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" Fear no man, and do justice to all men." NOV 21 190? MttiXlh. Vol. I. SEWICKLEY, PA., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1903. No. 10. ANALYZING THE RESULT, Review of the Recent County Election—Primal Causes of Defeat. Status of the Orphans—A Veto by the People. THE LESSON OH THE HOUR. The announcement hy the Returning Board of the official vote in Allegheny county at the recent election, furnishes cold comfort to either victor or vanquished. With a magnificent plurality of sixty thou'sand, in round -numbers., for the state ticket, and. a paltry one of three thousand for the county ticket—there is not much room for exultation on the part of the Republicans. On the other side, the wiping out of a substantial majority and the placing to the credit of the opposition of a safe plurality, is a result that is not very gratifying to the supposedly astute leaders, of the Citizens party. It is a question which of the two parties were most surprised at the result. The causes of this sudden revulsion of public sentiment are not far to seek. Flushed by an unbroken succession of victories in the three previous campaigns, the leaders of the dominant faction evidently imagined that their position was impregnable and tuat they could play horse with the people. In other words, that the oft- repeated pledges and promises were merely for campaign use and had served their purpose, and could there- fore be laid aside to be used in future campaigns. But they reckoned without their i-Ost. The educational work done in tne three successive campaigns had not beon without effect. The seed sown had borne fruit. The people of Httsburg had awakened from their lethargy, and had begun to understand their political rights and were determined, to assert them. They had wearied of ring rule and concluded they would cast it off, The political history of Pittsburg for the past ten years would form the groundwork for a Story of surpassing interest—in fact, if truthfully portrayed, it would scarcely be believed. The moves on the political chess-board have been skillful and daring, and at times exciting. To delineate them all would require more time and space than is at our disposal. But to resume our text. The Citizens party did not keep its pledges to the people to the extent of its ability. True, it did give a better government to the people of Pittsburg in many respects than they had formerly enjoyed, but in the essential features of its reform pledges it failed miserably. A notable instance of this was shown in its juggling with the Duquesne Way franchise in favor of the Pennsylvania Railroad'. Instead ol standing for the rights of the people and for the future growth of that great industrial center,, the responsible leaders of that party were willing, for a mess of pottage, to sell the birthright of the people—to permit one great, selfish railroad corporation to girdle the city and prevent future compensation for these valuable and exclusive rights. This was too much for a patient and long-suffering people. They had suffered much irom the former regime, and when they saw that their new master had become a Caesar, they arose and rebuked him. Fourteen members of the Common Council of Pittsburg, with the controller, revolted and by their action influenced several thousands of votes, enough to reverse the result. The effect of this was marvellous. The "Orphan's"—as the doughty fifteen are called—have assumed a position of importance. They now hold the whip-hand. By a peculiar train of circumstances the Citizens party is now in full control of the administration of the City of Pittsburg. For more than a year the balance of power in the Select Council has been held by the Republican party. The removal of two members by death, and the ousting of two more by the order of court, leaves the Citizens in full control of both branches of Councils, and they now have no valid excuse for failing to perform the pledges previously made. And, in view of the approaching election in February, they will make a serious mistake should they fail to do so. The future action of the "Orphans," tho third factor in the situation, depends largely upon the record that will be made by the administration. If Mayor Hayes gives the people of Pittsburg a good., clean-cut administration, and the City Councils perform the pledges made by them, the "Orphans" will likely lend them their full support. Should the former fail in either of these requirements, or make a "deal" of any sort with the Republicans, an independent! ticket will undoubtsdly be placed in the field. If such prove to be the case, a battle royal may be looked for. The people of Pittsburg will not willingly go back to former conditions. The lesson of all this should not be lost on the people of other communities. That "Vigilance is the price of liberty" was never more clearly illustrated than it is' to-day. The abuse of corporate privilege, the encroachments on public rights and the indifference to the general welfare, demand a rigid supervision by the people of the official-actions of their public servants. "Like master, like man," may truly be safd of a large portion of the official class to-day. If the people themselves are indifferent to tneir best interests, they cannot expect their representatives to have a