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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-18
expected that an investigation of the
townships affairs will be demanded.
Smallpox Is Spreading.

]. Will Kellmer, a photographer, is
the latest victim OF the smallpox at
Hazleton. His attack is very mild,
however, and his condition is not serious.
OF the two other cases In that city, two
of the patients, James Welsh and NADIA
line Bentley, are dangerously Ill and
their recovery is doubtful.
Richard Price, of Beaver Meadow,
was stricken with the disease yesterday.
In view of the slow but steady spread
of the epidemic in the lower end, the
recommendation of the Board of Health
that all Freeland people should be vac
cinated ought to be carried out i'm
mediately.
The cold weather is very favorable to
spreading the disease, and all who have
the welfare OF themselves, their families
and the community at heart should be
vaccinated. This is especially true OF
business people and others who come in
contact with many persons each day.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-18
Coal Famine Probable.

On account of the inability of the
surrounding colieries to send away
their coal, all are compelled to suspend
operations. including those not affected
by the water during Saturdays storm.
The shutting down of No. 2 Highland
mine, from which hundreds of Freeland
people procure their coal, is causing
much Inconvenience In town. 1t is not
known when the mine will resume.
Coal is still being hauled from Drifton
to town, train of domestic sizes having
been sent there from Roam yards yes
terday.
The collieries cannot work and fur
nish the smaller sizes alone, as the
breaker pockets are filled with lump
and the larger sizes, which cannot be
disposed of until cars are furnished and
railroad traffic resumed
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-18
BREVITIES.

The convention of the Ninth district
Mine Workers is being held at Mahanoy
City, with President John Fahey in the
chair. Over 800 delegates, represent
ing thirty-seven locals, are in attend
ance, and the busiest kind of sessions
are anticipated, probably until Saturday.
Many important questions, among them
card inspection at the collieries, will
come up for consideration.
Congressman Ii. w. Palmer, in an in
terview, says he- favors ex-Lieutenant
Governor Watres for governor to sue
ceed Stone. He says Watres' candidacy
would mean disintegration of the in
surgent movement, and that this is i'm
portant in view of the fact that the next
legislature will be called upon the elect
a successor to Senator Penrose.
Admiral Schley has sent a long letter
in response to one sent him by the Boys
Industrial Association, of Wilkesbar
These lads are mostly breaker boys.
They followed the hearing before the
Schley Board of Inquiry, by having re-
ports read to them daily, and then sent
him letter signed by 600 names.
"Tyro" Costello, of Lattimer, we'll
known ball player, returned home last
evening after spending two years as a
soldier in the Philippines and Sandwich
Islands.
Halle township directors met last
evening and ordered their teachers to
admit no pupil after January 6 who
cannot present vaccination certificate.
Large stock of mems Sweet Orr & Co. s
overalls and coats at 75c and soc. They
are guaranteed not to rip. j. Bellezza,
ITO South Centre street, near Luzerne.
Mrs. Daniel Coke has sailed for
Europe and will spend several months
in Germany.
An entertainment will be held by the
Young Mems Corps at the Grand opera
house Sunday evening.
An infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Bern
ard Long, OF Halle Brook, was buried
yesterday at Eckley cemetery.
The engagement of DR.. George
Wentz, of Drlfton, and Miss Florence
Kendrick, of Philadelphia, has been
announced.
George A. Fink has been appointed
postmaster at Sunshine, Luzerne
county. 8
Mr.. and Mrs. p. j. Shoemaker and
family attended the funeral of a relative
at Tamaqna this week.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-18
Debt Ridden township.

