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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-08-07
Uncle Seth's Preference.

I'd hate to be a President-by gum, wouldn't
take it,
The Presidents cake is always dough, 'ithout
no chance to bake it,
The papers they all call him names-a mis-.
creunt an villain,
A man whose moral capital amt ekul to q
shillin'.
The Emperor of Germany is allus In hot water,
An never seems to do Il thing that Bismarck
thinks he oughter
The King of Austry's all broke up, the Queen
G., hcz clean gone crazy,
one yclls and cries from morn till night, an
raves and won't be uisy.
An they say the Car of Russia doesn't dance
TO pleasant toons,
fof ne wears shect-iron wcstkits an cast-iron
~, trouserlOons;
HIS jacket must be made of tin before he'll
dare to trust it.
His beaver is an iron pot. SO tough a bomb
can't bust IT,.
His bedroom isa iron safe cannon-ball can't
In which he crawls before he dares to Jest take
-, of his jacket:
HIS oedStid's made of tempered steel, us hard
r,, US he can stan it;
MS pcd quilts made of hammered zinc his
pliers made of granite.
An so amt no candidate for President. King.
or Kaiser; 's'
III sty n 10 FIin hun an feed my pigs, an live 'ith
An we don't want no crowns an things to
plngue an aggfHVute us.
Wen do our chores an tend the sbotea nm, hoe
our corn an tuters.
$ w. Foss in the Yankee Blade.
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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-08-07
The Infamous Election Bill,

General Master-W Workman 7. V. Pow
derly in the course of his letter last week
to the Journal Of The knights Of Labor on
the Lodge Federal Election bill demon
strates that measure and the duty of the
laboring men of the country towards it
in this manner:
A more dishonest piece of legislation
does not exist than that. 1t does not
record the will of the majority, it does
not aim at justice, and it certainly does
not express the sense of those who voted
in earnest. Where number of ballots
in excess of the number of voters are
found in box it shows that illegal voting
has been done, but, instead of making an
honest effort to find out and punish those
who did the illegal voting, second wrong
is perpetrated in drawing, at random, a
number of votes without questioning
whether they are the illegal ones.
That law passed the House of Repre-
sentatives without the advice or consent
of the people of the United States. 1t was
hastily passed and without due considera-
ton. Itshould be reconsidered and pub
lished to the world, so that those who are
to be governed by it may know what it is
IN tlme 10 express tnelr opinion ON IL
before its passage into law.
According to rule, there is no proba-
bility that that will be done, and the
next best thing is for the people to send
in their protests to the Senate against its
passage by that body. Our members
should act at once and ask the Senators
from the various States to voice their
sentiments on this measure when it comes
up for consideration.
The name of every Congressman who
voted for the law should be published to
the world, and the citizens who are OPP
posed to such ligh-handed work should
scratch them on next election day.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-08-07

The stockholders of the Penn'a, Lehigh
and Eastern Railroad held a meeting at
Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday for the purpose
of electing officers. Jas. Poole, of New
York City was elected Pres. and d. P.
Wolverton, ]. V. Darling, r. ]. Flick
and f. Lowenstein, of Wilkes-Barre
are among the directors. 1t is the in
tention of this company to do a general
coal carrying business to the New Eng
land States and shorten the route as much
as possible. The erection of the road
will be commenced at Tomhicken and
run via Hazleton and Drifton thus tax
ing in all the col ieries of this section.
1t is believed the work of construction
will be commenced in short time. The
company will also do general passenger
traffic and thus afford much better facil-
tiles to the people of Freeland and
vicinity.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-08-07

For the information of subscribers
who may not receive their papers
regularly, we have to say that no blame
is attached to this Office. The papers
are promptly sent in the mails, and if
not received, the fault is on the part
OF the mail service, not ours A little
"raking up" of the local postmasters
would probably remedy the evil.
Meanwhile, we want all those who do
not receive their TRIBUNE regularly to
notify us at once and we will investi-
gate the matter.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-08-07
From Grave to Gay.

