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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-07-31
Dictatorial Dick.

1t is becoming more doubtful every
day whether Boss Quay, Sr., or Boss
Quay, Jr., is the real owner of the Re-
publican party of Pennsylvania. The
Junior boss ran the Harrisburg conven-
ton, and although most of the orders
were issued in his fathers name, they
were given with that imperial air which
showed that Dick" recognized himself as
the real master of the situation.
The other day at Washington. Ross Jr
gave another exhibition of his dictatorial
ways. Finding Sam Losch, the we'll
known Schuylkill county Republican. in
his fathers committee room he imperi-
ously ordered him out with the threat
that if he didn't leave at once he would
be thrown out.
The fact that "Dick" has purchased
the National Capitol and is therefore the
sole owner of all the committee room,
has not yet been recorded. But, Judging
by the way he acts, either he must own
the United States or else a hat the size
of the dome of the Capitol would be to-
small to fit his head.
Hats off to "Dick" Quay, the real bos
Of Pennsylvania Get down on you
knees ye Republicans and follow tn,
Cameron precedent of kissing the feet O
the son to obtain the good graces of tn,
father. All hail the the new boss, "Dick'
Quay.-Ea.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-07-31
The Case Clearly Stated.

The power to regulate commerce be-
tween the States is exclusive in Congress,
and what is known as the police power,
including authority to protect the health
and morals of the people from the effects
of any traffic deemed to be injurious to
them, is exclusive in the States so far as
can be gathered from the Constitution
The line may not be easy to draw, but it
must be determined somewhere, and
where the authority of Congress ends
that of the States begins, and neither
can transfer its jurisdiction to the other
Whether the decision in the "original
package" case was sound or not, the
doctrine which it laid down was that the
selling of liquor in one State in the
original packages in which it had been
imported from another State was inter
State commerce, and could not be pro.
hibited by State authority. Either this
is in accordance with a sound interpreta-
ton of the Constitution or it is not II
it is, it draws a line between the juris-
diction of national authority and that OF
State authority which ought to be stable
because fixed by the Constitution itself
How can Congress change it? Can il
transfer to the States part of the au.
thority which was vested exclusively in
itself without undertaking to modify the
Constitution by its own act?-New Yorl
| Times.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-07-31

SEVERAL years have elapsed since
there have been so many deaths caused
by excessive heat as have been reported
from Western cities in the last few
months. The weather over q wide
stretch of country has been like that of
the Centennial year. Philadelphia has
been favored with breezes that tenn
pered the heat so that there have been
few cases of deaths directly due to the
suns energy, but the death rate has
been largely increased by the warm
weather, Very nearly ne.half of the
deaths recorded in the tables published
recently are of infants under one year
of age. The hot weather is particu-
larly hard on all who are in feeble con.
dition, and "old age" also furnishes
several victims. The greatest care
should be exercised during such warm
spells to nourish and protect the young
children. Nothing can be better for
them than trips on the water, not trips
taken as last resort, but before the
children have become enfeebled by the
heat.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-07-31

The Minersville Free Press has the fol-
lowing to say in regards to the latest
methods of Prof. Bolles, Chief of the
Bureau of Statistics, and as it is of in
terest to the miners of this region as
well as others we present it for their
perusal
Prof. Bolles, Chief of Bureau of
Statistics, adopted different method
to obtain the average annual wages
received by miners for his last report,
than that employed to secure their
wages for the preceding report. In the
first instance he sent blank to each
operator in colliery, asking him for the
monthly earnings for the ten most skill
full and industrious miners for the year
1889 employed in his colliery, and the
number of days worked, and the same
facts were sought with respect to the
least skillful. The returns made to the
Bureau of Statistics showed that the
average daily earnings of bitumin-
GUS coal miners were $1.96, and those of
Anthracite coal miners $29S.
In the following table is given the
earnings and the time of every con-
tract miner employed during the year
in the mine described The others en-
ployed were either helpers, who are
paid by the miners, or day laborers,
whose wages were given so fully in the
last report, that nothing, is is believed,
needed be added here. The miners in
each colliery have been divided into ten
classes Nine of those in each colliery
are equal in number, and any departure |
therefrom, arises from the imposibility |
of making ten equal classes. As the |
average daily earnings of each of these |
classes are given, and also the number of |
days that the only colliery was in opera
tlon, it is easily to ascertain the possible |
earnings of a miner in each class by
the colliery time by his |
daily earnings. Any departure from |
this result or product is the consequence
OF working more or less than the col
liery time. From these considerations
it is also apparent that an average of
yearly earnings except of those who
worked regularly through the year would
be delusive. Those receiving the
larger sums usually worked during
most of the days in the year, but of .
course this is not the case with those |
who received the smaller. They worked |
only portion of the time. Some of
them doubtless were at work in other
during the year. and the figures
here given by no means represent their
total earnings. To average their earn
ings would be as unjust to them as to
their employers. From the tables il
appears that the average daily earnings
OF anthracite coal miners are the fol-
lowing:
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-07-31

