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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-21

While the strike talk at Shamokn
has somewhat abated during the past
twenty-fonr hours, the feeling among
the delegates is that the operators who
have failed to live up to the promises
made in the notices posted a year ago
must be compelled to act fairly, and
the resolutions adopted at yesterdays
session make provision for the carrying
out OF this demand.
1t is conceded now, and has been
claimed by many of the leaders from
the start, that the recognition Of the
union is a secondary consideration.
The betterment OF the condition of the
anthracite mine worker is the para
mount issue, and all the strength OF tho
organization will be exerted to accom-
plsh this object.
The following resolutions were adopt
ed by the convention yesterday;
ITO demand an eighthour workday.
ITO demand recognition OF mine COM
mittees for the adjustment OF disputes
which arise, thus avoiding numerous
contentious which result in local strikes
ITO oppose working with non-union
men.
ITO provide for the organization of all
skilled mechanics in conformity with
the decision rendered by the American
Federation of Labor convention.
ITO favor the arbitration OF trade dis
putes.
ITO provide for the erection of q
monument At Lattimer, not to cost more
than $1,000, as q memorial to the vic
tins OF the Lattimer shooting.
ITO condemn the action of the Della
ware and Hudson Railroad Company
for changing working conditions in
Plymouth, which change resulted In the
reduction of wages In violation of con-
tract.
ITO favor colliery unions wherever
practicable.
ITO provide for the systematic exam
ination of working cards.
ITO demand the reinstatement Of the
flremen discharged by the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Company at Woodward, Avondale and
Pettibone collieries, who refused to
comply with the order Of the company
to work on what is called the "swing
shift" system.
ITO oppose the contract system now
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-21
Miner Badly Injured.

James O'Donnell, of Coke addition,
was severely hurt In Oakdale colliery
yesterday afternoon. He prepared a
blast and set fire to the same, and after
waiting several minutes for the expect
ed explosion he concluded that the
charge had missed fire. Returning to
investigate, he arrived at the scene Just
as the blast went off. He was struck by
pieces of the flying coal and was severely
gashed about the head and face. He
was also thrown backward and in falling
broke one of his ribs.
Mr.. o'Donnell was Immediately taken
to the Miners hospital. Upon his arriv-
al he learned that case of smallpox had
just been discovered at the institution
and he asked to be returned to his home,
which was done.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-21
Newspaper Man Insane.
From the Nanticoke News.

From the Nanticoke News.
S. G. Yohey, record keeper of Dewey
Tent, 433. X. o. I. NJ, of this town,
received letter from the keeper of
records of the tent at Leech burg, Pa,
stating that John J. Burke was hope
lessly insane at the Leechburg hospital,
and his death would probably occur in a
few days.
Mr.. Burke has many friends In Nan
ticoke, who will be sorry to hear OF his
aflliction. He was for years employed
as city editor of this paper when the
late J. c. Coon was editor, and was
familiarly known as Senator" on &C.
count Of the numerous articles he wrote
over that signature. About nine years
ago he was married to Miss Annie Gil
ligan, who was then and is now one of
our most efficient school teachers. Mr..
Burke is reputed to be worth over
$4,000. He has many relatives in
Wilkesbarre.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-21
DRIFTON.

The Spaulding base ball club has re.
organized for the coming season by
eleclng Edward McElrue manager and
Daniel McGeehan captain. This team
was first organized last summer and
they did very good work. The boys will
begin practice as soon as the weather
becomes favorable.
The colieries here are still idle on ac-
count OF the high water. The company
is exertng every effort to overcome the
trouble, but the water continues to gain
steadily in No. slope and 1t is not like
ly that operations will be resumed be.
fore the middle of next week.
Cornelius Gallagher, of the United
States Marine Corps, left yesterday for
New York city to rejoin his command
He expects to be sent to Cuba In few
weeks
D. S. & S. engine No. 0, which wa.
badly damaged in the recent wreck at
Weatherly, has been brought to the
shops for repairs.
Miss Annie Gallagher, of New Phila.
delphia, Schuylkill county, is visiting
friends here.
The employees Of Coke Bros. & Co. will
receive their pay for the first half OF
March on the 2sth inst
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-21
Scarcity of Coal,

Owing to the suspension of work at
Drifton collieries, on account of high
water, no pea coal can be had at that
place and Freeland users OF this grade
are compelled to burn the larger Sizes
Tho peculiar disease which has af-
hicted many mules at Jeddo has neces-
STATED the taking off of several teams
which haul Highland coal to town, and
Markle & Co. are able to deliver only a
portion of tho orders which have been
placed for their coal.
The fear of strike has caused a
large local demand for coal this month.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-21
Divorce Made Too Easy.

