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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05
The Jack of Clubs.


Impetuous and dashing "Jack" Rob
inson will today retire from the presi-
dency of the State league leaving be-
hind him u record of earnest party
service which few men have equalled.
The "Jack of Clubs" may be hard
and bitter fighter at times, but he is
always true blue Republican, ready
to give words, time and money to the
work of party organization and popu-
lar education in political principles.
That the younger element of the
party'smembership in this state should
rally around him with something of
the warm loyalty which the veterans
of the late war evinced for dashing
Phil Sheridan is o natural result of
his fearless and intrepid leadership
and his strong command over the af-
fections of his associates.
In presenting as their candidate for
his successor, Major Everett Warren,
Of this city, the young Republicans of
Northeastern Pennsylvania believe
they have chosen representative who
will fully match the splendid qualifica-
tions of President Robinson. They are
confident that Major Warren will bring
to the service of the league steadiness
of purpose and command Of execu-
tive abilities which will make the trans.
fer of authority an event in the leagues
annals that will fulfill all reasonable
expectations, and insure the steady
continuation of the remarkable recent
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05
The Nominee for Congress.


In selecting as their candidate for
congress the aspirant named by yester-
days convention the Republicans of
LackaWanna county have issued their
command; and loyal fellow -partisans
have no option but to obey. In this
moment of national political crisis,
with a political panic on one side and
a free trade threat on the other, it i'll
becomes genuine protectionists to hag-
gle over personalities. Industrial
Lackawanna needs the strongest rep
resentation at Washington that it can
get. 1t dare take no chances on any
mugwump, Democrat or Populist.
We have had some differences with
Mr.. Scranton in the past; and we dare
say we shall have some more in the
years to come. There has, however,
been in these columns no question
either of his ability or his experience.
AS Protectionist he combines knowl-
edge of the principles Of Republicanism
with knowledge of their practical ex-
emplificati0n in laws. He will notbow
the knee to Populism. He will not
dodge, twist or squirm away from the
duty of standing up for his district and
its interests. And as a candidate for
congress he will be elected, because the
people of this district have had enough,
let us hope for all time, of Democracy,
free trade and trampism in disguise.
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WHY TRUST 'EM AGAIN?
Ion. ". D. olcen, at Feru. hd.

Hon. ". D. Oicen, at Feru, Ind
Over all this wreck we can look back to
the Mckinley bill and measure its effect
through the brief months 1t was allowed
to have unfettered operation. Our Demo-
cratic friends declared it would close fac.
tories. 1t increased them by the number
Of 354. They declared that IL would in.
crease the number of the idle; 1t employed
10, 600 men more than were ever employed
In factories in America before, and did not
leave an idle man on our streets from
Maine to California. They said that wages
would decline; they were advanced over
the entire country. They said that the
price Of goods would go up; the report of
the senate and the investigating commit
tee, signed by Democrats and Republicans
alike, declared that the prices Of the
necessaries Of life went down. They said
it would close the ports Of foreign markets
to our goods: the year after the Mckinley
bill was passed we shipped abroad S202,-
600, 900 more of goods than ever before In
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05


