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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-29

gestions of traffic not by a double track on the same right of way but by build ing a collateral road on a more direct line. Such road would not only relieve the congestion but would develop new sources of wealth and traffic.
 It Is unnecessary to extend the argu- ment to great length. It Is sufficient to know that the present great need of the mineral belt of Alabama Is a railway on the most direct line practicable from Birmingham toward the southeast At lantic. To make the road as short as possible. 1t should pass the mountain east of Birmingham at Lawlar's Gan. thence by Kelly's Creek, across coosa river short distance above the mouth Of Upper Clear Creek, and thence by Renfroe to Talladega. From BirmInR- ham to Talladega on a direct line the dis tance is scarcely more than forty miles: the present route, by way of Pell City, In round numbers Is about sixty miles.
 On a direct line from Taladega to Por- ter's Gap, the road should reach the State hills just east of where Talladega creek emerges from them. Crossing the creek, a short distance above, the route to Porters Gap Is rough but quite prac- ticable as already shown in proceeding paragraph. Reaching the Gap, the road could then be located by way of Ashland or Hillabee, as desired, on to Roanoke and on to Lagrange. Ga., or other points as might be chosen.
 The distance from Birmingham to La- grange is about 140 miles, the average width of the territory between the Geor- gia Pacific and the Columbus N Western is about forty miles and practically with out railroad facilities. And, as already stated this large extent or territory IS unsurpassed In the wealth of its produc- tions of mine, quarry, forest and field.
 From every point of view, the necessity of this road is apparent. Nor does it require prophetic vision to see that its construction is only a question Of time, when 1t will become a part Of a great trunk line from the Atlantic seaboard to the far west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-29
All He Was.
From the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 George" demanded Mrs Ferguson, with flashing eyes, lam the mistress of this house, or am I not?
 You certainly are" replied Mir Fergu- son. with alacrity. Whats the matter now?"
 I've discharged that impudent hired girl, and she refuses to leave want you to go to the kitchen and bundle her out, neck and crop!"
 Settle 1t between yourselves, Laura, '' said MT. Ferguson. weakly "I won't have anything to do with It. I'm only the mas- ter of the house."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-29
UNION MEN
 BE FRATERNAL.

The Labor Advocate admonishes union men as follows:
 In the discuesicn of wages. hours, strikes settlements and union labels, there is to us one underlying principle that makes to the betterment of organ ized labor that is often overlooked-Fra- ternity. in union there is strength and the bond that unites is common interest. and brotherly love. We lose signt too aften of that Biblical admonition. Love thy neighbor as thyself,' and too often construe the golden rule, Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" to mean. ''Do others or they may have chance to do you.''
 Men who are standing for a principle that they believe Is right-rnen who are ste nding and struggling to better their conditions should not lose sight that sell fishness tnd covetousness is an ahomin- &tion in the sight of God and man, that many an unkind words thoughtlessly spoken has brought sorrow to many Q heart. Law pre-supposes a man innocent until proven guilty. and we could go on and on for column after column to show why trades unionists should live together in one great fraternity cemented to- gether with common interest and brcth- erly regard.
 The world Is selfish. It s human sel- fishness that has created the conditions against which the organized workers are struggling today. 1t IS bigo fried indiffer- ence and grasping greed that is making the struggle so nard Then why should we in our own ranks be given to those unkind practices that we go much con- demn in others? Why should we view with suspicion every act of a brother, and overwhelm an earnest worker with in- gratitude. There Is no good reason. h. troduce fraternity into your unions and your daily life. Don't forget that other workers have rights that 1t Is your duty to consider: do not forget that united we stand and divided we may sink back into a worse oblivion than the serfs of Darkest Russia Adopt the union label as your weapon and fraternity as your battle cry and see Ine opposing hosts vanishing.
 A new local of the International Union of Steam Engineers has reen organized at Bessemer with twenty-six charter members. J. F. Reynolds is the president and w. D. Duone vice-president.
 Local -nion -Jo. sS. Steam Engineers has elected ofncers for the following term as follows: N, M. Chambers pres ident; c. H. Cruse vice. president. This Is the second time MT. Chambers has been elected to the presidency. showing the high esteem in which he is held He Is also district organizer for the steam engineers.
 Jesse Barrett, president of the Pattern Makers League. returned from a pleasant visit to his old home in Louis- vile.
 Officers for the Birmingham Trades Council will be nominated at the next meeting of the Birmingham Trades Coun- ell the second Sunday In Jnly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-29
EDUCATIONAL.
STATE NORMAL scHoo

STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, Jacksonville, Alabama. A school for teachers. Tuition free. Twentieth year. Board $8 per month up. Session oegins October l, 1902. Prepare for the ate Examinations in January and July, which are held here. For Cata- logue address
 c. w. DAUGETTE, President. 6-27-eod-tf
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-08
White Haven Sanitarium.

