The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-08
POLITICAL NOTES.


The Philadelphia Record perhaps unin-
tentionally misrepresents when 1t alleges
that The TRIBUNE said there was
neither head nor tail to John Leisenring's
canvass for congress In the Luzerne dis
trict. 1t said simply that during Mr..
foreign mission Of exceeding sadness, no
one seemed to know to whom his voice in
the campaign had been delegated. The
disposition Of the remainder OF the Repub-
lican ticket in Luzerne to defer to Mr..
Leisenring's wishes, he being the tickets
head, naturally occasioued some uncer-
tainty. Now that he is back, however,
all ought to progress smoothly, and the
Republican plurality, which at one time
threatened to fall as low as 2, 900, be lifted
up to double that figure.
In its review Of the Pennsylvania judici-
ary campaigns Of 1894, the Philadelphia
Press aptly remarks that lin Lackawanna
county the Republicans have renominated
Judge Archibald as matter OF course. He
has made an admirable record as judge,
and it would have been entirely fair for
the Democrats to have left him q clear
field. They have however, concluded to
try their luck again with p. p. Smith, who
was defeated last year by Judge Edwards.
Nobody with Il knowledge OF the situation
can have any realdoubt OF the reelection
of Judge Archibald. The neighboring dis
trict of Wyoming and Sullivan offers an in-
teresting situation. Ten years ago Judge
Sttser as the Democratic candidate de-
feated Judge Ingham, ai Republican, then
on the bench, and this year tho Republl-
cans intend to turn the tables by eleeting
their candidate, B. W. Lewis Of Wyom'
ing"
The Miners Tribune thus pays wsll-de-
served compliment to two candidates on
the Republican legislative ticket, whom 1t
specially recommends for election "Mr.
Vaughan is a popular and wsll-known
resident of the Twentieth senatorial dis
trict and is In close touch with the
masses, having been an able and tlreless
advocate of their interests for years. In
deed, laboring men can show no better ap-
probation Of mans moral worth than raj
lying to the support Of j. G. Vaughan.
Mr.. O'Malley is evidently known through
out the Fourth district, and judging from
his rapid stride In life, will make an able
representative. He too comes from labor's
rank, having graduated from the coal
breaker, and by assiduous attention to his
studies, placed himself prominently before
the people Of the Fourth district"
Editor Singsrly will begin his swing
around the circle Oct 22. Governor Patti
son, Secretary Harrity and Attorney
General Hensel-forming the Big Four Of
the Pennsylvania Democracy-will accom-
| pany him. Grant Herring, District At
| torney John Garman of Nanticoke and
Representative Simon P. Wolverton o.
| Northumberland will Join the procession
during at least Q part Of its itinerary
The party will occupy special car, thu
getting the better Of General Hastings
who was content to jog along on regular
trains. The first mass meeting will be at Du
Bois, Clearfisld county. A big rally will
be held at Erie Oct. 20. A trip to Scran.
ton will be made early in the week begin
ming Oct. 20.
Sam Boyd Is so mad at Grant HerrinI
that he is getting positively profane. L
comment addressed to THE TRIBUNE h
exclaims: "Civil Service Reform be id
The party that repudiates it will b
honored. There is too much paternalisr
about it to suit the changeful mood Of tn
American people. Let us get back to tn
good old days when to the victors belon
the spoils' was good doctrine" Tha
would look tip top in one OF Mr.. Cleve
lands consecrated reform" messages
wouldn't itp
"Lieutenant Governor Watres, Of Scran
ton," says the Wilkes.Barre Telephort
"has SHE'D his castor into the politica
ring and is full-fedged candidate fo
United States senator to succeed Senate
Cameron in 1897. The lieutenaut-govei
nor is quite popular at home and his can
didacy may or may not have the backin
of Senator Cameron. Who knowsp
has the backing Of the Republicans @
Pennsylvania and that Is all that any
body needs to know.
"As long" says the Scranton Times "a
protection Democrats are carrying grist [
the Republican mill they are very mic
fellows, but when they step on somebod
else's toes, then look out" We fail to T,
call time when protection Democrat
sought to carry grist to the Republioa
mill. Is the Times trying to impeach tn
sincerity of Edward Merrifeld's DemoS
racyY
It seems just trifle 'nervy" In th
Honorable NJ. 7. Burke CT Carbondale I
continue to pretend that he was one Of tn
earnest friends OF the Farr free text boo
bill when, as a matter Of fact, as RepreseI
tative Farr himself has testified, he vote
and worked against 1t. Mr.. Burke mus
think that he can safely toy as he please
with the condolences Of his constituents