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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27
GIVES BROTHER JOB.
w. 3. RideeIy Appoints Edward
RidoeIy Bank Examiner.

Springfield, ILL.,, March 23.-Edward
Ridgely, former cashier of the Ridge
ly National bank of this city, has been
appointed by his brother, William Bar
rett Ridgely, comptroller of the treas
Ury, national bank examiner Ridgely
in 90 was the candidate of the gold
democrats for state treasurer of ILL
nois. He will have New York city as
his territory
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27
DUEL ON THE STREET.
Man and Woman Shoot at Each Other
in Nebraska.

Albion, March 21.-Mrs Amelia Pat
terson and George Thompson partici-
pated in street duel yesterday in
which Thompson was shot twice and
James Fory, a bystander, received a
bullet in the leg. Thompson also fired
five shots at Mrs. Paterson, none of
which took effect Thompson's
wounds are dangerous but Fory's are
not serious. The shooting was the re,
suit of a divorce and damage suit in
which Thompson and Mrs. Patterson
are the principals.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27
Twas a Soft Piece

There is story told of an Irishman
who was arrested for throwing piece
of coal at a friend and breaking mis-
jaw. When the case came up in court
the prisoner admitted his guilt.
You admit, them said the judge,
that you threw the piece of coal that
broke the maps jaw
"Yis, sir, yer honor" was the reply;
"but"-in an excusatory tone-"it war
soft coal. Indianapolis Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27
Murder Suspected.

Boston, Mass, March 22.-The It
torneys for Mrs. Julia French, whose
body was found on top of the elevator
of her residence, express the opinion
that she was murdered and the body
thrown down the elevator shaft.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27

stiff lace matching the dress in color.
Miss Miller was eighty years old when
she died and for over sixty years had
preserved this wedding dress, expect
ing the arrival of her promised hus-
band. All her immediate relatives
had died before her. and she was liv-
ing with friends She was buried in
the bridal robes made in Scotland long
ago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27
BOY KILLS AUNT.

piayfully Points Gun at Her and 1t
Goes Of.
Waupun. Wis, March ga young
nephew of Mrs. Henry Bruins shot and
fatally wounded her. 1t was an acct
dent, the child pointing a target gun
at his aunt in playful manner when
II was discharged, the ball striking her
ful in the forehead and penetrating
the brain. A physician was at once
Summoned from this city, but he pro-
nounced her situation hopeless. She
leaves family of seven young child
rem. / ~
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27
SIX MORE ROADS SUED.
Railways Centering in Chicago Ac
cused of Rate CUTTING.

cused of Rate Cutting.
Chicago, March 21-Petitions for
injunctions were filed here yesterday
by United States District Attorney
Bethea against six railways centering
in Chicago, charging them with in
fractions of the interstate commerce
law in regard to rate cutting. In sub
stance the complaints made are the
same as those filed at Kansas City
The defendants are the Michigan
Central, Illinois Central, Pennsylvania,
Pittsburg, Chicago and ST. Louis,
Lake Shore and Chicago & North
western.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27
TROOPS HEALTH ENDANGERED.
Rapid Increase of Disease at Tropical
Stations Creates Alarm.

SkHkINIIS VI
Washington, March 23.-The war
department officials are alarmed by
the rapid increase of disease among
the troops in the PHILIPPINES and other
tropical stations, and have issued an
order to the commanding officers en-
joining upon them the strictest scru-
troops, and requesting them to en-
deavor by personal example to in
fiuence the men to preserve their
health both by abstaining from drink
and liability Of contracting prevent
able disease.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27
TAYLOR SELLS OLD MINT.
Property Goes TO Real Estate Dealers
for So 600 600.

Washington, March 23.-Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury H. A. Tay-
lor yesterday sold to Felix Inman. a
real estate dealer in Philadelphia the
old mint and grounds in that city.
The price was $4,000. 900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27
CLEVELAND IN BAD FIX.
Court to Knock Out Law Under Which
City is Operatino

Cleveland, March 22.-It is reported
from Columbus that the supreme court
is practically a unit for decision that
will knock out Cleveland's federal
plan law, and that the decision will be
rendered in few days. II true,
Cleveland will be left without any
form of overnment. The law was at
tackled as being unconstitutional
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27
TO FIGHT THE STANDARD.
Pure Oil Company of West Viroini
May Absorb Others.

