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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-25
MINERS after
jim R0DERICK
Schuylkill Men Accuse Him
of Prejudice.
Resolution in the LegisIa-
ture to Remove Him From
Head of the Mining Bu-
reau--Refuses to Talk.

resolution has been introduced in
the legislature calling upon Governor
Stone to demand the resignation OF
James E. Roderick, chief of the bureau
of mines and mining.
According to the story, Chief Roderick
was in the house of representatives
lobbying against a couple of bills affect
ing his department. One of these was
to reduce the. salaries of mine inspectors
from 50, 900 to 81, 900, and increasing
their number. The other was to create
"a bureau of mines and make number
Of changes in the present department.
Representative Garner, of Schuylkill,
addressing Roderick on the floor, told
him that his constituents were opposed
to both bills, They wanted the salaries
of mine inspectors reduced to 81, 200. 1t
was then that Mr., Roderick is alleged to
have said to Messrs. Ferrebee, Garner
and Reynolds, who were together:
at does not matter what the miner
wants nowadays. His hand is against
every man and every mans hand is
against him."
In presenting the resolution passed by
Ashland Local, No. 1917, demanding the
dismissal of Roderick, Mr.. Garner said
that this local represented 1,2O0 miners,
and in making the demand he represent
e 100000 miners in Schnylkill county.
He stated the facts in the case and
declared that such language was 'miser-
able aud damnable," aud the man utter
ing it was not fit to tie the shoe strings
of the anthracite miners of Pennsyl-
vana.
He declared that the law expressly
stated that the bureau of mines was in
tended to protect the miners, and that
this language showed that MIR. Roderick
was not fiji to perform this duty. He as
serted that the next time the chief of
the bureau of mines went to collect
$1,000 for salary and SO 900 for expenses
he would discover that the hands of the
miners we're certainly against him. He
declared that Mr.. Roderick had deliber-
ately raised the black fag against the
miners of the state.
When seen at his home in Hazleton,
Mr.. Broderick refused to discuss the
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-25
FreeIand BOy Takes Prize.

The junior class of the Lehigh uni YER
sity held its oratorical contest Friday
morning in the Packer Memorial
church. The following .are the names
of the contestants and the subjects OF
their orations: William S. Brownell,
Jr., "a Phase of Industrial Life;'
James N. Downey, international Arbi-
traton to Salty National Honor;" Fos-
ter Hewett, 1.-The Corporate Movement
w. S. Johns, "Washington's Political
Ideas;" F. r. Lines, "Washington's In
terest in the Vest" William f. Roberts,
"The Labor Movement in America"
First, second and third prizes were
awarded to f. r. Lines, Bethlehem; j..
N. Downey, Lancaster, and William r.
Roberts, Freeland, respectively.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-25
An U1founded Report,

Joseph Bakitas, in u statement made
before Justice of the Peace Buckley, ex-
onerates Erasmus Snyder, of Highland,
from all blame in matter with which
the latter's name has been lately con-
nected. The facts, as presented, are as
follows:
In November, 1900, Bakitas employed
two men at company work in No. 2 col
liery, Highland. They used ticket No.
6l5. Running short of ticket one day
one of the laborers, Charles Becke, went
into another gangway and took ticket
No. 40, used by Etasmus Snyder, who
was employed at contract work. The
next day the mistake was discovered by
the mine foreman, who promptly correct
ed the error.
Lately the rumor was circulated that
Mr.. Snyder had made the change pur-
posely for his own benefit. This rumor
has caused him a great deal of trouble,
and in justice to all parties concerned
Mr.. Bakitas has given the true facts of
the matter. His statement as to how
the change occurred should clear Mr..
Snyder of all blame.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-25
Activity in Labor Circles,

