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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10
The Common Sense of II. /.

The mistake which the Democratic
leaders made in 1882 was in supposing
that because they had been entrusted
with power by an unexpectedly large
majority, the best people in the country
had suddenly been converted To their
way Of thinking, and would thence
forward indorse whatever the leaders
might choose 10 label with u Demo-
craticbrand. Theyfailed torecognize the
growing strength Of the independent
vote, which recognizes In political par
ties only means to an end, ana not the
chief end itself.
We are hopeful that the enlightened
leadership of the Republican party will
not now, under similar circumstances,
repeat Democracys mistake. There
was = time. soon after the war, when
the partisan prejudices Of the people
were yet rigid with the tensity Of fierce
crisis and great emotion. 1t was then
possible for anything bearing a Repub-
lican label to secure a Republican popu-
lar Endorsement. But the softer years
Of peace have loosened this feeling.
until today, in every direction, men are
thinking and studying for themselves.
The tidal wave Of 1892, II it had oc-
CURED twenty years earlier, would ad-
mittedly have implied Democratic SUI
premacy for decade to come. But
coming in period when voters look
less for party labels than for desired re-
suits, It's Endorsement lasted only q
fortnight and was blotted out BY an
even greater reverse uprising at the
very next appeal to the polls. This
simply means that the citizenship of
this nation IL caring for itself, and
does not propose to submit its destiny
to the solution of reckless partisan
chieftains interested mainly in them
selves. 1t implies no lack of reasonable
loyalty TO leaders who shall prove
worthy Of the name.
| We say we hope that the Republican
primatcs will avoid their Democratic
predecessors mistakes;an we base Mis
hope upon the already encouraging fact
that from men like Reed and Sherman
and Allison come words OF admonition
rather than mere partisan outcries of
joy. 1t cannot be too earnestly i'm
pressed upon Republicans in official sta
ton that what the country wants is
not new turmoil and new sounding of
partisan tom toms, but peace and rest
and opportunity to breathe. There is no
better fighter than Thomas b. Reed,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10
A TASK FOR HERCULES.
From the CommercioI-Adrort,sar

From the Commercial-Adver
Mayor-elect Strong has now before him
responsibility rs great AS any that has
confronted civil officer In the United
states. An enormous majority of his fel.
low citizens have singled him out as their
agent IN an enterprise OF almost unparal-
ieied magnitude-the purgation of the
government OF New York. No city In the
Worlds $ history. since Sodom was smitten
by the fires OF God. has been governed
more rouily than this municipality Is
governed Today; oppressed by criminals
more numerous or more Infamous than
those who oppress the people Of this city,
lhe mere vote OF yesterday effects moth
ing. Ii is but mandate. Mayor Strong
must give effect TO that mandate Before
all thlhgs he must remember that this II
not the end of the night; II Is but the bare
beginning. To purify the government of
this city Will take two or three Years.
The work must be carrited forWard from
hour TO hour ana day by day INCREASINGLY.
knaves must be flung out of office. Rec
ordS must be overhauled. Robbery must
be Followed up by prosecution. Scores OF
Tamnany scoundrels must be sent to the
state prison to Join John y. McKane and
his kind. Not one. from the most dis
tinguished TO the meanest, must be spared.
The whole municipality must be stripped
and fumigated. Otherwise, two years
hence Tammany Will he back In control
and all the old Vileness and bestiality will
begin over again,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10
The Official Count. .

Although the court has not yet COM
pleted the official foOtingS on its tubu-
lar announcement Of last Tuesdays
result In Lackawanna county; and
while 1t has yet to pass upon the point
raised with reference to the Third dis
trlct Of the Eleventh ward Of Scranton,
in which the total vote returned for the
office Of county treasurer by the cleo
the total number OF votes cast in the
district II is definitely known that
upon the face Of the returns. Frank IL.
Clemons has been elected sheriff by ~
plurality; and Charles II. Schadt, treas
urer by - plurality.
At the request OF the attorneys for Mr..
Clemons and Mr.. Davies, the vote Of the
Fifth district OF the Second ward has
been passed until this morning, when
II is said important affidavitY will be
presented. The bearing which these
Will have upon the final result Is not yet
known. 1t Is said by MIR. Balley's at
torneyS that they will contest Mr.. Glenn
ons election; but under the law he will,
in any event, assume the duties of the
Office. and the probabilities are that he
will not afterward be interfered with.
The apparent defeat of Mir. Davies is
cause for genuine regret. Admittedly
clean, able ana upright, he would have
brought to the treasurership qualities
of the highest order and an honesty Of
character and purpose which could not
be questioned. Concerning MIR. Schadt,
The Tribune has words only Of compii-
ment. Personally affable, honorable
and progressive, he has made an ag-
sressive fight and will. if seated, no
doubt fully meet the high expectations
OF his friends. The fortunes Of political
warfare are uncertain; but no Republi-
can will be mean enough TO carry his
disappointment over Mr.. Davies de-
feat into q feeling of churlshness
toward the victor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10
Look to Common Council.

