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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-11-28

and the terms offered are regarded as
very moderate on the part of the miners.
1t is known that Mr.. Mitchell had a
hard struggle with his associates to Sc
cure their permission to sign such an
agreement.
So far as can be learned, this agree
ment 10 no way recognizes the union.
1t provides, however, that there shall be
no discrimination against members or
non-members. 1t provides for an eight
hour day and for 10 per cent increase
In wages. 1t provides further for =
system Of check weighing at the mines,
the expense to be paid by the miners.
One OF its principal features is an
agreement to arbitrate differences that
occur In the mines. This agreement is
to refer the difficulties first to the fore
man OF the mine, and In event Of a fail
ure to reach settlement to refer the
question to the superlntendent, and on
up to the highest authority. II the
trouble is too stubborn for settlement by
the mine officials and the miners then it
is to be referred for official Judgment to
Judge George Gray, or his successor on
the circuit bench.
Few OF the operators believed that
Mr.. MacVeagh could secure so favor
able an agreement and when 1t was laid
before them it was approved with very
slight changes and President George F..
Baer, OF the Reading, sent the telegram
to the commission suggesting an ad-
journment until December 3, In order
that some minor details might be ad-
justed. 1t was President Baer who
sent the telegram to MacVeagh last
Tuesday declining to meet Mr.. Mitchell,
and suggesting that the hearings before
the commission go on.
Mr.. MacVeagh has been highly COM
pllmented ior his ability to secure such
an agreement from the representatives
OF the miners. When he undertook the
negotiations the operators were very
skeptlcal, and some Of them openly de-
clared that the proposition for settle.
ment out Of court was merely rnse on
the part OF Mr.. Mitchell to escape fur
ther cross-examinaton before the COM
mission.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-11-28
NJ McMENA AMIN'S
PREPARATIONS
FOR WINTER
South Centre Street

If you've not completed your
winter outfit we can be of much
service to you in the way of values
and prices on many things pertain
ing to winter wear for men, women
and children. Justnow we're offer
ing some choice varieties of winter
wearables and are in a position to
serve you with a better class of
merchandise than you'll find else
where in this locality.
We know we can please your
taste and purse as well and it's for
this reason that we are so anxious
to have you visit our store so as to
get acquainted with the class of
goods we carry.
We are particularly interested in
our Mems and Boys Hat and Cap
Department. Know that for vari-
ETY., styles and prices our stock is
nowhere equaled except in the
largest city stores. If you are in
terested you should call and see
our display. Every desirable kind
of a hat or cap is here. Qualities
to suit any taste.
In Mems and Boys Underwear,
Furnishings, Neckwear and Hosiery
we have lines that are we'll worth
the time spent in viewing. Come
and make your selections while the
assortment is complete.
Our Footwear Department is
store in itself. Everthing that
man, boy, woman, girl or child
may need is here, and, better still,
the prices are sure to satisfy you.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-11-28
LOCAL Notes
WRITTEN UP
Short Items Of Interest to
All Readers.
Happenings of the Past
Two Days in and Around
FreeIand Recorded With
out Waste of Words.

Victor A. Oswald and Miss Florence
Eby were married Wednesday evening
at the home OF the brides sister, Mrs
w. II. Deardortf, South Centre street,
by Rev. w. l.. Armstrong, of Townhil,
Huntingdon township. The ceremony
was attended by only the immediate re.
latives OF the young couple. Mr.. and
Mrs. Oswald are spending their honey
moon In New York.
The abandoning of the Milnesvile
collery by the estate OF A. S. Van
Wickle will be aired in court. The
land owners have objected to the cessa-
tion Of pumping and on Wednesday ask
ed the court to grant peremptory in
junction on the estate. This the court
did after some argument.
DR.. II. M. Neae, of Upper Lehigh,
has received an invitatian to attend an
operation to be performed at Phiadel-
phia by Dr. Lorenz, the great European
specialist. DR.. Neale's invitation Is one
of the 500 that have been issued.
II you don't read the second page you
Will miss something interesting.
Thanksgiving Day was quietly observ-
ed in town. The union services at the
Park M. E. church were we'll attended
in the forenoon. Practically all the
merchants closed their business places
n nd
Attorney John NJ. Carr has brought
suit for fees to the amount OF $500
against Foster township. Mr.. Carr was
engaged to defend the township in the
Habel damage suit and has not been
paid for his services.
Holiday novelties and candies, Merkt's.
The Freeland members of the Knights
of Columbus were present last evening
at social and entertainment held by
Hazleton council. Patrick Dever, of
town, was among those who took part
in the program.
The ball Of the Crescent Athletic AS
socation on Wednesday evening at
Krells hall was successful affair.
The friends of the club turned out in
large numbers and had an enjoyable
evening.
William H. Dettrey, of Nuremberg,
at present a member of the U. M. w.
OF A. district executive board, is being
requested to declare himself as a can
dldate for the office of president of Dis
trict z.
"Minnesota's Best" flour is sold by A.
Oswald. There is none better made.
James Boyle, aged 1 year, months
and Is days, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Condy Boyle, East Main street, died yes
terday and will be buried tomorrow at 2
p. m. at st. AIMS cemetery.
The first show OF the season will ap-
pear at the Grand opera house on Tues
day evening, when George w. Larsen
will present RIP Van Wrinkle"
Smallpox, dlphtheria and typhoid few
er are causing the physicians OF Schuyl-
kill county much alarm and an epidemic
is imminent. Schuylkill Haven has
several cases of smallpox.
AT Shamokin 112 poor families repres-
enting 4s5 persons enjoyed Thanks
giving dinner yesterday through the
annual contribution of provisions made
by the children of the borough schools.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-11-28
Scholarship at University.