The members of the school board of
Pittston township, whose failure to pay
the teachers has caused the latter to go
on strike, are attempting to place the
responsibility of the situation.
The directors have made proposition
to the striking teachers. They state
that they will pay them one months
salary II the teachers return to their
schools. The teachers did not receive
the proposition favorably and sub
mitted proposition Of their own to the
directors. They informed them that
they would reopen their schools If they
are paid one months salary at once and
promise given them that hereafter
they will be paid monthly.
The move on foot to start an investi-
cation has greatly concerned the direc-
tors. 1t is said that the inability of the
directors to meet expenses cover period
of four years. The situation has become
such that some merchants will no longer
honor orders issued by the board to the
teachers.
The total amount due the teachers is
SO, ,o95.
There are rumors and rumors and it is
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-18
RAvACES OF
THE FLOOD
Damage Is Much Greater
Than Expected.
Local ColIieries Will Not
Resume Work for Some
Time--RaiIroads Are Bad
ly Handicapped.

The floods which entered the mines
and did greater damage to the workings
than appeared on the surface. The
inside slopes of several colieries are
filled with water, and until larger and
more powerful pumps are procured they
cannot be emptied.
Markle & Co. are the heaviest losers
in this section, their Oakdale and No. 5
mines being very badly damaged. The
number of mules lost by the firm is now
figured at forty-two, but this is small
item compared with the property des-
troyed.
Large gangs OF men are working night
and day clearing away the debris which
rushed into the workings from the sur
face, and according as the water is
pumped out or drained through the big
tunnel the men get further down and
are able to see the havoc of the flood
The Lehigh Valley tracks between
White Haven and Mauch Chunk are in
bad condition, also between the Lum-
Der Yard and Penn Haven Junction.
Thousands of yards of track and dozens
OF bridges were swept away and it may
be weeks before these lines are opened
Trains between New York and Phila-
delphia now run via Lizard Creek
branch. They leave the main line be-
low Lehighton and run through Potts
Vile, Delano, Hazleton and Freeland,
connecting with the main line again at
White Haven.
Only passenger and first-class freight
trains are yet moving, and the appear
ance of so many new trains passing
through town is something unusual here
The railroads are unable to handle
coal, and until they can do so none of
the collieries here can resume. Very
little coal will be sent to tdewater be-
fore the first of the year.
OF the coal region railroads, the Jersey
Central was the greatest sufferer. Every
bridge on the system was either des-
troyed or so badly damaged that it must
be repaired. Temporary bridges are
being erected, and traffic may be re-
sumed next week.
Several d. s. & S. trains which we're
on their way to or from Perth Amboy
are held up along the line and it is not
known when the men will get home.
All the trainmen, however, are safe and
are being taken care of by the company.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-18
THEATRICAL.

Arrangements are about completed for
the production here of the big spectac-
ular attraction, Chas, Ii. Yale and Sid
ney R. Ellis "The Evil Eye," or as it is
otherwise known-"The Further Fnuny
Freaks of Mid and the Continued Comic
Contortions of Nod," which is to be given
at the Grand on Thursday evening.
The scenery for the play is carried
in'two special scenery cars, and large
force OF men are necessary in placing it
in position. Among the elaborate scenic
devices are the disappearing rooms
and the revolving windmill, both of
which are said to be among the most
involved bits Of stage mechanism ever
devised.
In addition to the marvellous electric
ballet, the Victoria troupe of royal
English singers and dancers and the
large chorus, the company includes
Mayme Mayo, John L. Guimette, Chas.
A. Loder, Miss Louise Satonr, Miss
Josephine Baird, Brothers Kennard,
Geo. w. Kerr and forty others.
t
"Old Arkansaw" was rendered in
good style at the Grand last evening.
The play this year is in the hands of a
strong company and they bring out the
strong points of the drama In ca pable
manner.
/ !
The Lander Repertoire Company,
managed by B. j. Lander, formerly of
Hazleton opera house, will appear here
the early part of next month.
/ I
On Saturday evening the Hawthorn
Musical Club will give a concert under
the auspices of the Mining and Mechani-
cal Institute.
Two Jolly Companions" will appear
here on Friday evening.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-18
TO Be
vACC|NATED
Borough School Board Will
Enforce Law.
Directors Fix January Is as
the Date After Which No
Child Can Attend School
Without a Certificate.

