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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-22
Holiday Visitors.

Daniel Timony, Of Holy Cross college,
Worcester, Mass. and r. j. Dever and
Leo Mcdonald, of Dickinson law school,
Carlisle, are among the holiday visitors.
Miss Laura Koons, who is engaged as
a school teacher at West Chester, is
home for the holidays.
Misses Alberta Soder and Lena Van
auker are home for the holidays from
the ladies seminary at Williamsport.
Miss Name Hayes, of Bloomsbury
normal school, is spending her vacation
with her mother, Mrs. S. E. Hayes.
Howard Albert, of Philadelphia School
of Pharmacy, is visiting his parents.
Miss Nellie McGarvey is the guest of
her sister, Mrs. John j. German, North
Ridge street.
Herbert Smith, OF Philadelphia Dental
college, is visiting his sister, Mrs. s. S.
Hess.
John Sipple, of Philadelphia Dental
college, is home for the holidays.
Fred Koons, OF Pennsylvania univer-
sity, Philadelphia, has arrived home.
Notice to Members of l.. U. "1499.
All members of Local Union No. 1899,
United Mine Workers of America, are
hereby notified that the next regular
meeting of the organization will be held
at the Grand opera house hall, Friday
evening, December 90, 1902, at 7.3o
o'clock.
Every member is expected to be pres
ent, as the vote for candidates for ma
tional officers of the U. NJ. w. OF A. will
be taken at this meeting. BY order of
the President.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-22
Notes
WRITTEN UP
Short Items Of Interest to
All Readers.
Happenings of the Past
Two Days in and Around
Freeland Recorded With
out Waste of Words,

For Christmas afternoon the Crescent
Athletic Association has provided for
two games of basket ball for the one
admission. The first game will be be-
tween the two clubs of the association
and the second between the Crescent
and Mauch Chunk teams. The home
team expects to play the latter club at
Mauch Chunk on Saturday evening.
Christmas presents will be distributed
on Wednesday to the children of the
employees of Coke Bros. e. Co. who re-
side in houses owned by the company.
The gifts are presented by the Coke
ladies, OF Drifton.
Con Heron, former resident OF
town, was the victim of railroad acci-
dent at Jersey City last week, in which
he lost an arm. Mr.. Heron, when
here, was employed on the D. S. & S.
Railroad.
Mrs. Bridget Brannigan, 1O2 years old,
the blind woman who was evicted from
the home OF her daughter, Mrs. Coll, at
Jeddo, some time ago, has been removed
to the almshouse at Laurytown.
Connie Conahan was seriously
squeezed between cars IN Highland COL
llery Saturday night. He is receiving
treatment at the home of his father.
Manus Conahan, Centre street.
In addition to her friends OF this
vicinity, many people from the South
Of the late Mrs. Patrick McFadden on
Saturday morning.
James Quinn, a we'll known young
man of Highland, was severely burned
about the hands and face by an explo-
sion OF gas on Friday in No. 9 coliery,
Highland.
Yesterdays heavy rain-storm caused
the water to rise rapidly in surrounding
mines and work was partially suspended
today at number of collieries in this
vicinity.
No coal will be sold to local consumers
by G. b. Markle &c Co. before next
spring. Employees OF the firm, however,
will be supplied with all the fuel they
require.
Paul, three-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Kramer, of Pine street, was
buried at Freeland cemetery Saturday
afternoon. Death was due to pneu-
monia.
A pair of ladys glasses was lost on
Centre street last week. Finder will be
rewarded upon return OF glasses to the
Tribune office.
The brakemen on the Hazleton and
Mahanoy division of the Lehigh Valley
Railroad have received notification OF
an increase in wages.
The borough public schools will close
tomorrow afternoon for the usual hoi-
day vacation. They will reopen on
January 5.
Peter McMonigle, OF Harleigh, was
badly injured Saturday night by being
squeezed between cars in No. S mine,
Jeddo.
Bernard Mooney, OF the Third ward,
will spend Christmas with his sister,
Mrs. M. Dougherty, South Bethlehem.
The engagement of Balser Stein and
Miss Harriet Probert, of the Second
ward, is announced.
The Good Wills have fine program
prepared for their entertainment on
Christmas evening.
Every officer OF the miners local
unions at Summit Hill aud Coaldale,
with the exception of one man, has been
blacklisted by the Lehigh Coal and Navi-
cation Company.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-22
BIRTHS.