1t is under auspicious circumstances
that the Republican League of Penn
sylvania assemblies today at Harris
burg in its seventh annual convention.
Three years ago, when that league
convened in this city, there was wit
messed contest for the executive Or
ganization such has seldom been seen
in the placid politics Of Pennsylvania.
Today, with its lines everywhere
strengthened and with its legitimate
aims kept clearly in mind, the league
roll will disclose the existence of
not so much as one mushroom club;
and without any unseemly scramble
will proceed to its appointed work
with enthusiasm and eagerness, conf
dent in its mission, secure in its prin-
ciples and fortunate in its leadership
A mistake is commonly made when
1T is supposed that the league has any
proper business in the making or un-
making of states; or in the influencing
of nominating conventions, municipal,
county or state. While it is not the
purpose of the league to curb or limit
the right of its membership to indi-
vidual preferences, it certainly is not
its place to deliver over the league ma
chinery to the uses of individual can
didates for office. The league is only
strong when 1t rests upon its whole.
some basis as an auxiliary in the Or
ganization of Republican voters and in
the propagation of sound political prin-
ciples. The duty of the league begins
where the duty of the nominating
convention leaves off: its work is i'm
personal; and its reward should be the
confidence of all Republicans in the in.
tegrity of its intentions.
The convention at Harrisburg today
will be notable not less in the quality
of its vigilant membership than in the
large number of alert young men from
all parts of the state who, without the
stimulus of sharp contest Or the ex.
pectation of extraordinary features,
have nevertheless been attracted to
the capital of the commonwealth Out
of sheer loyalty and generous party
interest. Such magnificent outpour-
ing of Republicanism's young defend
ers will fittingly inaugurate the CUB
ernatorial and congressional canvass
and pave the way for victory in No
vember comparable with the peerless
triumph of that distinguished rejuve
mated veteran Galusha A. Grow.
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REPUBLICAN, COUNTY TICKET.

For Congress.
JOSEPH A. SCRANTON.
For LaU Judge:
ROBERT w. ARCHIBALD.
For Sheriff:
FRANK H. CLEMoNS.
For County Treasurer:
THOMAS d. DAVIES.
For Clerk of the Courts;
JOHN H. THOMAS.
For ProthonOtdIU
CLARENCE E. PRYOR.
For DItrict A tOrneg.
JOHN H. JONES.
For Recorder:
CHARLES HEUSTER.
For Register # Wis:
WILLIAM S. HOPKINS.
For jury Comm issioner.
7. J. MATTHEW'S.
Election Time, Nov o.
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LABoR'S TRUE TEST.
Hon. ". D. open, at Peru, Ind

Hon. w. D. 0,cen, at Peru, Ind.
The average worker goes back to his
bench at 20 per cent. reduction, and with
debt Of the last twelve months hanging
over bin, heIwill not feel like voting the
Democratic ticket this fall. When he
takes a dollars worth Of sugar home next
Saturday night and his wife sees how
much the pile has shrunk since tariff re-
form has gone into operation she will be
his helpmate at the ballot box.
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GROWERS PET FaLLAcY.


HN-DPeuNtT INUWU5 D. Neeu'
The president clings, almost to weari-
ness, to his free raw material. What is
there in it? Nothing but fantasy and de-
lusion, What defense is there for protec.
tion at all, except in the broad doctrine
that this country should do its own work
and export its own resources, or in the
paid its workmen? Are not the men who
did go out of the mines as worthy of en-
couragement as the people who toll in the
mills9
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growth of the league as valuable aux
iliery to the Republican organization
throughout the commonwealth.

WARD MoALLIsTER relieves pain
full public tenison by announcing, in
due time, that "without having read a
line about the disagreement of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt" he "doesn't
believe word of it," Wards faith is
truly touching, and should win him a
handsome douceur.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05
moving in tranquil earnestness toward
the goal of glorious victory in Novem-

DEM0ORACY's Y'sDEsPERATIoN in Lack
awanna is clearly evidenced in its
frantic eagerness for Republican bolt.
Republicans will scarcely play into the
political enemy's hands.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05
DEAD HUI BUGS.


EI- Speaker Thomas 3. Reed.
Why should we comment on the pop gun
bills? They sleep side by sidein the haven
be disgusting to be dead humbug, They
cannot even hang on them the little shreds
of hypocrisy for which they were intended.
Mr.. Carlisle has moved even the hillocks
on the grave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05

the nations history. They said 1t would
destroy the nations prosperity; Mr.. Cleve-
land has declared that there was abundant
remuneration along the channel OF every
industry. Every prophecy 1of evil was
overthrown and every promise OF pros
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05
SCRANTON. SEPTEMBER. s. 1894.
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

For Governor:
DANIEL H. HASTINGS
OF CENTER.
For Lieutenant Governor:
WALTER LYON,
OF ALLEGHENY.
For Auditor General.
AMOS II. MYLIN,
OF LANCASTER.
For Secretary Of Hernal Affairs:
JAMES W. LATTA
OF PHILADELPHIA.
For Congressme ea.at- Large:
GALUSHA A. GROW,
OF sUsQUEHANNA.
GEORGE F. HUFF,
OF wEsTMoRELAND.
Election Time, Nov. G
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respective Speed of B.cy clists.

