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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-27
UPPER LEHlGH.

Annie Brogan, aged year and 10
months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
James Brogan, died on Saturday after a
lingering Illness. The funeral took
place today at . o'clock, with interment
at st. AIMS cemetery.
A slight change for the better is noted
in the condition OF Mrs. David r. Davis,
who has been lying seriously i'll. The
family was called to her bedside last
week.
A new slope is being sunk above the
breaker in the vicinity of the "Y." A
new engine is being placed in position.
The slope will be known as No 10.
David j. Davis and wife, of Cata.au-
qua, are visiting the formers mother,
who is i'll.
The long delayed steam shovel order
ed by the company for No arrived
Saturday. 1t will be placed in position
this week.
William Williams has removed to town
from West Walnut street, Fresland
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-27

and as result the men refused to
repair the cars sent from the d. L. & w.
car shops ut Scranton, where the EN-
ployes are on strike. The Berwick
company then sent the cars down to the
shops of the Bloomsbury Car Company
to be repaired. The work is under way
at Bloomsbury, but the agents of the
strikers have been at work during the
past week or so trying to organize the
employees Of the Bloomsbury shops and
thus prevent the repairing OF the cars.
So far the Bloomsbury men have re-
fused to listen to the labor emlssaries
The company officials claim they fear
that the shops will be destroyed by fire
or otherwise, and last week they secur-
ed permission from the burgess to swear
in lot OF their employees as special
policemen. The shops Of the company
are now carefully guarded night and
1,v
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-27
ROUND THE REGION.

Rev. James Hussie, pastor of the
Catholic church at Plains, has been ap-
pointed by Bishop Hoban to succeed the
late Rev. E. S. Phillips as pastor of St.
Gabrial's church, Hazleton. Rev. Cooli-
gan, of Ashley, has been appointed to
succeed Rev. Hussie at Plains.
Arrangements are being made for a
big demonstration Of United Mine
Workers in Nanticoke on Memorial Day
and it is expected that $4,000 mon will
be In line. The speakers will include
President Mitchell and other officials of
the union.
Denis Cole, aged 6s years, a resident
of Beaver Meadow for more than half a
century, died yesterday after three
days illness.
Jack" Clark, leader OF the "Wooey''
gang of toughs, was captured at Duryea
and taken to Wilkesbarre jail yesterday.
Two cases of smallpox were discovered
at Edwardsvils yesterday.
John j. McGill is spending his vaca-
tion In New York city.
The least in quantity and most in
quality describes DeWitts Little Early
Risers, the famous pills for constipation
and liver complaints. Growers CITY
drug store.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-27
SCARED Off
A BURGLAR
Unsuccessful Attempt Made
to Enter a Home.
B. F. SheIhamer Awakened
at 2 O'clock This Morning
by a Man at His Door--He
Failed to Get In.

An unsuccessful attempt was made by
a burglar at 2 o'clock this morning to
enter the residence of b. f. Shelhamer
on East Main street.
At the hour named Mr.. Shelhamer
was awakened by noise at his door.
Hc listened for awhile, and, after salts
flying himself that some one was endcav-
oring to enter the building by means OF
key, he arose and aroused his driver.
Mr.. Shelhamer procured his gun,
loaded the weapon, and the two des-
cended the stairs to meet the intruder.
They carried lighted lamp, and as
soon as its rays shone through the win
dow they heard man hastily taking
his departure from the door.
BY the time they reached the side
walk the man had got as far as the cor
ner on Washington street, at which
point he turned southwark and was soon
lost to view.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-27
Roads Must Be Cleared.

jury at Wilkesbarre on Saturday
decided that township supervisors must
keep roads clear of snow as OF any other
obstruction. The case was that Of
Charles Wright and Mary Wright against
Lehman township. They were thrown
from sleigh in the winter of 1895. The
sleigh was upset by running into snow
drift on the road, and Mrs Wright was
so badly injured that she has been an
invalid ever since. The jury gave
Charles Wright, the husband, Sis as a
recompense for the loss of his wifes SER
vices, and Mrs. Wright was given 81. 900.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-27
A PuqiIiSt Asphyxiated.