Heller.-To Mr.. and Mrs. M. III. Hell
Ter, Pine street, daughter.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-22

Take Laxative Bromo Qnnine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II it fails
to cure. e. w. Groves signature is on
each box. 25c.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-22
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Societies Choosing New Leaders for tn
Ensuing Terms.

Societies Choosing New Leaders for the
Ensuing Terms.
Mayflower Assembly, Degree OF Ma
omi, has elected these officers:
Commander-Miss Sarah Bell.
Vice commander-Miss Mary Weiss.
Conductor-Miss Clara Marley.
Chaplain-Mrs. John James.
Secrotary-Miss Sarah Zeistloft.
Financial ecretary-Gsorge Ii. Thom-
as.
Inside guard-Mrs. Charles Shepperly.
Outside guard-John j. Shafer
Trustees-Mollie KEEPER, Mrs. AL
Goeppert, Miss Barbara Davis.
The officers will be installed by Dis
trlct Deputy Mrs. Jane DeFoy at the
first meeting in January.
YOUNG MEMS c, 7. A. &. CORPS.
The Young Mems G. 7. A. b. Corps
yesterday elected the following officers:
President-John Meehan.
Vice president-John Gaffney.
Recording ecretary-Charles Dever
Financial secretary-F. Duffy
Treasurer-John McCole, Sr.
Messenger-Daniel Myers.
Sergeant-at-arms-Jo L. Shovlin.
Directors-John Meehan, Hugh Ken
nedy, John ]. McNelis, Peter O'Don-
nell, John Gaffney, Charles Shovlin,
Joseph D. Myers, Thomas Gallagher,
Patrick Collins.
ST. AIMS T. A. b. CADETS.
St. AIMS T. A. B. Cadet Society yes
terday elected the following officers:
President-Edward McHugh.
Vice president-Daniel Kennedy.
Recording ecretary-James Brogan.
Financial secretary-John Johnson.
Treasurer-Rev. NJ. J. Fallhee.
essenger-Edward McHugh.
Sergeant-at-arms-Vi Lawlor.
Trustees-Charles Boyle, Denis North,
Patrick Quinn.
Stewards-Chief, Edward j. McNelis,
Freeland; John Clark, Highland; Philip
Boner, Drifton; Patrick Sweeney, Upper
Lehigh; Francis McHugh, James Null
hearn, Freeland; Daniel Mcmahon,
Oneida.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-22
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS

LNSTATE OF OWEN FOW LER, late of Free
~ land borough, deceased.
Letters testamentary on the above named
estate having been granted to the undersign-
ed, all persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make payment, and those having
claims or demands to present the same, with
out delay, to Nettie S. Fowler.
John NJ. Carr, attorney.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-22
Mem len AMIN'S
USEFUL GIFTS
FOR CHRISTMAS
South Centre Street

An inexhaustive exhibit of re-
membranes that appeal to the
eye and bring pleasure and
comfort to the recipient can be
seen here. If you will come
to our store at once you will
find suggestions enough to
satisfythe most exacting. Every
article we sell contains full
value for the price paid.
Fancy Neckwear-
The prettiest and largest selec-
tion of Fourin Hands, Imperials,
Bows, and Tecks in town, in plain
white and plain black silks, also
all the newest fancy colors in Ties,
are now on sale at 25c.
Come and see our new soc holi-
day Neckwear. The prettiest Ties
that we've ever shown; all shapes,
all colors, all styles, soc.
Mems Furnishings
Xmas Suspenders from 25c up
ward.
Xmas Socks from 25c upward.
Xmas Shirts from soc upward.
Xmas Silk Mufflers, from soc
upward.
Xmas Sweaters from soc upward.
Slippers and Shoes
This stores collection of Christ
mas Slippers is exceptional. The
positive price savings to be had
here makes buyer of you at once.
In the line of Shoes we have
everything that could be desired,
and when making your presents
don't forget that a Pair of Shoes is
one of the most acceptable articles
you can offer.
Stylish Hats
Headwear should interest you.
It's important that you have a new
Hat for Christmas. All of the
seasons latest shapes now on sale.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-22