An anecdote of Il startling character
is related by Mrs. Coils in her book,
"A Woman's War Record" just pub
lished. 1t is intended to illustrate the
recklessness which took possession of
the men when every day brought them
face to face with death. 1t was at Il
ball given during fhe winter at head
quarters. well do / remember, q"
writes Mrs. Coils, expressing my
sympathy to Il distinguished cavalry
General for the loss of his only son, to
which the gallant sabreur responded:
Yes, madam, very sad! very sad! He
was the last of his race. Do you waltzp'
And away he went to the exhilarating
music of a dashing galop, leaving ali
melancholy far behind him."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-08-07

IT is rather amusing these hot days
to see the three leading daily Demo
cratic papers of the county engaged
in wordy war over the merits of
their respective favorites for the
nomination of the various offices to
be filled this fall. The better way
would be to let the delegates to the
convention settle the question of fit.
ness, by their choice, and then let
these same papers who are now at
war with each other turn in and do
all they can to elect them We want
harmony in the party this fall. The
Tribune has no choice, but believes
that there will be wisdom and foresight
enough among the delegates to select
for our standard bearers men who
can go before the public with qualifi-
cation and character to enable them to
fulfill the duties for which they will
have been nominated and who can
rally to their support the good and
true men, not only of the Democratic
party but all others who are in favor
of clean administration of the
county's business.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-08-07

l. Reiforwich, the clothing merchant
and gents furnisher, is at No. 81, Centre
street, Freeland, with stock of goods,
that for quality, cannot be surpassed in
this region. Hats, Caps, Boys and Mems
Clothing special feature. A large stock
of suits made to order for $25. 90 reduced
to Sl700. This is saving to persons of
limited means over ready-made clothing.
Clothing made to order by experienced
workmen at short notice and at the low
est prices. A large stock of piece goods
to select from. Ready made clothing of
all sizes and STYLES.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-08-07
Neighboring Editors in the Quaker City.

Ex-Representative, Jas. A Sweeny, of
Hazleton, is in the city. He is now con-
nected with the Hazeton Plain Speaker.
Sweeny is one of the best wits in the
the State, while he has frequently fin
ished case of Montebelo alone at one
sitting Sunday Item.
+. Fl. Rauch, editor of the Mauch
Chunk Democrat, who is a candidate for
Assembly, spent Sunday in the city.
He wants to get Governor Pattison,
Lieutenant Governor Black, Candidate
Barclay and Chairman Kerr to attend
the county meeting in Carbon County,
Phild E'gening Herald
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-08-07

Without claiming to be any wiser
than the majority of our genera
tion, we believe that we have prognosti-
Gated the course that will be pursued by
the members of organized labor in this
State during the campaign and as early
as any OF our contemporaries.
For months past we have called at
tention to the necessity of Ballot Reform,
and in an article, under the head of
Discipline, which appeared on the 9th
ult., we clearly pointed out the way to
attain that end. That we were not alone
In the fight is easily seen by the action
taken by the Labor Union of the 10Th
Congressional District, composed of dele
gates representingd different trades unions
in convention at Wilkes-Barre Saturday
last, at which resolutions were passed
declaring in favor of the Australian svs-
tenn of voting; of the election of United
States Senators by direct vote of the
people; of the control of the railroads of
the country by the peoples representa-
tives; of taxing land up to its full value
for use, and declaring against voting for
any man who will not announce his de-
termination to support these measures,
and, at the same time, pledge himself to
refuse to enter caucus on anv of these
propositions.
The laboring men of this State need
not hesitate moment as to which party
comes nearest to their ideas. The Demo-
Garlic party is pledged to Ballot Reform,
while the Republican platform straddles
the question. Spread the light, let the
blind see.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-08-07
Natural Ink.

There is aplant in New Granada
known as the link plant" the juice oi
which serves, without any preparation,
as ink. The writing at first appears
red, but in few hours assumes a deep
black hue. Several sheets of manu-
script. written with this natural ink,
became soaked with sea water on their
journey to Europe, but when dried
the writing was found to be still per-
fectly clear
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-08-07

The gospel of John Wanamaker, as
substantially announced in the recent
copyright controversy, appears to be,
that all things are right if government
will put up declaration to that effect.
"And the decision" he asserts, cal
though possibly erroneous, is binding
till changed, both as to law and
mnrals !"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-08-07

IT is sound "business" not to con.
tinue business which is not self -sus
tanning. Protectionists claim that il
it were not for protection many OF
our manufacturing establishments
would have to shut down. If this is
true, then these establishments are
run at national loss, and no such
establishment should be continued.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-08-07
The Chinese Minister'S Ring.

