The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1895-04-04


Editor Posr:
The Greater Pitts6urg Biz.
Senator Films Greater Pittsburg
bill is now under fire in the House.
4 delegation of Mt least hundred
in opposition to the bill appeared
before the municipal corporation
committee last week and through
their spokesman hurled some very
hot shells against the proposition.
One of the speakers charged the
bosses of Pittsburg with selling
franchises and pocketing the money.
A number of other things were said
that were not very complimentary
and il half of what was said is true
Pittsburg is not behind some other
cities in its management of munich
pal affairs. Senator Finn, Chris.
L. Magee and City Solicitor More
land, of Pittsburg, were present
Turing the entire meeting. They
paid the closest attention to what
was said, and although several re-
ferences were made to them that
are not generally regarded as com.
pliments, yet they showed no signs
Of uneasinoss. Mr. Magee even APP
plauded one of the speakers as he
sat down. The delegation was COM
posed of representative men and
spoke for the twenty-five districts
that do not desire to become part
OF the Great Western City. Repre-
sentative Tilbrook of McKeesport,
Allegheny Co, had the anti-annexa-
tionists in charge. At present it
looks as though these cities and vii
lagos would not be compelled to go
into this proposed Great City. The
annexationists will have their inn
ings before the same committee this
week. They put up brave fight be-
fore the Senate committee and it is
"easonahle to believe - -" n'g;' Il. 4.
not go down without heros effort.
Free Scholarships.
DIR. Atherton, president of the
State College, is very anxious to have
n bill passed giving that institution
n number of free scholarships. The
money required to pay for these
scholarships is to be taken out of the
noneyappropriated for the common
schools.
That feature is not popular with
a great many members since it is
desirable that all moneys appropriate
ei for the public schools should be
applied to them.
Counties, of course would not be
obliged to avail themselves of their
scholarships and if none were as
signed the county would lose no
money given for common school
purposes.
The State College has made rapid
strides under DIR. Atherton's super
vision during the last five years.
The Siluer Issue.
Senator Cameron's views on the
silver question are to be given in the
House of Representatives by Chas
Heller Clark, of Philadelphia on
Tuesday evening of this week.
The money question is attracting
great deal of attention. 1t is stud
led by thousands now when only sew
eral years ago it's discussion was con
fined to bankers, political econo-
mists. Many of our intelligent
citizens in all walks of life are look.
ing into the question and hav,
opinions to express. tits safe to pre-
sumo that if the unsettled conditions
OF things continues the next Ma
tional political battle will be fought
not solely on the principle of trade
but largely on the principles that
are involved in our circulating medi-
uns.
A great many people are experienc.
lug cOndltlOn tne cause OF winch
they want explained.
Ten or fifteen years ago they
bought property worth $4,000 or
800, ZOO and still owe half on it.
His property has deprecated in
value. He hasn't got the number of
dollars now that he had twenty
years ago to pay off this indedtness,
and in order to get dollar he must
produce about twice as much as
formerly. Idon't propose to discuss
the money problem. 1t is sufficient
to know that this question is forging
to the front and the great parties
are bound to meet it if they desire to
keep in touch with the people.