labor mass meeting will be held on
Friday evening at the Grand opera
house, and will be addressed by Samuel
d. Nedrey of Washington, d. c., who
is a member of the international Typo
graphical Union and a general organ
izer for the American Federation of
Labor. Other men prominently identi-
fed with the labor movement will be
present, and all persons Interested 10
the questions affecting labor and capital
are invited to be present.
The boot and shoe makers of town
effected permanent organization al
the Grand opera house hall last evening.
and on Sunday next the clerks union
will be formally admitted to the Fedora
ton of Labor
There is q movement on foot to or
ganize a Central Labor Union at Halle
ton, with which all the labor organiza-
tons of lower Luzerne shall be affiliated
central body has been found very
helpful to the cause Of labor wherever
formed, as IL brings about harmonious
work and united efforts among the
several unions which join it.
However, the proposition to have the
dozen or more Freeland unions became
a part of central union located at
Hazleton is not generally approved of by
the Iaboring element in this vicinity. 1t
is believed, and not without just cause,
that there is field here for a central
union and that the interests of the labor
associations of Freeland and vicinity
can be best taken care of by central
union which has its headquarters here
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-25
THEATRICAL.

Hundreds of local readers Of Sienke-
wicz's novel, Quo Vadis,' will find
interest in Chas. W. Chase's dramatza-
tion of it, which will be given-at the
Grand opera house tonight. Reports
say that it has been played to crowded
houses everywhere, and it will doubtless
do SO here. The cast is said to be very
strong, and the entire production a
lavish and in many respects a beautiful
example of scenic stage-craft. The
religious element of the play is very
strong, aud the clergy of all denomina-
tions have placed their mark of approval
upon the play, pronouncing it a great
instrument of good, which should be
listened to by all classes.
t t /
1t is not often that theatre-goers Of
Freeland are given the opportunity of
witnessing two separate and distinct
performances, each one of whichis high
class in every respect, for the one price
of admission. But this is what the
Edwin Young Dramatic Company prom
ises when it comes to the opera house
for two nights, commencing tomorrow
evening. The opening bill is I'm the
Heart of the Sierras," one of the strong
est plays in the company's big repertoire.
wicked London" will be produced
Wednesday evening. The vaudeville
part of these performances is given by
the leading artists of the vaudeville
stage.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-25
A Strange Death.

Cornelius Shovin, of Midvale, who
was admitted to the Mercy hospital, at
Wilkesbarre, on Thursday afternoon in
an unconscious condition, and evidently
suffering from knockout drops, died at
the hospital Saturday night without
having regained consciousness. On
Wednesday afternoon Shovelin was
taken to the Bristol house in a cab by
an unknown young man. Upon the
stranger promising to return and care
for him, he was allowed to remain at the
hotel. The stranger has not been seen
SinrA
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-25
FATAL FIRE.


A disastrous fire in Ashley yesterday
morning caused the loss Of one life and
wiped out three brick buildings on Main
street, two of which were occupied by
the Mansion house, the largest hostelry
in the town, kept by James l.. Metz, and
the third a three-story building, con-
tanning the postoffice, burgess office, tax
collectors office, the upper stories being
occupied as dwellings.
The fire started in the rear OF the
basement of the Mansion house. The
fire was then under such headway that
the occupants did not attempt to save
any of the furniture or anything else,
but made their escape with only such
clothing as they could hastily gather up.
Eugene Fenner, an inmate of the ho-
tel, who was asleep at the time the fire
started and was not missed until the
place was mass of flames, and the
finding of charred body in the ruins
must have been overcome by the smoke
and flames. How the fire originated is
not known.
The fire, after devouring the entire
woodwork of the Mansion house build
ings, leaped to the taller building next
to it and the flames were soon shooting
out of the windows of the postoffice and
the pOStmaster's home above.
The firemen meantime were playing
two streams on the flames, and with the
assistance of the Wilkesbarre depart
meut prevented the fire from spreading
any further.
Eugene Fenner was 80 years of age,
and leaves wife and six children.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-25
Fiqures Were Correct.