Boston Globe.
If this record breaking speed keeps up
the day will soon arrive when bicyclist
will be able to ride mile as quickly as
Marion Crawford can write novel.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05

A SIGNIFICANT feature of the con-
vention was the large and intelligent
representation of alert young Repub-
licans. The vigorous new blood in the
party is hopeful augury of its future.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05
RECIPE FOR THE MODERN NOVEL

Zone idea makes one paragraph.
Two paragraphs makes one page.
Twenty pages make one chapter.
Twelve chapters make one volume.
Three volumes make one tired.n
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05

1T WILL BE time to talk of the fine
points in the political game when the
Scranton delegation gets back from
Harrisburg. Too much politics in q
bunch might leave dearth of future
themes.
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Self qualification.

Indianapolis Journal.
'Party peridy and party dishonor" is
one Of the presidents best phrases, but,
nevertheless, he permitted it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05

THE GENTLEMAN who told us so
iced not 60 to the trouble to recall the
iact
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05

INA WEEK the loyal Republicanism
of industrial Lackawanna will have
adjusted itself to the conditions of con-
vention victory or defeat, and will be
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05

John r. Jones, who through the cour.
tesy of an Archibald delegate, had the
privilege Of seconding the nomination of
Judge Archibald, performed the same
duty when Judge Archibald was first nom-
mated for the judgeship ten years ago,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05

Horace E. Hand proved himself force
full and convincing speaker by his brief
but pointed remarks in placing j. A.
Scranton in nomination. He placed his
favorite in a splendid light before the con-
vention.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05

Henry Mohr, of the Second district of
the Nineteenth ward, was one of the larg-
ent men in the convention. He was Fell
lows shouter, and the lapel of his Prince
Albert coat was ornamented by red Fell
lows badge and an equally red bunch of
geraniums.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05

John T. Watkins effort in nominating
John H. Fellows was one Of the most orn-
ate speeches ever heard in a convention in
this county. The speaker frequently fell
into poetic vein in recounting the merits
of the candidate he presented for the con-
sideration OF the convention.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05

W. Gaylord Thomas made brilliant ef-
fort to sway the convention for A. j. Col
born, jr., but the delegates could not be
induced to withdraw their support from
the magnetic John r. Jones.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05

Those who attended the convention ex
pecting TO see a brilliant display Of par
liamentary pyrotechnics were previously
disappointed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05

The fine showing made by George M.
Watson proved that he has many warm
friends in the county.
d. W. Powell and Reese G. Brooks made
splendid presiding officers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05

All during the afternoon every seat in
the spacious court room was occupied and
hundreds had to stand The passages
leading to the court room were crowded
with spectators.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-21
What a. EtrctrfcffD?

Professor Galileo Ferraris, the genial
Italian scientist, whose name Is well
known to all electricians. was recently
asked by young lady what electricity
was: but, unlike most others when asked
that question, he ventured 10 answer 1t.
and according TO Cosmos wrote in French
IN her autograph book the following, OF
which The Electrical IJorld ventures to
give translation. even though the Eng
ish language hardly does justice to the
original French Maxwell has demon
strated that luminous vibrations can be
nothing else than periodic variations oil
electro. magnetic forces. Hertz. IN prov
ing by experiments that oscillations are
prnpagated like light, has given al ex
detrimental basis to the theory of Max.
we'll. This gave birth to The idea that
,he luminifercus ether and the seat of
-.lectro magnetic forces are one aud The
.ame thing. This being established, l
can now. my dear young lady, reply to
he question: that you now put TO me-
What is electricity? Ii is not only The
formidable agent which now and then
,hatters anl tears the atmosphere, terri
Tying you with the crash of its thunder
bu it is also the life giving agent which
ends from heaven 10 earth. with The
light and the heat. the magic of coI"rs
md the breath of life. 1t is that which
makes your heart beat To The proper pal
,iialions of the outside world IL Is that
which has the power to transmit To your
-ou the enchantment of look and The
.iance of a smile"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-21
A Close Call.

