The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1884-01-19
Packerton Rlpples.

While at South Easton the other day,
we were permitted, through the kindnes Of
Master Mechonic Kinsey, to inspect Presi-
dent Packers new car. 1t will be finished
next month; and will be The finest car ever
run on the Valley Road.
We understand several legislative cam
didates are in training; but don't believe
any of them are taking lessons from the
present members The people of Carbon
ought to set TO it that we are properly rep
resented. A little more independent voting
will knock the aspiration OF several who
think OF representing this county at Harris
burg. No man has claim upon the Demo
cracy OF Carbon, but Democracy does claim
the service of honest, capable men.
Half time makes things lively al Pack
erton the first three days Of the week, work
ing night and day. 1t would be entirely
satisfactory to the employees IL full time
should be announced-don't believe there
would be dissenting voice; but that is
question upon which the right OF suffrage is
denied, except to lew property representa-
tiyes.
Some one, no doubt feeling the need Of
good and substantial foot gear for this kind
Of weather, broke into our shoemaker shop
the other night and helped himself
Mcclure lie now busy with PhiIadel.
phia politics. The Press is going TO have
up hill work sustaining the Republican
ticket. King, Hunter and Sheppard will
be the vest pocket votes, and from present
appearance will be nominated. It will be
a lively tussel.
-Protracted services are being held in
the Methodist church. by the Rev. b. +.
Powell, pastor. He has labored very hard
for the conversion of the unbelievers here
aud has met with some success, he hopes
the present occasion may result in much
good.
John McKelYey is now in his new
house at jamestown, near the new round
house. A Bauman occupies the house va
Gated by Mr.. McKelvey.
Spring election near at hand; as yet
We have not heard Of any aspirants lcr Of
ice. However, there is no doubt thin, 8
will be lively around here at that time.
Would it not be a good idea for some
OF the high tariff people to read the con
illusions OF tho last tariff comm ission. The
complexion Of the Committee was protec
ton. II the present rate is right, why so
is over-production. Why? Could the labor
ing mans eonoi ion be much worse than il
is nowR Will an bOnest revision OF the
present tsrih injure business2 No, but the
protected mOnOpolists don't want the ques-
tion agitated. The mass Of the Democratic
party say il shall be. Let the protection be
sufficient for revenue, let our mar ufactureFs
compete for the worlds trade, not be sal is
ned with home consumption. No danger
OF capital being locked mp. Moniei prutec
tionsts may threaten may hope 10 fright
en- the operative, but they won't stop man .
utaeturing. They will advertise for the
trade OF the worldi will get its share Then
| you will DOT hear OF the mills shutting down,
OF wages being reduced. man that adyo-
Gates the present tariff is no friend of labor.
/ II Congress passes a wise tariff measure
they will be sustained by the people, and il
the party advocating such measures shall
nominate as their candidates, men who are
honest, fearless and capable, they will win
In 's4, even il Mcclure aDd Dana do mol
support them. ANoN.