The vote for the surpervisorshlp OF
Foster township, as published in the
Tribune last Wednesday, has been found
to agree with the official count made at
Wilkesbarre. The vote between Messrs.
McCole and Anthony was very close, and
the Tribune's figures showed the former
elected by two votes. The official count
shows the same result.
All other returns published in these
columns the day after election were also
found correct
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-25

And return via the Lehigh Valley
Railroad. On account of the inaugura-
tion ceremonies at Washington, the Lee
high Valley Railroad will sell tickets to
that point and return March /, . and g.,
at the low rate Of one fare for the round
trip These tickets will be good to re-
turn to March s, inclusive, and will be
honored on any train except the Black
Diamond express. Stop-over allowed at
Philadelphia and Baltimore, by deposit
OF ticket, provided ticket is used within
original limit.
For further particulars consult Lehigh
Valley ticket agents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-25
EckIey Fair Closed.
Eckley, Pa, Februar,

Eckley, Pa, February 26.
Editor Trbune.-The Eckley fair
closed on last Friday evening. 1t was Il
grand success. Father Brehony desires
to thank, very sincerely, all who con-
tributed, even in the slightest degree, to
make it so successful.
The contest for the twenty-dollar gold
piece was spirited one, and the lucky
holder of the winning ticket, No. 245,
was Peter Saboskie, of old Buck Noun
tain, Carbon county.
We are all glad the hard work is over,
and rejoice at its happy conclusion.
The Committee.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-25

matter. The resolution, after its pres
entation, was referred to a committee
friendly to the chief, and it is alleged
that nothing more will ever be heard of
1t, Roderick's pulp with the governor
making him invincible against any
charges which miners or others may
bring against him.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-02-25

Millions Of people are familiar with
DeWitt's Little Early Risers and those
who use them find them to be famous
little liver pills. Never gripe. Growers
City drug store.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-07-01
WASHINGTON NEWS.

President Mckinley had a long con-
ference with Minister Conger last
week, the first he has had with Mr.
Conger since he returned from China
on the Chinese affairs. which Mr.
Conger thinks will now steadily inn
prove. Mr.. Conger expects to start
on his return to China next month.
He predicts that American commerce
with China will greatly increase.
President Mckinley has reappointed
Gov. Otero of New Mexico, and U. S.
Marshal Foraker. Mr.. Foraker, who
is a brother of Senator Foraker, has
been the marshal of the territory for
several terms. Speaking of those
appointments, Delegate Rodey, of
New Mexico, said they were entirely
satisfactory. He added that he did
not expect Gov. Otero to serve out
the term Of four years, because New
Mexico would be state in less time
than that. Senator Burrows, of Mich
iganis strong advocate of the election
of senators by direct vote, and as he
will be Chairman of the Senate Com
mitee on Privileges and Elections, he
will be in a position TO help along any
thing looking towards constitutional
amendment providing therefor. He
said: ''I appreciate the difficulty of
securing an am endment to the Con-
stitution, but when you remember that
no less than thirty five states have
expressed their approval, I am en-
couraged to believe that even an
amendment to the Constitution is not
beyond the range of possibility.''
Senator Burrows will propose a con-
stitutional amendment to prevent any
state being deprived of part of it's
in the Senate, by pro-
viding that whenever a legislature
fails to elect a Senator, the Governor
of the State shall order an election
by the people to fill the vacancy.
Senator Burrows said: Gin fra ming
the Constitution the fathers arranged
that if there should be a vacancy in
the House of Representatives n
should be held for member.
They also provided that if the
electoral college failed to elect Presi-
dent, that duty should devolve upon
the House of Representatives 1t did
not apparently occur to them that
legislature might fail to elect a Sena-
tor, and so they did not provide for
that contingency. My plan simply
that oversight"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-07-01
LETTER TOJ. F. BATCHELDER,


Dear Sir: When you see we'll man,
you like to say: There's a sample of my
clothes. That man is worth two of himself
as he was when he came to me-"
We have the same feeling. Our paint on a
house is worth twice as much as old-fashion
painters paint, lead and oil. 1t looks the
same when first put on. In three months it
doesn't. In three years it decidedly doesn't.
Lead and oil chalks off in three years: it is
considered frst-rate job that lasts three
years.
Devoe lead and zinc is about as good in
three years as it was the day the painter
left it.
Zinc is the secret of it: secret at ALL A
good many painters know zinc; some mix it
in with.their lead. We grind it in: not little:
good deal.
It's the zinc and grinding that does it. You
can't mix zinc by hand. We grind it by m a.
chinery.
Painters finding US out though some
painters are slow.
You know that it pays man to wear good
clothes. How many customers have you that
know it?
Yours truly,
"a Wv. DEvoE 8 Co.
P. 8. II. C. Pierce sells our paint in your
section.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-07-01

