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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-09-03
The Strike Situation,

Owing to the absence of President
Baer, OF the Reading Company, the
weekly meeting Of the coal road presi
dents In New York was not held yester-
day. However, there are innumerab BILE
rumors and signs to indicate that the
strike is to soon come to an end salts
factory to the miners. The movement
began few weeks ago to bring about a
settlement, which was made public in
these columns at the time, is still under
way, and while evidences of the work
accomplished are not coming to the sur
face as rapidly as anticipated, the men
engaged in harmonizing the contestants
are destined to succeed
Dispatches from New York in today's
city papers say: "The upward move
ment OF Reading stocks gave emphasis
to the statement of Senator Platt that
the strike would be ended in two weeks,
and the fact that j. Pierpont Morgan
remained in his Office until 7 o'clock last
night was considered even a stronger
confirmation Of Senator Platts prophecy
This is most unusual with the big finan-
cier, and it is calculated that something
of the greatest Importance was being
considered. His two partners, Charles
Steele and George w. Perkins, were
with him.
st is beyond doubt that certain
powerful forces are at work to end the
posed to be most authentic is that Mr.
Morgan, having fully acquainted him
self with the phases OF the questions at
issue between the miners and the oper-
ators, will at last take steps to termin-
ate the conditions which have become
intolerable."
region are favorable to the strikers and
only a few slight disturbances were re-
ported this week. Charges of drunken
ness against some of the soldiers en-
gagged in last Fridays disturbance at
Lansford have been formulated. They
Will be presented to General Goblin, and
court-martial demanded. Burgess
Maloy, Of Lansford, and Major Gear
hart again exchanged letters yesterday.
They refer to the drunkenness charges.
The pay of the troops on service in
the coal regions from July 81 to Au-
gust 81 amounts to $sl, ,74o.49, and Ad-
utant General Stewart yesterday made
out the warrants and pay rolls and for
warded them to General Goblin, and the
men will be paid today.
The unions officers report that large
amount of money for the relief fund was
contributed in the several cities and
towns of the country on Monday and
that enough cash is now on hand and In
sight to provide for all who may require
aid. The Journeymen Brickayer's
Union, of Philadelphia, at its meeting
last night, voted 81 900 to the relief
fund.
Thomas Hart, Wilkesbarre druggist
and chairman of the Public Alliance,
will commence proceeding against Presi-
dent Fowler, of the New York, Ontario
and Western Railroad, to recover $780,
600 damages. Mr.. Hart alleges his
business has been injured by the attack
made upon him in recent statement
made by Mr.. Fowler.
The Prohbitionists of the county are
holding their convention at Wilkesbarre
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-09-03

The Prohibitionists OF the county are
holding their convention at Wilkesbarre
this afternoon.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-09-03
Kidney Disease Kills.
Its Victims Numbered by the
Hundreds of Thousands.

Kidney diseases should be attended to
at once, for almost 90 per cent of our un-
expected deaths of today are from that
cause. DR.. David Kennedy's Favorite
Remedy is the only sure cure known for
diseases of the kidneys, liver, bladder
and blood, rheumatism, dyspepsia and
chronic constipation. 1t is marvellous
how 1t stops that pain in the back, re-
leves the necessity Of urinatng so often
at night, drives away that scaldng pain
10 passing water, corrects the bad effect
Of whiskey and beer and shows its bene-
fetal effects on the system in incredibly
short time
George L, Smith, foreman of the Hol-
ley Manufacturing Company's Works,
Lockport, N. Y, says in recent letter:
81 have used DR.. David Ken
nsdy's Favorte Remedy with the
most beneficial results. was
troubled with gravel and kidney
; complaint very severely, it bothered
me great deal, and have found
great relief from its use, and cheer
fully recommend it,"
All druggists sell nr. David Kennedy's
Favorlte Remedy in the New so Cent
Size and the regular LOO size bottles.
Sample bottle-enotgh for trial, free by matt
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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-09-03
GObin's Order Denounced.

The Labor Day meeting at the Public
park on Monday was marked by instense
enthusiasm on the part of the 4, 1000 people
dresses delivered by P. G.. Gallagher,
Andrew Matti, Matthew Long and d. j.
Mccarthy, Esq. AT the conclusion of
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-09-03
NOTICE i!