January Is, 1902, has been fixed by
the school directors of Freeland borough
as the date for the strict enforcement
of the vaccination law. At meeting
on Monday evening, attended by
Directors Bell, Brogan, Buckley, Isaac,
Kelly, Kline, McCole and Purcell, it was
unanimously decided that the law must
be enforced in the interest of the health
of the town.
The matter was thoroughly discussed
by the board and the views expressed
at the Luzerne County Directors As
sociation meeting at sWilkesbarre last
October were presented.
The Directors Association decided
that the law should be promptly en-
forced, especially when smallpox ap-
pears in the vicinity. The decisions of
the higher courts sustain the directors
in barring all children from the public
schools who have not been successfully
vaccinated, unless they have had small
pox.
The secretary was ordered to notify
the health authorities that the law is to
be enforced and to ask for the neces-
sary blank certificates.
The secretary was also authorized to
procure necessary repairs for the steam
heating plant in the Daniel Coke build
ing.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-18
Cause of Fire Unknown.

The cause OF the fire on Sunday morn
ing which destroyed Roth's blacksmith
shop and the plant of the Beagle Hame
Works is still a mystery. The only
plausible theories set forth are in
cendarism and electric wires. 1t is
said that suspicious characters were
seen lettering in the neighborhood. 1t
is also alleged that the electric light
wires were not properly insulated.
The Beagle firm estimates their loss
at about $1,5oo. They carry insurance
to the amount Of 81 900.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-18
Married This Afternoon.

Frank McNelis, of Hazleton, and Miss
Ella Connolly, of Jeddo, were united in
marriage at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
The ceremony took place at St. AIMS
church. John Brannigan, of Jeddo,
was the groomsman, and Miss Kate
Breslin, also Of Jeddo, was the brides
maid,
A reception was held at the home of
the bride, where the young couple
couple received the congratulations and
best wishes Of their friends Mr.. and
Mrs. McNelis will make their home in
HaZleton.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-18
May Lose His Siuht.

Daniel McCole, of Walnut street,
employed as blacksmith at Jeddo, was
the victim of an accident yestsrday
which probably destroyed the sight Of
one eye and may affect the other. He
was brought to his home, where tho
injury was treated, and was taken last
evening to Wills Eye hospital, Phila-
delphia.
One eye is cut in three places near
the sight and little hope Of saving it Is
entertained
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-18
PLEASURE.

December Is to 2s.-Fair of the
Tigers Athletic Club at Krell's opera
house.
December 2.-Entertainment under
the auspices of Young Mems c. I. A. b.
Corps. Admission, 10 and Is cents.
December 25.-Shooting for turkeys,
geese, ETC., at the rooms of the South
Heberton Sporting Club.
December 25.-Opening date of fair at
Eckley Catholic church.
January 13 to 1S.-Fair Of Loyal
Castle, No. 65, A. o. X. of M. c., at
Krelrs opera house.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-18
Large Crowds at the Fair.

The Tigers fair is drawing large
crowds nightly, the various attractions
proving irresistible. Something of in
terest is going on every evening and
those who attend are well pleased with
the amusement furnished. Tonight
the Sterling Mandolin Club, of Hazleton,
will furnish the music, on Friday even
ing st. AIMS band and on Saturday
evening st. Ceclia's Mandolin Club, Of
tOwn
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-18

Subscribe for the TRIBUNE.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-18
Patient Under AffIiction.

Mrs. Muggins-Mrs. Bjones is a
patient sufferer. She never COM
plains.
Mrs. Buggins-I didn't know she
was an invalid.
Mrs. Muggins-Oh, she isn't, but
her husband has dyspepsia.-Phila-
delphia Record.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-18

The good will and fixtures of the res
taurant OF Stanley Rudewick, Front
street; best paying location In town;
good reason for selling Apply to
Daniel Kline, attorney at-law.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-07-26
Fair Directors Neetiax.

