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KKIDAY APRIL to, 1891.
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our Kogular correspondent.
Washington, I C, April 6, 1891.
The crowning shame of the republi
can administration occurred, if my in
formation be correct, and I have every
reason for believing that it is, Satur
day afternoon, when J. Gould ac
companied by his son George called at
the White House and delivered his
orders to Mr. Harrison, together with
his ultimatum as to what he would do
if they were not obeyed. From there
he went to the Post Office department
and gave Johnnie Wanamaker a much
worse shaking up than that given by
"Tedd" Roosevelt some months ago.
Mr. Wanamaker would have liked
very much to have kicked Gould out
of his private office, but there were
reasons, aside from Gould's "pull"
with Mr. Harrison, why he dared not
offend the '"little wizard" of Wall
street, who had in his inside pocket
some papers with the Wanamaker
autograph thereon.
Gould told Mr. Harrison that unless
his demandsjjwere met he might as
well abandon all hope of a vindication
in the shape of a re-nomination, and
from the smile Gould wore when he
clambered into his private car, en
route for St. Louis, Mr. Harrison must
have promised him something. What
does Gould want ? The same thing
he always wants, his only deity
money. Ever since June 1889 the
Western Union Telegraph Company
has been carrying the Government's
telegrams without rendering a bill
therefor, because Mr. Gould refused
to accept the compensation set for the
work by Mr. Wanamaker. Want
number one, is to be paid for this
work at his own instead of Wana
maker's price. Want number two, is
to secure a liberal slice of the postal
subsidy fund for his Pacific Mail line,
which it seems he had heard was to
be left out in the cold in the grand di
vide. Want number three, is the in
crease of the amounts paid to all of
his recently acquired Western rail
roads for carrying the mails. Modest
isn't he ? I shall watch carefully to
see how many of these wants are sup
plied by Mr. Harrison's administra
tion. Another scandal has been talked
around town about the new contract
for supplying the Post Office Depart
ment with postal cards. By the way,
the rew cards, which are to be furn
ished in two sizes and colors, are to
have a design that would reflect no
credit upon a cross-road printer upon
the address side, in the upper right
hand corner of which is to be a port
rait of General Grant. The new con
tract has been ostensibly awarded to Al.
Daggett, the Brooklyn politician, not
withstanding the trouble the depart
ment has had with him during the last
two years under a similar contract,
but the real contractor is George E.
Lemon the king of the pension lobby,
who has carried Daggett through all
his troubles with Wanamaker. Some
say that Lemon is to furnish the postal
cards for nothing, the price going to
certain parties who are not to examine
too closely into some of the business
methods of the pension king.
Mr. Blaine is rollicking in the glory
he has obtained by calling the bluff of
of the Italian Government, but for
some reason he refuses to give out a
copy of the last dispatch he received
from Rudini, the Italian prime minis
ter, and all the information we have
had about the dispatch, said to be a
straight back-down on the part of the
Italian Government, has come by
press-cable from Rome. It is said
that one reason why this dispatch is
withheld from the public by Mr.
531aine is that it raised a question of
eracity between Baron Fava, the re
plied Italian minister and Mr. Blaine,
xnd makes it very plain that one or
:he other of them has been handling
he truth very carelessly. Barou Fava
3 still here but he refuses to be seen,
md Mr- Blaine says the dispatch will
lot be made public until after his re
ly has been prepared and sent.
Meanwhile the public are well satis
.ied to know that all danger of serious
amplication with Italy has passed.
The one hundredth anniversary of
the Patent system of the United
jutes is to be celebrated here this
veek, and great preparations are be
ng made for three days of enjoyment,
oth intellectual and physical. Most
f the prominent inventors of the
mntry are expected to take part in
e program of entertainment in some
ipacity, and their presence alone will
:tract a large crowd.
Mr. Harrison expects to start on
1 his Pacific slope trip next week, if the
I eminent Canadians, now being steered
I around Washington by Sir Julian
I Pauncefote, who have come here to
talk reciprocity with Mr. IJlaine in
onler to ascertain that gentlemen's po
sition, if he has one on the question of
reciprocity with Canada, do not raise
some new international complication.
Nobody seems to want to go with Mr.
Harrison, not even his wife and
children.
LEGISLATION.
The following proceedings were had
in the House and Senate last Monday
night:
THK HOUSE.
In the House last Monday night
bills were introduced by Stewart, Alle
gheny, making an appropriation to
pay the expense of the committee to
investigate the charges made against
the mine examiners; by KIKvood,
Westmoreland, providing lor the taxa
tion of land and the property thereon
independent of each other; also one
enabling the superintendent of public
instruction to pay to school districts
in certain cases their proper share of
the State appropriation to common
schools.