The Civic League Of Luzerne County,
Il non partisan organization formed to
prevent corrupt practices at elections
and maintain the election laws, offers a
Reward of $4,000
for furnishing such evidence as shall
lead to the conviction of election officers
or others, guilty of faIsifying returns,
voting at the primaries OF more than
enc party, or of any other dishonest or
Illegal practice at the Republican or
Democratic primaries in September,
1909.
II. II. Welles, Jr., President.
R. Nelson Bennett, Secretary.
Wilkesbarre, August 30, 1902.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-09-03

DR.. David Kennedy's Golden Plasters streng-
then Mucles, remove pain anywhere. 15c EACH
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-09-03
PLEASURE.

September On litary ball under the
auspices of Loyal Castle, No IS, A. o.
X. of NJ. c., at Krell's hail. Admission,
50 cents.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-05

vacancies all Of the directors who have held
olflce during the nrst year of the company 8
organization were Reelected
They were William IL. Thompson, James
l.. Blair. A. A. Alien. Adolphus Busch. John
ID. Davis: l.. u. Dozier, Howard Elliott.
August Gehner. Breckinridge Jones, VIII
liam J. Lemp. g +. q. Meyer. julius J..
Schotten. IL. II. Stockton. J. }. wertheimer.
Houser. Seth ". Cobb. Alexander ". DE
Mvnil. Harrison l. Drummond A. H. Fred
erick. c. III. Huttig. William II. Lee. w. F.
Noiker. Jonathan Rice. Ii. W. Stelnbiss. j.
j. Turner. w. II. Woodward. George J.
TaEsey, George ID. Markham and r. E.
Marshall.
The last three names are the new d.
rectors. Mr.. Tansey is president OF the
Merchants Exchange and the st. Louis
Transfer Company. Mr. Marshall has been
death Of George ID. Baker. whom he sue
ceedS as director In the Exposition Com
pany. Mr.. Markham Is a prominent fire un-
derwriter and president of the national Or
sanizaii0n Of tire insurance agents: He Is
also a member of tho City Council Of ST.
Louis. About li5.0IO votes were cast. Every
man elected received nearly, or quite the
fuil number that Were poIted. The other
Two vacancies were caused by the death OF
George A Madill ana Peter O'Nei
The stockholders inspected the perspcc-
tive drawings of the following main build
inss OF the Exposition: Mines and Metal
lursy. by Architect Theodore c. Link; LIB
eral Arts. by Architects Barnett Haynes Il
Barnett: Electricity. by Walker IL KimbaIl:
and the Temple OF Fraternity by T. J.
Prosser. Elevation drawings Of the Manu-
factures building by Carrere Hastings
We're shown. f.. l.. Masqueray designer In
chief exhibited several drawings of bridges
for the grounds. The annual report of Pres
ident Francis was read
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-05

Caught on a belt passing over ny wheel
at the Green Car Wheel Manufacturing
Company's Works. Ninth and Dock streets.
yesterday morning. Obadiah Morey Of No.
is35 John avenue was hurled violently TO
the floor. sustaining injuries from which
he died at the City Hospital.
Morey was employed as a fireman In the
engine room at the Green corapanys works.
He was working near the engine. when he
slipped on the floor and fell on a belt pass
Ing over an eighteen-foot fly wheel The
belt. after passing over the fly wheel.
goes over a pulley In the ceiling of the
room and then over another wheel that
connects with a shaft that operates the ma
chinery in the works.
Morey was unable to release himself and
was whirled to the ceiling Of the room
about twenty feet from the engine. and
striking against the pulley. fell to the floor.
a distance of sixteen feet
Workmen employed in an adjoining room.
thinking the belt had slipped from the ny
wheel. ran into the room. They found Mo-
rey lying about ten feet from the engine.
semiconscious-
Kenneth l. Green. superintendent of the
City Hospital the physicians stated that
Morey had sustained severe internal in1u-
ries. He died an hour after being received
at the city institution.
Mr. Green said: although We were not
able to get a clear account OF the accident
and the injuries he received. II Is evident
that in some way he was caught on the
belt passing over the fly wheel and carried
on IL until he struck the pulley In the ceiling
and then was thrown to the floor"
Morey was 66 years old and q Widower.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-05
Testifies That Jones Told Him He
Could Get the Aged Million
aire TO Sign Anything.
MORE HANDWRITING TESTIMONY
Expert Admits That "Shaded
Down Strokes" and Other Man
nerisms of Rice's Handwrit-
ing Are Missing.