The Chinese minister wears an enor-
nous diamond ring on his thumb. This
stone is of immense size and very
brilliant. The setting, instead of be-
ing gold, is of dark wood. The wood
from which the ring was made is very
old-said to be 1000 years-and its
rarity makes it more costly than gold.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-08-07

PYTHAGooAs uses the letter Y as q
symbol Of human life. Remember, i"
says he, chat the paths OF virtue and
of vice resemble the letter Y, the foot
representing infancy, and the forked
top the two paths of vice and virtue,
one or the other Of which people are
to enter upon after attaining the age
Of discretion.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-08-07

ARE you in favor of justice to all
and special privileges to none .? What
a question" you reply. Then why
are you in favor of protective tariff
which 'protects" a few millionaires in
their wholesale robbery of the people
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-08-07

The TRIBUNE has now on hand and
for sale all kinds of legal blanks used by
Justices of the Peace, such as warrants,
summons, capias, executions agreements,
leases, landlord warrants, notices to quit,
receipts, etc, all done up in neat style
and in an improved form. Call and see
them.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-08-07

SOME people profess to be reformers
and friends of the poor man, but they
are not. They are wolves in Sleeps
clothing rushing about seeking whom
they may devour.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-08-07

The agricultural industry of this
country is greater than any other in
dustry. 1t contributes largely to all
Industries, but gets nothing itself.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-08-07
FREELAND, PA, AUGUST 7, 1890.

WITH our present understanding
of the matter we dispute the idea
that a people can tax itself rich.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-08-07

Strawberry, Vanilla and Chocolate
Ice cream at Jacobs every day.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-08-07
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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-05-22

SO says Master Workman Powder in q
recent interview, an extract OF which We
give; Every step in reducing the stand
ard OF living and wages OF the laborer
reduces the wages Of the skilled workmen
as we'll When rs cents a day in 1896
takes the place OF 81 10 1889. each recpi
ent Of such wages must curtail bis pul.
chases, IN order to conform to the % per
cent. reduction 10 wages. Less OF food,
less OF clothing, not so many shoes and
cheaper lodgings must be had, and those
who make shoes, clothing and articles OF
household use find that their business falls
of also; the falling of in business is fol.
lowed by reduction in wages, and the
evil stream fuDs the entire length, until
oil are Infected The chespen,ng OF labor
chespens production; cheap production
cheapens human Hesh. aud when the race
OF chespness is run We fad Qua selves a
nation OF cut.throat, for each msu's hand
is q, his neigbbors throat, seeking to wresi
from hin part or the whole, Of the trade
he has acquired, aud bis argument always
is; 4 can do il cheaper. The logical
end Of chespness is nothing, and TO tina
end the immigrant Of to day. 10 bis ignor
ance. is driving the American laborer,
mechanic snd. business man, many Of whom
labored by his side across The water years
ago.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-05-22
Profit. Of tho Pari. Exposition.

NJ Neymarck has communicated to the
Paris Chamber Of Commerce table of the
profits which have accrued to France by
the exposition. The deposits at the Bank
OF France we're $500 600, in excess Of
the normal total. Between May and the
close Of the exhibition G00000 English
and American tourists arrived; the Ameri
cans had letters Of credit and cheques, for
which they obtained gold amounting TO
$40, 900, 900 and there were 100000 other
foreign visitors Deposits in private banks
rose by sum OF sl6 100000 The rail.
way companies increased their usual in.
come from passengers traffic by 81 100000.
The Seine river stesmers gained Sl5, 900
What wagonettes aud other wheeled web.
icles earned seems incredible. NJ Ney.
marck knows the owners Of wagoneties
which did thirty-three double journeys
day, conveying at each journey eight per
sons at france apiece, thus taking about
800 day.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-05-22