Not Afraid to Stand by His Convictions.
When the committee from Chicago
waited upon Abraham Lincoln in his
home in Springfield to announce his
nomination for president, evidence
was given of his courageous devotion
to his convictions. Some of his
neighbors knowing that the commit
tee was to visit him sent quantity of
choice liquors to Mr.. Lincoln's house.
He returned these bottles with the
message, "You know we never use
this at our house," When the bust
ness of the committee was over a
pitcher of water and glasses were
brought into the room. Mr.. Lincoln
rose and said: Gentlemen, we must
pledge our mutual health in the most
healthy beverage which God has given
to man-it is the only beverage [ have
used and cannot conscientiously de-
part from my custom on the present
occasion. 1t is pure Adams ale from
the spring."
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-07-01
GOVERNORS PROCLAMATION.

The first year in the new century
for a stated home coming for all the
absent sons and daughters of the
Green Mountain state.
So our last legislature enacted
sThat the calendar week which in
cludes the sixteenth day of August in
each year shall be designated OLD
Home Week, and set apart as specia1
season. during which any town OF
group of towns may arrange for ap-
propriate celebrations to welcome
returning Vermonters and other
guests, and for exercises of historic
interest"
Many towns have already made
arrangements for public exercises ap-
| propriate for the occasion, and many
more will do so in the near future.
Therefore, Old Home Week celebra-
tions will be quite generally observed
throughout the state during the week
beginning on the eleventh and ending
on the seventeenth day of August,
1901, and it is with great pleasure that
| extend, in the name of Vermont, to
all her absent sons and daughters,
wherever they may be, most cordial
invitation to come home and revisit
the scenes of childhood.
Be assured that your welcome will
be hearty and the freedom of the state
shall be yours.
While the old state is small and
mountainous and rugged and while
her valleys and meadows are "less
abundant in production than lands
that lie nearer the sum-" she is still
rich in men and women, both with in
and without her borders, who love
her yet and are proud to claim her for
their own.
To all her returning children we
shall be glad to share hospitality and
divide with them som ethiug of the
strength of the hills.
For lam we'll persuaded with Emer
son, that:
If could put my woods in song,
And tell what's there enjoyed.
All men would to my upland throng
And leave the cities void
Given at the Executive Chamber, in
Ludlow, this seventeenth day Of June,
in the year of our Lord, one thousand
uine hundred and one, and of the IN
of the United States, the
one hundred and twenty fifth.
WILLIAM W. STICKNEY, Governor.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-07-01
Strict Enforcement.

If any ardent advocate of local
option in Vermont harbors the idea
that a local option law would not be
fagrantly violated, and probably as
much SO as a sensible prohibitory law,
experience shows he is harboring a
delusion. mo let-up in enforcement
of the liquor law" was a heading in a
recent issue of Boston daily. Refer
ence was made to the Massachusetts,
Sunday law which, it was stated, was
being violated right and left. The
man who sells liquor is out for what
there is in it; his conscience long since
ceased to be sensitive and whether he
sells with or without license he does
not hesitate to violate law when he
thinks there is a reasonable chance
that he won't be found out.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-07-01
Judges in the Philippines.

Seventeen judges have been ap-
pointed to the courts of first instance
in the Philippines. Among these ap-
pointments there are eleven Ameri-
cans who have been given the most
important circuits as follows: Manila
Kincaid of Texas and Odin of New
Hampshire; APART, Blount of Georgia;
Dagupan, Johnson of Michigan;
Batangas, Lineberger of Illinois; Nu-
eva Caceers, Carson of Virginia; Iloilo,
Bates of Vermont; Negroes, Norris of
Nebraska; Cebu, Carlock of Illinois
Zamboanga, Icks Of Iowa, and Jolo,
Whitsett of Missouri.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-07-01
Chip Reading.

