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Make all money orders, checks, etc., payable to the Tribune Printing Company, Limited, FREELAND, PA., OCTOBER 13, 1902. PATTISON'S SERVICES TO LABOR. In political contests, as in other pub lie discussions, one ounce of fact is worth a hundred pounds of idle and Insincere profession. The man who 3oes things, the public official who sus tains his own suggestions and empha sizes his own declarations by worthy and useful acts, is the leader the peo ple believe in, the man to tie to in every crisis. Robert E. Pattison has never been given to the demagogic use of idle words. He has never sought the favor of any class through appeals to prejudice or passion. He has never tried to stir up suspicion or hatred In the industrial world, but has always been the true friend of the worker in every field of labor. Like every other conscientious public official he has nov er hesitated to show men the error of their ways when they wero on the wrong road. He has frankly met every issue and considered every question coming before him in a spirit of good will, fairness and patriotism. When called to the executive chair at Harrisburg Governor Pattison found the labor laws of Pennsylvania far be hind those of other states. He promptly took the matter up and in every way possible sought to bring about the re forms Justly demanded by the great army of workers. He Indicated this desire and purpose In his inaugural ad dress, In 1883, and in every message to the legislature, during eight years of his service, this subject was earnestly brought to the attention of the law making body. Nearly three score hills were passed, all being signed by Gov. Pattison. The record appeals to the enlightened judgment of every fair minded man. Nothing like it stands to the credit of any other executive of this or any other state. Miners, mill men, mechanics, female operatives, fac tory workers, old and young, railway men and farm laborers, hare all been Immeasurably benefitted by the legis lation which bears his signature. It is hard to see wherein wise and sympathetic statesmanship could have done more. It is a gratifying fact that intelligent and grateful workmen, as well as employers, social scientists and philanthropists have recognized the groat services to humanity and the state thus rendered. The story told by the transcript from the statute books Is au overwhelming answer to the silly attempt of a desperate politi cal machine to misrepresent the facts. Gov. Pattison's labor record forms one of the brightest chapters in his bril liant and useful career, and reflects the highest credit upon the commonwealth also, which he has so faithfully and efficiently served. The tollers of Pennsylvania, on the 4th of November, will testify their heartfelt appreciation of the true friendship and effective co operation in all taeir efforts to pro mote their best Interests, of Robert E. Pattison Governor Stone got his work In at last. Sending the National Guard to the coal regions upset the old Quay apple cart at a perilous time. There are no sounds of mourning In the ex ecutive mansion at Harrisburg—and thene won't be on tho night of the elec tion, either. On the 4th of November Boss Quay will meet his Waterloo. Every tyrant' gets to the end of his rope, bye and bye. , We are assured of a reasonably hon est vote in Philadelphia this time, and that means half the battle. With the rural vote out in force a great victory may be won. Read - tlie - Tribune. PAHISON ON THE RIGM LABOR Official Utterances of the Former Governor. URGED WISE AND JUST LAWS The Highest Measure of Protection For All Workers Demanded. Duty of the State Clearly ittßU Pointed Out. | LED THE WAY FOR REFORM It was shown last week how Gov ernor l'attison's record In approving wise and needful labor legislation ex ceeded that of any former or succeed ing Pennsylvania executive. The follow ing extracts from official documents will show how the legislature was guided in the preparation and enact ment of the labor laws now on the statute books of the commonwealth. It may be remarked also that had the former governor's earnest recommen dation with regard to honest dealing with the miners, in the weighing of coal, been adopted the present de structive contest in the anthracite mining region never would have been known. At the last session of the legislature a bill passed the house pro viding for the safe-guarding of the miners' rights in this particular, but it was not permitted to pass the sen ate by order of the Quay machine. Governor Pattison's record shows that in the future, as in the past, he will firmly maintain every legitimate right of all workers. Just Labor Legislation Demanded. A continual, though irregular strug gle is now and has for years been going on between these two conflicting ele ments (labor and capital!. Complaints of injustice are constantly being made by one against the other, and each in turn appeals to the state for remedial legislation. Such appeals should not be unheeded, but shuuld be attentively listened to and carefully considered. — Inaugural Address, 1883. A Better Remedy Than the Bayonet. For government to shut itß eyes and close its ears to the complaints and pe titions of any body of its citizens is folly. Such a course corrects nothing and settles nothing. Particularly should heed be given to the appeals of so large and important a part of the community as those depending for sub sistence upon the wages of ton. Labor is the main pillar of the state. As an honored statesman of our country lias said: "Labor is the superior of capital, and deserves much the highest con sideration." But the consideration given to such matters should be de liberate and searching, and the relief thorough and systematic, if it is to be lasting and effectual. 