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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19

not equally insist upon a similar dis
play of patriotic symbolism in the
churches as well. Surely the, aim Of
both Christianity and Judaism is to
make better citizens as well as better
men and women.
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That must have been an inspiring
scene when the veteran soldiers in
Washington. after learning the purport
OF the presidents Venezuelan message.
assembled in the massive pension build
Ing and sang: my Country" Perhaps
1t was a trifie 'jingoish:' but If so it
was an excess of fervor in the right
direction
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

Headquarters Republican state commit
tee, 1881 Walnut street.
Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. II. 1888.
no the Republican Electors of Pennsyl-
vania:
The Republicans OF Pennsylvania, by
their duly chosen representatives, will
meet in state convention, Thursday, April
q. 1886. at 10 o'clock a. m, in the Opera
House, city Of Harrisburg, for the pur-
pose Of nominating two candidates for
representatives at large in congress and
thirty-two candidates for presidential elec-
tors. selecting eight delegates at large to
Hhe Republican national convention, and
transacting such other business as may be
presented.
By order of the state committee,
NJ. S. Quay,
Attest, Chairman.
sJere B. Rex.
w. r. Andrews. Il
Secretaries.
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THE NEXT SENATORSHlP.

In Sam Hudson's Washington letter to
the Philadelphia Bulletin occurs this para
graph: "The Republican party in Lack
awanna county Is faction-torn. Congress-
man Scranton and William Connell have
reopened their former feud. Connelf $
newspaper organ has read Scranton's own
newspaper out of the party orthodoxy, and
Connel Is in the position to name Scran-
| tons successor next fall. Connell is the
| acknowledged political master of the coun-
ty at present. The intimation has reached
here that IL northeastern Pennsylvania Is
to enter candidate for the senatorial
race. the name of the same will not be
Watres. but that 1t Is more than likely to
be COnnen." Colonel Hudson's interest
ing political literature should not be con-
strued too literally. While Mr.. Conncll
doubtless appreciates the pleasant things
said about him in connection with the
next United States senatorship, he is not
e. candidate.
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If the Harrisburg Patriot Is to be be-
iieved the consensus of opinion on the
ques lion of a successor to Senator Cam
eron In the United States senate among
The officials at the state capital and many
Republican politicians from different parts
of the commonwealth who have been
there the past week is that the election
Watres, of Scranton, and j. Hay Brown
of Lancaster. with the chances in favor
of Mr.. Watres. 1t is conceded that If the
Philadelphia delegation to the next legis-
lature can unite on Senator Penrose. John
Wanamaker, Charles Emory Smith or any
ether of the candidates mentioned from
that city his election will be practically
assured. Senator Cameron. 1t Is said. pre-
fers Mr.. Brown for his successor to any
of the other candidates named.
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The Lancaster New Era comes out for
jean Russell Young for sena tor. adding:
This preference among the possibilities
named outside Lancaster county is, Of
course, expressed subject to the cOntin-
gency that Mr.. Brown should decline to be
a candidate. The fact that thrice within
our personal knowledge he has declined
high honorsproffered him may indicate that
with him the declinatOry mood may have
become imperative. If not, he can count
upon the cordial support of the Republi-
cans and their representatives of this
county. which, being the third strongest
Republican district in the state. has valid
claims on the senatorship. and Mr.. Brown
is conceded to possess the ability to meet
all requirements
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19

The Venezuelan incident probably will
not cause bloodshed; but it will at least
arouse from their lethargy those fool
ish Americans who think that this great
republic can get along without wor
ships or coast defences.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19

Philadelphia, the most American of
our cities. does not look like it's quiet
and peaceful self in the hands Of an
anarchistic mob. Let us hope that
Philadelphia is not getting "up to date"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19
The Nation Is Ready.