The Page papers have been very much
exercised over the fac, that Col Wood
bury. 10 his recent letter. stated that 9
prominent attorney from the esst side last
fall inieryiewed one OF the Central Yer,
mont railroad officials for the purpose o.
securing the Influence Of that corporation
ia favor OF Mr.. Page Columns have been
written aud circulated through The length
aud breadth OF the state trying to prove
that the assertion is not correct. Some Of
them profess 10 believe that they have
proved Col. Woodbury. ialsi6er. and
,ha, Page is much abused man 10 conse.
qnence.
Some Of ,hese papers print both Col.
WOODBURY. Is sbd Mr.. Msrshs statements
The latter issn honorable man and worthy
Of the hishes, credit, bat, as lawyer be
pu,s The case 10 rs strong ligh, as posi-.
bile for bis ifieu3 Page Still be subsisa
uslly admits aliihst Mr.. woodbufT claim
ed. He did While in Boston lac, Soven.
bes 10 40 Interview with Appointment of.
cisl Of the Central Vermont railroad Al
temp, 70 obtain the influence Of ,hh cor
pors,ion 10 favor Of Mr. P.se.sadihis va
done With the fall kSovleise and consent
Of Mr.. Page.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-05-22
STATE NEWS.

Heavy rains and high water caused q
landslide al 81. Johnsbury Sunday morn
ing, when part Of side bill $50 feet wide
slid iuio the Psssumpsic river, taking thu
highway and everything in its course.
ThA towns loss will be over $1,000.
Wallace Bostwick. scout and Indian
fighter under Gen. Custer, died recently
at West Ferrisburgh. He recently return.
4 .st sitter more than 90 years passed in
tbs army and on the borders. He was for
several years prisoner ia the hands OF the
Indians
The district committee OF the First Re.
publican District me; at Burlington Friday
aud fixed upon Wednesday. July 8. as the
time, and Middlebnry as the place. OF
holding the district convention to nominate
q candidate for congress 10 succeed Hon.
J. W. Stewart
Tue covered bridges at Waterford and
Lower Waterford over the Connecticut
river were carried away on Tuesday. The
river is very high and full OF logs. and log
jams at the bridges diverted the current Of
the river towards the abu,ments, which
soon gave way.
Rev. @. @. McIatyre, ID. ID pastor OF
the Piitsford Congregational church. died
early Monday moraing at bis home 10 that
town. He bad been III only week With
pneumonia and plenrisy aud died as he
lived. quietly and peaceiuIIy. conscious to
tue last.
AT the request Of many who wish TO at
tend the meet ng Of the Grand Lodge. z. a
A. NJ. OF Vermont, 10 be holden 1t Bur
ling,on dnriug the week OF the 18th Of
Jone. the Republican State Committee
have thought best to change the day sug-
sesied for the holding primary meetings
10 elect delegates 10 the State Convention
TO be holden al Montpelier Thursday.
jane 18th. from Thandsy. jane IL. to
Saturday, June IL
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-05-22

~ ever I. Goo we're issdea. hardly go Of
wbom wlll svsr le ssriling buis rssi-
tive dsarEtbi 10 sAs cousiY. u 10 uss-
les, 10 tail sboui ,hs coaniy's great pcs.
er oi ssimils,iou Ise,s are slfesay
against IL Eof sisnpis. the masl desseiy
pofnlstei sQssie Esls Ia the world is rot
80 Cara. that ,rriitay eraeaed LAND. bot ia
The city ei New Yoit, ab5 lts, a. ishahi,-
oil by 1900 people. sls-ss part q shom
are ltslists. Who spesk their ps,iVe Ian
guasc osly sod fsisin their naiise cas-
toms.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-05-22

Senstor Dolph in q recent speech 10 th,
Senate spoke Ms follows OF western farm
mortgages:
A great deal has been said 90 this hoo'
and elsewhere about farm mortgages. and
II appears to be thought by some that il
the number OF farm mortgages is large u
any State or Territory il indicates an M
prosperous condition Of the farmer But
nothing is farther from the truth. Moth
ing can be absolutely predicted as to the
prosperity Of the farmers OF a community
from the existence or Don.eIistence OF farm
mortgages. The inference to be drawn
from the number of mortgages 10 an old,
settled country, like one OF the New Eng
lasd States, nigh be very different from
the inference TO be drawn from the same
thing 10 newer comm unity. Ia new
State large number OF farm mortgages
may Indicate great prosperity, may repre-
seut cultivated aud productive farms aud
comfortable homes, where, without the
ability to borrow, there would have been
a waste aud unproducliye area. This may
have been the means by which day labor
ers on the fam have been converted into
prosperous farmers on their own account
la many cases they represent additional
lands. purchased on credit, which are
source OF increased prosperity, and SO a
blessing,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-05-22