May Absorb Others.
Wheeling, W. Va, March 23.-The
Pure Oil company, the Standards only
rival in West Virginia, seeks to absorb
the Independent producers of Marshall
and Peasants counties, with an az
gregate daily capacity OF 10000 bar
rels. Interested parties in the move
ment. which has been conducted quiet
ly. say negotiations will be closed to-
morrow at Pittsburg. The Pure Oil
company now pipes oil from Wetzel
county to the seaboard Capturing the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27
PRINCE UNDER SUSPICION.
Charged With Completely in Revolu.
tionary Movement.

Vienna, March 22.-The Tagebiatt
announces the arrest in Warsaw of a
Russian general, Prince Varkoff, who is
attached to the staff of the Grand Duke
Serguis, on the charge of completely in
the widespread revolutionary move
ment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27

PTlnCe Henry pronounced the
Illinois the finest batleship he ever
bearded.
At the precise minute when Prince
Henry reached Indianapolis a baby
was born to Mr. and Mrs. Preschell
The parents have condemned the
little one to stagger through life
under the name of Prince Henry
Preschell.
The duke and duchess of Mali
borough are now touring in Russia.
The duchess will attend the coming
coronation i'll considerable spiendor,
as the family stage coach is OF
notable beauty, with its rich deep
red coloring and its fittings of solid
silver.
Professor Herbert A Giles of the
University of Cambridge tells the
students at Columbia university that
the Chinese have cultivated their
natural literature more than has any
them leads to official career.
Ristori says that the married life OF
herself and her late husband, Mar
quis Del Grill was a living contra
dictiOn of the saying that no marriage
in the profession is happy unless both
husband and wife belong to the
stage"
Julia Johnson, 17-year-old deaf
mute, has been awarded the honor of
delivering the salutatory address at
the Minneapolis east side high school
graduation exercises next June. She
does not seem to be handicapped by
her affection, but leads her more
fortunate classmates in scholarship.
Four of the oldest men in the
senate sit side by side in seats IL, IL,
IL and IA in the front row of the
democratic side of the chamber
Mr.. Pettus and Mr. Morgan OF
Alabama and Mr.. Cockrell and Mr.
Vest of Missouri. Senator Pettus in
point of years is the father Of the |
upper house having passed his !
eightieth birthday nearly a year ago. !
Miss Katherine Wilson will accom- |
pany her father, General James H. !
Wilson. on his visit to London to rep !
resent the United States army at the |
cornation of King Edward VII Of Eng
land Since the death of her mother |
in Cuba two years ago she has pre-
sided over this typical army home. !
Having been reared amid the most |
patriotic surroundings, Miss Wilson |
has imbibed the spirit, and will APP
ply it in practical way-all of her |
gowns will be made in this country |
To accomplish this will be no easy |
task, as London dressmakers are try |
ing zealously to guard the court regu- |
lations regarding lengths, breadths, |
etc, of costumes, TO which the dignity |
of long established custom attaches |
untold importance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27
PEOPLE OF PROMINENCE

Prince Henry pronounced the
Illinois the finest batleship he ever
bearded
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27
CHINESE BOXERS
GROWING ACTIVE
LEAD REvotUTioNIsTs IN FLOW.
cry EMPIRE.
BIG AVALANCHE IN JAPAN

Petro cum Works Buried Entombing
Over 100 Persons, Most OF Whom
Perish-Before His Death Ii Hung
Chang Surrendered Full Privileges
TO Russia in Manchuria.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27

At the precise minute when Prince
Henry reached Indianapolis a baby
was born to Mr.. and Mrs Preschell.
The parents have condemned the
little one to stagger through life
under the name of Prince Henry
Preschell.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27
FOUND GUILTY
OF KILLING GIRL
NUMBERING SWEETHEART.
SENTENCED TO BE HANGED

jury Remains Out Thirty Hours But
Finally Agrees on Verdict of Muir
der in First Degree-Story of Last
Meeting of the Lovers mad Dsap-
pearance of Girl.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27

Professor Herbert A. Giles OF the
University of Cambridge tells the
students at Columbia university that
natural literature more than has any
other race, and that literature with
them leads to official career.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-27

Ristori says that the married life OF
herself and her late husband, Mar
quis Del Grill. was living contra
diction of the saying that no marriage
in the profession is happy unless both
husband and wife belong to the
stage"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-24
Crem ated the Mules.