One afternoon. while hunting, | was
caught by a passing shower II came
with gust aud took me qui'e unaware
S. isg a lhick,t short distance from me, |
made my way TO it 10 seek protection
from the pouring rain. The ground was
hard and dusty. and the rain had render
ed it in places very slippery. Reaching
the thicket. | rested my gun upon The
ground and bracing my back upon
large walnut tree gave myself up 10 med
iIaliun on the ruiue'l sport while ~alulng
for the shower 10 pass.
Sanding thus, | felt n strange spell
pass over me-a feeling such as bad
never felt before, and which | cannot de-
scribe. felt AS though some dreadful
thing was about to happen, | knew not
what.
Involuniarily raising my gaze, my eyes
l.ecame riviIed upon monster rattle
snake. He Was the largest snake had
ever seen. Somehow my hat came ctf.
and didn't take i, IF either. realized
The danger WAS in, but Try as | would
could not change my gaze. tired To
raise my gun but could not. Then l
lried 10 raise my hand, my foot. but each
refused The brains command. | was
powerless tomoveaud completely charmed
by the snake.
Then slowly it came toward me-
When within about four feet from me. II
stopped and gracefully c"iled, and rising
upon its tail prepared for the final spring
Again | tried To free myself from the
horrible spell, but could not. With its
forked tongue extended it reared to
strike, when it sIippel anil fe and broke
its neck. The damp earth had saved me.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-21
Hts Mud Unburdened.

He had worried look on his face as
be stepped into the busy mans office.
Excuse me-" he said, "but from your
appearance you are an intelligent man,
and take it for granted that you have
read Catherine and Petruchio or seen it
performed on the stage"
81 have seen il"
"No doubt you arc also acquainted
with Baron Muncbausen
Yes
do you'-and the visitor fixed his
eye earnestly upon the other mans face
do you know the difference between
lhem?" tH
"Of course do" answered the victim
as bis fingers nervously clasped heavy
glass paper weight.
But do you see the same difference
that | see 2"
Ill don't know about that"
"Well, here it is: One is the Tanning
of the Shrew,' and the other is the sham
ing Of The true"
Ills drawn features relaxed. A smile
illuminated his countenance and a sigh
escaped him. lie had at last got it of
his mind.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-21
1'irqiuia frrr grrss.
Y.T. S. GALLAHER, Editor.
oAa-lesto,O,., Jefferson County. Vest "a
March 2f 1924.
The Price Of Wheat Governed by Supply
aud Demand Rather than
Legislation.

When wheat drops tn Sc cents bushel,
The present ruling figure of the market,
there is but one reasonable conclusiun.-
There il toD much wheat raised in the cOun-
try. aud, if the Western farmers care tn loi
low "A wise policy, the harvesting of wheat
will not cover the acreage now existing and
some other channel will be followed. The
limit of wheat production has been reached
and the surplus for export has no demand
Eastern farmers long since recognlz' tli'
arbitrary terms of law supply and deman"
and by adaptation to changed conditions mr.
all the better. The Lancaster and Bers'
farmer finds tobacco much better produc'
AT $3.50 To $500 the acre than the averHg,
Weld of wheat with it, uncertain price.
The tariff has nothing to do with the stu"
ton, a. the Argentine Republic, with IL
great wheat surplus, has become c"mpeti-
tor in the m irkrt of Europe to the extent OF
10000, 900 bushels of wheat a year. The
forces uftrade exert their own power and the
commercial policy of tie country has com
PEELED Europe to seek market elsewhere, ~
lar az practicable, for breadstutf supplies -
India, Russia, Australia, and South Amerlc"
are in the market to stay and 90 cent wheat
is only n natural result of the call of supply
aud demand. Philadelphia Times
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-21
A Trffe Mfred.