We have two large store-rooms
stocked from floor to ceiling with
Toys, Novelties, Candy, Confec-
tionery, Fruits, Nuts, Smokers
Supplies, etc.
If you don't know what to buy
for the children, come to us and
we will show you just what will
please them.
No other dealer can offer you
prices as low as our goods are
marked, and nowhere else can so
Urge a stock be found.
Every holiday season finds Mer-
KITS store with the largest and pret-
test lines of Toys in town. This
wear the assortment is more com
plete than ever.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-07

noted that there were no other foot
steps save those of Barrymore on the
soft gravel. and finally / carefully ex-
amined the body, which had not been
touched until my arrival. Sir Charles
lay on his face, his arms out, his An
gers dug into the ground. and his fea-
lures convulsed with some strong emo
ton to such an extent that / could
hardly have sworn TO his identity.
There was certainly no physical injury
OF any kind. But one false statement
was made by Barrymore at the in
quest. He said that there were no
traces upon the ground round the
body He did not observe any. But
did-some little distance of, but
fresh and clear"
Footprints"
Footprints"
"A mans or a woman's?"
DR. Mortimer looked strangely at US
for an instant, and his voice sank al
most to a whisper as he answered:
Mr.. Holmes. they were the foot
prints of a gigantic hound"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-07

The Curse of the Baskervilles.
Il have in my pocket a manuscript.
said DIR. James Mortimer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31
Good RidHance

The Long Island man who has sold out
his American property and renounced his
allegiance to the United States preparatory
to becoming a citizen Of England. has at
least one advantage over his prototype.
W lllIam Waldorf Astor. in that he has a
specific cause of complaint against the
American system. He impugns the intelli-
gence of the courts of this country, having
been mulcted in a divorce case for heavy
alimony. He AYERS that the English petit
logger is wiser than the justices of the
state supreme courts in this country while
only the justices of the United States Su-
preme Court can compare with the lower
grades of English jurists II is difficult TO
understand why he has drawn this distinc-
ton in partial favor of the highest Amcri-
can court, which rendered the final de-
cision against him in the cause which has
turned his patriotism into bitterness and
gall. However, he is going and there will
be no tears shed. The number of Ameri-
cans who shake the dust of these shores
from their feet is so very small compared
with that of the Englishmen who renounce
the king and become american citizens
that the United States can easily afford to
lose an occasional millionaire Mr. Astor
has never been regretted from either a per-
''4i''A VI q pau point OF view Inere
Is ample evidence that he did not make a
ten-strikc in England by his transfer of
allegiance. His latest outburst of spleen
against his native country has caused only
amusement here and is not being heartily
applauded abroad. If every American citi-
zen who finds fault with the American sys-
TEN were to decamp for another sovereign
ty the exodus would indeed be serious But
fortunately it is a prevailing trait of the
American character that while the citizen
with grievance works with energy to
change conditions to suit his Judgment if
he loses he bows to the will of the majority
Tor the time being and then tries again.
This process keeps the current of political
life always in motion and works wholesome
results. There are scores of thousands of
earnest Americans of wealth and position
laws. for instance. but instead of deserving
the nag for the chance of finding more suit
able legal conditions abroad. they are bend
ing themselves vigorously to the task of Sc
which will conduce to greater uniformity
and morality in the legal adjustment of
the marriage relation. Such citizens are
worth far more to this country in their
present antagonistic frame of mind. than
twice as many imported citizens of the
Astor-Lynde kind can possibly prove to
England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31
Inter-Continental Communication

A party OF explorers headed by Harry de
Windt is working a painful way across
northern Siberia in the hope of striking an
alI-land route from Paris to New York
Reports from the road to friends of the
hardy Venturers in London state that the
difficulties are great and increasing and
that the natives and Russian officials warn
Of dangers ahead. Geogra phicaIly this tour
through the frozen wastes of northeaster
Asia and northwestern America will be in
teresting and perhaps valuable But its
commercial value may well be doubt ed An
all-land route from Europe to America can
never become practicable for trade consid-
ering the intense cold which must be en-
countered throughout a greater part of the
way. The long detour TO strike the semi
causeway between the two continents in
wolves such distances that even with a
steam road in smooth operation on a fast
Roadway the ocean traffic would be at an
advantage in point of time
This search for an all-land route in
measure resembles the long-continued hunt
for the northwest passage which caused the
sacrifice of many lives and much wealth
Eventually the Introduction of the steam
raiiresd efreetualiy put an end to these ex-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31