The fifteen mules drowned in No. 5
mine, Jeddo, during the flood in Decem-
ber, were brought to the surface on
Saturday morning and were i'm m sdiate-
ly csrtod to spot several hundred
yards from the breaker
The animals were placed in line
and covered with wood, which was ig-
nited. The fuel was replenished as
quickly as it burned. This was kept up
Saturday night and yesterday, aud last
evening the fire had completely con-
sumed the flesh and bones of the mules.
The stencil from the dead animals
was terrible, and many OF the men en-
gagged in the work of placing them n
cars and burning them were compelled
to stop work frequently and go else
where to secure fresh air.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-24
Sunday Night BrawI

Mike Digan, of Fern street, was the
victim of stabbing atfray which took
place last evening in the saloon of An
drew Klsardo, corner of Centre and Lu-
zerne streets. Joseph and Andrew Pts
kos, two brothers residing on North
Ridge street, were arrested by Officer
Moik and Constable Welsh, charged
with doing the stabbing, and placed in
the borough lookup to await develop
mnnts.
There were a number of people in the
saloon when the fracas began and it is
rumored that the stabbing was done by
woman, and not by the Piskos broth
ers.
Digan, the victim, has a deep cut in
the side of his head, but his condition is
not serious. The wound was dressed by
DR.. Deardorff.
Efforts are being made today by inter
ested parties to settle the matter.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-24

Incorporating therein the best features
of those methods which have been In
effect with other large corporations.
Under this system any employe en-
gagged for twenty-five years in any ca
pacity in the operation of the railroad
proper, who has faithfully performed his
duties is to be retired at IS years Of age,
and receive, after his honorable retire
ment, monthly allowance dependent
in amount upon his pay and length of
service. The fund from which such
payments will be made will be regularly
appropriated each year by the company,
employees not being required at any time
to pay anything for the support of the
system,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-24
ROUND THE REGION.

Several cities in the region are claim
ing the honor of entertaining the dele
gates to the three district conventions
of the United Mine Workers. The fact
Is that it has not been decided yet
where the meeting will be held, and will
not be until the latter part of this
week, when the executive committee
will meet at Scranton and determine o
both date and place. Shamokin, Halle
ton, Scranton and Wilkesbarre are
eager to get the convention.
Ira Care, Of Kingston, where be has
been justice of the peace and burgess,
died Saturday morning, aged 90 years.
In her suit against him few years ago
Mr.. Carries second wife testified that he
had himself performed their wedding
ceremony. She declared that he said
As he was a justice of the peace he had
right to marry any one, even himself
and did so.
The body of William Carroll, a young
soldier who was killed at Camp Colum bia,
Cuba, on February /, arrived at Durye ca
on Friday and was buried at PiLtston.
The young man was killed in gymna-
sum at the above named camp by falling
and breaking his neck.
Frank Strauss, of Pottsvile, and
John Grady, of Ashland, were to fight
| for 500 a side at Ashland Saturday
night, but some of the ministers of the
town objected and the sheriff notified
the principals that If they attempted to
pull off the bout they would be arrested
Mrs. w. II. Conyngham died at
Wilkesbarre Saturday morning after a
weeks Illness. Her husband is one of
the wealthiest coal operators in the
Wyoming valley, and for many years
Mrs. Conyngham has been noted for
her charitable work.
Jesse A. Coslett, OF Wilkesbarre, and
Miss Kate M. Fisher, of Allentown,
were married last week at Allentown.
Because of the illness of the bride the
ceremony was performed IN the SICK
room.
William Jennings Bryan will speak in
Scranton on Friday, March 7, under the
auspices OF st. Brendan's Council, Young
Mems Institute, of West Scranton, on
"A Conquering Nation"
The Courier Herald, Wilkesbarre's
labor organ, has been purchased by the
Central Labor Union, of that city, which
has elected John r. Mulery as business
manager.
Eugene Baer, one OF the proprietors of
Lehighton silk mill, is down with small
pox in that town. lie contracted the
disease while visiting friends at Pater
son, n. j.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-24
We're Conferences Held?