During the annual encampment of t

During the annual encampment of the
National Guard of Pennsylvania at
Mount Gretna last week an attempt was
made to influence the soldier element of
the State in favor of the embezzler, per-
jurer and briber whom Quay has given as
a candidate for Governor to the Republi-
cans.
The mismanagement of the scheme,
together with the refusal of the leading
officers of the Guard to become abettors
to it, resulted in miserable failure, and
has caused much unfavorable comment
in political and military circles.
Some of the bright leaders of the Re-
publican party conceived the idea Of
using the encampment as huge election
eering ground in the interest of Della
mater and Watres With this end in view
the Republican candidates were taken
there, and under the escort of some of
the ofice-holding dignitaries of the
troop, spent every possible moment in
visiting the several regimental encamp-
ments.
The boldness of the movement and
the audacity of the visitors transgressing
all rules of military discipline and pro
priety, by making tent to tent cavass
and seeking to use their privileges there
in vote-making, caused general surprise
and astonishment throughout the camp
The spectacle of the candidates fol
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
chaperoned by a Colonel and several
minor officers, going through an attempt
to draw the State troops into politics dur.
| ing their encampment was something
hitherto unheard of, and the party was
the subject of a great deal of adverse
criticisms during their rounds.
The majority of the National Guard
are undoubtedly members of the Repub-
can party, but the idea of using them as
political tools to further the election of
the man who defeated their Commander,
General Hastings, for the nomination of
Governor, was repugnant to them and
many did not hesitate in showing their
disapproval.
The introduction of Delamater to the
soldiers with such remarks as "Our COM
ing Governor" "Your next Comman-
der" General Hastings special friend"
ETC., seemed sadly out of place and
failed to arouse even the slightest en-
thusiasm. AS the schemers left each
group of soldiers the parting injunction,
Don't forget them in November" was
invariably issued by the leader of the
escort, well-known Colonel, who is
under very heavy obligations to Boss
Quay for his position as Superintendent
of Uncle Sans Money Factory in Phila-
! delphia.
The desperation to which the Repub-
lican managers are driven is shown by
this incident, and indicates that there are
no methods by which votes can be
gained that is too low for them to try.
| To the credit of the National Guard
however, it must be said that the attempt
to use them as factor in this campaign
resulted in such outspoken denunciation
by its members that it will be scarcely
tried again for some time,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-07-31

The Maine Farmer tells story of an
old-time trader in Augusta who long
since passed away. Happening into a
book auction sale in Boston, his atten-
ton was at once attracted to the taking
title of book which the auctioneer
was then Offering, and which he an
nounced as Saving Interest" This
was just the book he wanted. Turning
to friend he remarked that he had
probably lost hundreds of dollars in in
terest, and if there was any way to
save it he wanted to know it. So he
bid good round sum and the book
was knocked down to him. Judge of
the surprise of the old man when on
opening the volume and reading its
full title he found it to be Saving In-
terest i'm Christi
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-07-31