profound regard for the same. While there are many goodi men holding official position, it is a notorious fact that the major portion are in them for the personal advantages that will accrue. The remedy lies with the people themselves. Nor does it consist in continually finding fault with those who represent them. The true remedy lies in their taking a deeper interest in the things which concern their own welfare and in electing to positions of preferment men who will look at these things from the same point of view. A FIRE DEPARTMENT. Novel Manner cf Raising Funds. Stock Gompany Organized. Five Thousand Dollars Raised. Shocking! While Mr, William Prentiss was at | work at the Quay house last Monday .morning during the thunder storm, remov- i ing some spots from the floor with a knife the electricity caused by the storm was so strong that the sparks flew from the knife and the ends of his fingers causing his arm to feel numb the remainder of the day. A WIDE-AWAKE MUNICIPALITY. A new idea in regard to equipping a fire department has been brought to our notice. The little town of Whit- aker, a few miles east w of Pittsburg, recently dedicated a new fire 'engine house at which a parade of nearly 300 firemen took place. Visiting delegations from several of the adjoining towns were present, and five bands and drum corps enlivened the occasion. After the parade, supper was served to the visiting firemen in the new engine house. The Whitaker Fire Company was organized in 1889. » Two years ago their new engine house was burned, six months after it had been erected? at a cost of $2.,00'0. The members of the company got up a stock company, selling stock at $10 a share. In this manner $5,000 was raised. All of this was expended on the erection of the new structure. The building is three stories high, of brick with terra cotta trimmings. On the first floor is the apparatus room, on the second floor are parlors;, dining room and waiting room. The third floor is a lodge room. The company now has 120 members. In connection with the above which shows what the people of even a small town can accomplish when they make 1 up their minds to do so, we might note that the members of the Cochran Hose Company, of this place, are preparing a circular and petition to pre- l sent to our citizens, asking for their assistance in properly equipping the | company. If Whitaker can form a | stock company of $5,000,, what could j not Sewickley do if the people were thoroughly interested? The firemen are net asking for charity*; they are j asking for what is justly due them. They are giving their service without I (Continued on Page 12.) A- ft
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Full Text | " Fear no man, and do justice to all men." NOV 21 190? MttiXlh. Vol. I. SEWICKLEY, PA., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1903. No. 10. ANALYZING THE RESULT, Review of the Recent County Election—Primal Causes of Defeat. Status of the Orphans—A Veto by the People. THE LESSON OH THE HOUR. The announcement hy the Returning Board of the official vote in Allegheny county at the recent election, furnishes cold comfort to either victor or vanquished. With a magnificent plurality of sixty thou'sand, in round -numbers., for the state ticket, and. a paltry one of three thousand for the county ticket—there is not much room for exultation on the part of the Republicans. On the other side, the wiping out of a substantial majority and the placing to the credit of the opposition of a safe plurality, is a result that is not very gratifying to the supposedly astute leaders, of the Citizens party. It is a question which of the two parties were most surprised at the result. The causes of this sudden revulsion of public sentiment are not far to seek. Flushed by an unbroken succession of victories in the three previous campaigns, the leaders of the dominant faction evidently imagined that their position was impregnable and tuat they could play horse with the people. In other words, that the oft- repeated pledges and promises were merely for campaign use and had served their purpose, and could there- fore be laid aside to be used in future campaigns. But they reckoned without their i-Ost. The educational work done in tne three successive campaigns had not beon without effect. The seed sown had borne fruit. The people of Httsburg had awakened from their lethargy, and had begun to understand their political rights and were determined, to assert them. They had wearied of ring rule and concluded they would cast it off, The political history of Pittsburg for the past ten years would form the groundwork for a Story of surpassing interest—in fact, if truthfully portrayed, it would scarcely be believed. The moves on the political chess-board have been skillful and daring, and at times exciting. To delineate them all would require more time and space than is at our disposal. But to resume our text. The Citizens party did not keep its pledges to the people to the extent of its ability. True, it did give a better government to the people of Pittsburg in many respects than they had formerly enjoyed, but in the essential features of its reform pledges it failed miserably. A notable instance of this was shown in its juggling with the Duquesne Way franchise in favor of the Pennsylvania Railroad'. Instead ol standing for the rights