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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-14
Cannot Free the Bridqes.

Judge Wheaton has put an end to the
movement Of number of taxpayers of
this county to compel the commissioners
to purchase the toll bridges and make
them free.
He declares that the act OF May 5, 1899,
relating to the purchase of bridges by
counties, is unconstitutional because it
is special legislation. He says it refers
only to such toll bridges as are erected
and in operation at the time the act was
passed and makes no provision for those
that may be erected thereafter.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-14
To Centre street,
Countermarch to Carbon street,

To Centre street,
Countermarch to Carbon street,
To Ridge street,
To Luzerne street, where parade will
be reviewed by the clergy and dismissed.
ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT.
On Monday evening St. AIMS band
will hold their entertainment at the
Grand opera house. Following is the
program:
First Part.
l. Address. .......D. J. Mccarthy, Esq
of Hazleton.
2. Overture. ."Humors of Doney brook"
st. AIMS Parish Band.
). QuarteJte. ........ Mandy Lee
Prof. McKiernan's Quartette.
4. Selection. Clarinet Quintette
Members of st. AIMS Band.
s. Reading. Miss Emily Florence Mcguire
Of Philadelphia.
6. Selections. Victor Talking Machine
Second Part.
l. ONei luie. -...' hdChet AZ pIlliBdu
st. AIMS Parish Band.
9. Buck Dance. james Gallagher
of Freeland.
3. Soprano Solo. Miss Mary Dougherty
of Freeland.
4. Instrumental Duett. McGill Brothers
of Jeddo
5. Vocal Selection. Prof. Davis Quartette
OF Freeand.
6. Reading. Miss Emily Florence Mcguire
of Philadelphia.
T. Black Face Sketch. Tony ODonnell
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-14
DRIFTON.

Tommy Boyle and Pete McTague leave
today for New Jersey.
Engine No. 2s, which has been under
going repairs in the shops, was turned
out yesterday.
The employees Of the breaker were dis
missed yesterday afternoon at A O'Clock
owing to high water.
The electric lights recently placed In
the ID. s. q S. yards, 'twenty-three In
number, were turned on last evening"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-14
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES FOR THE OF
IN FICF OF STATE NINE INSPECTOR.
Notice Is hereby given that an examination
o. candidates for the Office of Inspector of
Mines for the First Anthracite District LUZ
Building, corner Union and Washington
streets, Wilkesbarre Pa, on April |. 2, 3 and
q l9O2, beginning at 10 "A. m, when and where
selves for examination
No previous notice of intention to apply is
required.
Morris Williams,
Albert G. Leisenriug,
John Gilhooey,
James Lewellyn,
Robert Monroe,
Board of Examiners.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-14
THEATRICAL.

1.-The Irish Pawnbrokers," booked at
the Grand on Wednesday evening, is
new three-act farce comedy founded on
original up-to-date lines. The success
of this latest production was demonstrat-
ed at the outset of it's career and Man
ager Joe. w. Spears regards the piece as
more valuable than a gold claim in the
Nome region and much easier to handle.
Not all farce comedies prove to be yell
low nuggets, but "The Irish Pawn
brokers" is the real thing" from a box
Office standpoint. 1t is full of comcal
characters and fun-making incidents.
Levi Murphy is described as pawn
broker by birth; his son bunch of bao
habits; Mrs. Murphy with 'the diamond
habit" Yalelock Holmes, detective of
birthmarks and several other amusing
stage personalities. The two American
Macks, whose work as Irish comedians
has made then famous, and that dainty
comedienne, Maize Trumbull, appear as
the chief fun-makers and are aided by
other clever performers.
In speaking of the Dot Karroll Com
pany, which comes to Freeland for three
nights, the Ashland Telegram has the
following to say:
Dot Karrol is all sit" In the role of
Mamie Brennan, the Bowery newsboy, in
"A Night in Chinatown" she took all
the peaches off the basket at the opera
house last evening. She was true blue
from the heels up, and there wasn't a
boy in the house who vast not willing to
fall down before her. Everything that
she had to do she did well, and her com
pany backed her up to man-and
woman. The play gives scope for lots
of thrills, and not one of them was mis-
sed. There were capable people filling
the role, appropriate scenery, and it was
put on in truly realistic style.
Harry Antrim in his whlstling special
ties, was a winner all around Yetta
Peters sang a couple of rich contralto
songs, and Dot karrol's dances were up
to high mark, as were a number of
other specialties presented.
This evening the company presents
The Corner Grocery" and everyone
wh6 was there last evening will be there
again tonight.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-14
PARADE ON
MARCH II
How st. Patrick's Day Will
Be Observed.
Anniversary of IreIand's Pa
tron Saint Will Be Fitting
Iy Celebrated by the Cath
oIic Societies of FreeIand.

