The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1886-11-27
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If the recent actions of the Knights Of
Labor indicate any one thing in particular
IL is that they are in politics and mean to
stay there. Whether they will make them
selves felt as factor in local politics is a
question to determine betwixt now and
next February. We see no reason why the
knights of Labor should be antagonistic to
the Democratic and Republican parties,
unless II be that the leaders Of the organi-
zatiOn desire to create diversion in the
ranks Of the two political bodies. The
time for the next local election is rapidly
approaching, and timely discussion Of the
interests Of the voters will not be out Of
place. IL Is but a natural desire of the
voter to work for and support his best in
terests; whether his interests would in any
way be advanced or more safe In the cleo
tion of a citizens ticket composed of "half-
and-half," or a straight ont party ticket is
unquestionably the topic of discussion
amongst them at present. In our neghbor
town, l.ehghton, which is strongly Demo
cratic, they have men in the Democratic
party who could and would represent the
best interests of the people of that town in
the varieds offices to be voted for. It is
safe TO say that the Democracy will act
wisely in making their nominations, fact
which Knight of Labor Democrats should
bear ip mind. 1t is their privilege as nem-
bers Of the Democracy, which after all is
the party for the workingman, TO help put
in nomination a strong borough ticket, one
which commands the respect and suppor;
OF every Democrat. One is naturally led
| to believe when political parties cooperate
In an organization that 1t is done at the
solicitation of the leaders, and If in a Re-
publican district Democrats are credited
with the springing of the scheme as a
means Of electing men of their party to Of
flee, and in Democratic district Republi-
cans must bear the blame or be accredited
as the JromulgatUrs Of a smart scheme,
which occasionally proves successful. This
being fact which none can dispute Dem
ocrats should unite strongly, nominate
thorough Democratic ticket, vote for II and
elect IL. The same action should be taken
in other towns, no matter whether Demo
cratic or Republican in politics. There is
no question but What one political body can
! co 1dHct the Interests of the town to as sue,
cessful ends as could be done by another or
by the "half-and.half' method It is a
well-known fact that individuals aspiring
fer Office will occasionally work themselves
Into labor organizations and by their
sneaking, hypocritical demeanor and CO.
operation with the laborlng element gain
the object they haye in view. The truth
| of the above assertion is easily proven IL
you but keep your eye or the individuals
who espouse the cooperative method.
One word more, watch such individuals as
are always willing to become martyrs to
your cause, and you will generally find
hypocrite waiting for elevation to some of
nee.
Herbert NJ. Hoxie, Vice President of
| the Missouri Pacific Railroad, died in New
York city Tuesday. Mr.. Hoxie was knewn
in railroad circles as a man of executive
ability and shrewd, clear Judgment. His
great prominence before the public was
brought about by his firmness in dealing
with the great strike in the Southwest last
spring. He distinctly assumed the entire
responsibility for his own course in dealing
with the knights Of Labor, and his contro-
versy with Martin Irons, in which the Mas
ter Workman was completely routed, was
watched with profound interest by the peo-
pie Of the whole country. He was looked
upon as growing man, who, had he lived,
would have taken his place as one of the
great railroad managers of the country.
The death of Mr.. Hoxie brings to mind the
peculiar dispensatlon of Providence Six
months ago Martin Irons was looked upon
as man with great capacity, before whom
future as bright as generally falls to the
lot of man was outlined. To-day he is
wanderer upon the face of the earth. des-
pissed and forsaken by everyone-simply
because in a moment of weakness he proved
false to the interests with which he had
been trusted. So moves the world away,
however. and where one man falls there
are hundreds to fll his place, no matter
how humble or how great.