Moses Cohen, atherweight pugiist
who fought under tho name of Joe
Harris, was found dead in bed at his
home in Wilkesbarre yesterday after
noon, having been suffocated by gas.
1t is not known whether it was suicide
or accident. He was all alone at home,
the family being away. He was found
half undressed on his bed with the win
dows and door shut, but not locked.
Two bottles OF carbollc acid were
found on the table, but neither had been
touched, The gas was turned on full
force. He was dead when found last
evening. He has had no troubles that
the family knows of and was in good
health. He was recently defeated by
Jack Kinnan, of Pittston, and this
proycd on his mind. He had been fight
ing for the last six years and mot some
good men. lie was % years old.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-27
Bonner and Quinn Matched.

From Today's Philadelphia Press.
Jack Bonner and "Scaldy BIZ" Quinn
have been matched to box fifteen rounds
at Freeland on June II. The men will
meet before the new Sterling Athletic
Club and an interesting contest should
be the result Bonner and Quinn are
old rivals, having met on several occa-
sions in the past AS novices they
fought number Of hard battles in the
coal regions and in every case hard
fights resulted. Both men are now in
training, Bonner in this city and Quinn
at Ben FORESTS, in Merchantville.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-27
MITCHELL'S TRIBUTE.
President of the United Mine Workers on
Rev. Il. S. Phillips.

NOV. r. .. fnilllps.
The indianapolis News has the follow
ing interview with President John
Mitchell, of the United Mine Workers:
Father Phillips, as l knew him, was
one OF the most earnest advocates for
what he believed to be right that have
ever known. He always tried to be on
the miners side OF question, but did
not always see the miners side as l saw
1t. He rendered the miners invaluable
assistance during the great strike and
afterward, up to the time of his dsap-
pearance.
During the strike when he became
convinced that my policy in prosecuting
the strike was the best one, he publicly
declared his adherence to the cause and
gave his unqualified Endorsement, taking
the most active interest in carving for
ward the work.
''He was man OF medium height,
compactly made, athletic, worry quick In
his movements He had \ kindly and
gentle face, Christian face, a face that
without a ministerial garb would indi-
cato that he was clergyman. His
complexion was fair. He had consider
able color in his checks and very large
dark eyes. l never saw man OF clearer
eyes. As a speaker have cause to have
1t indelibly imprinted on my memory
that he was man OF unusual power;
this because Of an incident that occurr-
ed during the crucial period OF the strike.
Tho Markle Company had proposed
what, in my Judgment, was q fake ar
bitration with its men. / had advised
the men not TO accept it. A mass meet
ing of Markle's employees, about 1000 In
number, was called The meeting was
held, the men being addressed from the
porch of school house. | spoke to the
men, advising the course / believed best
for thcm to pursue. Mr. Marklo then
spoke, presenting his side OF the que.-
ton, with some effect. He then called
on Father Phillips to fortify tho state
ments that he had made. Father Phil
lips, believing the interests OF the men
would be bost served by accepting the
Markle proposition to arbitrate, made
most eloquent appeal
He swayed that great audience won
derfully. He turned them all his way
by his eloquence, the magic of his voice,
his well chosen words and the plausible
argument he advanced. They all seem
ed as he ended his speech to be with
him. | followed him and presented tho
miners side Of the case.
The next day Father Phillips came
to me. He had thought the matter
over, and came to my view of the case
He invited me to go with him to Arch
bishop Ryan at Philadelphia and ask
the archbishop to act as arbitrator for
the 100000 idle men in the entire an
thracite coal strike. My position was
that arbitration should be resorted to,
but that arbitration should embrace all
the companies and all the men produc-
ing coal in the anthracite field. In pre-,
senting the miners side to the arch
bishop, Father Phillips supported my
arguments, and ever after we have
been warm, personal friends"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-27
June Weddings.

The bans of marriage were announced
at st. AIMS church yesterday between
John c. Boyle, of South Centre street,
and Miss Bridget Mclaughlin, of Adams
street.
Insurance Agent John Boner and
Miss Sarah f, Gallagher, of South
Washington street, will be married next
month.
The marriage of Julius Dusheck and
Miss Annie Canty will take place on
June 10.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-27
BASE BALL.