Good reports of the work of the White
Haven Hospital for Poor Consumptives
continue to come to hand. There have
been thirty-six patients from Luz
erne county since the institution opened
and many show marked improvement
and some have resumed their daily work.
The charge OF the institution is entirely
in the care Of Elmer Stockdale, and he
gives entire satisfaction. He is not a
medical man, but has had extensive ex-
perience in the care of consumptives.
He was formerly consumptve himself
The hospital is visited regularly by
physicians, but late move has been to
appoint house physician, to reside
there permanently. For this work DR..
Elmer, of Philadelphia, has been chosen.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-08
Funerals From HazIet0n.

The funeral OF the late Mrs. Mary
Coll, wife OF Henry Coll, who, with his
family, was evicted at Jeddo last month,
from the effects of which Mrs. Coll
caught cold and died on Friday, took
place this afternoon. The remains ar
rived here from Hazleton, where they
we're met by many friends OF the family.
Interment was made at st. AIMS ceme-
terry.
Oscar Mlsmer died at his home in Haz-
Teton on Saturday, aged 43 years. Sur
viving him are his mother, of South
Bethlehem; his wife, three daughters
and one son, Charles, of Freeland. The
funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon
at 2 o'clock, with services at the resi-
dence by Rev. A. W. Brownmiler, after
which the remains will be brought to
Freeland by trolley. Interment in Free
land cemetery.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-08
Sudden Death This Morning.

John McGeady, Of Walnut street, died
suddenly this morning from heart fail
urs at St. AIMS convent. While at
tending o'clock mass at St. AIMS
church hs became III and was removed
to the convent, but before the arrival of
physician he expired. Dr. Walter,
who responded to the summons, pro-
nounced him victim Of heart failure.
Mr.. McGeady became overheated while
on his way to the church, and shortly
after the service began reaction set In,
which caused his illness and subsequent
death. The remains were brought to
his home at 9 o'clock by Undertaken
McNulty.
The deceased was a we'll known and
popular young man and was always ap-
parently In the best Of health. Up to
June last he was employed as brake
man on the d. S. & S. Railroad, but was
suspended with several others during
the labor trouble and up to the present
time had not been reinstated. He had
ooSd q icSiuoho VI puio eo"h hiS
land since his youth and possessed a
large circle Of friends, who were shock
ed to learn Of his untimely death.
Mr.. McGeady was aged 80 years and
IL months and is survived by his wife
and four small children; also by his
mother, Mrs. John McGeady, Sr., of
town, and the following brothers and
sisters: James, Philadelphia; Anthony,
Wilkesbarre; Joseph, Hazleton; William,
Cuba; Sarah, Philadelphia, and Mrs,
Hugh A. Shovlin, South Washington
street.
The funeral will take place at 9 a. m.
on Wednesday, followed by requiem
mass at st. AIMS church. Interment
at st. AIMS cemetery.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-08
kle Company Sss. .72.

kle Company $ss.72.
The lad's story, told In an open,
straightforward way, left vivid impress
sion all through the court. He was not
cross, questioned by counsel for the oper-
ators.
Some of the stories hitherto related to
the commission have greatly moved Cen
eral Wilson, and other mem bers, but the
little breaker boys narrative surpassed
anything so far developed at the hear
ings
Rev. Father J. ]. Curran, OF Wilkes
barre, followed Rev. James Moore, a
Methodist minister OF Avoca, on the
stand, and was cross-examined by At
torneys Fl. G. Reynolds and Joseph
O'Bren. Both gave some very strong
evidence on behalf OF the miners, de-
claring that the conditions of lawless-
ness and violence In the region were
not as bad as the reports sent out would
make the people believe.
Referring to the non-union men,
Father Curran said that most Of the
people of the coal regions believed the
miners should have better wages. "If
a so-called 'scab' takes the place Of a
man who Is trying to get his rights that
so-called 'scab' Is doing wrong and an
Injustice to the people In his communi-
ty," said Father Curran. He admitted
Of ba vi ,r,itt tad
suited from attempts Of mine owners to
resume work.
The last witness was Frank Ray, OF
Jeddo, contract miner. He explained
conditions In the mines with reference
TO the impure air.
Tony Lowrey, a we'll known young
Italian Of town, was on the stand on
Friday. He is one of those who has
been refused unemployment by Coke
Bros. & Co. and gave testimony to that
effect. No reasons have been given for
refusing to reinstate the young man.
The conditions prevailing at. the Le-
high Valley Company mines will be
taken up next. The miners have large
number OF witnesses they desire to call,
and there is at this time no indication
when the hearings will be concluded.
Some Of the operators desire to place
witnesses on the stand IN their defense.
Unless some agreement is reached on
many points at issue, 1T is likely the
hearings will run into next month.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-08
TRI-WEEKLY
MCMEN AMIN'S
FURNISHINGS
FOR WINTER
South Centre Street