Lehigh university, situated at South
Bethlehem, Pa, has placed at the dis
posal OF the principal Of the Mining
and Mechanical Institute an honorary
scholarship in any Of the courses of the
university, emitting the holder to free
tuition for college course Of four years
beginning September, 1908. This schol-
arship is to be awarded to some student
of extraordinary ability and scholastic
attachments.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-11-28

Quick responses have been received by
Postmaster E. A. Williams, of Plymouth,
who made it known yesterday that there
was 500 young bachelors in the state of
Washington who want wives Today he
received several letters applying for the
places. He will send those he received
to James Evans, formerly Of Plymouth,
who wrote asking for wife for himself,
and stating that there were 500 others
like him.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-11-28
Ice cream-all favors-at Merkt's

Mrs. Charles Keck, OF Weissport, was
awarded verdict of $3.50 against the
Reading Railway Company in the United
States district court at Philadelphia.
The verdict is tho result of a suit for
damages for the loss of her husband,
who was killed at Tamanend about
year ago. Keck was Jersey Central
Railroad engineer and was killed by a
Reading car falling on the Central
tracks.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-11-28
Y. M. c. A.

Rev. o. G. Langford will address the
devotional meeting Sunday afternoon
at 3.20 o'clock. Ladies as well as
gentlemen are invited to be present,
The members Of the Male Glee Club
are invited to meet at the Y. M. G. A.
rooms to renew their rehearsals.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-11-28
PLEASURE.

December 6.-Masquerade ball OF the
Happy Farmer Club at Dinkelacker's
hall, Butler valley. Tickets, 25 cents.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-08
Among Governments PEN
@ sloners. rv ,am-7
GRADUAL INCREASE
In Number OF Pensions, How
ever 10 Matntained =. Last
Congress AiIo ed Many
Claims byLesisIation.

Washington, Aug. 5.-Wherever tie
question OF pensions comes up in the
campaign during the coming fall Re-
publican speakers will have ready
reply to give either the veterans or to
those who favor keeping close ac,-
count on the governments dlsburEe-
ments for its soldiers and sailors.
Since the time when there were nu-
mcrous assaults on the administration
of the pension Office by certain persons
in the Grand Army of the Republic
there has been an increased liberality
toward the veterans. but it has been
brought about by special and general
legislation and not by any loosening OF
the r,achinery Of the pension Office by
which claims have been allowed to
slip through by undue liberal interpre-
tation OF the pension laws. j'a
On July 1 there were 999, ,448 pension
ers on the rolls. That was the high
water mark in pensions, This number
has been reached by a gradual growth
and the best informed men about the
pension Office believe that it will not
be exceeded, although the last congrers
was unprecedented in its liberalsty n
pension legislation. This is for the
reason that the death rate among pen
sioners is very great, the annual death
rate being estimated for the next year
at about 10000.
The last congress passed 100 spe-
Cial pension bills, and passed two acts
which, within twelve months, 1t is be-
lieved will add O,008 pensioners to tn
rolls. One Of these acts is to pension
the survivors of the Indian war and the
other is to pension those veterans who
served in the confederate service prior
to kheir entrance in the union army.
1t IS believed by officials at the pen
sion Office that the literality of cen
gress toward pensioners has done much
toward lessening the attacks on the
pension Office, which were formerly OF
such. common occurrence.
1t is this congressional action that
has increased the net number OF pen
sioners from 991,51S in 1889 to e99, ,446
at the end Of the last fiscal year, al
though this period was one in which
the death rate among aged pensioners
was very large. The increase. between
these Two dates was very gradual.
From 991 $40 in 1899 the number in
creased to 993,5S9 in 1900, to 997, ,735
in 1901 and to 99.446 in 1902.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-08
THE FLAG RAISED
FOR ABE LINCOLN
Frag mi Mt Of the Pole IL Now q
Valued ReIic at the State
House. 5fJ