At Honey Brook yesterday Drifton
team won from McAdoo in an exciting
game. The score was 4 to g.
Eckley ball club will hold picnic at
Cycle Path grove on Wednesday even
ing.
The Second ward base ball team de-
feated Halle Brook yesterday at the
latter place by score of IA to 10.
The famous Cuban Y Giants will play
ball at the Tigers park next Sunday.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-27
PLEASURE.

May 29.-Picnic of Eckley Base Ball
Club at Cycle Path grove.
May 29.-Annnal dance of the Fear
nots Athletic Association at Drifton
hail. Admission, 35 cents.
May 30.-Annual picnic of Tigers
Athletic Club at the Public park.
May 30.-Annual dinner and supper
under auspices Of Ladies' Aid Society in
the basement OF English Baptist church.
Tickets, 25 cents.
Juno l5.-Picnic of Highland Social
Club at Highland ball park.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-27

If people only knew what we know
about kodol Dyspepsia Cure, it would be
used in nearly every household, as there
are few people who do not suffer from a
feeling Of fnllncss after eating, belching
flatulence, sour stomach, or water brash,
caused by indigestion or dyspepsia. A
preparation such as Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure, which. with no aid from the sto-
mach, will digest your food, certainly
can't help but do you good. Growers
CITY Drug Store.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-27

Il have been suffering from dyspepsia
for the past twenty years and have been
unable after trying all preparations and
physicians to get any relief. After
taking one bottle of Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure found relief and am now in better
health than ! have been for twenty
years. | can not praise Kodol Dyspep-
sia Cure too highly" Thus writes Mrs.
c. w. Roberts, North Creek, Ark
Growers City Drug Store.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-27

Mr.. w. j. Baxter of North Brook, N.
c. says he suffered with piles for fifteen
years. He tried many remedies with no
results until he used DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve and that quickly cured him.
Growers City drug store.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-27
Low Rates to Pan-AmerIcan Exposition.

Low Rates to Pan-American Exposition
Via the Lchigh Valley Railroad. Five
day tickets will be sold on Tuesdays
and Saturdays, May l to October 81,
from Frecland at the rate of 81 for the
round trip. Tickets good only in day
coaches.
Tcn-day tickets will be sold from Free
land every day, May to October 81,
good on any train, except the Black
Diamond express, at the rate of $40 for
the round trip.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-27
Cars Repaired at Bloomsbury,

The organizers of labor unions have
succeeded in organizing tho employees of
the American Car Company at Berwick
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-27
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS

E'STATE OF BRIDGET BROGAN, late of
u Freeland, deceased.
Letters testamentary upon the 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 Hugh A. Shovlin,
X. j. O'Donnell, attorney. Freeland, Pa.
ENOR SALE.-Healey property on South
j. Centre street. Apply to Thos. A. Buckley.
The Conservative, 1901-08-29

with stores, as ships of her calibre usu-
ally are, and under ordinary circum-
stances, should have carried cargo to
any port without accident. Brooks had
held his position for about two years,
and had made several satisfactory voy-
ages as her commander. His uncle
owned sixteenth part of the ship, and
covered the risk by insurance in the
accustomed manner. In February,
1882 this part owner wrote to his agents
asking them to insure his interest in
the vessel for all additional $500; but
this was not done, because the agents
had just previously insured her under
instructions from the managing owner.
The L. e. Cann and her prospective
earnings were insured to their full
value, and possibly in excess of it.
At Vera Cruz conspiracy was
entered into between Brooks and a
Spanish merchant named Compos, who
transacted the ships business at that
port, which BODIED ill for the profit ac-
count of such persons as had insured
her. Compos agreed to put COM
paratively worthless lot of lumber
aboard as cargo, and to insure it
heavily, as though equal in value to
similar cargoes, sent from Mexico.
Brooks agreed to take part of this
freight aboard at another Mexican
port, and then to sail towards New
York, the ship to be scuttled at the
first favorable opportunity. Accord
ingly, the L. E. Cam was loaded with
cargo which was only worth about
forty per cent. of the amount set forth
in the bills of lading. Compos insured
the cargo without any difficulty and
awaited the course of events. Brooks,
for his share in the transaction, was
to receive six thousand dollars. One
third of this sum he received on sign
ing the bills of lading at Vera Cruz,
one third at the next loading port,
and the balance was to be paid
to him Immediately after the un-
suspecting underwriters had settled in
full.
Before starting, Brooks wrote to the
managing owner to the effect that the
ship was chartered to take cargo
from Mexico to New York for the sum
of $1,000, and they insured the freight
for that amount. The vessel left Mexico
at the end of March, 1882, and month
afterwards her master made all attempt
to carry out his criminal contract.
While in the gulf stream, the L.. E.
Cann was observed flying signals of dis
tress, and apparently in a sinking con-
dition. An American schooner came to
her assistance in compliance with her
request. A boat from the water logged
bark brought all her crew to the wait
ing schooner, and the l.. E.. Cam was
The Conservative, 1901-08-29
Che Conservative.