A great deal of time was consumed
in the consideration of the bill, on
second reading, to 'establish a state
board of undertakers and local boards
under them. It was being considered
when the house adjourned.
the senate.
The senate was called to order by
Lieutenant Governor Watres: prayer
by Chaplain Baker,
Petitions were presented for the
passage of the employers' liability bill;
constitutional convention; from the
Rescue hook and ladder company, of
Mechanicsburg, in favor of the bill
creatirg a firemen's relief association;
against the revenue bill; for the pas
sage of the common sense road law.
Bills were read in place as follows:
By Mr. Crawford, supplement to the
bill of February 17, 1820, against
horse racing, exempting horses used
in races given by regularly organized
trotting associations from the opera
tions of the bill.
By Mr. Meek, authorizing the use
of the money raised by boroughs by
the levy and collection of a gas, kero
sene and water tax for the purpose of
illuminating said boroughs with electric
light.
By Mr. Penrose, an act to prevent
deception in the manufacture and sale
of articles of gilded ware. The bill
requires the proper marking of such
articles of gilded ware as are not cov
ered with genuine gold leaf or gild
ing. Mr. Gobin offered a resolution pro
viding that the reading of bills in place
shall not be in order except by unani
mous consent after April 10. On mo
tion of Mr. Green, apportionment
bills were excepted, and the resolution
was adopted.
The first bill on the calendar was
house bill No. 40, relating to the altera
tion and change of the par value of
the shares of the capital stock in in
surance companies. On the call of
yeas and nays, 13 senators voted aye
and 7 nay. Less than a quorum vot
ing, the lieutenant governor ordered
the sergeant-at-arms to close the doors
and the clerk made a call of the sen
ate, which showed 37 senators preseDt
Messrs. Osborne, Robinson and
Penrose than explained the bill, and
said it was a proper bill, and on an
other call of the yeas and nays, the
vote was 33, nays a. So the bill pass
ed finally.
By consent, additional bills were
read in place as follows:
By Mr. Porter, an act to provide for
the organization ot a department of
education in cities of the first class,
and defining the powers and duties of
the same.
By Mr. Osborn, repealing the act
against horse racing as far as the same
provides for the forfeiture of horses
used in racing.
By Mr. riines, authorizing any
soldier of the late rebellion to bring
suit against any county, borough or
township within this commonwealth
to recover the amount of money to
which he became entitled by being
credited to said county, borough or
township.
The bill gives any soldier who failed
to receive the bounty agreed upon,
right of action in assumpsit to recover
the money due him, and provides that
no law of limitation shall be a bar to
the commencement or prosecution of
the suit, but said suit must be brought
within two years from the approval of
this act.
AN OBNOXIOUS LAW.
A careful examination of the pro
posed new tax law leads to the belief
that if the farmers fully understood
the full import of all its provisions,
they would arise as one man and de
mand that it shall not pass the Senate
in its present shape. It has already
been endorsed by the House.
This law makes the duties of the
assessor so inquisitorial that he has no
choice but to act as part of a prying
machine, which throws open one's en
tire life and business to public gaze.
Under its provisions every tax-payer
is required to state the value of every
thing he owns, which must be, in the
language ot the act, the "exact price
or value for which the same would sell
at a bona fide sale, after full public
notice," that is to say give the number
and value of your kitchen ware, cham
ber sets, beds and bedding, coal scut
tles, ice cream freezers, jelly cups,
hobby horses, croquet sets, refrigera
tors, manure forks, hair brushes, rat
traps, fine tooth combs, pie plates,
slop buckets, pianos, side saddles, oil
can, donkeys, pumpkins, geese, cra
dles, Guinea fowls, (lower pots, soup
tureens, horses, sheep, swine, bulls,
milk pans. egg:i, eyeglasses, reapers,
sleighs, etc.. etc.
The value of the property you own,
and the amount of money you owe
are to ,le published, so that your
friends and enemies may know your
exact financial standing. If it happen
that your debts are nearly equal to the
value of your property, your credit is
gone entirely until you can show that
your financial condition has improved.
The poor man will then have to pay
cash for what he buys, while the
wealthy who do not need it can have
abundant credit. The commercial re
ports now looked upon with disfavor
by many, because they apparently pry
into the private business affairs of
men, would be exceedingly popular in
comparison, They arc largely guess
work, while the assessor's reports
would be the statement of each indi
vidual as to his property a d debts.