AT the forthcoming February munich
pal election, common counciimen are to
be elected from the odd wards. The
interval could be proGtably devoted TO
n minute scrutiny of the records of
members who will doubtless aspire to
reelection. 1t is important. Of course,
time TO time. sent to Washington. TO
make nasional laws which only at rare
intervals come home to the individual
citizen. 1t is also important that the
legislative assemblies at Harrisburg
shall be made up Of capable and expert
enced men: for the laws that they
make at Harrisburg sometimes are felt
in Scranton. But did it ever occur to
you that while they are passing one act
at Washington and ten acts at Harris
burg which directly concern the aver
age Scrantonian, the two branches of
council at Washington avenue and
Mulberry street are called upon 10 con-
siler from 100 TO 800 propositions every
one of which is of immediate and tang
ible local Importance?
IN some respects it must be confessed
that We are truly ridiculous people.
Here we howl, regularly each two
years, over the election OF 4 man to go
10 congress. where, singiy, he could not
help or hurt us il he tried, and pay
almost no heed whatever to the quality
Of the individual whom we graciously
permit to represent us in councilmanic
deliberations that carry with them the
very life or death OF local Improvement
and good local government, and which
are often decided by single vote!
There are, of course, exceptions to this
rule, just as there are local councilmen
who are Just as we'll fitted to legislate
1or seventy millions Of persons as any
man who now attaches IN. c." to his
name: hut the most casual observer Of
the average city councils work will be
compelled to admit that these excep-
lions are few.
In this city. for instance. upon what
ground, other than ignorance, careless
ness or downright venality, are we to
account for the vast number OF valu-
able municipal franchises that have
been bestowed, from time to time, abso-
lutely without cents worth OF WIS.,
sble profit in return? Who Is there that
does not know to q certainty that while
there are undoubtedly honest men In
both branches of council, there have
been and presumably are now men in
those branches who can be improper
}y 'infiuenced?" These questions are
thrown out, not as yelled charges,
but simply as incentives to thought.
The man who is derelict in position of
public trust is dorelict primarily be-
cause the public itself sets him the ex-
ample. He Is q minor offender com
pared with it; and should be judged
with corresponding leniency.
We wish, If possible. 70 arouse the
public from this slothful habit OF neg
lecting its duties toward self.govern-
ment; and as first step along this line
suggest that it would pay Scrantonians
10 get ready, when the time comes, to
look to common council.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10

Helgh-ko! Babyhood! Tell ME where sou
lingcr;
Let's toddle home again, for we have
gone astray;
Take this eager hand of mirc and lead me
by the finger
Back TO the Lotus lands of the far-awaJ'.
Turn back tho leaves of life; don't read
the story
Let's lind the pictures, and fancy all the
rest
We can fill the written pages with a
Than Old Time, the story teller, ut his
best.
Turn to the brook. where the honeysucklc,
tipping
Ger It's vase of perfume spills 1t on the
breeze.
And the bee and hummlng-bird In ecstacr
arc slipping
From the fairy flaGons of the blooming
locust trees.
Tnnto the Lane, whore We used to "teeter
totter"
Printing little toot-palms in the melloS
mould
Laughing at the lazy cattle wading IN the
water
Where the ripples dmpled round ,he
huttcrcupS of gold.
Where the du8ky turtle likes basklns on
the gravel
OF the sunny sandbar, In the middle
tide,
And the ghostly dragonlly pauses in his
travel
10 rest like blossom where the water
lily dies
Helgh-ho! Babyhood! Tell me where
you linger;
Let's toddle home again for We have
gone astray;
Take this eager hand OF mine and lead me
by the finger
Back to the Lotus lands of the far-away
Jaines Nhitcomb Riley
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10

That the, purposes which inspire the
ordinary Democrat are not always as
lofty as they might be is shown In the
fact that Judge Clayton's reelection in
Delaware county was accomplished not
by Republican support but by Demo-
cratic Indifference. The Democratic
voters of Delaware had 1t in their power
TO defeat this unfit man and elevate n
clean Democrat to his place. They neg
lected the opportunity. and Clayton
thereby pulled through. There are some
persons upon whom 1t seems the les
sons Of the passing years are utterly
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10
The bay After.