In one of our country churches the Gu
rate had to give out two notices, the first
Of which was about baptisms, and the lat
ter referred to new hymnbook. Owing
to an accident he reversed the order and
read as follows:
II am requested'to announce that the
new hymnbook will be used for the first
time in this church on Sunday next, and
am also requested to call attention to
the delay which often takes place in
bringing children to be baptized. They
should be brought on the earliest day
possible. This is particularly pressed on
mothers who have young infants"
And for the information Of those who
have none,7 added the rector in gentle,
kindly tones, and who, being slightly
leaf, had not heard what had been pre-.
yiously said, "aud for the information Of
those who have none may now state. II
wished. they can be obtained on applica-
ton in The vesiry Immediately after service
10 day-Iimp ones. so cents each; with
stiff backs, s15O.-English paper.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-21

CINCINNATI, March 10 The Times Stars
special from Louisville says;
"Krnlucky society is in auter I" day
by the announcement of the reported en-
vagement of Miss Lefty Scott, well-knowu
belle, and Senator David B. Hill, of New
York. The report lacks confirmation oI
denial for the reason that both parties are
AT present in Washington.
"NIiss S, OFT il the niece of Vice President
Stevenson, and according to the repor
plinted in the Times Star this afternoon she
was visiting her aunt iu Washington wher
she met the Senator. An engagement II
Said to have followed. Miss Scott is {
beau iiul young woman and while Bloom
ingtpn, III is the place of her nativity, sh'
Is the daughter of Kentuckian, her father
the late NJ. L Scolt. having resided in Lex
inglon. Her mother and Mrs. Stevenson arr
listers. Her relatives here refuse TO discuss
the reported engagement"
NEW YORK, March 1l.-When th'
reporters asked Senator Hill whether th'
published report OF his engagement to Mis-
Lefty Scott, niece of Vice President Steven
sou, was true, he smiled blsndly and replied
Il would prefer to say nothing abUut th'
matter"
Miss Scott, last summer, was the CUES
If the family of Hon. Geo. X. Vending il
this place Ell f. Z
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-21
Falling on q Log.

As easy as falling of log" is an old
say ing. " hen il WAS first uIlered, nobody
knows. Nothing Is easier unless il is the
taking OF dose OF DIR. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets. These act like magic. No griping
or drenchiug follows, as ia the case with the
oId.fAshion.d pills. The relief that follows
resembles the action Of Nature in her hap
pirst mods; the impulse given to the dor
mauI liver is Of the most saIutary kind, and
Is speedily manifested by the disappearance
Of all bilious symptoms. Sick headache,
wind on the stomach, pain through the right
side and shoulder-blade, and yellowness Of
the skin and eyeballs are speedily remedied
By the Pellets.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-21
Tie Jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
r. A. ALEXANDER. Secretary.
Office, Gibson Building, Court-House yard
ChaTlestown.

nFFERS to the people of Jefferson County
" Insurance in a safe Company at the actus
cost OF Insurance. which is much cheaper thar
tbs rates usually charged, aud keeps the none,
st home Good risks from responsible partie'
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DrREcroRs-Jos. Trapnell, Henry b. Dayen
port. j. Garland Hurst John W. Rider, w. h
+. Lewis, r. Preston Chew, VIM. l.. Wilson
Eugene Baker, S. W Washington. II. l.. Snyder
Charles p Wilson, Jshn II. little. Jacob .
Melvin. E. G. W. Herr. isaac II. Strider.
Jos. TR President
II. B. DAVENPORT. ............. ......... Treasurer
EXECUTIVE CoMNITTEE-J. g Hurst, Wn
II. T. Lewis. Eugene Baker. Isaac h. Strider
Jos. rrspnell. $. w. Washington.
Local AGENTS. s.-Middleway-J. G. Shirley
Harper's Ferry-Chas E. Trail Shepherds
town. S Fleming; Charlestown-Washing
ton 4 Alexander.
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