In accordance with the custom that
has been followed for many years past
in Freeland, the local Catholic societies
will observe st. Patrick's Day on Mon
which has been arranged for the occa
sion.
The indications are that the memb bers
of the several societies will turn out in
large numbers, and If the weather is
favorable a creditable demonstration
may be looked for
The following is the official program:
ORDER OF PARADE.
Grand Marshal,
Rev. NJ. J. Fallihee.
Aides,
w. j. Brogan, James Timony.
First Division.
St. AIMS Parish Band.
Division 10, A. o. Ii.
Shamrock Drum Corps.
Division 20, A. o. II.
Balakava Drum Corps.
Division 6, A. o. Ii.
Second Division.
Band.
ST. Johns Savonian Society.
st. Kasimer's Polish Society.
Kosciusko Guards.
Trolese Beneficial Society.
St. Micbael's Greek Society.
Garibaldi Beneficial Society.
Third Division.
st. Patrick's Beneficial Society.
Freeland Drum Corps.
st. AIMS Cadet Society.
Liberty Drum Corps.
Young Mems c. 7. A. b. Corps.
st. Mary's T. A. B. Society, Eckley.
Eckley Cadet Society.
Greenmen.
Societies not assigned positions are
requested to report TO the grand mar
shal or aides Immediately upon their
arrival.
ROUTE OF PARADE.
Parade will form at St. AIMS church
in the order given above, and be pre-
pared to march at 1.30 p. m. over the
following route:
From church to Luzerne street,
To Ridge street,
To Walnut street,
To Washington street,
To Carbon street,
To Centre street,
To Chestnut street,
To Ridge street,
To Walnut street,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-14

r OST.-A small, heavily-built cow; has
IL large white and brown spots and is de-
cerning this animal is requested to notify the
owner. Robert Everett No. 8 Upper Lehgh.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-14

Smallpox has appeared at Beaver
Brook, in Halle township. Three
small children, Richard and Margaret
Drum and Samuel Lewellyn, are the
victims. All have been taken to Hazle-
ton pesthouse.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-14
FreeIaud Book Tomorrow.

Freeland book beer will be on sale
tomorrow at all the leading saloons,
hotels and restaurants In the region
Those who have sampled the various
books which are to be placed on the
market this season pronounce the Free
land brew the finest book ever offered
in town
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-14
Bankrupt Sale Tomorrow

The stock of the Philadelphia One
Price Clothing House will be placed on
sale at $50 o'clock tomorrow morning.
The stock was recently purchased at
bankrupt sale and will now be offered
at from 40 to 80 per cent of it's actual
value. Big bargains await all who call
New-York tribune., 1902-12-16

about to undertake to collect similar claims
and his proposition was favorably received
In conclusion Signor Prinettf said;
I think this statement will reassure my coun-
frymen. they will have the same efncaclouS
protection that British and German SUBJECTS
enjoy.
The Prime Minister was followed by deputy
Santini, who expressed confidence in the gov
ernment's policy and urged accord with Ger
many and Great Britain. The Deputy warned
the Italian Government to watch the Cnlte9
States whose Imperialism is a poltlcal ana
commercial menace TO Europe, and especially "
Italy the weakest of the great powers.
Continuing. Deputy Santini declared that the
energetic attitude of Germany and Great britain
had sent the Monroe Doctrine sky high, as the
United States understood ii was not deahns
with poor Spain.''
The speaker recommended that further rein
forcements be sent to the Venezuelan waters.
The Chamber was animated in view OF the
pre-announcement of Signor Prinett1s state
ment, during which United States Ambassador
Meyer occupied a seat in the dlplomatlc poA
The statement published in the United states
to-day that Sgnor di Riya, the Minister OF
Italy at Caracas, had gone on board the 1tallan
cruiser Giovanni Bausan at La Guayra Is IN
correct.
King Victor Emmanuel, who is keenly inter
ested in the Venezuelan trouble ana the altl-
tude of the United States to-day received IN
tonight to take command of the Italian cruiser
Elba, bound for Venezuela. The King expressed
the hope that a satisfactory solution OF the
questions would be found. but said he was sure
the Italian sailors would do honor 10 lhelr
country in all eventualities-
New-York tribune., 1902-12-16