A ship named the Severn was the cause
of their misfortune. She sailed from
England, ostensibly for China, in sea-
worthy state, loaded with valuable
freight; but the crafty conspirators had
arranged to put an end to her career
long before she reached the Celestial
Empire. In accordance with this under
standing, three large holes were bored
in the after-part of her hull, below the
water-line, by means of the carpenters
tool known as an augur, almost as soon
as the shores of England had disap-
peared from sight. Wooden plugs were
carefully fitted into the holes thus
made, and admirably served the purpose
for which they were designed. Any one
Of them could be withdrawn and re-
placed at the will of the operator, con-
cealed from the curious eyes OF the
sailors ;and it was quite easy to keep the
spurious leak both under control and in
termittent until the time arrived which
was considered suitable for the aband-
onment of the vessel by the three who
were in possession of the secret. An ac-
cident, however, interfered with the
we'll concocted plans of these men. One
Of the plugs was accidently broken, the
inrushing water could not be kept out,
and the ship was of necessity aban-
doned sooner than was proposed. One of
the men named Webb had taken an act
i've part in some of the previous success
full scuttlings for the same speculative
owner, and after sentence had been
passed upon him, he disclosed to the un-
derwriters the full details of at least
one case.
He had sailed from GLASGOW to Ha-
vana with cargo of coal on the ship
John BroaDn, which disappeared on the
voyage, although all hands were rescued
by passing ship. She was scuttled by
Webb; but the unsuspecting under
writers paid the large sum for which
she was insured, without inquiry. Be-
fore leaving GLASGOW, a partition in the
hold was built by carpenter from the
shore. In this way a clear space was
left below the mates cabin, so that,
after getting to sea, a hole was cut in
the cabin floor, enabling Webb to go
down in the hold, unperceived by any.
body, and pierce the vessels side below
the water-line with an augur. A SINH
lar system was followed in the other
cases, and tickle fortune seemed to
smile upon this iniquitous conspiracy to
rob the underwriters. AS has been re-
lated, however, the malefactors were
discovered and were properly punished.
Case of the L. E. Cam.
The next case of scuttling that is on
record is that of the Nova Scotia bark,
l.. e. Cam. 1t is perhaps the most ne.
fariOus example that has come to light
The Conservative, 1901-08-29
SOME FACTS CONCERNING THE
SCUTTLING OF SHIPS.
BY LAWRENCE IRwELL.

