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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

"A few moments study OF this table
will show the glarlng injustice of the
present apportiOnment, relic handed
down from 1874 During the interval
that has elapsed many of the counties
have grown rapidly and some have
retrograded in population, until there
is no trace Of any relation between
population and representation. For
example, the Twentieth and Twenty
first, which include Luzerne and Lacka-
wanna counties, have total, population
of 342,9S7, or an average population of
III, 400 The Seventeenth district.
Lebanon county, has a population of
only 4S,Ojl. The citizens of Luzerne
and Lackawanna counties, if given a
representation in the state Senate in
proportion to Lebanon, would have
seven senators instead of two. This
may seem an extreme case, but the
Thlrty-flrst district is nearly as bad
the counties of Mihlin, Perry and
Juniata, with combined population of
but 62,S91. Luzerne and Lackawanna
on this basis would have five instead OF
two senator's. Crawford constitutes a
single district with a population of but
| Go, 2O3."
The Record suggests a scheme for
reapport!oning the senatorial districts
that. exclusive of Lebanon county
which is under kind of constitutional
| ban, would leave Bucks county. with
| TO,24S population, the smallest district
in the commonwealth, and Schuylkill,
with 1jS757 inhabitants, the largest.
while eight districts would have almost
exactly the one-fiftieth ratio. 1O4, ,97l.
| The Records plan would give Luzerne
two senator's and Lackawanna one. 1t
would yoke those two old-time enc
mics, Bradford and Susquehanna. to-
| gether into one district; would put
Wayne with Carbon, Pike and Monroe:
and Wyoming it would join with Sulli-
van, Columbia and Montour. Such an
arrangement would be emlnently nom
| pau tis1li, anu IL 10 eFiutHl llal Vne
lines Of suggested division would ma
terially improve the present inequali-
ties Of senatorial representation.
This subject, even more important
than the congressional reapportlon-
ment, will come before the incoming
legislature for revision; and it will need
attentive and experienced considera-
ton. Our contemporary does not over.
estimate the inequalities of the present
apportlonment. The territory now EN-.
braced in the Twentieth and Twenty.
first districts should have at least three
senators; anything less would consti.
tute needless injustice.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

In view of the fact that the next
mayor of Philadelphia will preside exc
cutively over the political destinles of
more people than inhabit each OF
twenty-five states, the state-at-la
which is very much in sympathy with
the politics as well as the general well
fare Of its chief city, does not need AN
excuse for the interest which it takes
in Philadelphia present ,mayoralty
fight 1t is pleased to observe that of
all the prominently mentioned candi-
dates, not one Is unfit to be entrusted
with the Offices responsibilities: while
in the case of the leading aspirant, Sen
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

must be deducted the duty imposed
upon the foreign article
Mr.. Cleveland's demand for free coal
would, If needed. be a fine thing for
this Nova Scotia syndicate, undoubt-
edly; but it is not surprising that the
people Of the American coal fields do
not relish It,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

Spurred to it by the desire for
greater Pittsburg, Senator Finn, OF
Allegheny, will introduce a bill enabling
affected communities in any part of the
state to vote upon measures of anneNa-
tion. Under the existing law, petit
ton of property owners is made effec-
tive by action simply of councils. Such
an act would be decided Improvement
over the present method.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

The people have already answered
Mr.. Cleveland on several points in his
indictment; but his fling at the surviv-
Ing war veterans whom he accuses Of
trying to get pensions by "mean and
treacherous crimes" will be answered
again, in 1896.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

The organization of the next state
house of representatives should include
experienced men in the clerical depart
ments. There will be work before that
house which cannot safely be entrusted
to new hands.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

With an estimated federal deficiency
this year Of $4,000, ,OOO which is wholly
unprovidod for, it certainly takes
nerve on Grover Cleveland's part to
talk about adding to the free list.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

The trouble with Grover ia that learn
ing a thing is such q serious task with
him, he doesn't feel able afterward to
unlearn it. There are many men like
that. Some call them Bourbons.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

Thieves, it is reported, recently re-
lieved a Wyoming county farmer Of a
large quantity Of skunk skins. thief
who will plfer skunk skins is certainly
an enthusiast in his line Of business.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

In addition to the regular committees
at Harrisburg next month, the Rcpubli-
can majority should not forget to dcsig-
nate a robust squelching committee. 1t
will probably be the busiest committee
of all
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

If the greater New York scheme goes
through, Gotham will have 100000 in
hibitants, covering 9i7 square miles.
The mayor of such a city would be big
factor in American politics.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

at6r Penrose, 1t cordially recognizes
one of the cleanest and most promising
public men in the entire state Phila-
delphia IS TO be congratulated upon the
exceilSn: outlook for its municipal
government,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

A paid fire department in Scranton
would mean the casting aside, by this
metropolitan municipality, of another
apron string
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