plorations, for 1t became clear that even
with sea passage open for part of the
year the risks and delays Of far northern
water travel would offset any advantage
that might be gained, especially as the con-
tinent was In a fair way soon to be spanned
by steam lines. Trade follows the lines of
the speediest communication. In the case
of the transit of Asia eventually railroad
line will probably be constructed farther
south than the trans-Siberian route, which
is more or less circuitous. The sole advan-
tage 1t now possesses is that 1t traverses
a region of some population and civiliza-
ton. Russian Siberia not only permits such
construction, but almost supports 1t finan-
cially. There is a larger habitation of the
northern steppes and plains than the west
ern world realizes, and 1t is steadily grow
ing, as the Russian government encourages
emigration from the congested districts of
the old country. ......
An Alaskan railroad is by no means an
impossibility on this side. Already line
has been laid into the gold mining region
from the coast and there are projects under
way for continental line northward from
the feeders of the Canadian Pacific road.
So it is not impossible that in a score of
years, or perhaps sooner, the railroad sys-
TENS of the two continents will have APP
preached each other fairly close. Yet I'M
less there is large gold strike in north
eastern Siberia to tempt heavy migration it
will be long time before the Russians, or,
in fact, any other capitalists. will venture to
penetrate the frozen wilds with line. Po-
litical ends will have been served when the
Siberian road reaches the Pacific
Meanwhile de Windt's journey must be
regarded primarily geographical ven
ture. similar in a measure to the attempts
to reach the pole. 1t calls for brave heart
and great resources, and the good will of
civilization will go with him as he strug-
giles through the Siberian wastes and the
frozen drifts of the far north. Such pio-
neers have contributed to science it's heavi-
est accessions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31
Mr.. Jones of Arkansas.

As a seasoned politician. Mr.. Jones Of
Arkansas is doubtless prepared for many
of the comments which will follow his de-
feat for reelection to the Senate. Among
tie first to rejoice will be men who, some
o. them openly. some of them secretly.
sympathfzed with his efforts in behalf of
NJ Bryan and lamented their failure. Had
success been achieved, they would have
fawned upon him for favors, and taxed
his patience with appeals for intro
dUctions to Mr. Bryan and indorse-
ments for office Success was impossible,
and row the time-servers turn away from
him. and even charge him with their dis
comfiture 1t is an old, old story, and
quarter of century of practical politics
must have developed in the Arkansas SEN
ator something akin to philosophy. Moth
inr succeeds like success, and nothing
draws down upon ones head more immod-
cate or undeserved censure than failure.
At the same time it may be said in all
Truth that the democratic party loses in
the Senate a man of decided ability and
public life a gentleman of many attractive
personal qualities. Mr.. Jones has been
serviceabIe rather than snowy leader; has
been more of debater than orator in the
Senate and as chairman of the democratic
much the place requires. His forecasts
In 1896 and 19OO,' which were so signally
battered by the results, were simply the
claims imposed by custom. The whooper-
Up is sometimes the organizer of victory.
Whenever he is. his enthusiasm looks like
inspiration and wisdom Whenever he ism [.
it is apt to look like thirty cents Mr..
jones. for whoOping-up purposes, prognos-
ticated and lost, and the opposition of
course laughed at him, while his disgruntled
CompatriOts sneered at him.
What influence the round cotton bale trust
charge exerted In this Arkansas campaign
Jones somewhat, for it laid him open to
just criticism. He had denounced trusts so
vigorously in his campaigning against the
republicans that the discovery of his own
name in the list of shareholders of big
INCORPORATING corporation necessarily told
against MIN on the face of things. But he
has a good deal of company now. Mr..
TCWne is a Wall street attorney, assisting
thu money power with sound legal advice,
while Ex-Governor Hoeg is SO rich he is
SPREADING his good things before the
Even Mr.. Bryan is today rich man. Things
have greatly changed with all of them since
these gentlemen first began to declaim
against the power of wealth and in favor of
the interests of the plain people. Then
they were all in office. Mr.. Jones will fol-
low the others now into private life The
way of the reformer is hard-and some
times curious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31
The Disadvantage of Posing.