Judge Lynch yesterday afternoon
handed down an opinion in the proceed
ings OF Mrs. Mary Greedy, of Freeland
for divorce from her husband. Judge
Lynch says the attorneys for each side
conducted the proceedings to a certain
point and then referred them to a
referee, who approved an absolute
divorce, and handed in his bill to the
county at the rate of $40 day.
Judge Lynch finds the entire proceed
ing irregular and based upon the theory,
he says, that the dissolution of the mar
riage ties is a trivial matter. He de-
clares it is the duty of the court to hear
the proceedings or appoint a master to
do so, and he annuls the divorce and
refuses the bill of the referee.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-21
Confirmation Services,

A class of fifteen will be confirmed at
st. Peter and Paul's Slavonlan Luthera n
church on Sunday morning by Rev. Carl
Houser.
On the same day a large class will be
confirmed at st. Johns Reformed church
by Rev. j. b. Kerschner.
At st. Luke's Lutheran church Rev.
j. J. Kuntz will con nfirm class of seven.
teen on Sunday morning.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-21
Ice cream at Merkt's.
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.

IN FICE OF STATE NINE INSPECTOR
Notice is hereby given that an examination
Of candidates for the office of Inspector of
Mines for the First Anthracite District tLuz-
erne County,, will be held In the High School
building, corner Union and Washington
streets, Wilkesburre. Pa, on April /, 2, 8 and
4. lnO2, beginning ut 10 II. m, when aud where
all candidates are requested to present them
selves for examination
No previous notice of intention to apply is
required.
Morris Williams,
Albert c. Leisenring,
John Gilhooley,
James Llewellyn,
Robert Monroe,
Board OF Examiners.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-21
Bids for the Opern House.

Bids will be received until April 10,
1902, by the Young Mems G. T. A. B.
Corps for the renting of the Grand
opera house building. Bids are asked
for one or three years and for the audi,
torinm separately and the auditorium
and halls collectively, the lease to take
effect on August 1, 1902.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
BY order of the Board of Trustees.
Alex. Mulhearn, chairman.
John j. Meehan, secretary.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-21
THEATRICAL.

The Dot Karroll Company opened a
three nights engagement last evening
before a crowded house. The play was
"a Night in Chinatown" and it gave
the large audience realistic insight
into life In certain portions of our large
cities. The piece was handsomey y
staged and the several members of the
company did full justice to their parts.
Dot Karroll, the sprightly star, won a
great deal of deserved applause, and
her efforts to please were not lost upon
those present. She acted the though
girl" of the play in a manner pleasing to
all, and the support given her was all
that could be desired.
The spscalties between the acts by
the various members of the company
were as good as any rendered by the
hgh-class vaudeville shows and the
audience was also we'll pleased with this
portion of the entertainment.
Tonight the company will produce
Devils Mine" and tomorrow evening
THE Corner Grocery"
The reputation of "The Irish Pawn
brokers" had preceded them to Free
land, consequently very small audi
ence was present on Wednesday even
Ing to see them play. The local
management refused to allow the
curtain to go up on account of the poor
patronage and the engagement was
cancelled.
t
The popular melodrama, 1.-The Span
of Life" is booked for an early pres
entation here. The play never fails to
pack the house.
"Down and Up" will be the only at
traction at the Grand next week.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-21

l'Ok SERVICE.-Three bulls-one large,
II one medium and one small Apply to
Geo. Malinky, Fern street, Freeland.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-21
Card of Thanks,

We hereby extend to the people of
Freeland aud vicinity our sincere thanks
for their contribution of $780, donated
towards the erection of st. Lasko's
Catholic (Magyar) church at Hazeton.
Collected by Freeland branch of st.
Lasko's Society, of Hazeton.
John Mihock.
Peter Foriacs
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-21

Additional locals on the fourth page.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1902-03-21

The popular melodrama, "The Span
of Life" is booked for an early pres
entation here. The play never fails to
pack the house.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28

chambers of legislation. 1t Is easy and
usually safe to call man a liar in a
place and presence which forbid the re-
Spouse of a blow; and 1t Is easy and safe
| to deal blow in place and presence
which guarantees instant Intervention
without use of arms. Senator McLaurin
has restrained his passion before, at
places where the expression of that pas
sion would have been perilous; he could
have done so in place where it was not
perilous. The same can be said of Sena-
tor Tilman Each, if he considered him.
self insulted beyond endurance, could have
deferred the expression of his resentment
to, a more fitting time and place. If they
had to call each other liars and punch
each others noses they could easily have
found opportunity to do so outside of that
majestic forum wherein they represented
the dignity of the State of South Caro-
lima. BY making the Senate chamber the
arena for their epithets and blows they
misrepresented the character of their con-
stituents and putt a stain upon their
State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
A Great Success
j. A. LONG, Secretary.