1 cannot but In dulge in the belief that our political system is capable of providing some other remedy than the bayonet for the settlement of such disputes.—inaugural Address, 1883. Arbitration for Labor Disputes. A measure has been introduced into one of your bodies to provide for the settlement of disputes between em ployers and employes in certain of the great industries of the state. This is a movement in the right direction. Though limited to but a few of the de partments of labor, yet it is a beginning upon a subject that ought long ago to have received legislative action. The concerns of that great body of our citizens who labor for wages are entit led to the most earnest consideration. The law should most zealously and rigidly guard their interests and pro tect their rights. When either is In jured or denied they ought to have some resource in the law to which they can look for assistance. —Special Mes sage, 1883. Safety and Rights of Miners. It is recommended that a commission be created to revise the present bitu minous mining laws, such commission to be similar in all respects to the one appointed at the last session of the legislature to revise the anthracite mining laws. The mining of bitumin ous coal has become a business of enor mous proportions, and the safety and rights of those employed in this indus try demand legislative consideration. A standard should be fixed whereby the fitness of men desiring tne position of superintendent, mining boss and fire bosß can be determined, and the duties of persons employed in those re spective positions can be clearly and specifically deiined so as to fix tne re sponsibility in cases of accident.—Ann ual Message, 1883. Anti-Pinkerton Deputy Law Recom mended. Legislation should be had looking to the prevention of the introduction of armed bodies of men, without tne con sent of the authorities of the county or state. Under existing law there is no necessity for any company or cor poration introducing armed men who are not citizens of the state and who are unknown to its officers or to its authority. —Annual Message, 1893. Protection of Women and Children. The wisdom of legislation regulating the employment of women and chil dren has been more than demonstrated during the past year. The Factory act should be amended so that no miner shall be employed in any factory or mercantile establishment for a longer feriod than ten hours per day • • recommend that fourteen years bo substituted as the age of employment of children (instead of 12).—Annual Message. 1893. Urging Protection for Miner*. Your attention is called to the con dition of the laws providing for the ventilation of the bituminous coal mines of the state. The act providing for the health and safety of anthracite miners has given general satisfaction and brought about gratifying results • • The numerous accidents which are constantly occurring in the mining districts call for aid, as far as legislation can go, In preventing their recurrence. Surely every effort should be made to protect the men engaged in adding so much to the wealth of the state. The consideration of the bill recommended by the bituminous com mission is commended to your atten tion. —Annual Message, 1893. Wages Should be Paid First. Labor is fairly entitled to every just protection which the law can throw around it and 1 am heartily in sympa thy with all measures looking to that end. The preferences which the laws of Pennsylvania at present give to the wages of labor In executions, are well The Kind You Have Always Bought, and which has been in use for over 30 years, has borne the signature of -SI and has been made under his pcr (V: J, sonal supervision since its infancy. afyy. /■CcccAw, Allow no one to deceive you in this. All Counterfeits, Imitations and "Just-as-good" are hut Experiments that trifle with and endanger the health of Infants and Children—Experience against Experiment. What is CASTORIA Cnstoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Pare goric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotic substance. Its ago is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays Feverisliness. It cures Diarrhoea and Wind Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation and Flatulency. It assimilates the Food, regulates the Stomach and Bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. The Children's Panacea—The Mother's Friend. GENUINE CASTORIA ALWAYS The Kind You Have Always Bought In Use For Over 30 Years. THE CENTAUR COMPANY. TT MURRAY STREET, NEW YORR CITY. merited and commendable to our legis lation. The effect of the present bill however, would. In my Judgment, ulti mately be to hinder and obstruct im provements, to place property owners and builders at a disadvantage, and subject them to Injury and