the elective franchise. That
IS the aToWed purpose as plainly set
forth in various newspapers and in the
reports OF the speeches in the present
campaign. It is We'll to bear in mind
that the wrong az enfrancMsing the
negroes when they were not prepared
for 1t, cannot be rghted by committing
another wrong, and the people Of Vir-
ginla cannot have a high respect for
constitution framed to render fraud easy
in making up the registration lists
In a letter which had the honor to
write. at the request of the editor. for
The Times of March 3, 1901 on the di-
vision Of the school fund, 1 shaid: eve
must also bear in mind tho negro
is under the Constitution voter and
that the only wise and lasting policy is
to fit him by education for intelligent
and patriotic citizenship The iIl;terate
voter. whatever his race or nationality.
is menace to free popular government
It Is matter OF profound regret to
me that we have heard SO little in the
convention anG from lne press on the
great question of removing illiterary. in
both races by improved school facilities
and so much about ddsfra nchising a large
class OF voters as a matter of political
expediency
As am busy with preparations for a
trip to Europe. ask leave to reproduce
here what said in a. address ons..TheI
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-13
Village Improvement.
Especial Dispatch te The Times

Improvement Association. the object of
which is to improve and beauty the
streets OF ard roads leading to the town,
was put on foot mere last night. Rev.
Ed. Wall was elected chairman and John
r; Cowan secretary of the meeting Ad-
dresses were made by II. B. Warde. DR..
e. II. Oliver, p. ]. Affleck and others.
"A committee was appointed to draft a
constitution and bylaws, and a. commit
tee OF eight ladies was alEo appointed to
solicit members OF the organization
The chapel erected by the congregation
OF the Episcopal Church Is now near COM
pletIcn- It cost over 1900.