and who are ashamed of the infamy of their
compatriots.
We will seek prisoners for Venezuelan jails
on the battlefield. Our action will be directed
only against those who come armed. However
great may be indignation. we must behave
as a cultured and civilized people. especially
now. when the most powerful nations of Europe
greatest prudence in order not to abandon our
rights. the justice of our cause and our repu-
tatiOn.
The good name of Venezuela must remain
always secure, whatever emergencies may arise
in the struggle If fail il will be gloriousiy
and heroically. but L assure you that our coun-
try will be saved, because the Supreme Being
above, who sees and dictates all, cannot abandon
in this fatal emergency, justice and right be-
ing our side
l. who never trembled before danger, swear
1 will fulfil my duty and joyfully sacrifice my
life for the honor and dignity of the nation [
recommend great circumSpection, prudence ana
Cordiality, that strangers resident in
country-Americans. French, Italians, Span
iards and even the Germans and English-may
be the first to proclaim in the face of the world
that Venezuela is cultured and civilized ma
ton.
The Venezuelan situation continues to absorb
the attention of the public and the press.
The French Government keeps advised from
Caracas, but has not given out any additional
developments
The Temps to-day, at the conclusion of
long review of the situation, says:
The time has arrived when the United States
should exercise it's legitimate moral influence
in the Western Hemisphere by offering media
ton which Venezuela will gladly accept, and
Germany and Great Britain could not with
good grace reject.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-16
VENEZUELAN CORRESPONDENCE.
British Diplomatic Papers Made Public in
London.

London, Dec. ia parliamentary paper CIV
ing the correspondence relating to Venezuelan
affairs was issued this afternoon 1t begins with
a memorandum which. after recounting the
listing causes of complaint against Venezuela,
including the seizures of British ships and the
protestation against the Venezuelan Consul at
Trinidad exacting improper fees for collecting
customs dues for Venezuela in Trinidad, of
which mo notice taken by Venezuela
says:
Besides these specific outrages and grounds
for complaint there are causes in which British
subjects and companies have large claims
against Venezuela. The Venezuelan Government
declined to accept the explanation and assur-
ances of his majesty's government in regard to
the Ban Righ In any way modifying the
situation. AS a result the position of his
Uajestys legation at Caracas is rendered quite
impractcable for diplomatic purposes, all
representations, protests and remonstrances
remain disregarded and unacknowledged.
The correspondence. which dates to December
2 shows that as early as July 23 Germany ten
tatively mentioned the Venezuelan difficulties
New-York tribune., 1902-12-16
ALLIANCE TRIP4RTTTE.
Italy TO Take Part an Blockade by
Agreement.

Berlin, Dec. 15.-The Foreign Office informed
The Associated Press to-day that Italy will par
Iicpate in the blockade by agreement with the
allies, and that a portion Of the coast will be
assigned TO the Italian ships. The proceedings
against Venezuela thus become in every respect
tripartite.
Rome. Dec. 15.-In the Chamber of Deputies
to-day Foreign Minister Prinetu replying TO
q Interpolation. made a statement on the sub
5ect Of Italy's attitude toward Venezuela He
reviewed the causes leading up TO the Anglo
German action, and said:
Italy on her side claims damages for her citt-
zens who sustained losses during the insurrec-
ton which has disturbed the republic since
April. The Italian Minister at Caracas having
exhausted all efforts TO bring about friendly
adjustment, presented list of claims reduced
20 a minimum of 2S10256 bolivars-
Continuing. the Foreign Minister said that
further considerable damage 10 Italians in Ven-
ezuela had been caused during the last revolu-
ton, but that the amount of these damages
had not Yet been ascertained. As he
was informed Of the Anglo-Ge---an action he
addressed London and Berlin proposing to par
00AA1s in the measures these countries were
New-York tribune., 1902-12-16

Fene2ueta's Offer and the Note from
Secretary Han.

Berlin, Dec. 15.-Venezuela's proposition
through Minister Bowen TO submit the questions
in dispute TO arbitration has now been received
here. The Foreign Office says this will not
delay Germany's and Great Britain's measures
previously decided upon. The officials here do
not indicate what will be the final decision on
the arbitration proposition, but it was appar-
emily made too late to affect the general situ-
alton.
The Foreign Office here also received Secre-
tary Hays communication concerning the Ven
ezuelan blockade. Its terms were not disclosed,
but il was understood to express the hope that
the blockade would be peaceful one
Allusion made TO the sinking of the two
Venezuelan vessels, and the note it is con-
sidered here, does not modify the United States
general attitude Of friendly reserve
The precise character Of the blockade has not
yet been made known 10 the powers Great
Britain and Germany have agreed thereon.
The German Government submitted draft of
the notification Of the blockade to-day to the
Brpdesrath, whose approval is necessary be-
cause Of the blockade being act of war and
the Bun6esrath must, under the constitution
eaEction II.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-16
TN4CTTVITY At CARACAS.
Iouemem to Secure the Resi ienation
of Castro.