The captain of ship is monarch OF
all he surveys" when away from land,
and when there is no other ship above
the boundary line of sea and sky. AS
consequence, there may be said to be
comparatively little difficulty i'll his
way, should he propose to scuttle his
ship, either to assist or to injure the
owners of it. For this reason, the
punishment for scuttling has always
been very severe all over the world. By
an act of congress passed in 1904 it was
enacted that "any person not being an
owner who shall, OH the high seas, will
fully and corruptly cast away, burn, or
otherwise destroy, any vessel into which
he belongeth, being the property of any
citizen, or citizens Of the United States,
or procure the same to be done, shall
suffer death" The British laws were
similar, and man named Cooling was
hanged on the sea-shore Of the county
of Kent, about 1905 for scuttling YES
sci, in order TO obtain the money for
which she was insured. believe that
this was the last time the death penalty
was carried out in an English speaking
country for ship scuttling, and less
drastic laws now prevail, the punish
ment being a long term of imprison-
ment coupled, of course, with the can
ceiling of certificates when the offend
ers are officers.
A Skillful Scuttling Plot.
In 1866, man named Berwick was
convicted of being accessory to the
scuttling of several fully insured sailing
ships, belonging to firm of which he
was member. The plan adopted by
this proficient ship-scuttler was remark
able for it's extreme simplicity, and it
stood the test of many years of active
service, for he eventually confessed that
he had defrauded the underwriters, by
causing no fewer than nine ships in
first-class condition to be scuttled dur
ing the period of twenty years, immedi-
ately preceding his last venture. His
mind originated the plot each time; but
sea .faring men were the necessary in
struments for carrying out his ideas. He
would prevail upon needy and not over
scrupulous officers to sink their respect
i've ships when it was, in their opinion,
most convenient; and he paid hand
somely for the services SO efficiently
rendered in these extraordinary tran
sactions. Fortunately for the under.
writers, however, this methodical ship.
destroyer either had his caution dulled
by the unprecedented success which at
tended his investments, or else he made
an error in his calculations. The hand
of the English law gripped him firmly
at last, and the shipping world mar
yelled at the possibility of carrying out a
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-09-19
BRIDGETON, N. j. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 49, 1901
and the placing in positions of trust
men of only the highest integrity.
Cabinet Will Continue to Serve.

cabinet Will Continue to Serve.
All the members of the Cabinet will
continue to serve under the new Presi-
dent. They were deeply moved by
his manner when he invited them to
do so on Saturday at the Wilcox
house. 1t has been reported that in
his invitation the President indicated
that he should be glad to have the
Cabinet continue unbroken for cat
least two months. F" There is no truth
In that qualification. The invitation
was altogether unconditional. 1t was
given with so much earnestness that
all the members present Immediately
promised to remain and cooperate
with the new chief in maintaining
conditions as they are.
"The President could not have been
more noble in his conversation with
u.s." said one of them. "He was
frank and outspoken and was so clear
ly sincere in what he said that we
could not but respond in the same
spirit. He won at a stroke the ad-
miration of all of us. -
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-09-19
A BOY FALLS
UPON BROKEN GLASS.
Charles LOper Employed at the
Cumberland is Badly Injured

Charles Loper, fourteen year old
boy was badly injured Thursday
while playing at the Cumberland
Glass Works.
Young Loper lives on Water street,
and is employed as swapping up"
boy at the Cumberland. Thnrs day
efternoon sho1gly before five O'Clock,
he and another lad became engaged in
tussle and Loper fell upon the sharp
edge of a broken bottle. His leg be-
low the knee was gashed about three
inches and into the bone making
a very ugly cash. The lad was car
ried to DR.. George Harris office,
where the wound was sewed up and
dressed. The boy was then taken to
his home, The accident was serious
enough but luckily it was not more so
as the boys weight falling upon the
broken glass was dangerous.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1901-09-19
QUICK WORK OF
THE OFFICERS.
Boys Robbed House i'm Morning,
Were in Jail at Night at
Elmer.

About eight O'Clock Saturday morn
ing the house of Clarence O.. Corson,
of Finley, was robbed of many valua-
bles. At five O'Clock in the after
noon, the burglars were in custody in
Elmer and the booty recovered.
Corson lives in tenant house of
Daniel Carton, at Finley station. The
family was away from the house early
Saturday morning and while they
were absent, burglars entered the
house and took away a silver gravy
ladle, gold watch and chain, the
watch being marked ELLA d. Shaw >
half dozen silver spoons, a number of
silver knives and forks, and So. 95 in
cash.
Prosecutor Fithian was at once noti-
fed, and his information was to the
effect that suspicion rested upon two
young men about 1S or 20 years of
age. The Prosecutor gave the matter
to county Detective Lore, who i'm
mediately sent out a description, with
orders to make arrests. A little after
five O'Clock, word was received that
two young men had been arrested in
Elmer, and that search had resulted
in recovering all the booty.
Yesterday morning, Constable Lore
went to Elmer and secured the two
thieves and brought them to Bridge
ton and they are in Jail
The two fellows are John Newlin
and Harry Hastings. Young levin
is no stranger to the police, and only
recently escaped from the Reform
School, when he was committed some
time ago. The boys admit their guilt.