Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-10-24
ROUND THE REGION.

work In the mines was in the William
A. colliery OF the Lehigh Valley Coal
Company, at Duryea. William Doran,
a striker, who returned to work yester-
day morning with several other men,
was cleaning up when a fall of the roof
occurred. He was crushed to death and
a foreigner was injured. The mine in
spectors, the leaders and President Nit
chell all have warned the strikers to be
careful as the mines are in a dangerous
condition.
Judge Halsey has granted an alter
native writ OF mandamus compelling the
burgess and councilmen OF Kingston to
pass an ordinance annexing to the bor-
ough of Kingston the settlements of
PrIngle Hill and Cooper Hill. This is
the first time this question has been
raised since the act was passed In 1890.
1t compels the councilmen In boroughs to
annex adjacent lands when petitioned
by a majority OF freehold owners.
With the announcement that Cover
nor Stone will appoint commissioners
to take the votes OF the National Guards
men in the field, the Republican county
chairmen have been notified to furnish
the soldiers with complete lists for their
local candidates, as, In the absence OF
printed ballots, they must write the
name OF each candidate for whom they
desire to vote on ballot sheet.
Charles Fl. Waldron and Mabel Halle
ton, managing burlesque company,
have entered suit against mbia
borough to recover 81 500 damages.
The borough owns the opera house and
several weeks ago when the company
was billed to appear there the borough
ministerial association protested against
the performance and council refused to
rent the hall to the company.
Rev. w. II. Stone has been appointed
chaplain of the Ninth regiment by Col
onel c. w. Doughterty. Rev. Stone is
rector of st. Clements Episcopal church,
nIhesudIIo. Suu HIS Iue NdCduCy
caused by the resignation OF Rev. w. D.
johnson.
Mike Crook, Of Maltby, charges that
Michael Marko, his landlord, tried to
eject him by removing the windows OF
the house and freezing out the family.
Crook sued to recover $500 damages for
catching cold. Marko was held for
court.
Mr. and Mrs. Selgmsn Burgunder, of
Wikesbarre, celebrated their fiftieth
wedding anniversary last night. Mr..
Burgunder is rs years Of age and his
wife one year his senior. They have
lived in Wilkesbarre for nearly sixty
years.
Antonio Schiaba, of Hazleton, pleaded
guilty before Judge Archibald at Scran-
ton to the charge of selling cigars with
out having revenue stamps. The court
sentenced him to pay fine of $50 and
the costs Of prosecution.
Judge Savidge has handed down an
opinion refusing a new trial to Jacob
Gerhardt, who murdered his wife in
Shamokin last year. 1t is likely his
attorneys will take the case to the
Board of Pardons.
Albert Danlelson, of Braddock, state
organizer and one of the principal
speakers Of the Socialist-Labor party
In Pennsylvania, was arrested in Scran-
ton yesterday on = charge OF disturbing
the peace.
Fire at Dickson City destroyed Good
man g. Weiss general store, Karolyn s
hotel and several smaller buildings,
causing a loss OF nearly $4,000. The
origin of the fire Is unknown.
President Mitchell will be the re-
cipient on Sunday afternoon OF medal
valued at $3.50 from Slavonian citizens
Of Wilkesbarre.