Caracas Dec. 15.--Inactio reigns in govern
ment circles here. The officials do not know
what to do and depending entirely on the
United States to assist them
A movement is on foot here, headed by promi-
nent doctors and lawyers, to request President
Castro to resign and to ask Vfce-President Ra-
mon Avala to assume the Presidency and form
a Cabinet without party tendencies 1t is also
proposed to summon Congress to appoint a
temporary President and arrange the questions
in dispute in manner satisfactory to all
concerned.
General Hernandez Gel Mocho'D, who has
Just been released from prison at Maracaibo, is
expected at Caracas tomorrow. His partisans
are very active and further trouble is feared.
The Venezuelan Government announces Great
Britain has reopened the navigation OF the
Orinoco River. Two warships will patrol the
mouths of the river and the river itself Vessels
flying the Venezuelan flag are excluded
The patriotic parade here yesterday passed
off without any extraordinary incidents
President Castro. during the day. visited the
tomb of Bolivar.
The Government reports that the German
cruiser Panther is going to Maracaibo to destroy
the forts there.
Minister Bowen, at the request of the Dutch
minister. Dr. Van Leyden who is sick at Cura-
coa has taken charge of Dutch interests here
The leading merchants of La Guayra arrived
here last night abandoning that port owing to
fear that it will be shelled to-day.
The German cruiser Vineta is going 70 visit
Margarits tan island in the Caribbean Sea,
belonging to Venezuela. thirty miles north of
Cumana).
At o'clock yesterday afternoon four loud
explosions alarmed the city of Porto Cabello.
On investigation it was found that British ma
rines had blown up the subterranean prison
cells of Castle Libertador with dynamite They
also burned all the wooden buildings surround
ing the castle and carried away everything
that could be transported.
After the bombardment of the forts at Porto
Cabello and the landing OF marines on the
island where the castle is situated, the forces
Of the powers acted Just though they were at
home causing great indignation among the
VenezueIans When everything had been de-
stroyed the marines re-embarked
The Venezuelan Government warship Miranda
has escaped the vigilance of the German cruis-
ers Fake and Panther, which were searching
for her, and arrived at Maracaibo yesterday.
Alfred Blohm. the banker here who went 10
La Guayra and the commanders OF the
British and German cruisers. said that he did
not hesitate meeting Charge Won Pilgrim
BaltaZZi, board the German cruiser Nlneta,
to tell him that the conduct of the German le
cation in this question had been shameful, and
that the matter could have been arranged If
Herr Won Pilgrim had only seen President Cas-
tro, who. like the German colony, was ignorant
of GermanyS designs.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-16
CASTR0'S SPEECH AT CARACAS
France Greatly Interested in Venezuelan
Situation.

matte agent of Venezuela, to-day gave ont rbe
text Of President Castro's speech delivered to
the people before the palace at Caracas yester-
day urging them not to resort 10 reprisaIs
against British and Germans. and appealing to
the people 10 preserve calm while the two great
powers Of Europe placed themselves in the at
ttude of pirates Otherwise the official yer
sion follows the dispatch of The Associated
Press OF yesterday from Caracas giving the text
OF the Presidents speech. follows:
Cltizens-The size of nations like the size of
men Is measured Only by their acts Those
porn brave prove their valor on the battlefield
hot against defenceless citizens who perhans
are f3iiocesst WEo are in their hearts with us
New-York tribune., 1902-12-16
PORTO CABELLo CORRESPONDENCE.
Ultimatum Of the Allied Commanders and
the Reply.