Oh, Spring is a season of doubt and dismay,
Except to the poetry writer.
You are struck with a chill when you try to
be gay,
Unless you're a poetry writer.
You know that the wind is unruIy and wild;
No season could be impoliter;
1t isn't melodious. nor merry, nor mild,
Except to the poetry writer.
And love without money seems risky at
best. ! z
Except to the poetry, writer;
On a small coy cot your ideals don't rest,
Unless you're poetry writer.
These mutual expressions of lasting esteem
Will neer. make the board bill look
brighter, : rt--.
And you know that a man ought to toll and
not dream,
Unless you're poetry writer.
This world is place that is teeming with
fun,
Except for the poetry writer. :
You can work at your task and be glad
when it's done.
Unless you're a poetry writer.
And if somebody says that your wit is quite
bad,
Don't you care. if it makes heart lighter.
Dig ahead, without pausng to pose, and be
glad
That you aren't a poetry writer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31
Ugly Advertising.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
England is beginning to interest itself in
the reform of advertising, because in that
country matters are even worse than they
are in ours, though it IS almost inconceiy-
able. There is a large and growing society
that boycotts all goods which are adyer-
tised in manner to affront the public
taste and spoil natural scenery or architec-
tural vistas. In Manhattan we have gone
50 far as to threaten to remove the roof
fences that endanger the lives Of people
in the streets below. In Brooklyn We have
done nothing, and keep on doing nothing.
once in while We have little meeting
and pass resolutions, but the public never
knows. Meanwhile, buildings are defaced,
telegraph poles are decorated with posters,
obsolete hitching posts Fulton street
and other thoroughfares are used as tying
posts for slot machines and placards in
fact, nearly every space large enough to
hold few letters is seized upon to pro-
claim the virtues of somebody's whisky
and pills. and shoes. and corsets, and hats
and shows We are welterng in ugliness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31

The news reports today indicate that the
effort to secure change in the chief clerk
ship of the Post Office Department by ex-
empting the incumbent of that office from
the prote of the civil service law has
been abandoned and that he will be permit
ted to continue in office during his con-
tinued good conduct and capacity. This is
undoubtedly the wisest decision which
could have been reached in the premises
regardless altogether of the personality of
the incumbent. The inclusion of the de-
partmental chief clerks under the merit
system has thus far worked satisfactorily,
and, as far as Indicated. there has been no
suggestion OF excluding any other indi-
vidual than the one mentioned. If objec-
tons exist as to his political Affiliations
and HIS removal Is desired, 1t would be
necessary In order to secure this result to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-31
Mr.. Griggs and Harmony.

The chairman Of the democratic congress
SIGNAL committee gives evidence in what
may be termed his first official deliverancc
or reasonably clear purpose and of some
diplomacy. He mas accepted office with the
view of accomplishing something for his
party. and will put on the harness at once.
He speaks for harmony and hard work. He
falls in readily with a chairman'S duty in
looking upon the future with confidence,
but he does not talk like rainbow chaser.
One gets the impression easily that MIR.
Griggs is not undertaking the opposition-a
sure sign of a go,d campaigner.
What is the Griggs platform? Turn the
republicans out. 1t may be objected that it
is too general in it's terms. But one has
only to reflect moment to appreciate how
dangerous specifications would be. Mr..
Griggs does mention the Philippine ques-
ton. the sectional question, and large con-
gressional appropria lions, but only in a gen.
eral way He may mean by the Philippine
question, not scuttle. but the administra-
tons management of affairs In the archi
pelago. He may mean by the sectional
question, not the precise terms the real
meaning of the Crumpacker resolution. but
the sounding chatter about a force bill and
negro domination designed to obscure the
Ger to charge the ether side with waste
Of the public money. Reduced then to the
last analysis, the appeal of the new chair
man is for union and cooperation on
broad anti-republican basis. THE republic
cans have made mess of things. We can
do better. Put us in.
Note the absence of the Bryanite spirit.
Not word on the subject of apostates or
traitors No harti-and-faSt definition of
democracy. No returning to the fold
clothed in sackcloth and ashes begging for
giveness for past Cffenses and entering into
bonds for the future. Who is democrat,
and as good as another? Every man willing
for any reason to fight the party in power
in the coming campaign. What he may
have been. or have done, in 1896, in 1900,
or yesterday noon. is no matter. 1t is not
a case of while the lamp holds out to
burn the vlest sinner may return" Mr..
Griggs trims the lamp afresh, sets it where
it may be seen far and wide and asks
everybody to regard it as an invitation and
a welcome. Where it shines there are to be
no distinctions-no saints no sinners, but
just everyday democrats working together
to capture the leXt House of Representa-
tiyes.
The republicans have yet to organize.
They are troubled with some divisions and
h rmony is a watchword the waite of which
they too must consider. The loss of the
nt KIT House would be a heavy blow to
them, and it might be capitalized disas-
troCsly against their candidate in 1904 For
these reasons the selection of the man to
manage their campaign is awaited with
great interest.