AZ a messiug ot the fsis directors on
Moaday tho amsoded plan of Burnett
4 Ricbar,lsou for octa4pa Art Hall wss
adopted. and tho building vili b. put
mp sccoeiins to their plans aud specih.
cattous.
Tho meeting adjourned 10 the Fair
grounds aud dctcem,nci location of Art
Hall.
Pva. Cover vas sppoiui-,la . committee
Of ous Ia couics with Is W. Enxlish aud
secure from him bsse possible psoposi.
ton for sale to the Association of the
English Grand Stand. rvpost To bs made
at ncxt meeting.
One oe the changes Ia the amended
plans for the Art Hall is the catiius oui
of the cvslin. oveshesd In savc prcs-at
cn.s. In regard 10 this Hoo. q. W.
Suiak made folloviu. osf.s: That u
building br made with this In aecofdiu.
10 firss specifications he would pay ths
cost thereon and wait on tho A..ociatio,,
for oae year without Interest. Mr..
S~ink's oAvr vas unanimously accepted
With thanks.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-07-26
Woedmen Day IN Pueblo.

II il estimated by the committee in
charge that fully 5000 Woodmen aud
their families will bs iu Pueblo on the
9Th OF next August to participate in the
log rolling exercises at the big Mineral
Palace. This v in addition TO the thous-
auds Of Others Who will take advantage
Of the low rates made by the railroads
for tie occasion. There will be half Z
dozen excursion trains. There arc ,So0
Woodmen IN Pueblo, all of whom vii!
have . holiday. ON thAt occaainn, aud
will be on the streets. Ths parade. and
fireworks will alone be worth the tup.
No man, who wants to $50 10 or S0O
men ride the goat at ono time will miss
il. Pueblo Wood men arc straining
every nerve to give their neigh6ors in
the valley royal welcome to tho forest.
The fare from Rocky Ford will be only
81 IS. and everyone can 70 st that price.
About 5000 In cash will be gwen
away for log saving contests alone, aud
il is % distributed that most anyone has
a good chance Of winning Mt least oae of
the $500 prizes. A special Santa fe
train will 20 to Pueblo that day.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-07-26
Relrkah's Is.,aiIa,,ea.

Saturday evening. July II. th. follow.
ing officers ucfc installed In vtoict lsr.
bcksh Lodge:
q. 4. Carroll. y. q.
Matte Csctcics. v. q.
Anna Crowley. Coad-
Eunicc Caseb-cr. Ward.
Filth 1,obar,is. I. q.
Dan Cafie. q. q.
Chas. koubs. II. s. y. e..
Hne. Wilson. L. 8. y. q.
Clara Ablc. II. $. V. q.
fiofrnc. 0ofion. L. s.v. g.
Appellate. oficrrs: Line Hyde. Scribe:
ki,,ie Blinds. Pianist.
After Lodge cio.e,i q banquet was
served by George Hafsin. assisted by
the other brothers Of tb. Lodge. Hon.
J. II. Crowley prevented a treat Of Hns
apples
A nrnrxau
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-07-26

As our farmers, gardeners and stock.
men have in the past fully appreciated
the Importance OF good exhibits at the
Fair. we are confident they will do the
same this year. In the past Rocky
Ford's annual fairs have been a most
important means of impressing upon
thousands knowledge OF the great and
varied resources Of the valley, aud have
been valuable factor in the rapid
growth OF the valley. Their usefulness
IN this direction should not only be
maintained but each succeeding exbibi.
ton made an improve nent on it's prede.
cessor.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-07-26
A,trn,,.n. Nolan Gr.Mrr..