Chicago Times-Herald: 1.-The nation is
with the president. 1t makes no difference
to us whether or not any foreign govern
ment may decline to admit the validity of
the Monroe doctrine. We are not calable
Of the puerility of entreating recognition
of 1t as favor. We are prepared TO
demonstrate its validity with the entire
strength of a sovereign people,"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19

The use by the British press of such
stock adjectives as astounding" "pre-
posterous," ridiculous" and absurd"
in their discussion of Mr. Cleveland's
message simply proves that Britain's
nerve has been touched.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19

Ihe chances are that John Bull will
not like Growers Christmas present q
little bit
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19

So far as reported. Mr. Cleyeland's
message has pleased every America n
save Congressman Boutelle, of Maine,
and the editor of the New York Evening
Post
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19

Senator Chandler can at once resume
his condition of aggressive belligerency
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19
Will Not Run Away.

Washington Star: 1.-THE president indi-
Gates Enthusiastically that. while this coun-
try is not looking for trouble, 1t Is not
disposed to assume coy demeanor n
trouble is pressed on It's attention"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19

Rochester Post-Express: ut is simple
sound, and strong. moderate in It's pro.
posed remedy. but none the less to the
point; and the best American sentiment
will 90 with it,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19

We extend our sympathy to the New
York Evening Post.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19
Who will care for Bayard now?

Maybe we have misjudged Olney,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19

Representation in this convention will!
ne the same as in the last state conven-
tion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19

The president has unquestionably lost
popularity in England. But we guess
that can be balanced by a home Offset.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19

incidentally, the natiohai revenues
stand now in doubled need OF pro''p'
replenishment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19

Congressman Acheson is anxious to get
through congress this session a bill for
a public building at Little Washington,
his home He wants II as a sort Of monu-
ment TO his industry while a member Of
congress. The chances are he will not
get II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-10
IyK BLOrs NO LONGER sOTHERsOME.

Something that instantly removes ink either from
ledger pages. cloth or other materials and leaves
trace OF its use Is an exceedingly useful article
There IL such thing. and 1t is supplying long
felt want. nearly yerybody needs an ink eraser
The II. H. Collins Ink Eradicator is the name OF
this useful article proof OF its worth Is the fact
that over 100000 In use. The eradlcatol
is indispensable 10 bookkeepers. school teachers
lawyers. real estate brokers' employees OF big cor
porat.ons In fact, all who work with ink or where
ink Is used. 1t Will blot from ledger
page without leaving mark The eradlcator re-
moves not only Ink blots, but any kind OF stain
from clothing or the finest fabric made without In
juring the material in the slightest degree The
eradcator Is put up In boxes OK two sizes. costing
q and 30 cents. respectively, by the II H. Collins
Ink EradIcator Company. OF No. q Union Square
this city. II can be obtained from newsdealers or
statoners IL will be mailed to any part Of the
globe receipt OF the price.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-10
SOME POINTS ABpUT THE PICTURES.

WHAT PEOPLE THINK OF THE PORTRAIT SHOW
EXHIBIT-TO BE OPEN TO-DAY FROM TO @.
The Portrait Show. held in the National Academy
Of Design for the benefit Of s.. Johns Guild and the
Orthopaedc Hospital. has been regarded by many
who have rot seen 1t simply an exhibition Of
portraits of notable persons. regardless OF artistic
merit. This has not been the intention Of the
connection some points Of interest regarding a few
of the portraits which have excited admiration may
be mentioned OF the two portraits in the cor
rdor by Frank Holl. the Royal Academlcian. the
portraits Of Cornelius Vanderbilt and Charles
Lanier. the former was the last painted by Ho
The portrait OF Beatrice the charming little child
with her parrot is favorte among connoisseurs
and artists who have visited the exhibition. Mrs
Robert Goelet has been jealous OF II that she
refused 10 allow Mr.. Sargent himself to exhibit it
at the Worlds Fair and it will probably be
exhibited again in New-York.
Sargent's full-.ength portrait of Miss Ada Rehan
which was ordered from the artist by telegraph by
Mrs. g. VI. Within of Whit!nsvllle Mass has not
been seen before outside OF Mr.. Sargent's studio.
ABBOTT II. Thayer's portrait OF the little child Of
j. Montgomery Sears has attracted attention The
portrait of Miss Consueio Vanderbilt by Carolus
Duran. was sent direct from the studio OF Carolus
Duran TO Newport, and thence 10 the Portrait Show
and will be shipped 10 Blcnhem Palace at the close
Gould, by Carous Duran, is almost the last thing
he has done. He has exhibition portraits of
Mrs. j. G. Aver and Of Mrs. Calvin s Brice and
her daughters.
The galleries Of the academy were well filled YES
terday. The Portrait Show will be open this after
noon from to g.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-10
THE ARMENIAN PETITION.