Underwear is here in abundance.
1t starts at soc; Fleeced-lined Shirts
and Drawers in Ecru, Blue Natur-
al, Flesh Color and White. Then
75c, ST. 90, 81, so and So. 90. Com
plete assortment at each price, and
we know by comparison that our
prices are the lowest in town for
value given. Bold statement, isn't
it? But we'll back it up.
All that's new in Neckwear is al
ways here. Although we don't
mention it sometimes, a gentleman
told us, he tries here first. If he
can't get it here, he can't get it in
Freeland. Popular prices, 25c
and SOC.
Hosiery.-That's our stronghold.
Have you seen our extra heavy.
The unusal kinds. Then we have
cotton and cashmere from 121ac to
soc.
Gloves from 25c to ST. 50.
Umbrellas from 81 90 to So. 80.
Collars.-The largest stock of
Lion Brand Collars in Freeland,
all sizes, all shapes and the one
price, two for 25c.
Hats.-We have quality and
style, and the price ranges from
SI.oo to 81 90. But the So. 50 and
$500 are most popular. Winter
Caps specially.
Footwear.-If you want shoes
that will fit and wear, here is where
you get them. Our lines are so
well stocked that we are prepared
to equip every man, woman or
child with the proper size, at the
lowest price consistent with quality.
Rubbers, Overshoes, Gum Boots
and Felts of all kinds.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-08
Reception at St. AIMS.

At st. AIMS church this evening the
Feast of the Immaculate Conception will
be observed by a reception under the
auspices Of the Daughters of Mary So
dality. Over 100 applicants will be ad-
mitted to membership In the society.
The sermon will be preached by Father
Hetferon, Of Hazleton, and will be fol-
lowed by benediction. Fathers Fallihee
and Fleming and several visiting priests
will also take part.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-08

Despite the fact that Judge P. P.
Smith was not examined by the three
physicians appointed by Governor Stone
to inquire into his physical condition
with view to his retirement from the
superior court bench, the physicians
have made report to the governor to
the effect that Judge Smith is incapable
to perform his judicial duties The
judge has engaged attorneys to conduct
a fight for him against being forced to
retire.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-08
FOSTER SCHOOLS.
Directors Purchase $IO5 Worth OF Maps.
Night School at Highland.