Mr.. Cleveland says the treasury will
this year be S2OOOO,OOO shy but the
chances are that the deficit will reach
$5OOOO,OOO, or about the proportions of
q second issue of bonds.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

The easiest treatment of a difficulty
is TO run away from it. This is prob
ably how the next legislature will treat
the excise problem.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

Reed, in the house, and Quay in the
senate monoplize attention at Wash
ington. But, can you wonder? Where's
the pair that will match EN-, take it on
what basis you will?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

The deterrent effects of hanging or
two in Lackawanna county could be
better estimated after the experiment
had been tried.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

1t is getting difficult, these days,
sometimes, alas, even in The Tribune,
to tell where art leaves off and where
libel begins.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

Mr.. Cleveland's message will not help
his pa1'ty's western chances.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

The Brooks law, enforced, would be
bad enough. Not enforced, it is simply
a bowling farce.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

1t was lucky thing for Secretary
Carlisle that that Baltimore plan was
not copyrighted.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

We dare say Colonel Breckenridge
feels right in his element, now.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05
SCRANTON, DECEMBER 5, 1894
THE SCRANTON OF TO-DAY.

Come and inspect our city.
Elevation above the tide, 40 feet.
Extremely healthy.
Estimated population, 1894, 100000
Registered voters, 20599.
Value of school property Sl50,ON.
Number of school children, 1000
Average amount of bank deposits, SlO,-
0O0, 0OO
It's the metropolis of northeastern Penn
sylvana.
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, 1894-12-05

Philadelphia Times: "The one para
graph on the subject of maintaining the
credit of the government will do more to
inspire confidence throughout the world in
the integrity of the American people,
than any deliverance that has come either
from congress or the executive during the
last decade"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

sS5@Examine the new "Kayser," " Patent Fin.
ger Tipped Cashmere GLOVES, for Ladies
perfect fitting. With each pair you will find
a guarantee ticket, which entities you to anew
pair if the tips wear out before the Gloves.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05
Lost Manhood Restored.

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If you have been given up by your ply
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tarrh, Piles, Female Weakness, Affec-
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Consultations free and strictly sacred
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Enclose five 2-cent stamps for SYMPTOM
blanks and my book called "New Life"
l will pay one thousand dollars in gold
LEIPZIG CONCLUSIONS or FITS.
DR.. Il. GREWER,
Old Post Office Building, corner Penn
avenue and Spruce street,
SCRANTON, PA
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05
SALE

ous to our inventory, Edwin {. Burt s. Co.'s
FINE SHOES FOR LADIES. at reduction Of
10 per cent, from regular prices Every lady
in Scranton and vicinity should avail them
selves Of this opportunity to purchase these
celebrated Shoes at the prices usually paid for
ordinary goods
We have several other bargains to offer.
See our new novelties in FOOTW EAR FOR
THE HOLIDAYS. We have original styles
and designs
full line Of Leggings and Overgaiters.
Our stock of the J. S. TURNER CO.'S HIGH
GRADE SHOES for gents wear is complete.
You will be peased with our goods in all
departments, having fine line Of
Groceries, Hardware, Dry Goods,
Gents Furnishings, Etc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

Senator Chandler: 1.-THE message is a
very commonplace document. 1t ignores
the fact that we have a great silver quos-
ton on hand and 1t almost ignores the
tariff question: except in referring TO the
popgun' bills and in making the absurd
proposal of admitting free ships in order
to help American shipping"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

Philadelphia Inquirer: at is useless to
argue with u man SO stone blind that he
cannot see. President Cleveland has
nothing TO lose His political career Is
about run, and he sticks by his wild and
destructive theories in the face Of the
tremendous blow administered through
the ballot box"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

Senator Hansbrough "I had heard
that the president was suffering from the
gout and the message confirms ii. lie
recommends decrease in the tariff, not
withstandng the deficit and makes no
recommendation for the increase of reye-
nues.'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

Representative Dalzell: "Yhe president
either has not heard as yet of the elec-
tions that recently took place, or does not
think that they are of any special signlh-
cance"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

Philadelphia Press: president Cleve-
lands latest message will completely dis
appoint those who expected q striking,
suggestive and aggressive manifesto. A
more dull, tepd, sterile, inane paper it
would be impossible TO imagine"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

Representative w. A. Stone: ut de-
fends Hokc Smith in his crusade against
the cid soldiers, and recommends that
tho issue Of seeds TO the farmers through
the mails be dispensed with, by which a
u few thousand dollars can be saved"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

Senator Teller: II cannot see that the
message offers any relief to the country,
and it appears TO me as If the president
failed entirely to comprehend the fnan-
cal or political conditions"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-05

Rochester Post-EXpress: "If the gov
ernment wants to provide u new currency
for the people, let II leave the issuing of
circulating notes TO private enterprise, or
else issue its own notes directly and be
directly responsible for them. Let it not
lend its credit to banking corporations"
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-05-05
He Takes Possession Of Pearl Harbor
in the Name Of the United
States.