imposition. Mechanics, Journeymen and laborers would, in all probability, be required to waive their rights before being em ployed and would be hindered rather than helped by the general operations of this law. —From veto of mechanics' lien bill. 1893. Guarding Lives of Workers—Half- Holidays. Protection to employees by fire-es capes, better ventilation, necessary hy gienic apparatus, inquiry into the cause of and responsibility for accidents and general amelioration of the condition of workingmen and women, have fol lowed the Increased efficiency of the factory inspector's department. I com mend to you his recommendation in behalf of shorter hours of toil. Satur day half-holidays, better assured semi monthly payments of wages, and in quiry into the supervision of the so called 'sweating' system of labor. ♦ • • The legislature should see to it that every building of unusual height, and any that is likely to be occupied by an unusual number of people, should be amply provided with means of es cape in times of peril.—Annual Mes sage, 1895. Arbitration Better Than the Bayonet. There ought to be no difficulty in de vising a board of arbitration in which both sides might have confidence and to whose impartial Judgment both would yield respect. * * * Cor porations deriving their life and pow ers from the commonwealth and seek ing its protection, owe to it the duty of serving and carrying out the pur poses of their organization. When they confess themselves unable to do this, because of a lack of confidence on the part of their employees and an inca pacity to satisfactorily adjust the ques tion of wages, they become subject to the visitation of the commonwealth. It has been well said: "The state is bound in the end to interpose; and if the state is to come in at the finish with the bayonet, it may as well come in at the start with the balances." —An- nual Message, 1895. No Step Backward at the Mine 3. The coal production of Pennsylvania is one of the great material interests of the state. In carrying it on enor mous ventures of capital are required and large risks of property are in curred. Of even greater concern, in both the anthracite and bituminous re gions, are the dangers to human life. These have been the subject of fre quent legislation, and the enactment of 1893, relating to the bituminous coal mines, went further towards their regulation by the state than any pre vious legislation. Experience has dem onstrated the wisdom and efficacy of the law. Its operation Is only con ducive to the protection and health of the underground employees, but it meets the approval of humane employ ers who are concerned for the well being of their operatives. No step backward should be taken on this sub ject.—Annual Message, 1895. Honest Weighing Demanded. Some complaint continues that min ers are defrauded by the use of false weights. If it should be found upon due and impartial investigation that there exists substance for such a com plaint, the general assembly might fitly consider the propriety of establishing a state office, the incumbent of which would have power at any time, when called upon or of his own volition, to test mine scales or measures and brand mine cars. —Annual Message, 1895. Protection for Other Workers. The frequent occurrence of mine dis asters in the slate region of the state, accompanied in some cases by the loss of a half dozen human lives, suggests the necessity of extending state pro tection and regulation to other under ground operatives than those of col lieries. —Annual Message, 1895. "Pluck-Me" Store Crimes Denounced. Frequent complaints are heard, and some nave been made to the law de partment, from centres of mining or manufacturing industries, that the act of June 9,1891, forbidding mining or manufacturing corporations from car rying on stores, is violated. • • * Moral coercion is used to defeat all the purposes of the act of 1891. and the laborer continues to be the victim of the so-called "pluck-mo" system. A more particular legislative definition of this scheme of labor oppression is de manded. Specific punishment, by fine and imprisonment, of the individuals directly or indirectly engaged in it, would be found efficient as a partial remedy. —Annual Message, 1895. 51.50 a year Is all the Thibune costs. An Impudent Demand. From the Phila. North American. The Sherman act was devised for tho purpose of giving tho government power to break up oppressive monopolies and trusts. It was aimed at tho railway combines and corporate highwaymen who hold up and rob the public. That it has failed of Its purpose is probably tho fault of those whose duty It is to enforce the law, but whatever may be the explanation, the fact is that the Sherman act Is not enforced against Its most conspicuous violators. In ihi opinion of most lawyers not paid to think otherwise, with tho not able exceptions of tho former trust at torneys now advising the president, the Coal trust is a flagrant violator of the Sherman act and could bo prosecuted successfully. That the same combination is an out law In Pennsylvania and exists In de finance of the constitution of tho state is beyond possibility of dispute. The Coal trust has no legal existence, no standing in court, no claim upon the law for protection. If the law officers of the stato and federal governments