Al a meeting Of the Rocky Ford Melon
Growers Association held last Saturday
the following action ~as taken regarding
membership: Up to August 18th any
grower may join tho association by
giving his name 10 Secretary Sloan.
After ;ha, date members will bc rcccis.
cd onl! by application 10 and formal &C.
cep,sncs b! The Board. II is necessary
for :he board 10 know The ex,eu. oi the
membership early 10 order ,ha, adequate
orders may bc placed for cfa,sa, etc.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-07-26

J. r. Willis. a tenant on the II. o. &
]. W. McClain farm. west OF Mapzapola.
was this week found guilty in Justice
Horizons court Of uBlaufuily opening a
lateral head gate in the High Line Ditch
and using water 10 which he was not en-.
titled. The fine and cos, paid amounted
to s5l.OO. This occurrence happened
some two weeks ago at time when the
small amount OF water then flowing in
the ditch was being rotated in sections
and was then being delivered to stock.
holders further down the line. The
McClain head.eate would have been
reached in regular turn in n few days.
The anxiety Of this tenant 10 secure
water for his crop. to the detriment 90
other users from the ditch. proved quite
expensive TO him and is lesson likely to
be needed by others.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-07-26
hoy Loses a Foot,

Saturday while hay baler was work.
ing at Wiley Bobertson's. EIb,. Hasan.
boy OF eight years, rcccivcj frigh,fnl
injuries. In some way one uf lia fc-,
was caught in the moving machinery
and so badly crushed that ampu,a,ion
was necessary. The operation vas sue.
cessfully performsj by Dr. Phillips and
DIR. Pollock and the young sufferer is
doing we'll.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-07-26

trust, the former shonll win. For such
n gigantic combination rs the Steel
Trust to have unlimited power ~oull te
a national calamity.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-07-26

Chancellor II. A. Buch,el. Of the
University Of Denver. will lecture at the
NJ. T.. Church tomorrow evening, July
%. His subject is: THE pleasantpesa
Of American Life" The Chancellor is
among the ablest men Of The nation and
the church should be crowded TO hear
this splendid lecture. Admission free.
Sunday morning Chancellor Buchtei
will fiji the NJ. +. pulpit.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-07-26

DIR. Chipley. state treasurer, did no,
ge,out OF hot water by his lengthy sxpls-
nation TO Gov. Orman. Had lie done a
small fraction OF this explanation in al.
vance of paying the $4,000 he would
have saved his reputation,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-07-26

The directors OF the Fair are orkins
hard to make the coming exhi bition the
best Of the ten. Exhibitors and the
public will find many improvements
which they will appreciate.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-07-26

The best interests of :ie country de.
mand that. IN the present struggle be-
tween the workmeu and the great steel
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-07-26

The Presbyterian brethren are making
excellent progress in raising funds for
their parsonage.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-07-26

sight Rocky Of
bought
cult s ~ "' """' w e"s"sc III occ'
II not bccts however ,o
from
New York and other cities and the
mountains for all fancy prices ~ t II" "'e
o the '" "'"'' ups he markets
1872 ' '''e il "h oppor-
whore ,,or, . -
N' "''' ""''c u"erc u one
tr is
he will,
farming ~ '"' opportunities pre-
fitting ordinary o"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-07-26

OF
uneluale system OF irrigation
the East Many farmers
others writing inquire concerning the country Among the
many practical questions asked are these:
"what raiss?'
schoos:"
-Are rents and land hsh:
"Io farmers make money!!
lis it healthy" Of other questions
a, which the farmer from $40 to $40 per
the les, tarm in Illinois
aud sell the corn a, 20 CENTS per saas honey @ fruit m. etc
As aud lands the prices are very reasonable compared with ''
In question:
with their beet
Wilson Mnnano Of t~'. received sa nn
From ,hrre aer.
Rn,nshun of Rocky
received sc"s'o average of
received saa's
received s'ss7o
Rock,
A. II n received so''c'
y si':s of
of
Rocky For. from s.ss,ss sS.S, o., m
siss 70 81 s syhse above So n,yass aSs 500
% 5 % and ss ss s ] a Rocky Ii % f1 IN 'S ss @ sss % Ssss. ss s
that S ss would IL @ 5 ss @ ~ @ 80 % % sss @ . or % s 's @
'ss% ss y, @ % ss s, @ .; 's u: he
q
s % s:;.
#. . T., .s" : s. a.
he
20 only tu, he makes big
=
/
purns
four TO i've hundred and niS than that number
nn furnished to 'hosahs Of in the cultivation o I'll. bcc,
/ Z y q The mi
who
hnvc
yields
states wish
/ o 10
the
and
Tor which
capital
15OOn
High Line Canal
Oxford Farmers hs0
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-07-26