North Carolina Christian Advocate.)
We have watched with no small degree
of interest the evolution of a North
Carolina enterprise set on foot only a
year or two ago. We refer to the North
Carolina Year Book, published by the
News and Observer, Raleigh, n G,
The present issue is a remarkable i'm
provement over the one of last year and
fully meets the demand of a complete
directory of North Carolina. 1t is a
large volume. giving in detail the organ
iZation of the State Government, the
counties, the various church and frater
nal organizations, together with COM
plete census of the counties and towns,
and a business directory of the State.
We unhesitatingly pronounce it a great
success, and do not see how any business
or professional men can dispense with
it's constant use. 1t is sold by the News
and Observer Company at $1.00. a fine
map OF the State included.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
Spirit of the Press.
ARE THEY TWO OF A KIND?
Springfield Republican.

ARE THEY TWO OF KIND:
Springfield Republican.
Mr.. Tillman's implication that the
President would have done just as he did,
judging by the Rooseveltian philosophy
OF the strenuous life, was shot that can
be excused, perhaps in view of Tillman' s
irritation over the withdrawal of the in
citation to the White House dinner. It
was Mr.. Roosevelt who wrote in his life
of Benton:
But, after all. this ruffianism was
really not whit worse in it's effects on
the national character than was the case
with certain of the universal peace
and mon resistance" developments in
the northeastern States; in fact it was
more healthy. A class of professional
non combatants is as hurtful to the real,
healthy growth of a nation as is a class
of fire-eaters; for weakness or folly is
naturally as bad AS a vice, or worse
and in the long run, Quaker may be
quite as undesirable a citizen as a
dueliSt."
The President must admit Mr. Till
man is only applying that doctrine be-
tween individuals.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
WHAT Is THE NEXT DINNER
GRAND STAND PLAY?

The accidental President loves sensa :
tion quite as much as the vainest actor,
and he knows quite as we'll how to make
himself the centre of sensations.
1.-The way to a mans heart is through
his stomach" has been enlarged by Mr..
Roosevelt to read 1.-THE way of keeping
in the public eve is to have grand stand
dinner plays-both national and inter-
national ..
He put that maxim first in operation
when he invited the negro teacher,
Booker Washington to dine with him at
the White House. When the public had
taken his measure by that innovation and
quit talking about it, the President Plan
ned even a greater sensation by an inter-
national grand stand dinner play. Mr..
Tillman was invited to dine with the
Prince at the White House. Because he
knocked a Senator down who called him
a liar the President withdrew his invi-
tation after having let the matter be ex-
plotted in all the papers. 1t fulfilled its
obiect-created a sensation and made
everybody talk about Roosevelt's strenu-
Gus WAYS more than about the Prince.
What will pbe the next grand stand
dinner play?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
PART I
At Rest.

The hearts of many people were sad
dened on last Thursday morning when
they heard that Captain |. j. Cheatham
had passed away. He had been a citizen
OF this place for many years, having
moved here in 1889. His wife was a Miss
Mary E. Hunt, of Granville county. who
died September 10Th, 1899. Besides a
great number of friends he leaves three
sons and four daughters. They are R. l.
Cheatham, of Atlanta; E. ]. Cheatham, of
Franklinton, and |. Bolon Cheatham, of
Richmond; Mrs. Kate Jones, of Raleigh
Mrs. Jennie Aston, of Centerville; Mrs.
Matte Whitfield and Miss Sue Cheatham,
of Franklinton.
Captain Cheatham was a gentleman of
the highest known integrity and was very
popular and prominent in railroad cir
cles. Not only will he be missed in his
own home by his loved ones but his death
will leave vacancy in the hearts of his
friends which may never be filed He
was a kind-hearted Christian gentleman
and he proved it by his daily actions
and walk in life. He was always ready
and willing to help bear some ones sir
row, to minister to the sick and suffer
ing and to brighten in so many ways
the lives VI all tnOSe WITH WnOm ne come
in contact. He was also a kind and de-
voted father, never hating when his chill
drens welfare demand his services, and
while it greved him to part with them,
how comforting must have been the
thought that he was leaving daughters
who had all their lives been faithful and
devoted to him, and sons who would ever
walk the path of rectitude of honor. The
funeral services were conducted in a very
impressive manner Friday afternoon at
O'Clock by his pastor, Rev. Jno. H.
Shore assisted by the pastor of the Bap-
fist church, Rev. J. B. Howell. Many
lovely flowers covered the casket and
many were the friends who gathered at
Fairview cemetery where all that was
mortal of their dead friend was laid ten
derby to rest These lines are penned by
one who knew him we'll and loved him
very much.
DALLAS r. WARD.
Franklinton, N. c., Feb. 81.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
LOSS ABOUT TWELVE THOUSAND.
Further Details of the Fire That Sweut
Thomasvi,le
(Thomasville News.)

