Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-06-10
BOARD OF TRADE.
Railroad Extension and Iron Works En-
largement Discussed Last Evening.

nhliroau ENtenslOn anu ITOh "oThh Eh-
largement Discussed Last Evening.
The weekly session of the Board of
Trade was held last evening with Vice
President Murphy in the chair. Hugh
Malloy reported a recent conversation
with Thomas Birkbeck in relation to
free sites. He learned that Mr.. Birk-
beck stands ready at any time to give
free sites to any worthy industry the
Board of Trade might be able to have
locate here. No definite place was
mentioned, as Mr.. Birkbe stated
every body knew where his lands are
located Mr. Malloy said that he be-
lieved Mr.. Schwabe also, from conver-
sations he had with him, stood ready to
offer free sites.
Mr.. Christian, of the railroad com
mittee, reported that the secretary, Mr..
Crawford, had received an answer from
w. G. Besler, of the Jersey Central
Railroad. Mr.. Crawford not being
present, nothing further was reported
from this committee.
Before the above committee began
work the matter of railroad extension
had been discussed by the industrial
committee and the secretary, Mr.. Kline,
He read a copy of letter sent to Mr..
Beser and dated May &c, in which he
called attention to the equipment of the
company aud the nearness Of the same
to Freeland and much other informa-
ton. The answer of Mr.. Besler was
dated May 2s and stated that the Off
inspection of the road, which included
a trip over the territory embraced, and
the matter of the extension of the road
to Freeland was discussed. President
Baer decided that at least for this year
the extension would not be made.
discussion took place and some of
the members thought the matter was
still in favorable condition and would
be taken up at future time.
The Carbon Stove Works, which
desires to enlarge its plant and seek a
new location, was brought to the atten-
tion of the industrial committee and the
latter will correspond with the company.
Hugh Malloy suggested an improve
ment at the Public park in the form of d
roof over the dancing pavilion, which
would afford shelter in case Of rain. He
cited instances where many picnic and
pleasure parties had been hastily brok-
en- up by rain and threatening weather
A long discussion on the matter fol-
lowed and was participated in by Messrs.
Kline and McGroarty. 1t was finally
decided to refer the improvements of
the park to the improvement ommittee,
to act with the park committee of
council and the firemen.
Mr.. Bohlin spoke of the necessity of a
public fountain. No action was taken
By invitation OF the board, the direc-
tors of the Salmon Iron Works were
present and President Maley addressed
the board He stated that the plant
was firmly established so far as build
ings, power, etc, were concerned, but
that they lacked capital to install some
necessary machinery, principally larger
lathes. He said they were compelled to
refuse a large order for work from a
Philadelphia firm last week for the rea-
son that their lathes were not large
enough to face the castings, which were
some twelve feet long. In the moulding
department they are prepared to handle
anything, but firms as rule do not split
their orddrs and as consequence the
local plant loses much work which they
could have If their machine department t
was properly equipped.
The board will consider the matter of
pushing the sale OF additional stock of
the Salmon Iron Works, so that revenue
for necessary improvements to the plant
can be made.
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