of the people and for the future growth of that great industrial center,, the responsible leaders of that party were willing, for a mess of pottage, to sell the birthright of the people—to permit one great, selfish railroad corporation to girdle the city and prevent future compensation for these valuable and exclusive rights. This was too much for a patient and long-suffering people. They had suffered much irom the former regime, and when they saw that their new master had become a Caesar, they arose and rebuked him. Fourteen members of the Common Council of Pittsburg, with the controller, revolted and by their action influenced several thousands of votes, enough to reverse the result. The effect of this was marvellous. The "Orphan's"—as the doughty fifteen are called—have assumed a position of importance. They now hold the whip-hand. By a peculiar train of circumstances the Citizens party is now in full control of the administration of the City of Pittsburg. For more than a year the balance of power in the Select Council has been held by the Republican party. The removal of two members by death, and the ousting of two more by the order of court, leaves the Citizens in full control of both branches of Councils, and they now have no valid excuse for failing to perform the pledges previously made. And, in view of the approaching election in February, they will make a serious mistake should they fail to do so. The future action of the "Orphans," tho third factor in the situation, depends largely upon the record that will be made by the administration. If Mayor Hayes gives the people of Pittsburg a good., clean-cut administration, and the City Councils perform the pledges made by them, the "Orphans" will likely lend them their full support. Should the former fail in either of these requirements, or make a "deal" of any sort with the Republicans, an independent! ticket will undoubtsdly be placed in the field. If such prove to be the case, a battle royal may be looked for. The people of Pittsburg will not willingly go back to former conditions. The lesson of all this should not be lost on the people of other communities. That "Vigilance is the price of liberty" was never more clearly illustrated than it is' to-day. The abuse of corporate privilege, the encroachments on public rights and the indifference to the general welfare, demand a rigid supervision by the people of the official-actions of their public servants. "Like master, like man," may truly be safd of a large portion of the official class to-day. If the people themselves are indifferent to tneir best interests, they cannot expect their representatives to have a profound regard for the same. While there are many goodi men holding official position, it is a notorious fact that the major portion are in them for the personal advantages that will accrue. The remedy lies with the people themselves. Nor does it consist in continually finding fault with those who represent them. The true remedy lies in their taking a deeper interest in the things which concern their own welfare and in electing to positions of preferment men who will look at these things from the same point of view. A FIRE DEPARTMENT. Novel Manner cf Raising Funds. Stock Gompany Organized. Five Thousand Dollars Raised. Shocking! While Mr, William Prentiss was at | work at the Quay house last Monday .morning during the thunder storm, remov- i ing some spots from the floor with a knife the electricity caused by the storm was so strong that the sparks flew from the knife and the ends of his fingers causing his arm to feel numb the remainder of the day. A WIDE-AWAKE MUNICIPALITY. A new idea in regard to equipping a fire department has been brought to our notice. The little town of Whit- aker, a few miles east w of Pittsburg, recently dedicated a new fire 'engine house at which a parade of nearly 300 firemen took place. Visiting delegations from several of the adjoining towns were present, and five bands and drum corps enlivened the occasion. After the parade, supper was served to the visiting firemen in the new engine house. The Whitaker Fire Company was organized in 1889. » Two years ago their new engine house was burned, six months after it had been erected? at a cost of $2.,00'0. The members of the company got up a stock company, selling stock at $10 a share. In this manner $5,000 was raised. All of this was expended on the erection of the new structure. The building is three stories high, of brick with terra cotta trimmings. On the first floor is the apparatus room, on the second floor are parlors;, dining room and waiting room. The third floor is a lodge room. The company now has 120 members. In connection with the above which shows what the people of even a small town can accomplish when they make 1 up their minds to do so, we might note that the members of the Cochran Hose Company, of this place, are preparing a circular and petition to pre- l sent to our citizens, asking for their assistance in properly equipping the | company. If Whitaker can form a | stock company of $5,000,, what could j not Sewickley do if the people were thoroughly interested? The firemen are net asking for charity*; they are j asking for what is justly due them. They are giving their service without I (Continued on Page 12.) A- ft |
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