ANNNo'J
Tuesday night, about midnight, fire
was discovered in the rear end of Will
Tylers store house, on the west side OF
Salem street. 1t took but few minutes
for the flames to spread to the whole
block, which consisted of d. G.. Moffitt's
grocery store, Dan McCaulys barber
shop, w. G. & T. f. Harris store house.
occupied by the Peoples Mercantile
Company, and d. A. Longs grocery
store. The fire then crossed over Salem
street to the east side and destroyed the
postoffice, DR.. c.. A. Julian's office, Per
ryman & Zimn erman's grocery store and
]. M. Dodson's Photographic gallery,
making nine business houses laid to
waste in less than two hours, with a loss
of several thousand dollars. But for the
brick store buildings of J. M Norris &
Son and the Peoples Mercantile Com
pany, and the vacant lot next to the
Townsville Supply Store, nearly the
whole of the business part of town
would have been wiped out. AS it was
j. NJ. Morris & Son and the Thomasville
Supply Company suffered severe dam
age. The loss and insurance so far as
we nave beeIl dDlS u get are az lplIoN 5.
G. w. Tyler, loss 81 500, fully insured;
d. c. Moffitt, loss 81 500, insurance $500;
d. A. Long, loss 81 900, insurance $500;
T. F. & w. C. Harris store house,
$1,000, no insurance; Peoples Mercan-
tile Co, insurance on the stock in the
Harris store house, 5000; Hoover Broth
ers, the postoffice, loss $1,000 insur-
ance $500; Dr. G.. A Julian loss $500. in
surance $500; J. M Morris & Son was
damaged $1,000, insured; Perryman and
Zimmerman, loss 1000, insurance $500:
j. M. Dodson had no insurance, loss $500.
We have not heard what insurance the
other losers ad, but their loses are as
follows j. T. Skiles, store house, ST.
900; p. j. Leonard, store house, 81 600;
Townsville heirs, store house, $500:
Townsville Supply Company, damage
to house and stock $500. How the fire
started is unknown. 1t is one of the
biggest fires ever in Townsville.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
Drained WITH A BOTTLE.
A Drunken Frolic Results in an Appalling
Homicide.

The Nashville Graphic gives addition
al particulars of the killing of Alsey r..
Poland by j. Henry Bone at Nuns. Po-
land was about thirty-seven years of
age and leaves four daughters, ranging
from nine to thirteen years Of age. Bone
is in hiding, but will no doubt surren-
der to the authorities" The Graphic
says the affair was ''the outcome of bad
blood and mean whiskey," and gives
these particulars:
"Coopers township sustained a sensa-
tion on Wednesday evening of last week
in the killing of Alsey r. Poland by j.
Henry Bone at Nuns.
''The two men had been in Nashville
during the day. anaAafter imbibng very
freely in mean wfiskey and taking along
a goodly supply for future needs, re-
turned to their homes near Nuns. About
T:20 o'clock that evening they CHANGED
to meet at r. i. Bakers store and were
having a friendly frolc, by wrestling and
Safeguarding. While Mr.. Poland was
sitting on the counter and was in the
act of lighting cigar, Bone suddenly
rushed upon him, striking him a terrific
blow on the left side of the head with a
quart bottle about !, twothirds full Of
whiskey. The glass and Whskey fen
all over the store and Mr. Baker. who
was standing near Poland, received a
drenching ard was also hit by flying
glass. Mr.. j. r. Land, a partner of
Mr.. Baker, was present and grappled
with Bone and pulled him away and as
sisted Baker in placing Poland in a
chair, but the stricken man died before
the chair was reached"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28
Liquor Sellers Reported.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
High Point, n. c., Feb 27.-Mr Hay
den, manager of the telephone exchange,
informs me that he has ordered the
switchboard for an all night telephone
service for High Point.
Rev G. w. Belk, pastor of Tenth
Avenue Presbyterian church, Charlotte,
will assist Rev. A. S. Caldwell in revival
services here, beginning March 10th.
This startling information was given
out this week by Assistant Police Love
Lace: There have been about 80 sup
posed liquor sellers reported to me since
| have been on the force, a part of these
have been recored at the court house in
Greensboro and the others have not for
lack of evidence, but will be as soon as
the proper evidence can be secured.
The first fire company was organized
here Tuesday night wit A. B. Harvey as
chief. A rival company will follow.
wagon load of wheel barrows was
in town Monday. They were manufac-
tured at Trinity.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-02-28

Tillman lacked the spunk for which We
gave him credit When the President
withdrew the invitation he "oughter
have" declined to receive it, and made a
grand rush for the dining room when the
first dinner bell rung. Then there would
have come a clash between the strcnu-
Gus Senator and the strenuous President
"a fish and skull fight for the champion
ship as official slugger. We are disap-
pointed that Tillman didn't show up and
fight.