NlSnU ScnOOl AU
Foster township school board met in
regular session Saturday evening and
transacted the business OF the past two
months. Directors Johnson, Zeistloft,
O'Nei and Dudley were present In the
absence of President Weber Mr.. John
son was elected president pro TEN.
The report OF Supervising Principal
Hoffman showed an enrolment OF 1918,
average attendance 1000, percentage OF
attendance 81. Upon the recommenda-
tion of the principal motion was
adopted to close the schools from De-
cember "a to January 5, 1908, and make
out vouchers for teachers for full
months pay.
A motion was adopted that the solicit
or collect from the county all election
rent due the district and also any money
due from the sale of unseated land.
A new order for IS in favor OF FL. G.
Koons, on account of an old order is
sued by the board and returned as out
standing by the auditors, was ordered
drawn.
Damage to Drifton school building to
the amount of $5.2s was reported. The
solicitor was instructed to collect the
amount from the parents of the boys
who are said to be guilty.
A petition from Highland, praying for
the opening of night school, was re-
ceived. The school was ordered opened
on January S, 1903.
In the report from the county super
intendent all teachers were in attend
ance the five days except Messrs. Nc
Gill and O'Donnell. The former was
absent a few hours, having become i'll
during the afternoon session, and the
latter was summoned home on account
OF sickness in the family. Both teach
ers were docked when the orders for
their pay were made out, but the other
members of the board thought it unjust
to dock them and a motion was made
and prevailed that they receive full pay.
j. Hobart Smith, OF Syracuse, N, Y,
was present and was given the floor to
explain the merits Of map, published
by himself, entitled "Bridgman's His
torica School Map of Pennsylvania" :"
A motion to purchase map for each
grammar school, seven in all, at Sl5
each was made. Mr.. Smith offered to
supply the maps and wait one year for
the money and give the board second
year II necessary. II the second year
was taken he would require per cent
interest.
The vote on the motion was: To pur-
chase-Dudley, Johnson and O'Neil.
Not to purchase-Ziestloft.
The following bills were ordered paid:
Butler, Sheldon & Co., books, $3.50 As;
Lewis II. Lentz, coal hauling, S16.12;
Lewis II. Lentz, repairs, 5.2S; w. e.
Martin, supplies, Sl2.19; Mrs. Geo.
Hindson, coal and wood, $s. 50 A. Os-
wald, curtains S1.57; Upper Lehigh Coal
Company, coal, $500; L. v. r R.,
freight, S2l.97; John Metzgar; coal haul
ing, S9.75.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-08

Charles Grether, the convicted mur-
derer of Constable Adam Strunk, escap-
ed from Monroe county jail yesterday
for the second time. Daniel Van Bus.
kirt, another prisoner, also escaped,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-08

INSTATE OF OWEN F0W LER, late of Free
ID 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 =. Fowler.
John NJ. Carr, attorney.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-08
Special Meeting of A. o. III.

A special meeting of Division 10, A.
0. H., will be held at 7 80 p m. on Tues
day, December Q, 1902, at Grand opera
house hall, to take action upon the death
of our late brother, John McGeady. By
order OF John f. Shovlln, president.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-08

Dr. N. Y. Lest, the oldest practicing
physician of Scranton, died last night Of
heart failure.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-08
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS

TNSTATE OF CHRISTINA STARK, late of
1I Frceland borough, deceased.
Letters testImentary upon the above named
estate having been granted to the undersign-
ed all persons indebted to said estate are re-
auested to make payment, and those having
claims or demands, present the same, without
delay. to Henry U. stark.
Chas. Orion Stroh, Attorney.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-08

Mrs. A. w. Lesenrlng, of Mauch
Chunk, died on Saturday, aged n years.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-08

Ice cream-all llavors-at Merkt's.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-08

Holiday novelties and candies, Merkt's.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-12-08
MCMEN AMIN'S
South Centre Street

LaubaCh'S
Will Be
Headquarters
This Year
for
Holiday
Candy,
Confectionery,
Fruits,
Nuts, Etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-10
REQUEST FOR IMPROVEMENT.
Mr.. Larner Calls Attention to Condi-
ton of I Street Pavement.

Mr. Noble D. Larner of 937 l street north
west has called the attention of the District
Commissioners to the condition of the as
phalt pavement on / street between 9th and
10th streets northwest, and has made a
request that the old brick sidewalks be re-
placed with modern ones, and that certain
trees be removed Mr. Larner will be in
formed in accordance with a recommended
ton and report from Col. Biddle, the Engi
neer Commissioner, in which he says:
Il move that the writer be informed that Il
special examination of this street was made
by the Engineer Commissioner, and that its
condition is not such as to justify its being
resurfaced at the present time; that the
brick sidewalks which have not been re-
placed with cement walks can be re-
placed if majority of the abutting proper
~ owners make the request, although the
work cannot be done until next year; that
public to warrant this Office taking the first
steps toward replacing the walk, 1t is
in a fair condition; that as to the trees
in front of his house-theTe is one small tree
which certainly cannot be objectiona BILE
and to the remainder of the trees it is
the policy of the Commissioners, which
policy the Commissioners think is concurred
in by the citizens of the District to maintain
the trees in as many streets as possible"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-10