were faithful to their duty, the Coal trust would bo standing at the bar of justice, an arraigned criminal chargel with conspiracy against the public, at this moment. Yet this corporate outlaw has the the ineffable impudence te call upon the president of the United States to enforce the Sherman act, the very law which it flouts and laughs at, to break up the miners' organization and drive the strik ers back into the mines. The American people are patient and long-suffering, but their pationce is be ing sorely tried by these coal barons. When they come to tho conclusion that no help can come to them through the law, It will be an 111 day for the trusts and their pettifogging attorneys and a sorrowful one for the great republic. LarRCNt Scoring Hoard In the World. This great scoreboard, tbe largest in the world, Is on the cricket grounds in Sydney, Australia, which will hold without elbow touching 4b,000 specta tors and upon which up to the present time $730,000 has been expended. When the grounds are packed with visitors, and they usually are, 88,000 being the average number that usually gather when a good cricket game is scheduled in Sydney, the figures on the great hoard can be easily read by ev ery spectator that skirts the huge circle where the game is played. The hoard Is something like 25 feet in height and over 70 in length. The numbers are huge. They are painted on thick calico and worked on rollers. The names are also on calico, fitted on frames and let into openings sized to hold them. It takes three men to operate this largest scoring board in the world, but so perfect is its con struction it takes but two minutes to change its entire score. • A Cheerful Walt. A laborer applied to the foreman at some building's workshop for a job: "Can yez do anything fur a poor fella at all in the shape ave work?" Foreman —Oi hev uothin' the day. Cum back agon. 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LEAVE PHEELAND. 6 12am for Weathcrly, Munch Chunk A Hon town, Bethlehem, Huston, Phila delphia und New York. 7 29 a in tor Sundy Hun, White Haven, Wilkes-Barre, Pitteton and Be run ton. 8 15 a in tor Hazleton, Weatherly, Maueh Chunk, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Philadelphia, New York, Dcluiio und Pottsville. 9 58 a in for Hazleton, Delano,' Mahunoy City, Shenandoah und Mt. Ciirinel. 1 1 45 a m for Weatherly, Munch Chunk, Al lentown, Bethlehem, Huston, Phila delphia, New York, Hazleton, Delano, Mahunoy City, Shenandoah and Mt. Curinel. 1141 a m for White Haven, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton und the West. 4 44 P IIJ for Weatherly, Maucli Chunk, Al lentown, Bethlehem. Huston, Philadel phia, New York, Hazleton, Delano Mahunoy City, Sheiiandouli. Mt. Curiuo and Pottsville. 0 35 P m for Sandy Hun, White Haven, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton and ail points West. 7 29 pm for Hazleton. AKKIVE AT FREKLAND. 7 29 a m from Pottsville, Delano und Huz leton. 9 12 am from New York. Philadelphia, Eas ton, Bethlehem, Allentown, Muuch Chunk. Weatherly, Hazleton. Mahunoy City, Shenandoah and Mt. Carmel 9 58 am from Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and NV hite Haven. 1141 am from Pottsville, Mt. Carmel, Shen andoah. Mahunoy City, Delano and Hazleton. 12 35 p m from New York, Philadelphia, Huston, Bethlehem, Allentown, Maueh Chunk and Weatherly. 4 44 1) m from Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and White Haven. 6 35|>m from New York. Philadelphia, Easton, Bethlehem Allentown, Maueh Chunk, Weatherly, Mt. Carmel, Shenan doah, Muhanoy City, Delano and Hazle ton. 7 29 P m from Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and White Haven. For further information Inquire of Tiokot A Rents. KOLLIN IT. WILBUR. General Superintendent, „ 36 Cortlandt Street, Now York City. CHAS. S. LEE, General Passenaer Ajrcnt, ati Cortlandt Street. New York Cltv. G. J. GILDROY, Division Superintendent/ Hazleton, Pa. THE DELAWARE, SUSQUEHANNA AND SCHUYLKILL RAILROAD. Time tablo in effect May 10, 1001. Trains leave Drifton for Jeddo, Eokley, Hazle Brook, Stockton, Heaver Meadow Road, Roan and Hazleton Junction ut 600 a m, dally except Sunday; and 7 07 a m, 2 38 p in, Sunday. Trains leave Drttton for Oneida .1 unction, Garwood Road, Humboldt Road, Oneida and Shoppton at 600 am, daily except Sun day: and 7 07 am, 2 38 pm, Sunday. Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Oneida Junction, Harwood Road, Humboldt Road, Oneida and Shoppton at tt 32.11 10 a ui, 4 41pm, daily except Sunday; and 7 37 a m, 3 11 p m, Sunday. Trains leave Derlnper for Tomhicken, Cran berry, Hai wood, Hazleton Junction and Roan at 600 p ir, dally except Sunday; and 337 a m, 5 07 p m, Sunday. Trains leave -.heppton for Beaver Meadow Road, Stockton. Hazle Brook, Kckley. Jeddo and Drifton at r,20 p m, daily, except Bunday: and 8 11 a m, 3 44 pm, Sunday. * Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Beaver Meadow Road, Stockton, Hazle Brook, Eckloy, Jeddo and Drifton at 649 p m, dully, exoept Bunday; and 1010 am,640 pm, Sunday. All trains connect at Hazleton Junction with electric care for Hazleton, Jeanesvillo, Auden ried and other points on the Traction Com pany's line. r.nvwww " qirtt-rr Pramptly Done at the Tribune Office,
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