New York. March 4-The evidence OF
| John ". Truesdeil. handwriting expert
from Syracuse. was continued to-day IN
the trial of Albert T. Patrick. He testified
Yesterday that the disputed signatures were
forgeries of the name of ". II. Rice.
To-day Robert NJ. Moore of Patrick
counsel showed the witness some conceded
signatures. which he said resembled more
closely the disputed signatures than those
put in evidence by the prosecution, and the
witness said 1t was true that in some OF
them the shaded down strokes and other
mannerlsms OF Mr.. Rice's handwriting were
lacking.
Leonard S. Mullaly. for eighteen years
paying teller at the Phoenix Bank. testined
that in his opinion none of the disputed
signatures Were written by the same hand
that wrote the conceded signatures.
Enough Handwriting Testimony.
When Assistant District Attorney Os-
borne called William J. Kinsley. the expert
in handwriting. the Recorder said that
there had been enough handwriting testi-
mony. and told Mr.. Osborne that IL he put
Mr.. Kins!ey on the stand he would not let
him examine any more bank tellers. Mr..
Kinsley was excused and Mr.. Osborne
called Walter o. wetherbee of Swenson's
Rice on January /. 1870. and OF a visit Jones
made to him two days later.
Jones called upon me- Wetherbee said.
ION January 3. and told me II was useless
for me 10 ask Mr.. Rice for money, and thai
Mr.. Rice was done with me. Then he
brought up the subject OF the 1886 will and
asked me il I was not a witness to II.
said I was"
Mr. wetherbee said he discussed the
terms of the 1895 will with Jones.
Jones told me-" witness went on. M.
Rice had accused me of stealing S.t9o
bond. OF course. j told him that was false,
but he said l had better not go to Mr..
Rice's house again. Then he said, havs
a business proposition to make to you. i
asked him what II was"
Jones's Proposition to wetherbee.
He said he had prepared a new will for
Mr.. Rice to sign. He suggested that he
bring the will to me for consideration. /
said did not want to see 1t. He told me
the names of the executors OF the 1886 will
and proposed that let my name be sub
stituted for Judge Bartine. Jones said:
Sometimes Mr.. Rice goes to sleep in
chair. and he wakes up dopy- On those
occasions l can get him to sign anything.
We can fix up the will. You get one witness
and I'll get the other. You make a good
thing out OF It, and no one will be the
loser I declined the proposition.
Jones told me his lawyers had been
after him and had suggested the idea. I
asked him II Mr.. Rice knew the lawyers,
and he said he had met one of them. Jones
said the will could be drawn 80 that the
mouths of all the heirs under the 1896 will
would be closed by. legacies."
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-05
Do Not Understand Liberty and
Might Resist Attempt to Forci-
bly, End Slavery.
CAN BUY THEIR FREEDOM.
Until This Is Done, the Condition
Runs From Generation ID Gen
eratiOn-Are Mildly Treated
DO Not Ask for Release.

Washington. March I-The extent of
slavery in the Philippines was discussed by
Governor Taft before the House lnsular
Committee to-day in response to questions by
members. He said slavery was confined TO
the Southern Moro Islands.
The investigation made by Governor Iait
and his associates had brought out that
slaves incluied men. women and chiidren
who were slaves for debt. according to the
statements made by the Datos. The slaves
could buy their liberty, but until this was
done the condition ran from generation TO
generation.
The slaves are members of the family and
the relation was comparatively mild. II u
is possible to consider any form of slavery
as mild Governor Taft said Dato Mandi has
already abolished slavery by decree. How
effective this was could not be stated.
slaves Do Not Understand Liberty.
The civil authorities had never recognized
slavery in any way. he said. and the mill
tary had always released slaves. But the
slaves DID not understand the liberty. ana
Governor Taft said IL We attempted TO emu
slavery by force We would probably find the
slaves turning their guns against US
Representative Patterson of Tennessee
asked the number of slaves. Governor Tart
replied that he and his associates had
sought to learn the number. with the icea
that We might buy them and avert an exer-
else OF force but when the natives learned
this they all reported themselves as slaves.
The Governor estimated about one-fourth OF
the southern population as slaves, or from
100 or $4,000 in q population Of l,VIO.Uo TO
1.s0o0O.
When asked how many Sultans there
were. Governor Taft answered that Sultans
and Datos were as numerous as Barons IN
Germany or Justices of the Peace In the
United States.
Governor Taft stated that the slaves were
punished by their masters. and whipping
was not unknown to them. although there
was little severity. The slaves were subject
to sale. but he did not know Of any separa-
ton of mothers from their children.
To a question from Chairman Cooper as
to whether American women should go 10
the Philippines. Governor Taft said they
would be helpful as teachers. but he did not
encourage the idea that they should go In
large numbers.
Representative Sibley of Pennsylvania
asked what annual charge on the United
States would be made for the maintenance
OF the Philippines.
Governor Taft answered that there was
no reason why the United States should be
called upon to pay anything toward the ex-
penses OF the insular government, except
for the military. There was now s5.0oo.oGo in
gold In hand. and only sa00aeo0 debt in
sight. The outlook was for considerable In
come from customs, etc. He looked for
large increase of American trade in canned
goods, cotton and machinery.
IT think we may come back TO Congress
and ask a modification of the tariff on ma
chinery." Governor Taft said. 1T Is too
high, particularly on electrical machinery"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-05
FOR ANOTHER ENGINE-HoUsE.
Movement Started to Secure One
for Rose Hill.