A few beet fields are being troubled
by insects.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-07-26

When the subscription list Of country
newspaper grows steadily. on its own
merits. IL has reliable. stayin. char.
ac,er alike valuable TO the publisher and
10 i,s advertising patrons. The present
most cra,ifyin. circulation Of the Enter.
prise has been the rcsul. Of years oi
steady growth, unaidei by canvassins.
The people have been attracted by the
news matter published and the general
character Of the paper and have swellei
the lie; without solicitation. The sub.
scrip,ion lis, OF the Enterprise includes
large proportion OF the mos. subs,an.
,ial citizens OF the city and surrounding
country. and as medium for reaching
ing the Rocky Ford region canno. be
ignored by those who would do adyer.
iising on business principles.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-07-26

Sheriff Of Pueblo county. y member os
Valley Camp. No -. ono Of tho active
woodmsa Who 10 soin. TO help welcome
visitors 10 Pueblo ou woodmsp Day.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-07-26
The Arkansas Valley Fair will be held
on the 4th, 5th and 9th OF next mouth.

Watermelon Day being Thursuny,
Sept. 5th, and as usual our citizens sre
prps airing 70 entertain large crowd OF
visitors. The Santa Fs road will make
low rates from numerous points, and on
the score Of railroad fare there will be no
excuse for anyone to remain awny. The
people Of Rocky Ford learned in the
early history OF our town how to enter
tain visitors, and our reputation for hos
pitality il coextsnsivs with the state.
The soil aud climate Of the Arknusas
valley arc so favorable for the proiuc-
tion OF fruits, and especially melons thnt
there is always an abundance with which
to provide the guests who come, and no
one ever visitel Rocky Ford ON melon
day without returnin. highly pleased.
Everyone who wishes to see Colorados
agricultural valleys peopled with pros
perous communities Is intcrcs,ei IN fes-
tivni occasions of this kind, for they nf.
ford visitors an opportunity to sec what
the soil OF the state under irrigation viii
produce. There is no locality that Of
late hns attracted moro favorable notics
than that part Of tho Arkansas valley of
which Rocky Ford is the center. Many
people comm. from Kansas and other
states east Of Colorado have made IL
their home, aud il will not bc many
years until all iis available land 10
hr,,us,ht un.l,f ruitfvuiioa
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-07-26

Tho great sugar trust 10 An orsauisa
tioa which dos not make sugar. II
buys tho raw sugars from tho West
Indies and wanes thcm at q cost of
oaly Is To IL cvot per pound. This
sun represents all tho American labor
there is in the trust sugars. This eoa.
ccfu 10 now seeking 10 cirrnmsrribc th.
bcyt sugar industry Of tho county.
Of this matter tho Courier os Oxnaf,i.
Cal. says: ''Ipsclli.cni self interest
disiaics that in any contest bc,weca the
Sugar Tns, and tho beet sugar industry
ili, people should stand by tho latter.
IT,. domestic bcc; sugar industry has
Z !ea 10 the farmer new aud profitable
ci"p. one ,ba, l. conductive To intensive
farming aud Of general benefit TO asri
culture and that gives employment 10 a
larger amount of labor than any other.
AZ the same time manufacture Of bccs
sugar gives cmploymcn, TO ,housau de.
calls thriving commercial centcrs like
O1nard into existence and indirectly.
for It's machinery. buildings aud sup.
plies. stimulates hundred other indus.
tries tha, employ American labor