| Chip reading! What is that? some
of our young readers may say. Read
the following talk of a father to his
son, and you will find out. All the
boys and girls who are fond Of read
ing cheap and silly fiction that is so
plentifully seen in these days, will
understand the talk about chips.
Here it is.
A boy returned from school one day
| with the report that his sch olarship
had fallen below the usual average.
"Well' said his father, ''you've
fallen behind this month, have your"
eyes, sir"
Chow did It happen?"
"Don't know, SIR"
The father knew, if the son did not.
He had observed a number of dime
novels and illustrated story papers
scattered about the house; bnt had
not thought it worth while to say any
thing until a fitting opportunity
should offer itself. A basket of apples
stood upon the floor, and he said to
to his son:
empty out those apples, and take
the basket and bring it in to me half
full of chips"
Suspecting nothing, the son obeyed.
"And now" he continued, "put
those apples back into the basket "
When half the apples were replaced,
the son said:
Gather, they roll off. I can't put
in any more"
"Put them in, tell you, my son."
"But, father, I can't put them in"
s'No of course you can't put them in.
Do youl expect to fill a basket half
full of chips and then fill it with apples?
You said you didn't know why you
fell behind at school, and I will tell
you. Your mind is like that basket.
It will not hold more than SO much.
And here you've been the past month,
filling up with chip dirt-dime novels
and silly stories!"
The boy turned on his heel, whistled
and said, "Whew see the point.''
No such reading has ever been seen
in that house from that day.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-07-01
HEARTBURN.

When the quantity of food taken is too
large the quality too rich, heartburn is
likely to follow, and especially so if the di-
gestion has been weakened by constipation.
Eat slowly and not too freely of easily diges-
ted food. Masticate the food thoroughly.
Let six hours e1apse between meals and when
you feel ful1ness and weight in the region
of the stomach after eating, indicating that
that you have eaten too much, take one of
Chamber1ain's Stomach and Liver tablets and
the heartburn may be avoided. For sale by
H. G. Pierce, Barton, n. S. Webster, Barton
Landing, w. E. Trip, E. Charles ton.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-07-01
Population of Manila.

Lieut.. M. L. Gilchrist. who COM
pleted about the 1st of May a census
for the Manila board of health, gives
the population Of Manila at 244, 1872,
divided as follows: Filipinos, 181, 361 !;
Chinese, 81 ,567; Americans, 1862;
Spaniards, 1882; other nationlities, $50.
The figures do not include men be-
longing to the United States army.
There are Is, 1853 buildings in the city,
of which 3739 are good, 1875 bad, 1872
small and II, III classed as "shacks."
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-07-01

''The way to gain a good reputation is to
endeavor to be what you desire to appear
That is precisely the manner in which
Chamberlains Cough Remedy has gained it's
reputation as cure for coughs. colds, Group
and whooping cough. Every bottle that has
ever been put out by the manufacturers has
been fully up to the high standard of excel
1ence claimed for it. People have found that
it can always be depended upon for the relief
and cure of these ailments and that it is
pleasant and safe to take. For sale by II @
Pierce, Barton, III S Webster, Barton Landing,
w Trip, East Charleston.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-07-01
st. j. & L.. G.. R. II.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT

In effect June "a, 1901.
8ARD WICK WEsT-8:25 a m; 5:37 m:
1o:17 m. EAsT-6:47 a m; 12:47 p M; 7:46
m.
EAST ARDWICK-WEsT-8:16 m; 5:28 p
m; 1904 p EAsT-7:O2 N; u: 56 p m !;
1856
&REENSBORO-WEs a m; 500 p N:
1852 p m. EAsT-7:A M; 108 p m; sos
m.
sT.JOHNsBURY-WEs T-7:Oo a m; 4:0s m
SEQ m. EAsT-2:45 a m; Gas m; 1892 p
m; 4:35 p N.
ID. j. FLANDERS, G. p. 6 T. A.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-07-01
Fourth of july.

The day to dream of brave victorious deeds
OF men who cou nted not their own lives dear,
OF heroes using voice and pen and sword
For the ght cause without a thought of fear.
The day for searching to the spirits depths
To find the coward motive lurking there,
TIL e day for strong resolve-the patriots VOW
To make his country : good his constant care.
Exchange.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-07-01
Success.

John D. Rockefeller's assertion that
the chances for success are better to-
day than ever before, is undoubtedly
correct, and yet it must be conceded
that the Standard oil magnate's point
of view is entirely different from that
of the man clinging to the first round
of the ladder of success.-ErchGnge