Columbus, Aug. 5-The relic room Of
the statehouse has been enriched by
the addition of piece of the frs,
flag pole ever raised in the Unitet
States In honor of Abraham Lincoln
The pole was of white oak and was
raised in Decatur, ILL.,, April %, 1860
II was 80 feet, in height, three. feet in
diameter at the base and stood fol
many years after the assassination OF
tho martyr president. .rr
Ii was preserved as one of the great
est treasures of the town and on Me
morial day of the present year the
Grand Army posts of Decatur held a
great celebration. 1t was decided tc
cut up the historic pole and distribute
pieces of it among various posts and
historical societies. There was an I'm.
nense crowd IN the Illinois town. ex-
cursions being run from all parts ol
the state. The pole was separated in.
to small pieces and one of them was
given to Lieutenant J. NJ. Worrell. a
Confederate veteran who was a guest
of the Decatur post and who will have
1t suitably mounted and placed with
the other treasures of the state. The
piece is about one foot long and -four
inches square.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-08
DRANK DEEP
Then Drew His Last Breath
Texas "Boozsr's"

Dallas, Tex, Aug. 5.-The right to
sell liquor in Hunt county, adjoining
Dallas on the north, expired at mid
night Saturday and prohibition went
into effect at that hour for the next
two years. Sunday there were many
intoxicated men in Greenville, the
county scat.
Bearl Austin, Toby Jackson and
Pete Dewey formed a group and de-
termined to drink whiskey till the
last minute under the law" Each
had a large bottle and the party al
ternated in passing the liquor around.
The three men were standing In a
farm wagon just before IL o'clock.
Austin raised the bottle to his mouth.
saying as he did SO, Here goes the
biggest drink ever taken in Hunt
county" He took a long pull" at
the bottle with his head bent back
ward. Suddenly he fell to the wagon
floor. He had taken his last drink
and his last breath.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-08
THROWN.
From Buggy Mrs. Sc.
bring Sustains Iniur.
les at Alliance.
(Staff Specially

Alliance, Aug. 5.-Mr and Mrs,
Bert Sebring, of Sebring, had mar
row eccape from death in this city
last evening. They were driving
across tho viaduct when the horse be-
came frightened at locomotive in
the railroad yards below. The AMI
NAL wheeled around and one Of tho
buggy wheels was wrenched of
against an iron pillar Of the bridge.
The horse then started to run down
the south approach Of the bridge
where the grade is five feet to the
hundred. At Ash street Mrs. Sebring
was thrown out and rendered uncon-
scioue. -..r.-'.,s .sr.'sv
Mr.. Sebring was not badly hurt.
The horse was considerably cut and
the buggy IS wreck. Mrs. Sebring
was able to be taken home this morn
ing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-08
In DARKNESS
Two Lake Steamers
Crash Together, - .,sc' s'
g.i3 So fr, Htr"r p1Ii
CITY OF VENICE SUNK
Carrying Down Memb Of
Her Crew. Many Rescued
by Seguin, the Other =
Boat.

Clevelati, Aug. 5.-The Steamer
Seguin collided with the Steamer City
Of Venice, last night, so miles off
Cleveland and the Venice sank in
five minutes.
Peter Simonson, Thomas Flanagan,
and George Weir, of the Venice were
drowned. John Sullivan, mate of the
Venice, was knocked from the pilot
house and badly injured.
Thirteen of the crew were rescued
by the Seguin and brought to this
port. The Seguin is of iron and
striking the wooden City of Venice.
tore great hole in her side.
Tho boats came together in the
darkness about midnight. There were
no passengers. The Venice was an
ore carrier and the Seguin a lumber
boat.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-08
FORM OF CHOLERA
Now Raging In an Ohio Town
--Ssverai Deaths Have
ReSultsd.

