The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16
THE POLITICAL POT.

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THE POLITICAL POT.
Our esteemed Bsrks county contempor.
ary, the Reading Herald, DEM, is discon-
solate and refuses to be comforted. 'The
| Democrats" 1t sadly remarks, ''are truly
between the devil and the deep sea. 1t
was magnificent victory which came to
them in 1892, Il glorious opportunity such
AS has seldom come to any political organl-
zation in the history Of the world, but
with all this wealth Of promise, with all
the prestige of this great victory, the
promises, in their performance, have been
whitfield down to the little end Of moth
| ing, and the party must bear the odlum OF
| having worried and harried the coun-
| try Tor nearly u year to no purpose
| whatever, while honest, patriotic Demo-
Gratis, who believe that promises should be
fulfilled and party principles carried to
their legitimate conclusion, are compelled
to a shamefaced silence, and are defense
less against the assaults and accusations Of
their political opponents. This is not the
fault Of the vast body Of the people who
compose the party. They are honest,
sincere and patriotic as ever. Their lead
ers have betrayed them TO their undoing."
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There is Joy In congressional circles,
even If the German crowd did win on the
tariff bill. The Washington correspond
ent of the Philadelphia Bulletin explains
the why and wherefore as follows: pres
ident Cleveland has approved the bill
making au appropriation to the depart.
meut of agriculture, which carries with it
an item of $3.50, 900 for the purchase, prop
,agation and distribution, as required by
law, of valuable seeds, bulbs, trees,
Shrubs, vines cuttings and plants, and ex.
pense OF labor, transportation, paper,
twine, gum, printing, postal cards and all
necessary material and repairs for putting
up aud distributing the same The abol-
isment of the free seed branch by the gov
ernment was one of the reforms recon-
mended to congress by President Cleveland
| in his first regular message to congress.
| The suggestion which was dictated solely on
the grounds Of public economy and because
this seed distribution has become sort Of
an abuse, was not received kindly by con-
gressmen, who find in it source OF some
| little popularity and vote-catching. The
president was evidently talked around to
| look at the seed matter in different
| light" This free seed branch is also use
full to congressman with newspapers to
source OF premiums to subscribers.
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The Pittsburg Dispatch says; "Major
| Everett Warren, q lawyer from Scranton,
will bs the next president Of the State
League Of Republican clubs, in the opinion
of L. j. Randolph, the state secretary.
| He seems to have no opposition, Jack
Robinson having declared he would not
! ha N candidate Por -plantinn
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The Columbia county Democratic con-
vention. held at Bloomsburg, Tuesday,
unanimously selected the veteran e. r.
| Buckalew for congress, and j. Henry
Cochran, Of Williamsport, for state sena-
| or. This practically settles their nomina-
ions by the district conventions. Since
| Congressman Simon 2. Wolverton declined
to eater the race again, Mr.. Buckalew for
congress bas been the Democracy's open.
and-shut choice.
The Luzerne Democracy will select its
victims on Tuesday. Aug. 2S, and inter
| them Nov. Z. 1t is practically assured that
| Hines will head the ticket. No one else
wants the experience Of bucking against
| the Leisenring boom and no one else will
| have it. An effort Is being made, on the
! quiet, to trot out Joe MCGinty against
| Hines but its success is not encouraging
The denomination of Judge Rhone is as
sured and many are already betting on
HE reelection. If any other man on the
! Lenahan slate stands any show at the
polls, it is probably Peter O'Boyle for dis.
| lrict attorney.
Friends Of w. l. Hibbs, the West
| Pitt5ton attorney are urging him to
come out as u candidate for the legis-
lature from the Second Luzerne
district on the Democratic ticket Mr..
! Hibbs has not yet decided to announce
| himself, but those who have been inter-
viewing him on the matter are confident of
securing his assent. Mr.. HibbS is very
popular, especially in his own town, and
| his popularity IL relied ortto overcome the
45O Republican majority in West PittSton.
| As this town is the Republican stronghold
Of the Second district, the Democrats pro-
| fess to have great hopes OF electing Mr..
Hibbs should he decide to accept the nom.
ination.
| Our Gotham namesal1e has been divert
| ing itself as well as others by some Shake
spearian paraphrases which are not with.
out point, even with the tariff agony
| ended:
Senator Vilas-These crouchings and
these lowly cOurteses must fire the blood
of ordinary men.
Senator Gray-Low crooked court'sies
and base Spaniel fawning
Chairman Wilson-My credit now stands
on such slippery ground, that one or two
ways you must conceit me: Either
coward or a flatterer.
Senator Camden-I an itching palm2
Senator Jones-There are no tricks in
plain and honest faith.
Secretary Carisle-A friend should bear
o friends inArmty.
Senator Harris--I kiss thy hand but not
in flattery, Caesar.
Senator Gorman- Cassius or Cesar
never shall turn back
President Cleveland-Know Cesar doth
not wrong; nor without cause will he be
satisfied.
Senator Smith-Let's carve him as a
dish fit for the gods.
| Speaker Crisp-And this, the bloody
business, they have DONE
Senator Mills-The noblest Roman Of
| them all.
Senator Voorhees--No place will please
me so, no mean Of death, as here by
Caesars side and by you cut of.
Senator Brice-The name of Cassius
honors this corruption.
Senator Vest-We shall be called purgers
not murderers.
Senator HILL come to burv Cmaar nok