Telegraphic advices from Homo
lulu state that the news of the APP
pointment of Admiral Walker to
succeed Admiral Irwin and the an
nouncement of the intention of
the United States to take posses
sion Of Pearl Harbor and establish
a coaling and naval station, follow
ed by the arrival Of Admiral Walker
two days later, set the populace to
talking, and many conjectures are
being made as to the result of the
adniral's appointment and instruc-
tions Royalist papers declare the
admiral comes to take possession of
Pearl Harbor, and as soon as it is
accomplished he will proceed to or
ganize a new government. They
even 60 so far as to say that Ad-
miral Walker will restore the ex-
queen to the throne, The provis-
ional government and annexation
press construed Admiral Walkers
appointment and presence to mean
that the United States had change
of heart, and the government, in
assuming control of Pearl Harbor,
sets at rest all doubt as to the
course Of the United States toward
Hawaii and its ultimate annexa-
ton. This view is based on reports
and adyices received from the Ha-
waiian minister at Washington.
Thus far Admiral has not given out
what he intends to do. There is a
serious split in the ranks of royalist
party through the efforts of a mum
Der desiring to pose as leaders.
They expect to receive information
from their agent in the United
States by next steamer, as to the
hope of restoring the queen. If the
reply is in the negative, it is antici-
pated the party will rush into poll
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-05-05
Free Vaccination.

For the public good and as a
means of further protection to
their city, the following well known
physicians Of this city have volun-
teered to vaccinate, free of charge,
all persons who will make applica-
tion therefor, as not being able to
pay for such service:
Drs. D. S. Williams, G. f. Greene,
f, L. Wisdom, r. L. Grant, J. A.
Lightfoot, Fl. II. Webster, G. A.
Reed, r. W. Read, j. W. Talbot, S.
A, McCollum and Will Read.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-05-05
NO. 2O5.

which we understand meeting is
held today, under your Lodship's
Presidency. We believe that the
free coinage of both gold and silver
by international agreement at a
fixed ratio would secure to mankind
the blessing of a sufficient volume
OF metallic money and which is
hardly less important, secure to the
world of trade immunity from
violent exchange fluctuations"
The document was signed only by
Senators who voted for the repeal
Of the Sherman law, the signers be-
ing John Sherman, W. B. Allison
D, W. Voorhees,, George F. Hoar,
Nelson w. Aldrich, David B. Hill,
Edward Murphy. A, p. German, o.
II. Platt, Calvin Brice, Joseph M.
Carey, William Frye, G. *. Davis,
S M. Cullom, Henry Cabot Lodge.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-05-05
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
Che needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
ative; cfectaalIy cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
oning them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
d5actured by the California Fig Syrup
Go. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Figs,
and being well informed, yon will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-05-05
LECTURE POSTPONED.

Owing to the small pox situation
at this place, and the exaggerated
fear of same on the part of our
neighboring towns, the lecture to
have been delivered here ON May 7,
by the celebrated Georgia evange-
list, Sam Jones, has been, for the
present, postponed. 1t is reasona-
bly, certain, however, that the lee
ture, so eagerly looked forward to
by our people, will yet be delivered,
the probable date of which will be
during the last of June or first of
July of this year
1t was simply impossible for Mr..
Jones to fulfill his engagement here
at this time without great injury to
himself, owing to the unnecessary
strict and unreasoning quarantine
measures adopted against our city
by adjoining towns, which would
render it impossible for Mr.. Jones,
once he became an inmate Of this
city, to continue his lecture and re-
yival courses elsewhere in this inn
mediate section. These obstacles
will all be removed, however, in
time, and the great pulpit orator
will yet delight Texarkana audi
ence with his matchless eloquence
and inimitable common sense aphor-
isms.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-05-05
THE TARIFF BILL.
An Agreement Effected, By Which
Vote Will Be Reached on
the Measure.