1t is said that the officials of the
United Mine Workers OF America, who
are now in New York city, have held
two secret conferences with coal mine
operators in relation to the adoption of
new agreement. John Fahey, pres-
dent OF District No. 0, will neither admit
nor deny that conferences have been
held. He, however, issued the following
statement:
''Since the anthracite miners Joined
the United Mine Workers of America
the policy OF the organization has been
to avoid all strikes and settle questions
of wages and other matters amicably If
possible. The present contract with the
operators we look upon as a tentative
one. What we will do about new con-
tract | will not say"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-24
Floods Are Feared.

The great amount of snow on the
ground is giving the operators of the
mines in this vicinity much uneasiness.
Should heavy rain come, or the snow
begin to thaw rapidly, it is feared that
the precautions taken to prevent a
repetition OF Decembers disastrous floods
will not be equal to the occasion.
The greater part of the work done
with II view of keeping surface water
out of the mines is of temporary
nature, as the severe weather that came
since the last flood prevented any per-
manent improvements, and it is doubtful
If the barrcades and bitches will be able
to do their work, in case they are put to
a severe test.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-24
LOCAL 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.

Joseph Zolinas, secretary of the
Polish Lithuanian Club, OF Wilkes
barre, has been authorized to receive
subscriptions for the erection of a
monument to mark the spot at Lattimer
where twenty-one miners were massa-
cred by Sheriff Martins posse.
Frank Ward, of Coke addition, en-
ployed in No. mine, Highland, was
taken to the Miners hospital Saturday
| afternoon to receive treatment for a
broken leg and other injuries sustained
while at work that day.
Denis Weich, who recently lost three
fingers in ralr rad accident near Bay
oune, n. j., arrived home on Saturday
and will remain with his parents on
Adams street until he RECEIVERS from his
injuries.
The jury in the case of Stevenson
against the Ebervale Coal Company re-
turned verdict for S21 900 in favor of
the plaintiff. With interest added, and
costs, the amount will reach $40 900
Fresh fish every day during Lent at
Hartman's market, next to Central hotel.
S, Rudewick, who has been i'll for
some time, has recovered sufficiently to
permit his removal from his saloon on
Front street to the home of his brother,
A. Rudewick. Birk beck street.
An entertainment under the auspices
of the Young Peoples Baptist Union
was given in the basement of the
English Baptist church Saturday even
ing.
William Ward, who has been i'll for
year past, has suffered relapse and is
again confined to his bed at his home on
Washington street.
Ice cream at Merkt's.
Daniel O'Donnell, OF Drifton, is pre-
pairing to open confectionery and
tobacco store in the Campbell building,
South Centre street.
M. M. O'Boyle on Saturday completed
his contract of adding additional radia-
tion to the heating system in the Daniel
Coke school building.
Owing to the storms and cold weather
oyster and fish dealers are unable to
receive sufficient stock to supply their
patrons.
The members of st. AIMS band are
making preparations for their annual
entertainment, which will be given on
the evening of March II.
Candy and nuts at Keepers.
The BARRIERS Union of Wilkesbarre
has decided that after April 1 all shops
must open no earlier than 730 a. IN.
and close no later than p. IN.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-24
DRIFTON.