Tho Armenian Revolutionary Committee OF this
civ has had translated and published in English
the pe;ltion Of the Huntchagst Revolutionary party
in Constantinople The petition was presented dur
ing the Armenian demonstration in that city several
weeks ago to the Sublime Porte. setting forth the
wrongs inflicted upon Armenians in Turkey and ask
save their lives and property The following extracts
are from the petition which is called the bill OF
rights:
who nave come from the different eastern provinces
OF the empire, have united In the demonstration
soennly 10 protest against the state OF affairs now
prevailing In our country, ana TO present the de-
We protest against the systematic persecution TO
which our people have been subjected especially
during the last year-persecution which has been
inaugurated by the Porte as governmental policy
with the sole purpose OF eXterminating the Arine-
mans their own land This fact is proved beyond
doubt by Consular reports. by the correspondents OF
the European press and official reports and COM
plant 10 the Armenian Pstriarchate.
We protest against the state OF siege 10 which
our country has been subjected for the last few
years-a condition which is source OF arbitrary
clpal OF the impOvershment OF our people
We protest against the numerous poHucal arrests.
against the inhuman and abomlnable tortlres IN
ictec upon prisoners against the savage barbartes
OF the Kurds. as well az against the unjust eHtor-
lions of officers and tax-gatherers
which sssr Of n ss,ahsSed fact ,housanda
OF sisters and brothers were butchered In cod
blood by the soldiery simply because they had dared
10 ask guarantee for protection OF their lives honor
property and religion.
We protest against the daily assaults OF the Kurds
and Turkish soldiers
In the name Of our righteous cause. we demand
OF life and property and for protection and respect OF
honor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-10
ARE TIE M-GwrMPs LONAHs?

Poughkeepsie y. Y. Nov. 9-Charman James
". Hinkey. of the Democratic State Committee. in
THE News Press attributes the defeat OF the De-
mocracy 70 the Mugwumps. He asks. Are the
Mugwumps Jonahs 10 every cause they john" He
says that the Executive Committee In charge OF
the State campaign composed almost entirely
Of men in sympathy with the AntSnapper move
ment in 1892 In almost every county north OF the
Bronx he says. the Anti-Snappcr Mugwump and
Cleveland controlled the campaign, and the
candidates on the State ticket mostly from
their ranks. In Kings and NewYork alone"
says Mr.. Hinkeys paper. was the campaign In
sole charge OF the regular Democrats. Albany
County in 1899 gave a Democratic majority OF over
500. This year. with the Anti-Snappers and their
friends in full charge. badly beaten. Erie
County was in charge Of Mr. Bssell and his friends.
and the result is appalling. Massachusetts. the
home Of the Mugwump and Of George Fred VIII
Jams. OF their bright particular stars is Repub.
lean by 5000 which is the price the Democracy OF
Massachusetts have paid for worshpping the Mug
wUmp idol In New-Jersey, also, the Mugwumps
conducted the campaign. and that rock-ribbed Dem
ocratic State is Republican by 10000 The VINO
attempts 10 ascribe these reverses TO local and diff
ferng causes writes himself down fool"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-10
ODDS AND ENDS OF POLITICS
ACCUSED MR.. wANsER OF SCRATCHING"