Caracas, Dec. 15.-The Anglo German ultima
tum was delivered at Porto Cabello at 4:30 and
the fortress was shelled at o'clock. The ulti-
matum was follows:
To the Controller Of Customs at Porto Cabelo,
Venezuela, Dec. Is, 1902:
We have the honor to call your attention to
the following facts: The British steamer To-
paZe while diSchargng coal here recently,
confscated and piIlaged. Her officers and crew
seQuently liberated and permitted to return TO
their vessel. Yesterday her captain was com
PEELED to lower his flag. The American Vice
Consul has informed us that this was done by
the popuace without the intervention of the
local authorities. We request you to send i'm
mediately the British commodore complete
satisfaction the part of the government of
Venezuela for the insult offered to the flag of
his country, and also guarantee that similar
proceedings shall not recur, and that the Ger
man and English residents at this port shall
not be molested II we do not receive communi-
cation of you- answer by . O'Clock this after
noon, shall proceed TO demolish the forts,
and If the fire is returned, the custom house
also Consequently urge on the official com
manding this city to remove prisoners and
troops from the fortress, in order to avoid
necessary loss Of life and to take steps to avoid
that unauthorized persons return the fire.
Neither of the governments of Great Britain
and Germany desires to medde with private IN
dividuals, and the seizure of the Venezuelan
Government ships is made only TO enforce
dinary courtesy and to obtain satisfaction for
the innumerable offences which remain un-
answered for. We are, your obedient servants
MONTGOMERIE. Commodore of the Charybdis
and Commander of the British Squadron in
Venezuelan Waters
SCHEDER, Commodore of the German Squad
in Venezuelan Waters.
The following is the Venezuelan answer to the
Anglo-German ultimatum:
To the Commodores of the Charybdis and vi
meta:
We have the honor to reply to your message
through commission composed of the Ameri-
can, Italian and Dominican consuls The au-
thorities at this port did not countenance the
lowering of the British flag on the steamship
Topaze, which act was perpetrated only by the
populace.
On account of the events at La Guayra i'm
prisonments were made on superior orders and
those imprisoned were released subsequently
on superior orders. The Germans and English
here enjoy full guarantees.
Here follow the signatures of the authorities
This answer was delivered to the Italian Con-
sui at o'clock in the afternoon, and he was
making signals when the bombardment began
German resident and two servants at San
Esteban. three miles from Porto Cabello were
killed in the shelling of the fort
New-York tribune., 1902-12-16
ARGENTINA NOT TO INTERVENE,

Buenos Ayres, Dec. 15.-It is officially denied
that Argentina intends to intervene in the
Venezuelan affair, although the press protests
against the actions of the Anglo-Gernlan fleets.
In the Chamber to-day Deputy Martinez pro-
tested against what he termed the brutality of
the powers against weak nations. and invited
the Argentine Government to Initiate n policy
aimed frankly securing the solidarity of
South America by means of agreement of
mutual defence and independence among all
South American nations M Mariners resolu-
ton was referred to committee.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-16
WHY THE VESSELS WERE SUNK.
The Explanation Offered by the Germans
Commander.

Berlin Dec. 15.--In official quarters here it Is
said that the Venezuelan vessels sunk off La
Guayra were old and worthless revenue cutters
and unfit to go to sea, and that the other ships
ca ptured have been sent to a certain West Ind
ian port to be rehtted for use during the block
ade The destruction of the Venezuelan craft.
1t is added, was necessary III order to prevent
them from falling into the hands of the Venez-
ueIans, as the German vessels had to leave La
c.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-16
REsTAURADoR UNDER GERMAN FLAG,

Berlin, Dec. 15.-Leutenant Commander
Tuerk. first officer of the German cruiser
Gazelie, has taken command OF the captured
Venezuelan gunboat Restaurador. which is now
flying the German flag
New-York tribune., 1902-12-16

Henry Norman read an Instructive paper yes
terday on Russia" before the London Institute.
Frank T. Bulen, a gamin of the London
streets. who once ran away TO sea- was the guest
of honor at the Authors Club last night.
Suitable premises at length have been secured
in Piccadilly for the Calumet Club, which has
been formed for the convenience Of wealthy
Americans in London. One of the features of
the clubhouse will be large barroom on the
plan of the New-York Yacht Clubs saloon. The
new club numbers few English members of
high social rank. but otherwise 1t is exclusively
American. l. N. +.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-16
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'Benedict's Time" is Standard
Time and our Trademark.

The Watch and Jewe1ry House of Benedict
Bros. was established in Wall Street in 1913 by
Samuel w. Benedict, the father OF the present
Benedict Bros, which makes IL probably the
oldest in their line in this country. The pres
ent Benedicts removed to the corner Of Cort-
landt Street in 1868.
They are now located at the corner Of Broad
way and Liberty Street, where they have the
most attractive jewelry store in the United
States and perhaps, in the world
An early inspection OF their magnificent and
extensive line OF fine Watches. Diamonds and
other Precious Gems IS cordially invited.
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