The following young ladies of Drifton
aud Freeland enjoyed seigh-ride to
White Haven yesterday; Misses Maggie
Mckinley, Annie Carr, Agnes Gallagher,
Jennie Quinn, Fannie and b. Boner,
Mamie and b. ODonnell, Sarah and
Katie Gallagher, Annie, Mary and Ka-
tie McGeehan and Maggie Boner.
Alice Snyder, aged Is years, a daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Snyder, of
Drifton, died Friday night from scarlet
fever and was buried at Freeland cems-
terry yesterday. This is the third child
the family has lost from the disease
within month
Woodside school pupils postponed their
sleigh-ride on Friday afternoon, on ac-
count of inclement weather.
force Of Coke Bros e Co S carpen-
ters is employed in repairing No. :
breaker at Stockton.
son has been born to Mr. and Mrs.
John Cora and a daughter to Mr.. aud
Mrs. John Ondek.
Engine No % is undergoing repairs
at the shops.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Dwyer are visit
ing relatives in New Jersey.
Denis North visited Beaver Meadow
relatives yesterday.
Many cellars of town were flooded by
the rains of last week.
The pupils of Drifton Foster school
spent this afternoon at White Haven.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-24
To Pension Old EMPLOYEES.

The management of the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Company has decided that on March l
there will be put into effect pension
system for the benefit of employees who
The adoption of pension department
has been favored by President Trues-
dale almost from his Identification with
that company, iu 1899, and the plan
which has just been adopted by the
board of managers has been the subject
of careful and prolonged examination
and study on bis part, with a view to
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-24
For ST. Patrick's Day.

Committees representing the several
Catholic societies of st. AIMS parish
met yesterday afternoon at the Grand
opera house hall to make arrangements
for the annual celebration OF St. Pat
rick's Day in Freeand.
Rev. M. j. Falihee was elected grand
marshal, and was given authority to
select his aids aud arrange the route
and order Of parade.
The committee decided to hold the
parade at 1.30 p. m. on March IL and
to extend invitations to all the Catholic
societies of this and neighboring towns.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-02-24
CANNOT SUBDUE
Mine FLAMES
Jersey Colliery the Scene Of
Stubborn Fire.
Blaze Battles the Ingenuity
of SkiIlfuI Engineers and
Continues to Gain Rapidly
on the Fighters.

The most stubborn mine fire which
has ragged in the anthracite regions for
many years has been burning in the
Jersey celliery OF the Delaware, Lack
awanna and Western Railroad Company,
at Wilkesbarre, since last May. just
now the fire fighters are meeting with a
great deal Of trouble from the presence
of much noxious gas. This is so severe
that not many Of the fighters can con-
tinue the work more than few months
1t makes them light headed and, as the
shifts leave the mine every eight hours,
several Of the men stagger as if they
were drunk.
So odd an effect has it upon them that
they suffer most violent headaches, and
after eight hours in the mine require a
couple of hours sleep to restore them
to such Il normal condition that they
are abls to eat. So wearing is it on the
constitution that they have to take al
coholic stimulants, and this has resulted
in number OF the men engaged In the
work giving up their membership in the
temperance organizations.
In doing their work, which consists
upon playing water on the fire, the men
are obliged to lie close to the ground
in the gangways as the gas is so pre-
valent that none could stand up more
than a few minutes and remain con-
scious. Within a few inches from the
ground, the air being heavier than the
gas, there is current of air sufficient
to sustain life for a time.
But even in this current the fire fight
ers can stay but few minutes before
they are relieved, and this changing of
nozzle holders takes place with each
shift of thirty men for the eight hours
they are in the mine. They get good
pay, from 81 to Sc a day, and despite the
danger aud the fact that the inhalation
of the gases breaks a man down in five
or six months, there are always plenty
of applicants for vacant places.
The fire started last May in some old
workings, aud everything that in
genuity Of skillful mine engineers and
fire fighters could do has been done to
extinguish it. Failing to reach it from
the front or sides, aud linding it diff
cult to get within striking distance
owing to the intense heat, the novel
method was adopted of boring air holes
from the surface into the openings
where the fire was raging, and thus
drawing off a great deal of the heat and
creating a draft which drew the fire to
centre.
For time this was successful and the
fire fighters gained, but again the fire
advanced and at present the men are
being slowly driven back ward, and there
seems to be no way to stop the slow prog
ress of the flames. The effort is partic-
ularly determined, because two adjon-
ing mines are threatened by the fire,
which may mean the loss of thousands
of dollars worth of marketable coal.
Already the fire has cost large sum of
money