IFom Ihe washington StaN.
VILLAIN said the solicitous wife, "vou
must have cheered insanely last night
mot Il cheer" he responded, turning
upon her look of unutterablc reproach.
But how did you get that horrible
hoarsenessT'
ii dunno; unless got II standing out in
the political frost
You had better not be so indifferent.
You can't speak above whisper
That's all right. / don't have 10. IT
isn't my turn to talk
And he slid into his overcoat and went
forth into the desolGte chill Of Novcm-
ber morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10

From the Ccmmcrcial-Adver
Is 1t not about time even for such
purely Pickwickian coterics as Sorosis TO
give the unhappy American rest about
his "nerVousness'' and mercuilality:" pf
course ho II nervous The very condi-
tions Of existence upon the continent IN
VolNe an aptitude in him for frequenl ana
sudden changes In his environment. Ii is
not nervousness that he has 10 dread.
the activity, readiness and power OF
thought and will that distinguish him. II
Is nervelessness. or this the clam is the
type. IL Is his that is the parent Of ig-
noble content with misgovernment and
the rule of vile and vicious men. Hall To
the nervous American and down with the
servile, nerveless wretch who submits,
cur-like, TO the lashing OF brutal master.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10

The Democracy of Lackawanna coun-
~ has evidently adopted as it's motto:
NO Irish Need Apply" And yet 1t
was this same party which had the
effrontery to predict that Republican
1rish-AmeTicans like Vaughan and
O'Maliey were "set up only to be
knocked down." whereas they lead their
party ticket. Voters Of Irish extrac-
tion will not forget this circumstance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10

The board of trade Of Wilkes Barre,
in selecting successor to The late Sec
retary McKune, has chosen precisely
the right man in T.. A. Niven. The
racile pen of this amiable journalistic
veteran Is equally happy III treating
either fact or felton, and can, when de
sired, combine the two in . most artis-
tic blend. Success to Secretary Niven,
and success to Wilkes-Barre
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10

1t will be generally regretted if the
official count in northampton county
shall show that Judge Reeder is de-
feated. The clean and straightforward
campaign that he waged--in striking
contrast with the low-down methods
of the utterly discredlted Mutchler ring
and his own admirable personality
deserved n better result. His defeat by
80 small a margin in n county ordinar.
ily so heavily Democratic is really a
victory; but it lacks essence without
Judge Reeder again placed on the
bench.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10

yet Reed today is as the cooling dove
and Sherman is the very personification
ri caution and moderation. These men
see that the partisan chevaliers must
he Kept in the background. and the
homely muscle and sense of the plain
common people be permitted To- earn
their daily bread without reference to
Washington.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10

Mr.. singerly's canvass was decidedly
not in vain. Ii tickled Singerly, pleased
the torchlight colonels, increased the
circulation OF the Philadelphia Record
and didn't hurt Hastings, in the slight
est lnrrnn
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10

The esteemed Carbondale Leader need
not lose sleep in dread lest the editors Of
The Tribune and the Times should shed
each others blood. 1t perhaps does NOT
know Brother Hudson's Pickwicklan
Tenderness.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10

The Republican congrcssmen-elect Of
Pennsylvania will probably need two
TWO men like Erdman and Hurt in the
state delegation Just 10 remind them
that Democracy still lives.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10

1t Is uncommonly kind in the Demo-
cratic newspapers to profIer their able
assistance to Governor-clcct Hastings
In the formation Of his cabinet: but we
suspect he will not need their help.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10
Political Ostrneism PLAYED Ont.

From the Scranton Truth. ~
Evidently the world moves. An Irish
Republican senator from this district and
an Irish Republican representative from
the Fourth district is proof OF this fact
Political ostracism on race issues Is
played out In this valley.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10

Merely us one Of the inevitable after
thoughts We are lmpelled 10 remind our
esteemed contemporary, Colonel Sing
eriy' that his anti-Powderly. gun was
loaded.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10
The Next sneaker.


From the Commercial al-Adyertisor
1t needs no prophet to predict that, as
certainly as anything In the future can Re
declared certain, the speaker Of the house
of representatives In the Fifty y-fourth con-
gress will be Mr.. Thomas Braekett Reed,
of MnIne
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10
New Hands at the Bellows

From the Boston Journal
More than one hundred members Of the
present congress, II appears failed OF re-
nomination. When to these are added the
number who failed of election 1t is clear
that the next congress will be largely
made up OF new men.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10

We are yet inclined to believe that
the ablest assistants which Republic
canism had iii the late llnpleasantness
were none other than the Democrats
themselves.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10

and hopelessly lost. One of these per
sons, by the way, Is the dyed-in-the-
wool Democrat who inhabits strongly
Republican county.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10

There is no exclusiveness about the
Republican party. It's tent is large ard
there's yet room for more. Certain ii
is that lrishmen are not forbidden Il
apply.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10
The Passing of Peanut Politics.