A CT mmittee to agitate the matter Of Sc
curing an ensine-house for the Rose Hill
District was appointed at a meeting Of the
parishioners OF ST. Roses Parish last Mon
day evening In St Roses School Hall. Etzel
and Gcodfellow avenues.
The committee is composed OF P. p. Con-
nor and ]. ]. LAWN. They Were instructed
to confer with the Cabanne Club, Clemens
Place Improy ement Association and other
kindred associations in the locality and Sc
cure their cooperation. They are also to
call on Mayor Wells and lay the matter
before him. The committee will visit Fire
Chief SwinsIey and enlist his assistance. II
possible.
The want Of an engine-houss In the dis
trict is becoming more manifest as the 10
cality becomes more thickly Eettled. In
bad weather II is very difficult for the en-
gine located at Cabanne to r.lch the out
lying districts in time to be Of material as
eistance IL saving property.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-05
ARE HOLDING CONFERENCES.
Post Office Officials Will Coop
crate With Frisco for Fast Mail.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington, March A-General Shalien-
berger, Second Assistant Postmaster Gen.
eral. is having informal conferences with
officials OF the railroad company concern
ing the putting on OF a fast mall On the
Frisco Line.
General Shallenberger said to-day that
the department Is desirous of utilizing ev-
cry train available. but the Frisco ofictals
have not yet decided as to whether enoug h
additional business would be had to war
rant putting on train at 2:30 a. m. which
is the time name6 by the majority Of HE
applicants.
Alexander Grant, Assistant General Su-
perintendent Of the Railway Mall Service,
has been IN St Louis for a day or two to
confer with the Frisco people. 1t is prob
able that no action viii be taken in the
matter until Mr.. Grant has returned. and
made his report to the department. Az
stated by General Shallenberger. the de-
partment will not take the initiative. but
will cooperate with the railroad people in
giving the best possible service.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-05
MISSOURI DAY AT CHARLESTON.
Governor Dockery and Exposition
officials May Attend April %.

Missouri Day at the Charleston Exposi-
tion will be April q, II that date Is ac-
ceptable to Governor Dockery. The Mis-
souri, State Commission at the Exposition
has sent Charles C. Bell, manager OF the
horticultural exhibits of Missouri, to s.:
Loui. for the purpose OF arranging with tn,
Worlds Fair management for joint day
AT Charleston. II IS likely that the spesial
day TO be set apart for Nfssourisns at the
Southern Exposition Will become known as
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Day.
Mr. Bell called at the Exposition general
offices yesterday and found that the project
met with favor He will go to Jefferson
on the date for the special celebration. The
railways between st. louis and Charleston
have signihed their willingness to make n
rate of less than half fare for the trip. and
Commissioner Bell says that the railways
from points in the State to st. Louis have
given him to understand that they will
make a very low rate.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-05
WASHINGTON.

The House aereed 10 the conference re
port on the Philippine tariff bin. and thu
measure will now go 10 the President
Governor Taft. before the Senate Com
nittee on Philippines yesterday. stated that
here are between 250.0eO and 10000 hered-
1ary slaves in the Philippines who would
probably take UP arms against the GOV
srnment IL It should attempt 10 forctoiy
put an end 10 slavery.
The Injunction proceedings brought by
t.onewolf and other Kiowa Indians 10 re-
strain the sale and allotment Of their land:
we're dismissed by the United States Court
II Appeals.
Senator FRYE continued his argument De-
.ore the Senate In favor OF MS ship-suo-
sidy bill.
Testimony before the Senate Committee
:n Interoceanic canals was to the ehec.
that the property of the Panama Canal
Company offered to the United states Iof
;iooooooo would be cheap at double the
price
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-05
TWO STRIKES MAY BE SETTLED
Difficulties of the Quarrymen and
Tobacco Workers.