Tee North Amuriesa osffits the sbi
smons 6ls5stusp's slAllsiios. pressed iB,c
the Free Trade service. With asurs which
DO 20, lie For ipslaacs ibe former rires
The fact that 10 1870 ubder Pres Trade
policy ibe 81 coo. 900 people Of tho Uplted
States bought carpets to the Amoant Of
sl2. 600. 600. peaiy hsiiimrorisd. Last
year this couEiry si,h population tsii
osisd =, 90 90, 600 paid uesfiy S60.uoJ. .
600 Tor carpets. Zee. lbsu 81. 600 900 worth
being foreign fabrics aud about $500 900
for oreaiai rugs Does suy Free Trader,
asks the ~ritts, believe that the Uuited
States. without Protective tAnh could
have sitainei such control Of las osn car.
pc; mshniactufe snd ,rsdei Add be adds;
Il viii not be unnoliced 10 this connection
tina, asder Protective taua the popula
ton by reason of better wages was ensblsd
10 bur far greater proportion Of carpets
than nnder Free Trade. Nor must il Cd
cape observation that carpets ae now fur
nisbed TO the American buyer under q
Protective tariff much cheaper than when
a non.Proteeiive tariff allowed Europe to
send so largea proportion Of the total
amount used 10 the United States.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-05-22

The rsspn shy Mr. Woodbury. made
his sisieneri va tie isei that several
Page papers hsa asssrtei that be 10 tho
esnai5sis Of the Central Vermont rius.
ssa be very sensihly asts II !, u any more
di,hepoFsbls 10 have The suppors Of geo
,lempn caunrclcd vith ihsi road Than q 10
10 attempt 10 Et, The, snppor, snd fsil
Col. Wooibary lesrsti The At, u hit
ilBs bach" while 10 tie array sni we sfe
slai 10 see be hss uoi Loaf H.
Another thing PAGES friends canloi sc,
over i. woo5bagr war record They are
er.dcaily very much afraid n all knock
their candidate out They say !: wonld
hsve barred on, Dilliogham aud Mupson
aud Haichtider ~ho are about the same
sse Of Page. What noBesense There
vac no candidate military or civilian op
posed 10 Dillingham;. aud there is no mill
'sry candidate nov opposed TO Baiehel
DIR Manson was 30 much better lifted
lar the position a Judge that il OVERLAP
aucea sny advantage the military records
OF hts opponents gave them. 10 the opin
lou o. the Governor Bat we think this
Is not the case AZ between the present can
dljates for Governor. The people Of Yer
mont. thank God, still love to honor the
worthy soldier. They realize the fact that
every one who wore She blue has passed
the meridian OF life. A few years more and
military record will be but cherished
menory. The soldier will be beyond far
Their earthly honor. While they are here II
is perfectly natural aud proper that their
record should give them an advantage
over the civilian. We DO not mean that il
should place soldier into an Office be is
not well qualified to fill. This is not the
case with Col. Woodbury.. Say nothing
about bis military record there is not a
better man for Governor 10 the state OF
Vermont This we know from a long and
thorough personal acquaintance. The
Page papers may call us names for saying
so but that does not change the fact.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-05-22

Claus speckIes, the sugar king. in 40
interview Published 10 the Jacksonville
Metropolis. says he is sure that the 2 cent
boun,y provided IN the Mckinley tariff
bill will be 8 great boon to farmers. aud
predicts that the time will soon come
wheu American farmers will make oil the
sugar the country can use from beets. He
has tried IL himself 10 California and
found il profitable. He is willing to show
farmers bow IL is done free Of charge.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1890-05-22

There "a. bnlllsst Wedding 10 Wash
lpslon, Saturday. The bride beiAs Mi.s
Margaret Issbell., daughter Of Secfeisr,
IBssirt, snd toe groom Walter Damrosch.
the noted N ssieias Of New York IL 10
Aid 10 bo ''lSse match. Tho newly
peade5 pair ~ill pass tso or three mouths
10 Esfepe and tben SETTLE dosn TO house
tpertps ia Nhsbington.