1t is the duty of every citizen of Penn
sylvania who has regard for the public
good to vote at the approaching election
In order to qualify for the performance
of this important duty the names Of all
voters should be upon the Assessors
lists, and if the Assessors have failed to
properly perform their work or names
are omitted from any other cause, voters
should see that the mistake is promptly
rectifed.
Assessors are required to publicly ex-
pose their resistry lists at the polling
places not later than the first Monday in
August, and every voter should examine
the book to make sure that he has been
assessed, as mistakes often occur even
when voters have lived many years in a
division. A personal visit to the Assessor
will insure prompt correction.
Persons who have moved recently, or
contemplate moving before September 4,
should also visit the Assessor and have
their names put upon the list. Septem-
ber 4 is the last day for assessment.
A naturalized citizen should have his
naturalization papers with him, as an
assessor or judge of election can re-
quire him to show them. The last day
for naturalization is October 4, and
papers declaring an intention to be
naturalized must also be shown to an as.
SCISSOR before such name can be mt
upon the registry.
Persons intending to vote upon age,
that is, under % years, must likewise be
assessed, although the payment of poll
tax is not necessary. A State or County
tax must be paid before October 4, and
every citizen should be prepared to have
his tax receipts with him, and also see
that his name is placed on the registry
lists. Some people do not care whetbe,
they are on the list or not, but when
election day comes they find fault with
the Assessor, claiming that he has moi
done his duty. The Asse ssor makes his
rounds in June, but there are many
changes before September
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-07-31

The Dunbar mining catastrophe
lends force and cogency to the plea of
the bituminous coal miners for "safe
labor appliances" as set forth at their
meeting in Huntingdon on Saturday.
A number Of other demands We're
formulated at the same meeting, in
cluding semi-monthly payments and
relief from the pluck me stores.
These being matters of right, already
assured to the miners by law, there
ought to be no occasion for agitation
in order to secure what the law pro
yides.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-07-31

The Mckinley bill-well, now that's
a good document with which to make
Democratic votes, and don't you for
get it. The Republican party in the
last Presidential campaign pretended
to be in favor of Tariff reduction.
The Mckinley bill proves that the
party keeps its promises of Tariff
reduction the same as it keeps
all its other promises to the people
over the left We are glad the bill
has passed the House. Why? It's
worth a hundred Democratic papers
in '92. This bill has been the last
straw piled upon the backs of thous-
ands of good men in the Republican
ranks, and it is no wonder they are
deserting the party of hypocrisy and
corruption and coming over to the
party of true Tariff Reform.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-07-31
An Ancient Chess King.
HAPPY some Rajah first in ages gone

HAPPY some Rajah first in ages gone
Amid his languid ladies fingered thee,
While black nightingale. sun-swart as he
HAPPY thou mayst have pleased old Prester
John
Among his pastures, when full royalty
He sat in II tent-grave shepherds at his
knee
While lamps of balsam winked and glimmered
on.
What dost thou here2 Thy masters are all
dead
My heart is full of ruth and yearnng paid
At sight of thee, King that hast u crown
Outlasting theirs. and tells of greatness fed
Through cloud hung nights of unabated rain
And murmur OF the dark majestic town.
Jean Ingelow.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-07-31

If a Protective tariff, for protec-
ton sake, is good thing for this
country, why not have the tariff still
higher? Everybody confesses that
the tariff should be reduced, and we
say that no tariff at all would be still
better.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-07-31

Our laws are often the machinery
of oppression. The rich can use the
law in Expressing the poor-the poor
cannot use the law in gaining their
rights; it cost too much money.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-07-31

LET the daily record of thy life be
such that you will not have cause to
blush should thy most cherished
friends be enabled to read your very
thoughts.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-07-31

THE ,Stroudsbawg Times published
both State tickets last week at the
head Of it's editorial column.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-07-31

TRADES unions in unprotected in
dustries do keep up wages; protection
does not.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-07-31