streets-Bela N. Seymour to Edward p.
Seymour, lot GA, square 81; SO.
ADMINISTRATION w. Cornwell ct al. to
Anna M. Powell, lots 23S, $50, 240; $40.
No. 233 Massachusetts avenue northeast
Elizabeth A. Glorius ct al. to Edith NJ.
Fowler, part original lot 10 and part sublot
g. square 1856; $500.
9th street northwest between L and M
streets-Wm. A. Gordon, surviving trustee
to Harry L. Turner, lot 43, square 449;
s4.725.
Congress Heights-Stephen F. Hampton
ct ux to Arthur E. Randle, lot "a, block 2;
$40.
RandIe Park-Annie E. Martin ct vir
Walter G.. to Arthur E. Randle, lot 80,
block 3; $500.
Columbia Heights-Edgar s. Kennedy ct
al to Anna M. Mattingiy, lot 81, block 23
$40
Eleventh street southeast between A and
B streets-Orlando F. ~Mattingly ct ux to
Eliza A. Babson, lot 49, square $50: $40.
Columbia Heights-Esther j. Nelson to
Lisle S. Lipscomb, part lot 10, block 80; $40.
U street northwest between 18th and 18th
streets-Washington D. Quinter ct ux. TO
Daisy A. Beckley, part lots Al and AZ,
square 274; $40.
Center lexington and Metropolis View
Joseph Speidel ct ux. to B. w. Peterson lots
Z, 10, 20, %, "A, block 10; lots Is and 10,
block 20; lot g. block 81. Center lexington
and parts of Metropolis View; $40.
street and Hopkins place northwest
William L. Sworlnstedt to Robert Philson,
lot Al, square 96; $40.
Seventh and M streets northwest-Clem-
ems Western ct ux. to Lille and Clara Co
hen, part original lot l. square 424; So.
Mount Observation-Disclosures E. Young ct
ux. to Hubert Young, lot 423; $40. Same to
Fort E. Young, lot 422; $40.
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surahce Company; do. B1icK agt. Metro
politan Railroad Company; ON trial.

surahce Company; do. BlicK agt. Metro
politan Railroad Company; On trial.
Circuit Court No, 2-JustieA Clabaugh.
United States agt Ewing ct al; on trial.
Criminal Court No. 1-Justfre Anderson.
United States agt. David Johnson; house
breaking and larcenyat sentence reform
school. United States agt. Forest Pendle-
ton. murder on trial. -
Criminal Court No. 2AJusffce Barnard
Milburn agt. Cogan; on trial
Probate Cout-Justice sBarnard.
Estate of Chas. s. ,prury; will partly
proved. Estate Of Daniel T. Gibbons; or
der of sale and proof Of publication Es-
tate of Benz. H. Stinemetz :rorder direct
ing payment of taxes. etc. Estate of Mary
Aud; will dated November 5, 1893, filed
with petition for probate. Estate of Susan
Perry; account passed. Estate of VIM. A.
Baldwin; do. Estate of Samuel P. Stod-
dard; do. In re Ada G. Cumberland; do
Estate of Renhold J. M. Doerner; do. Es-
tate of Robert Kearon; do Estate of
Benz C. Lazenby; d. In re Annie B.
Lesley; do. In re Mfllard F. Thompson;
do. In re James D. Tebault: do. Estate
of Amelia Barnes; letters of administ ration
$500. Estate of James McFee; letters of
administration granted to Henry K Beck:
bond, $780, Estate of Geo. J. Gockeler: in
ventory filed. Estate of John Cameron:
order admitting exemplified copy of will
Estate of Charles III. Smith, will admitte
to probate and letters testamentary grant
ed to Mary l.. Smith; bond, $500 In re
Sidney F. Jones; order to sell real estate;
bond $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-10
Deaths in the District.

The following deaths were reported at the
health office during the forty -eight hours
ending at noon today:
Jane Boyle, 81 years; Mary r. Spaulding,
81 years; James Briscoe, 66 years; James
Keliher. 65 years: Meredith w Horton. GA
years; Julia B. Banks, 50 years; Catherine
Dent, 46 years; John Thomas, 45 years;
John Thornton. 40 years; Melvin johnson.
80 years; Henry W. Dove, SO years; Will
lam Wood, % years; James b. Ellis, %
years; Thomas j. .Southron, 2J years; Rosa
Smith, 2i years: Arthur Womersly 10
years: Van Began Crouch, Ii years. Frank
L. Galden, !, years; Thomas Collins, 2 years;
Francis E. Cooney, II months; Bartholo-
new PlumTneT, 3 nlonths, Leslie Jones'. 3
months: Cuthbert G. Fenwick, 3 months;
Anna G. Headley, months; infant of
Henry and Leila Frazier, day.