Lancaster, o., Aug. 5.-The vicinity
of Stoutsville is experiencing an epi-
demic Of disease similar to dysentery
that is pronounced by physicians az a
form of cholera. The victims become
very III and in. a number Of cases 1t
has proved fatal. Rev. c. M. Reinhold,
aged rs, a retired minister of tho
Evangelical association died from the
peculiar disease, Thursday morning.
1t does not seem to discriminate on
account of age. Kermit, the two
year old son of Mr.. H. Il. Balthaser.
succumbed to the disease and was
buried today. The two children of
Mr.. Edward Lelst have died and their
mothers life is hanging by a thread.
Mr.. David Wise, about 80 years old,
Mrs. David Stein, an aged lady, and
Miss Ola Leist, are dangerously Ill.
Another small child of Mr.. H. u.
Balthaser, and his brother In law, Mr.
M. e. Miller, have fallen victims.
Many others have been attacked and
more fatalities are expected daily
The disease comes very suddenly and
in several cases proved fatal in very
few days.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-08
boat.
NO DEVIATION
A Direct Line Sought by
the Wa ba ash.-No Stop
for Distractions.

Steubenville, Aug. 5.-The plans Of
the Wabosh railroad company to run
its line in a direct course are being
carried out to the letter. Nothing is
allowed to interfere or divert the
course from the nearest or direct route
TO, the Ohio river and ON to Pittsburg.
The line as laid out runs through
many buildings, through hills and over
dales and in the forty-five miles from
Jewett to the rive. no less than eight
or nine tunnels will be dug 10 make
the route as short as possible. regard
less of the cost. Immense fills will be
required in some Of the narrow valleys
and the cost of construction will lie
enormous.
As an example of the company's
plans for the most direct route may
be. cited dine appropriation case OF the
company against Warren, set for Tues
day. August 9Th. In this case the rail-
road, company's line runs directly
through new barn, recently built.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-08


Hon. T. Y. Fitzpatrick, Congressman
from Kentucky, writes from the Ma
tional Hotel, Washington, d. G., as fol-
lows:
eat the solicitation of a friend I used
your Peruna and can srfufiy recon.
mend your remedy to anyone suffering
with ca!arrh or who needs good
tonic. "---T. Y, FITZPA TRICK.
A Good Tonic.
Pe-ru-na Is natural and efficient
nerve tonic. II strengthens and re-
stores the activity Of every nerve in the
body.
Through the use of Pe-ru-nn the
weakened or overworked nerves resume
their natural strength and the blood
vessels begin at once to regulate the
flow Of blood according to natures laws.
Congestions Immediately disappear.
Catnrrh Cured.
All phases Of catarrh, acute or chronic,
are promptly and permanently cured.
It is through its operation upon the
nervous system that Pe-ru-na has at
tanned such a worldwide reputation as .
sure and reliable remedy for all phases
of catarrh wherever located.
II you do not derive prompt and salts.
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving q
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice free.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-08
R|OT|NC At
SHENANDOAH
Another Outbreak OF
Strikers 0uelIed by
Use Of Arms.
ARRESTS MADE
WITH DIFFICULTY
Deputies Get Their Men While
Soldiers Keep Back the
Howlins Mob - Miners 4
Fighting for Freedom.

News-Democrat Leased Wire Service.
Shenandoah, Aug. 5.-Supported by
one hundred soldiers who held back
the hoo.fng mob, deputy sheriffs arrest
ed two men implicated in Wednesdays
riots. Both men were shot in the feet,
showing that the police fired at the
ground as they claimed. Six arrests
have now been made. ...
The riot occurred late Monday even-
ing. Two drunken brawlers in the
First ward near the scene of last We'd
nesday nights trouble furnished the
excitement. In an extremely short
space of time the immediate vicinity
was crowded with people until the ORR
gin Of the trouble was learned. The
soldiers dispersed the gathering.
The brawlers were arrested by the
civi! authorities. The Eighth regiment
was given another little scare after
taps last night. Prowlers were dis
covered about the regimental stables,
but before any stones could be thrown,
the sentry fired point blank at the NOV
ing objects.
The entire camp was aroused but
nothing came of the incident beyond
further illustrating the efficiency Of the
regiment to get under arms promptly.
Clarksburg, w. Va, Aug. 5.-The
fight of the six united mine workers for
freedom began here this morning be-
fore Judge Goif. The men we're jailed
at Parkersburg for contempt by the
order of Judge Jackson. Their conten-
ton il that the United States circuit
court had no jurisdiction.
At the close of the arguments this
afternoon Goff will take the case under
advisement II COTS decision should
be against the miners other steps will
be taken to secure their release.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-08
MELON RIND
Figured In RIot Episode.

