The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-21
VOORHEES, and MACEE OUT
The Former Warm Political Friends
Are Strangers Now.
THE CAUSE OF THE RUPTURE
Voorhees, Claims That Magee's Ally, Sen.
ator Finn, Threw Him Down in the
Organization Of the Present House.
Other Capital Notes.
Special to the Scranton Tribune.


publican leader of western Pennsylva-
MIA and Charles l.. Voorhees,, of Phhia-
delphia late chief clerk of the house or
representatives, have been suddenly
snapped in twain. The rupture be-
tween these two prominent politicians
has created almost as much interest
and surprise among the lawmakers and
politicians at the state capital as the
break between Senator Quay and Dave
Martin over the defeat of Senator Pen
rose for mayor by the Repub licans or
Philadelphia.
The quarrel between Magee and Noor-
hees occurred in this city during the in
auguration of Governor Hastings and
would proboably have resulted in per-
soEA encounter in the cafe of the Com
monwealth hotel had not mutual friends
interfered. The trouble had its origin
with the failure of the Philadelphian to
secure a reelection, for which he aOlds
his former friend responsible. They lnct
at the CommonW ealth last week for the
first time since THE organization of the
present legislature and Voorhees, at
once accused Magee of bringing about
his political downfall.
Blamcs Senator Finn.
The ex-chicf clerk declared he would
have been reelected if Magee and Sen2-
to-. Finn, of Allegheny, had remained
at hN.ne and kept hands of. He ac-
cused Senator Finn of having gone to
Philadelphia early in December ANA, at
q conference between Dave Martin and
others to arrange q slate for the orGani-
Zation of the legislature, threaten to re-
sign his seat in the senate unless an
other chief clerk of the house was ChOs-
en-. Finn complained that VOORHEES,
had interfered with certain Legislation
at the last session of the Legislature in
which his constituents Were specially
interested
Magee admitted this was correct and
made the same charge against NoOr.
lhees, which so angered him that he
talked much more plainly to the Pitts
burger than ne is accustomed to having
his friends do. Magee told Voorhees, he
was responsible for his failure to secure
another term that he was glad to be
able to have defeated him and that if il
had not been for him (Aiagee) Senator
Quay would nave dumped the chief
clerk four years ago. Both men talked
very plainly and made ugly charges
against each other. Magee trembled
with rage and Ito prevent a probable
flsticuff friends tnterfered and led him
away. The following day Voorhees, an(
the Pittsburg leader met again and eX.
cept to coolly bid each other the time OF
the day, nothing passed between them
EN-Representative Crawford, of Phila
delphia, a personal friend of both, tried
to bring them together, but his effort.
to restore peace were barren of gooc
results.
Voorhees, tells his friends in this city
and they are legion, that he has decid
ed to quit politics and for that reaso,
will not accept the position Of secretar!
TO the chairman OF the city Republican
committee, rendered him recently h,
the political leaders. He has aCcept1t
fiatter.ng offer from large insuranc,
company to enter it's service as an OK
ecutive officer. Voorhees, hostility t,
the Penrose bill abolishing the publ
buildings commission was the beginnin;
of the end of his political career.
The Quay.Martin Quarrel.
The lawmakers and politicians hav
not ceased to wonder what will be tn
outcome of the quarrel between Qua,
and Martin. Those who have hereto
fore been friendly to both do not knuy
which way to turn or where they vii
land. a Philadelphia member of tn
house said today of the quarrel: ''
have concluded to stand off and watcl
Quay and Martin fight and then rob tn
dead That is likely to be the resul
of the trouble. The majority of tn
politicians will keep hands off unit
both men have given an exhibition q
their political strength and then Gas
their fortunes with the stronger.
The Appointment of Staples.
Speaker Walton gave his colleague
surprise on Thursday by the an
nouncement of his appointment O
Representative Staples, of Lu2erne, a
the minority member of the committe
on rules. the most important commit
tee In the house. 1t was expected tina
the speaker would select Representa-
tive Fow, of Philadelphia, or som
other old member for this committee
His reason for honorng Mr.. STABLE
with this appointment is solely becaus
of the personal friendship existing be
tween them. The speaker and III
member from Luzerne were born a
Stroudsburg and went to school tc
gether. Thefriendship which then eS
listed has ever since maintained. al
though they have for many years live
In different communities, and as Nj
Staples Is bright and Intelligent an
gives promise of making creditabl
record Mr.. WaltoR decided to honor tn
schoolmate of his youth with one of tn
most desirable appointments at his di.
posal
OF the new members of the hous
none are more popular or attentive [
duty than David Singer, the Pennsy
vania Democrat from the Fourth PhilS
delphia legislative district, He take
an active part in proceedings and
rarely absent from his seat during tn
sessions. Mr.. Singer Is a logical an
convincing talker ready debater am
one or the best all around member
OF the house. and withal modest AN
unassuming.
Representative Stewart, the dean
the Philadelphia delegation, has intr,
duced bill i'm the house to relieve re;
estate brokers of tax which he coi
siders unjust. Under the interpret;
tion of Auditor General Gregg, of II
twolaws relativeto the taxation of sue
brokers. they are liable for a tax of
per cent, the same as regular broker
There are over 1,600 real estate men
Pennsylvania. General Gregg assis
ed In the preparation Of the Stewa,
N BILL which makes them liable for
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