A Washington special of yester-
day declares that if the programme
now under consideration for a COM
promise on the tariff bill can be sue
cessfully arranged, forty-two Dem
ocratic votes will be assured for the
measure.
An effort will be made to secure
an agreement with Republican Sen
ators upon time for taking vote.
One of the Republican leaders was
informed that it would be best to
try and secure an agreement, after
a compromise had been agreed up
on that forty-fve Democrats would
sit early and late and insist on such
lengthening hours as would deal
discomfort to all the Senators. He
answered; "Of course, if you have
the matter arranged so there is a
sure majority in favor of the bill we
will have to give in some time, but
until you convince us of it we will
fight"
The air of confidence among Dem
ocrats is somewhat dispiriting to
Republicans who have been working
to break up the conference. 1t ap-
pears from careful estimate on
the Democrat side that the Popu-
lists have not been taken into con-
sideration, and for this reason it is
believed that Senator Murphy will
vote for the bill. 1t is thought by
several Democratic Senators that
Senators Allen. Kyle and Stewart
will vote for the bill, and it is GER
tain the Republicans do not count
upon Senator Stewards vote to as
sist them in defeating the bill, but
some of them thought Senator Al
len might vote against it. If
compromise had not been arranged
it was apparentseveral Democrat
were dissatisfied 1t was the hope
of the Republicans to assist in max
ing the bill more unsatisfactory.
This was to be done by trying to
make sugar free and by such other
as would lose a vote
here and there on the Democratic
side, and by refusing to support
amendments which northern and
eastern Senators might propose.
If the compromise, which had been
proposed should be carried out it
was then expected that every one
of the forty-three Democrats would
all the amendments, as they
were offered by Senators represent
ing Senators who had arranged the
compromise. In that event Repub-
licans will consider it fruitless ef-
fort to try and talk the bill to death
and will find the discussion of the
various schedules will not afford
them much relief from the extra
pressure which the Democrats put
on. If the agreement should be
reached upon a time for taking a
vote it is quite likely that the II
o'clock meeting hour will be aban-
doned and the bill will not take it's
usual course,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-05-05
rME WMOLE WORLD.

is after our shoes, and pretty much every
body in Texarkana is in our shoes, too
You couldn't get into anything better,
either, in the line Of footwear, because
they wear well, look well and fit we'll
Nobody wants a poor article when itcom
to footwear A bad shoe touches q tender
spot. and tender spots must be touched
lightly. youwa to touch yourpocket
book llghtly-and that's apt to be a tender
spot nowadays-como to us for shoes. We
have everything suitable for winter wear
for homo or out Of doors, business or
pleasure We are selling Sl shoes for
$3.50; SO shoes for $3.50.
A. s. DELAMAR.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-05-05

tics and endeavor to have all mem
bers of the constitutional conven-
tion elected with a material change
in the oath of allegiance, Delegates
from nearly all districts of the
islands have been nominated, and
matters in connection with the con
stitutlonal convention are running
smoothly. There is not the least
excitement prevalent on the islands.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-05-05

In the absence Of a Ward Com
mitteeman, in Ward No, 3, we are
requested by numerous citizens, re-
siding therein, to state that a
meeting Of Democrats for Ward No
3, Texarkana Ark, to select dele
gates to the County Convention and
elect a committeeman for that
Ward, will be held at Miller county
Court House at 8 o'clock Saturday
night May 5th, 1894.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-05-05
Tho Era of MuacIa.

This is an athletic age. Every
body wants to be strong. The craze
for it has well nigh reached that
stage-afTects both sexes and even
childhood The pugilistic phase Of
this fad in young America is by no
means morally promising. But it is
one thing to be endowed with vigor
and another to be sendowed with
muscle. Super muscularity is often
induced by physical effort perilous
to health and calculated to shorten
life. The vigor which means a
regular and efficient discharge Of
the physical functions, is the first
medium at which all may safely aim
without causing rupture or break
ing blood vessels. Hostetters stom-
ache Bitters is largely conducive to
a gain in yigor of this sort, since it
stimulates and assists digestion,
promotes regular bilious secretion
and keeps the bowels in order.
Sleep, that grand recuperator OF
nervous vigor, is encouraged by it,
and it remedies malarial, rheumatic
and kidney trouble
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-05-05
THE B1METALLIC CONVENTION

WASHINGTON, May 3.-Following
is a copy of cable message sent to
the Lord Mayor Of London, apro-
DOS of the bimetallic convention
held in that city. The cablegram
was signed by several United States
Senators:
eve desire to express our cordial
sympathy with the movement to
promote the restoration of silver by
international agreement, in aid OF
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-05-05

A meeting Of the Democrats of
Ward 4, Texarkana, Ark, to select
delegates to the County Convention
will be held at Gideon's school house,
Gather building, at 8 o'clock Satur-
day night, May 5th, 1894.
j. w. PAUP,
Committeeman for Ward No 4.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-05-05
Committeeman for Ward NJ

A meeting of the Democrats Of
Ward 1, Texarkana, Ark, to select
delegates to the County Conven-
ton, will be held at East side city
hall at 8 o'clock Saturday night,
May 9Th, 1894, j, 7. MURPHY
Committeeman for Ward No 1.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1894-05-05
Ward Meetings.

Meeting of Democrats for Ward
No. 2, Texarkana Ark, to select
delegates to the County Convention
will be held at Y. NJ G, A. Hall at
8 o'clock Saturday night May 9th,
1894. HENRY MOORE.
Committeeman for Ward No. 2.