The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1888-01-07


Philadelphia. The worst Of II is that the
poorer people do the most suffering. What
is true of coal is also true Of certain other
only on less scale. As to
the merits Of this controversy we knew
nothing, but II all is true as reports have
Il, the employees in the beginning were
hasty and Iii vonsiderate IN their actions,
but after the company commenced to vic
timize many of the employees it assumed
an attitude of belligerency and as a result
what was at first half-hearted movement
has become an earnest and determined
fight. The hope is that safe councils and
cool heads may prevail and thereby prevent
much suffering and privation. Over 450,-
600 tons of anthracite coal are con-
sumed per month in Philadelphia and there
being great scarcity now, the danger Of a
continuation of the strike can readily be
perceived.
Hon. Robert Klotz in the loss of his
helpmeet has the sincere coincidence of all
his friends and acquaintances. 1t is hoped
that this sympathy so largely rendered and
manifested will prove to be some solace in
the hour of grief and sorrow.
The troubles of Sheriff q. H. Krumbhaar
are over as to the appointments. These
selections were announced by him week
or so ago. One Of these selections, that oi
Charles P. Donnelly for deputy sheriff does
credit to the sense and judgment of the
new sheriff. Donnelly is live, intelligent
Democrat of to-day; one who will not only
bring ability to his new position but credit
and an assurance that the duties of his of
fee will be discharged faithfully and hon
orably. II the remainder of the appoint.
msnts are to be measured by this selection
then the Sheriff is to be congratulated, fol
it indicates that the business pertaining tC
his position will be conducted upon bust
ness principles and not as political ma
chine. Congratulations to Donnelly, ant
to Krumbhaar for so beneficient an appoint
ment,
Hon. Robt. E. Pattison. by his minorit,
report as a member of the investigator!
committee inquiring into the condition o
the Pacific railroads, has again demonstrat
ed that he is at all times servant of tn
people and against monopollsts. This re
port is one of signal ability and treats witt
the question of indemnifying the govern
ment of what these railroads owe 1t an
the punishment to be meted out TO til
criminals, ably and forcefully. Thes
gigantic monopolists, Gould, Huntington
Crocker and Uanford, have robbed th
Heretofore when any criticism and denun
citation of their course was made the
shifted at the people because the authoIi
ties in power, prior to the Cleveland ad
ministration, pampered TO them. But no.
this is changed and it appears as thoug
their nemesis were at hand. This wron
doing, Of the past, if Commissioner Patt
sons recommendations are to be carrie
out, will find its just reward in the conf1
cation of the charter and the punishmer
of the criminals These men have robbie
and plundered blythe million, and meyer bee
brought within the pale of the law. If
Door devil had stole pair of shoes til
chances are that he would have served h
time in limbo for year or more. If sue
a punishment is in store fora poor ma
why not purish and imprison during the
natural life such malefactors and big thiev,
like Stanford, Gould, Huntington an
Crocker. When these Offences of justit
are contemplated is it any wonder that o,
country has such excressences as commul
) lists and anarchists. Let Grover Clevelar
) forthwith recommend measures to Coz
gress to meet the requirements of Patt
sons report.
The Philadelphia Times is performir
some wonderful feats in journalism. 1t
remarkable what phenomenal and pr
gressive strides 1t is making. This Ii
spirit has shown itself particularly sin
the price of the Times has been reduce
from two to one cent. 1t has, If observ
tlon counts for anything, more than double
j its circulation, and is the most newsy, be
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Philadelphia. Its weekly edition is
daisy" but the Sunday publication ca
> the climax, for it surpasses anything in
L line. AS medium of news and advert
= ing it is in the front rank.
New Years in the City of the Quake
: is great day. 1t is an occasion for mu
3 outing. The features of the 1st of Janua
u are novel and interesting. Besides t
y paraders exhibitions of all kinds on {
!. streets; during The entire day Chestnut
is one platoon of human beings. Hum
nature is exemplified in all its forms, co
: dltions and opportunities. 1t is iostliu
pushing mass of beings representing t
u rich and poor, rough and genteel, stro
} and weak. sick and healthy, cid and you
" and above all, that which should be I,
: hidden thing in the human family,
e pitiable and sickly thing called "dude."