Such a bill ought not to pass, and if it
does no one will have greater cause to
regret it than the farmers.
THE LEGISLATURE.
Special Correspondence ot Tin C'oi.cubian.
Harrisduro, April 8, 1891.
After its rest and vacation of ten
days, the Legislature has gotten to
gether again, and now seems anxious
to get down to solid work. The Sen
ate did very little, however, on Mon
day night, while the House spent
nearly two hours in the discussion of a
bill to tax undertakers, which was
championed by Mr Fow, of Philadel
phia. He made some good points
and witty sallies in reply to interroga
tories, ol herry of Cumberland, Lytte
of Huntingdon, Johnson of Cameron,
Mullen of Bedford, and Quiglcy and
Donahue of Philadelphia. At all
times his voice, which is on the fog
horn order, could be heard above the
noise and confusion incident to the
bear garden of Pennsylvania Finally
a motion was made to indetinately post
pone the bill, and upon this Fow talk
ed against time until the hour of ad
journment, and thus prevented a vote
being reached. It was a lively debate
all through, and although Fow seem
ingly got the best of his opponents, it
is hardly likely the measure will pass.
the semi-monthly pay bill.
There was a lengthy discussion in
the House yesterday over the Semi
Monthly Pay Bill, which came up on
final passage. The measure was op
posed by Mr. Lytle, Huntingdon, on
general principles, and by Messrs
Roper, of Lehigh, and Skinner, of
Fulton, because, in- their judgment, it
would prove troublesome to the farm
ers. Mr. Davis," of Schuylkill, spoke
in favor of the bill, as did also Mr.
ones of Allegheny, who said if he
ad his way about it he would put the
capitalists in jail who refused to re
cognize its provisions. Mr- Christe,
of Northumberland, offered an amend
ment permitting employers and em
ployees to enter into a contract as to
pay day. Mr. Farrell, of Clearfield,
vigorously opposed the amendment,
saying that its effect would be to bene
fit the corporations and not, the agri
culturalists. The amendment was not
agreed to, and the bill was then passed
yeas 118, nays 51.
the anti conspiracy bill.
The bill to relieve clerks, working
men and other employees from certain
prosecutions for conspiracy also came
up in the House yesterday on final
passage. Mr. Jones of Allegheny, who
had it in charge, spoke in its favor, de
claring that its provisions would not
protect workingmen who refused to
permit others to work. It passed
yeas 169, nays 6. What the fate of
this a the Semi-Monthly Pay Bill will be
in the Senate remains to be seen.
Both will meet with strong opposition
in that body.
against a board of examiners.
Protests were presented by a num
ber of Senators yesterday against the
passage of the act to establish a State
Board of Medical Examiners. In con
versation yesterday with one of the
most prominent members of and finest
speakers in the House, he remarked
that he was opposed to the creation
of any more State Boards for this, that
and the other thing. Said he: "They
are only intended to provide soft
berths for some favorites, and I don't
know of a single one that is of any real
benefit to the people of the State.
Take for instance the State Board of
Charities. It is run pricipally by a lot
of Philadelphians. so that ladada Cad
walder Biddle can draw his $3,000 a
year and traveling expenses, of what
earthly use is this Board any way ? I
think it is time to call a halt, and in
stead of establishing any more Boards
the Legislature should lop off the
heads of most of those now in exist
ence." That member's head is level
and some day or other the Board of
Charities and kindred institutions will
receive the worst kind of an excoria
tion at his hands. Speed the day
when this and other filching institu
tions on the treasury shall no longer
have a being within the limits of
Pennsylvania.
TllK.V WANT A NEW CAPITOL.
There arj some newspapers and
quite a number of people who do not
agree with the Capital Building Com
mission for the erection of a new State
Library and the improvement of the
old Capitol. They want a new capitol
out and out. It is not likely their
desire will be gratified, nor should it
be. With the erection of the new
State Library,and the abandonment of
the present quarters used for that pur
pose, which can then be utilized for
the purposes of the Legislature, and
the improvement and renovation
of the old Capitol building, there will
be room enough and to spare for many
years to conic. There is no prettier
or better organized Capitol building in
the country than that of Pennsylvania.
There is only one inference to be
drawn as to the conduct of the advo
cates of a new Capitol. That is, they
desire to get their hands into the State
Treasury, and there would be lots of
fellows living off the fat of the land
for years to come. No, the tax payers
of this tax-ridden and over-burdened
Commonwealth are content with the
present commodious and substantial
buildings, and there will many suns
rise and set, many moons wax and
wane, and many stars twinkle and dis
appear before the present historic State
buildings will be razed to the gaound.