ironton, Aug. 6.--An amusing incl
dent in connection with the street
railway riots yesterday occurred on
the Seventh street loop line. A nom
union conductor stopped q car at a
crossing, where a well-dressed woman
was standing with her arms behind
her, apparently waiting for the car.
The conductor prepared to alight,
greeting the prospective passenger
with a smile and bow. when she drew
from behind her a huge chunk OF
watermelon yind and dashed 1t Into
his face with the exclamation: Get
Of that car, you damned scabl"
The crow OF the car were hooted
and jeered by the crowd and the
woman applauded a. she walked COM
posedly away.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-08
BOARDS
For City Governme ent,
Proposed In Govern
or's Code Bill.

News-Democrat Leased Wire Service.
Columbus, Aug. 5.--The governors
code bill as 1t now stands provides
for board Of public service. COM
posed Of three members, appointed
by the mayor and confirmed by the
council, which shall have full admin
istrative power In regard to all pub
lie works. .'se-"
The board of public service will have
nothing to say about franchises. This
is being left entirely with the coun-
Gil. The fire board will be composed
of four bi-partisans and appointed
by the mayor and confirmed by tho
council. The police board composed
Of four men, bipartisan, appointed
by the governor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-08
Are Among the Wealth.
Iestln Ohio.
YOUNGSTOWN A RIVAL
Deposits In Both Cities Are Un.
usually High--Some Elo-
quent Statistics from
Auditors Office.
(StaR Specially

Columbus, Aug. 5.-Reports filed
with w. s. Guilbert, auditor of state
by the auditors of Stark, Mahoning
and Columbiana counties, show that
the banks of these counties are
among the wealthiest in Ohio The
Youngstown and Canton banks rank
unusually high. A tabulated statement
showing the financial condition Of the
banks of the state will be issued by
the auditor Of state soon. The indi-
vidual deposits in the banks in the
three counties are as follows:
Stark-Canton: Canton State Bank
$214, ,69523; Central Savings Bank.
$1,651, 1915; Dime Savings Bank
s5S2, ,323.73; Farmers National Bank
$52S, ,051.65; George d. Harter Bank
81, 1,287,615.70; The Peoples Savings
Bank, s444,083.6S; First National
$3.50, 1908, Omitted States deposits
500, ,000); City National Bank, .$542,-
92S.02. Massillon: The Massillon
Savings Bank company, s172 2,003.50;
First National Bank, $1,853, ,31S.09.
Merchants National Bank, 1887 ,518.06;
Union National Bank, $757 ,302.74. Al
lance: First National Bank. $780,
1890; Alliance Bank company, $423,-
23055. Minerva: Bank of Minerva
s274, ,796.O5; First National Bank
$147, ,644 20. Beach City: Beach City
Banking company, s113,705.6s.
ng--Youngstown: CONNER
cial National Bank, $742,961.02; First
National Bank, $2,463 ,060.23; Mahon-
ing National Bank, $723,199.S8; Sec
ond National Bank, $1,114 1927 .68
Wick National Bank, $1,545, ,792.32;
Dollar Savings and Trust company
23,235.29; The Peoples Savings and
Banking company, $565, ,328.09.
Columbiana-East Liverpool: First
National Bank, $552,715.10; Potters
National Bank, $527, ,997.96; Citizens
National Bank, $309, ,8S4.83, Omitted
States deposits, $12,17S.76). Salem:
Farmers National Bank $295, 5,444.64;
First National Bank, $353,519.75. Lee.
tonia:,, First National Bank 1892,
$780, We1lsville: First National
Bank, $263, ,401.51.sF@L
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-08
KILLED IN NINE.
(Staff Specially

Massillon, Aug. 5.-Valentine Wolf
was instantly killed at o'clock this
morning at mine No. 1, known as the
Kiondike mine, of the Massillou Min
ing company, near North Lawrence.
He was crushed by fall of slate.
He was SO years of age and had re-
sided at North Lawrence for over 80
years. He is survived by a wife and a
family of nine children, all of whom
live at North Lawrence. The funeral
arran gements will be announced later.