With these calculations before us
we are prepared to answer, with fair
degree of accuracy, what can a miner
who is able and willing to work, earn
during the year? The data required to
answer this question, in addition to
that which we have considered, are a
number of days that the collieries were
IN operation during the year 1889.
According to the last report of the
Ghlef OF the Bureau of Statistics average
daily earnings of anthracite miners were
AZ cents less in 1889 than in 1888. and
those of bituminous miners 81 cents more
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-07-31
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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-07-31
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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-07-31

FREELAND, Pa, JULY 81, 1890.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1890-07-31

The melancholy days have come in the
Legislative forum when matters have
become so warm that Reed can't longer
count a quorum. r.
Evening journal., 1890-02-27
A PAN-AMERICAN PLAN.
An Important recommendation
by the Congress.
A NEW CONTINENTAL RAILROAD.

An Outline OF tho Gigantic and Interest
Ing Enterprise-what Chicago wants.
Another Tiit In the Senate Over Alleged
Southern outrages ges-washington News.
WASHINGTON, Feb e. The report Of the
committee on railroads favoring the CON
struction OF continental railroad has just
been adopted by the Pam American con-
gress. The report recommends, That rail.
road connecting all or the majority Of the
nations represented IN this conference will
contribute greatly to the development Of
the moral relations and material interests
Of the said nations That the means best
adapted 10 begin and carry out ita execu-
tion is the appointment Of an international
commission Of engineers to study the pos
sible routes, determine their true length,
estimate their respective cost, and compare
their reciprocal advantages.
A Commission Proposed.
That the commission should be composed
Of three engineers appointed by each nation,
with the privilege Of dividing into sub-com-
missions, and to appoint as many other en-
gineers aud employees as might be oonsid-
cred necessary for the more rapid execution
Of the work That the railroad, ia so far
as the common interests will permit, should
unite the principal cities lying ia the vicin
ity Of its route. That II the general direc-
tion Of the line cannot ba altered without
great Inconvenience. for the purpose mem
toned in the preceding article branch line.
should be surveyed to connect those cities
with the main line
Existing Lines to bs Utilized.
That existing railways should be utilized
as far as is possible and compatible with the
route and conditions Of the continental rail
road That the construction, management
and operation Of the line should be at the ex
pense OF the concessionaries, or Of the personi
TO whom they sub-let the work, or to whom
they transfer their rights, with all due for
malities, the consent OF the respective gov
ernments first being obtained. That all ma
terals necessary for the construction aus
operation OF the railroad should be exemp
from import duties.
To BE Exempted from Taxation.
That all personal and real property Of thi
railroad used In its construction and opera
tion should be exempt from all taxation
national, state and municipal. That the exc
cution Of a work Of such magnitude deserves
to be further encouraged by subsidies, ces
sions Of land or guarantees OF mitigation o
interest.
Evening journal., 1890-02-27

SAN Francesca, Feb. "a. -Schsefer's offer
to McCleery Of this city for match Of 5000
points has at last been met After consid-
erable delay McCleery succeeded in raising
the necessary forfeit Of $1,000, and he has
put it up with 81, 900 recently deposited by
MIR. Roche, Schaefer's backer 10 bind the
match. Mr.. Roche, upon receipt Of the in
formation that McCleery had covered his
amount, Immediately advised Schaefer Of
the fact Schaefer's present engagement
in New York will prevent the contest TAX
ing place until May. McCleery objected to
Roche's suggestion that the match be played
on a regulation table, and finally Roche
gave way the point and agreed that the AZ
by table should be used. Schaefer is 70
discount his opponent The wager on the
result is $2, 500 a side.
Evening journal., 1890-02-27
ONE GENT.
OF THE ELEMENTS.
Death and Destruction on Sea
and Land.
CUT IN TWO BY A sTRxmsHrr.