The strike Of the nineteen feeders at the
factory OF the Christian PEPPER Tobacco
Company. corner Of Main and Morgan
streets. who walked out Monday because
of the discharge of fsllow-wcrkman. caus-
ing nearly l0S girls to be unable to work.
remained unsettled yesterday.
The men claim they will remain firm until
the discharged man IS reinstated. Fred
Peper. superintendent of the factory. Of
fered to put the man back to work yester-
day in another department, and stated that
the matter probably would be settled to-
day.
Friday. demanding higher wages and short
er hours. IL was rumored yesterday. had
been partially settled. several Of the quar-
ries having agreed to comply with the de-
mands OF the men.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-05
EFFECT OF BOOTH DECISION.
Board of Trade Member SAYS 1t Is
All Off With Call Trading.

Chicago. March 4.-The decision Of the
United States Supreme Court upholdins the
Illinois law against trading in puts and
calls Is freely commented upon by members
OF the Board Of Trade.
A. V. Booth. the member who loses his
case. said:
1T appears to be all of with privilege
trading in Illinois. though 1t Is still legal in
Wisconsin, Minnesota. Missouri and New
York. The larger markets in all the States
have a put and cali trade. The only
thing now IL for some interested parties TO
take steps to have the Illinois law repealed.
Whether this will be done or not l cannot
say. Certainly there will be no trading of
this character in Illinois. where the pen
atty runs up TO sl.00O. with imprisonment
from one to five years"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-05
TEXAS P0PULIsTs AGITATED.
Refuse to Recognize Parker's Ac-
tion in Changing Convention.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Dallas. Tex. March i.-Texas Populists
are in an uproar of indignation against Ma
tional Chairman Parker Of Louisville, KY,
because of his interview. carried in the
Associated Press reports Of this morning.
In which he almost openly repudiated the
allied party movement which originated
the National Convention TO be opened
in Louisville, KY. April ?. but which
Mr.. Parker announces he has. trans
ferred to Memphis Tenn. for a date ye, 10
be named The Texas Populist leaders deny
the authority Of Chairman Parke. to change
the character of the convention or the place
Of holding II. The Texas State Chairman.
Milton Park of Dallas. is absent in Ala
hama. but his lieutenants have taken ac-
ton.
W. n. Coleman Newt Gresham. J. n.
Mailett and Mr.. Binyon met to-day in Fort
Worth and discussed the situation. Mr..
Coleman IS tonight telesraphing out pro-
tests to various persons. The men named
also met at Fort Worth Mr.. Adams, pas
senger agent Of the Cotton Belt Railway
system, and arranged for the transportation
of the 12s delegates from Texas to the con-
yention at Louisville. recognising no trans
fer Of the convention TO Memphis. An agent
was also appointed to make arrangements
at Louisville to house and otherwise enter
tain the Texas delegation
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-05
NEWS OF THE CITY CHURCHES.
WOman's Presbyterian Board to
Hold Silver Anniversary Meeting.

The Woman's Presbyterian Board Of the
Southwest will hold its twenty>nfth annual
meeting at the First Presbyterian Church.
April 2-4. Popular missionary speakers
have been secured for the occasion and
every effort Is being made to mako this sill
Yer anniversary memorable.
The synodical and presbyterlal officers
will meet In the afternoon Of Wednesday.
March "a. and a popular meeting will fol-
OF the board will be held Thursday and
Friday. 1t was In the old First Church
that the board was organized in 1877.
The Reverend NJ r. Gott pastor Of
Union Mission, Is seriously Ill with pneu-
monia. He returned from the conduct OF .
series of evanselistic meetings last Satur-
day and took violently Ill last Sunday aft
ernoon- He has been unconscious most Of
the time. but yesterday there was a change
for the better. During his illness. the mis-
sion is In charge OF the Reverend Charles
E. Baird. assistant pastor.
The Reverend Doctor R A. Holland spoke
yesterday at the lenten MONDAY meetings.
Eighth and Olive streets. on ''The Religion
of Labor" and to-day will speak on ''The
Relision Of Trade"
The Reverend Mr.. Rossiter Of New York
will address a parlor meeting at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. II. II. Clark. No. 2501 Pine
street, this afternoon on the McAll mission
work in France. and this evening will speak
al Pilgrim Congregational Church on the
same subject