From the Providence Journal.
The failure of the partisan attempt to
deport Mr.. Morton's coachman is merely
another illustration OF the usual outcome
oil such narrowminded political schemes.
There is no permanent profit IN the plir-
suit OF peanut politics.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10

If 'Bloody Brides" Waite, Of Col
orado, doen't like this country, the op-
portunlty is open to him to get prompt
ly out. He never would be missed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10
MIR. pana's parthian Arrow

From the New York sun.
The Cleveland outfit must now know
that you cannot haul down the American
flag at home and abroad and succeed ior
any length of time afterward In this coun-
fry
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10

The report that Billy Hines will con-
test Leisenrlng's election may be dis
missed by nearly G.O00 plurality.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10
Maintalned the peealogue..

From the New York Tribune.
The Ten Commandments have prevailed
by majorities that vlndlcate the right Of
the people TO rule.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10
Sunset and sunrise

From the New Yorl, Herald.
1t was a revolution that closes dark
and opens q bright era in the municipal
affairs of New York.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10

Judge Sittser's defeat for reelection
comes as a gentle reminder that his
tory sometimes repeats itself.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10

Luzerne county Republicans are Ger
rainly deserving Of congratulation upon
their splendid victory, all the more so
because It's dimensions are Il surprise
even to the most sanguine prophets
The loyal support accorded to the whole
Republican ticket in the mother county
by those who, after spirited canvass.
Were fairly outvoted in party conven'
ton stands out IN conspicuous contrast
with the contrary policy pursued by
certain self-styled Republicans in our
own county. Hon. Morgan i. Williams
has not only not committed harl kari;
but he has. by his unswerving loyalty,
laid the party under new obligations to
him and We dare say will, at no distant
day, receive adequate proof Of the
party's gratitude.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10
SCRANTON, NOVEMBER 10, 1894
THE SCRANTON OF TO-DAY.

Come and inspect our city.
Elevation above the tide, 40 feet.
Extremely healthy.
Estimated population, 1894, 10000.
Registered voters, 2O,s99.
Value OF school property, 10000.
Number Of school children, 1900.
Average amount or bank deposits, NO.-
0o0.0VO
1tsthe metropolis Of northeastern Penn
sylvania.
Canproduce electric power cheaper than
Niagara.
No better point In the United States at
which to establish new industries.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10

Then, again, 1t is just possible that
Grover is deluding Little Billy with one
Of Billy's own favorite post office
bluffs. Cleveland and Bissell certainly
owe Hines nothing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10
4 SYNONYM of Rcpublieanism,

From the New York World.
The people are in power and they have
shown It. That Is what II means.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10

II little bogus rooster-printing helps
to break the force OF the Scranton
Times long fall, he would be n mean
man who should begrudge ii that con-
solatlon
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10
Singerly.s shreMd Guess,

From the Philadelphia Record. eh
Senator Quay had inside Information
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10

Now that the 'sockless Simpson" Pc
riod in Kansas political evolution has
been outgrown in safety, the country is
ready for new freak.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10
l'iti,S
BABYHOOD.

From the Minneapolis Times.
Populism, paralysis and poverty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-10
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The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1894-03-17
Woman's Enemy.

There's the girl who's stuck on fencing
and the girl who's just commence
ing to be somewhat interested in
the art of self defense;
There's the girl who's good at riding,
and the girl who takes to striding
over leagues of dale and noun
tain with energy intense;
There's the girl who worships rowing,
and the one who's fond of show
ing craftsmanship astounding
in person of her sex;
There's the girl who's always ready
with nerve both true and steady
when woeful dangers threaten or
difficulties veX:
But despite the manly carriage and the
open scOrn of marriage which
the Independent ladies seem tC
think 50 very nice,
You may perhaps have noted that
they're very seldom quoted as
having lost completely their in
herent fear of mice.
philadelphia Times.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1894-03-17
Mrs. A L. Duringer.

We believe that we are authentic in
stating that Mrs. A. L. Ouringer is the
first woman to hold au official position
in Shreveport. Mrs. Duringer has
been IN active business life for nearly
ten years, and her success is an evil
dence of womans power to advance in
progressive, untried fields. She was a
deputy clerk in the District Court for
six years, is a deputy in the Supreme
Court, and was recently honored with
the election of clerk of the police jury
"a very creditable record of woman's
work in official affairs. Mrs. Durin-
ger is an expert copyist, competent
stenographer, having pluckily master
ed shorthand by self-instruction, and is
well yersed in law, her legal business
atfording her a clever knowledge of jur-
isprudence. A comfortable office in
the court house is allotted to Mrs. Dur
niger, and she enjoys the confidence and
esteem of the lawyers and officials
with whom she is brought in contact
The duties of her position are perform
ed with marked discretion and ability.
Louisiana claims this bright and re-
sourceful woman as native, the town
Of Clinton being her birth place. She
was educated in New Orleans, and has
resided in Shreveport since 1873. Mrs.
Duringer owns pleasant home here,
and four attractive daughters share
the happiness Of her family circle.