Desperate Fight for Life Of the Mas
tlqne's Grew Eighteen Days and Nights
at the Pumps-Ravages Of Tornado
Arixona's Horror Constantly Increases
HALIFAX, N. s., Feb e7.--The Allan lina
steamer Manitoban from Glasgow has Just
arrived after a passage Of nineteen daya-
On her passage over to Glasgow she lost 100
cattle and had her decks sweptof everything,
including seven boats. The Manitoban had
on board Capt Dagorme and thirty-hve Of
the crew of the Bossiere line steamer Nau-
tique, bound from Havre TO Baltimore. Ths
Nautique left Havre on the Goth Of january
in ballast She experienced all the great
ocean storms, and ON Jan "a stream o.
water was discovered coming through tbs
bottom Of the steamer below the engines
A Desperate Fight for Life.
The order was given 70 pump. and fos
eighteen days and eighteen nights the crew
worked without intermission. The fires vera
put out and for ten days the steamer drifted
at the mercy OF wind and waves On Sum
day, the 10th, the Manitoban was sgnaled
and bore down to them. The suffering sail-
ors had about given up hope as the Nau-
tique was fast settling down, having twelve
feet OF water in her hold and gaining fast
Three trips placed them all safely on board
the Manitoban
Evening journal., 1890-02-27

senators objected 60 Mr.. Chandler reading a
iigest OF the petition.
The Vice President-The statement has
been made by the senator from New Hamp-
shire that the brief which he has prepared
Is condensed statement Of the petition
The chair is of the opinion that the senator
has the right to complete the reading Of the
paper
MIR Berry-If 1t comes from the senator
hims- I don't think it can injure either the
state II Arkansas or its people. Therefore,
have no objection
The statement was then completed and the
petition referred
The following public bills were passed:
Providing for a steam vessel for use Of the
civil government Of Alaska lappropriating
s50,0a0 for the vessel and $1,000 for the
annual expense appropriating 100000 for
enlargement Of the public building at 30
peka; appropriating 5000 for a public
building at st. Albans, VT
The senate then took up the educational
bill, and MIR. Reagan proceeded to address
the senate Instantly Mr.. Ingalls, notified
the senate that he would insist on having
the bin disposed Of at the earliest moment
possible. Mr.. Reagan's argument was al
rected chiefly against the constitutionality
Of the measure He made a statement in
reply to Mr. Blair to show that Texas
was doing its full duty in the matter Of ed
ucation. Mr.. Wilson lMdl also argued
against the constitutionality Of the bill
There was as much danger from corruption
and lawlessness as from illiteracy, aud II
the government could seize the common
school system there was as great neces-
sity FOR it Co lay hands on the local police
Of the stnte
Mr. Blair replying TO Mr.. Wilson spoke
of the attempt being made in Virginia to
restrict the school tax raised from whites TO
the education OF white children, aud showed
that under one OF the sections Of the bin nc
state that mnde any such distinction could
derive any advantage from the bin
Among the bills introduced ia the senate
were the following;
BY Mr. Frye 10y request st-Appropriatinp
81, $4,000 in installments TO pay Charles
Stoughton for the construction Of channe
225 feet wide and IS feet deep at mean low
water from the upper end Of Randalpi
Island through the Harlem TO the Hudson
river. the work 10 DO completed by Marcl
/, 1892
BY Mr. Cameron-Providing that here
after total helplessnesa shall consist Of th
loss Of an arm at the shoulder joint or a lel
at the hip joint, or 30 near these joints as q
make the use OF an artificial limb impossible
or the permanent disablement Of any limb
The president sent to the senate the nam
OF William Gregg. OF Louisiana, to be sur
veyer general of Louisiana.
Evening journal., 1890-02-27

NEw YoRK, Feb. "a. The steamer Ems.
which has just arrived from Bremen, sx-
perienced very severe weather during the
entire passage On Feb, q, lat ~ 54 long
AZ O. she sighted the dismasted British ship
Hebe, which was drifting at the mercy os
the waves. A boat manned by volunteer
crew put Off from the Ems to rescue the six
men who could be seen on the Hebe's decks.
A heavy wave swamped the boat and one
seaman, Martin Weirnckhoff, Of Bremen.
was drowned. The others managed to cling
10 the upturned boat until rescued by tina
Ems. The attempt TO take the men of the
Hebe wns then abandoned. The captain oR
the Ems thinks the Hebe will keep afioas
until some vessel comes along in better
weather and is able TO assist her.