WHEN WILL IT ADJOURN?
Some people say the Legislature
will adjourn about the toth of May,
others again predict not before the 1st
of June. There is a vast deal of work
yet to do for instance: The bill for
the calling of a constitutional conven
tion on the question of ballot reform;
the Apportionment bills, in which are
included the Congressional, Legislative
and Judicial; the bill for the equaliza
ization of taxation, and the General
Appropriation bill. Under the Con
stitution of 1873, there can never be
more than fifty Senators, and there
has been no change in the Senatorial
districts since 1874. There are those
who think that the time has come for
a rearranging of these districts; that
during the past seventeen years many
things have occured which make a 1
rearrangement desirable. But it is '
questionable whether they will be re
arranged, and it is even questionable
whether there will be any apportion
ment. The Republicans in the Legis
lature are not anxious for it. At all
events, it looks now as if the roses of
June will be in bloom when the day of
final adjournment takes place.
Columbia.
According to the corrected returns
from the Rhode Island election Gov
ernor Davis the democratic candidate
has a plurality of 1,313. Last year he
lacked 1,035 of having a majority over
all and this year 939. The state is so
districted as to insure a majority of re
publicans in the senate and legislature,
and as the Constitution requires that a
governor must have a majority over
all, and failing in this, the governor is
chosen by the legislature, a republican
governor will be chosen who will be
over 3,500 in the minority.
Pending the result of an inquiry by
the Department of Justice into the
nationality and life of the men lynched
at New Orleans, Secretary Blaine has
no further communication to make
concerning the trouble with Italy. It
is reported in Berlin that the German
government has offered its services as
arbitrator. Antonio Scarpello, a Tor
onto Italian, professes to have received
an offer from 500 of his countrymen
at Portland, Me., to march on New
Orleans, and says that if Italy does
not take up the affair the Mafia will.
LOWEWBEBG'S CL0THIWG !
.
SPRING ANNOUNCEMENT!
BLACK
AND
BLUE
CHEVIOTS.
LADIES
SHOULD SEE
THE PRETTY
SUITS
FOR
CHILDREN,
Call and examine and see for yourselves that
is the right place to buy your Clothing.
"The People's StOR1'
W.C. FRICK&CO,
DANVILLE, PA.,
WE ARE GETTING IN GOUD SHAPE ONCE MOKE.
What a transformation has taken place in a few short
months, as you enter thebi swinginc; doors on Mill street you
can scarcely realize that the inconvenient old building where
this business grew from a little corner Store into its present
great proportions, and has given place to the beautiful struc
ture in which the Customers find themselves Our floor space
is more than trebled.
All the old departments will be found greatly enlarged and
wonderfully improved, the stock more comprehensive, the con
venience for shopping complete in every detail.
The mellow light which falls on all the Counters is a sub
ject of general comment. Nothing is in the dark, and the
arrangement of the house is such that the characteristic fea
ture's of the different departments are every where disting
uishable. The gloomy divisions and obstructions of the old building
which previously stood here, have been superceded by a
structure full of daylight and attractive Merchandise.
This week we will talk on
CARPETS.
AVe claim to have the finest line of Carpets ever shown in
this section of the State. The Patterns are all new, the colors
are bright-and cheerful, and best of all the prices are down
to the very lowest. We show a beautiful line of Ingrain Car
pets at 2D cents a yard, just as good as a great many that are
sold by other dealers at 40 cents.
AVe have better crudes at o(; 45; 08; Co; 72; and 75 cents.
Tapestries, at 50; 02; 85; and $1.00 borders to match the
$1.00 grade.
Uody Brussels in over fifty different-patterns all new styles
borders to match, price $1.25 per yard.
Velvet Carpets at $1.00 and $1.25 with or without borders
to match, an especial good value for the money.
Kag Carpets 33; 43; and 48 cents.
Floor Oil Cloths These prices are for the best goods.
inches wide 40; 4o; and
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72
GO; 05; and
" $1.00; per yard.
"THE PEOPLE'S STORE"
Wm. C. FRICK & CO.,
Danville Penna.
CLOSING OUT GOLD PENS AND PEN
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ffork to J.
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COLUMBIAN BUILDING.
SPRING
SIE-A-SOIsT
THE LATEST
COLLARS,
NECK TIES,
DRESS SHIRTS,
NIGHT SHIRTS
&c.
50 cents per yard.
70
Clock, and Jewelry
Q. WEL S.
DOUBLE BREASTED
SACKS
AND
CUTAWAYS.
THE
FINEST
LINE OF
SPRING
PANTS
IN TOWN.