ACCUSED MIR. WANSER OF SCRATCHING"
A DEFEATED CANDIDATE CHARGES HIS NON
ELECTION TO JERSEY CITY's MAYOR.
The Hudson County Republican Committee he'd
a meeting in Jersey City Friday night, at which
none except members admitted. 1t Is re-
ported that the meeting was by no means mar
rnonous one and that the reasons given for the
loss OF Hudson County at the late election were
not we'll received.
George f. Francis. a member OF the committee
and a defeated candidate for the Assembly. de-
nounced the Republican administration OF Jersey
City for his defeat. and attributed it 10 the fact
that Mayor Wanser had not turned out OF office all
the Democrats in the employ OF the city ne de-
clared that he had IL good authority That Mayor
Wanser had scratched his name from his ballot
The members of the County Committee were a
unit in declaring that they believed Mr.. Francs
had been misnformed. and that Mayor Wanser
had never scratched a Republican cand date In his
life. The Tribune reporter asked Mayor Wanser
yesterday what he had TO say concerning the
charges OF Mr. Francis. The Mayor answered:
How any one voted can only be known by the
voter talking about his vote. | have done no talk
ing. The statements made are not true. and this
remark VIII hold good for any other guess to
vote
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-10
RELIEF WORK AMONG ARMENIANs.
AMERICAN AND BRITISH CHARITY DISPENSED AT
SASgOUN BY MISSIONARIES

AMERICAN AND BRITISH CHARITY DISPENSED AT
sAssoUN BY MISSIONARIES
Boston. Nov. s.-W. w. Peet. OF Constantinope.
has acknowledged 10 the American Board the receipt
OF SIC. 900 from Boston for Sassoun relief work. The
building work Is getting on better than
pec.ed In some OF the villages pretty fair pro-
portion of the houses already covered In. so
that not many been obliged TO be without
shelter in recent rains. In Sema Eastern Turkey.
the work OF building has dragged. partly through
the fault n. the people and partly because circum-
stances were less favorable There is much incon-
venience and suffering number OF families were
out in twenty four hours OF almost continuous rain
with no covering save boughs over their. heads.
One roof has been laid but only a few OF the home
less find refuge beneath H. or In the two spare
tents placed at their service The sum OF $1,000
from friends IN England has been received II vii!
supplement other funds for building and AFFORD the
people d moderate supply Of clothing and bedding.
voted is the supply of oxen. which are greatly
needed in all the villages To put the people in a
place where they stand alone and be indie
PENDENT Of outside aid they must have many more
oxen besides and sheep. At east 81, 900 more
will be needed TO do this work at all satisfactorily.
In the matter OF food, the Americans have looked
after this thus far. but large sum is needed 10
furnish the winters supply. and the money must
come In soon. before the mountains are covered
with W. II Will take at least $4,000 10 give
them adequate food till spring. Unless the Armen-
isns do mucn better than they have hitherto their
efforts will have TO be supplemented from other
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-10
EX-GOVERNOR FLOWER EXPLAINS 1T.

Ex-Governor Flower. when in the lobby OF
the Windsor Hote. last night looked happy
though his party had carried the State He said
he knew reason why he should not give his Views
10 the cause OF the Democratic defeat and he
thought himself competent Judge "Why shouldn't
l know the States condition. he said Il devoted
three years to the State and In that time visited
every county and every institution in the State.
cept the Asylum for Insane Criminals at Mat
teawan.' AS TO the election, Ex-Governor Flower
SAID: 1T was the first time that the hard times
struck the farmer. He getting less for his dairy
products than formerly. and he wanted to show his
dissatisfaction with the party in power in Wash
irgton. The roads good the Republican party
had perfect registration and a good campaign or
ganzation and the Democratic party had neither.
That was the req son-in part-for the defeat OF the
Democratic ticket"
To forify his statement 10 the decline In the
prices OF dairy products. Ex-Governor Flower gave,
off hand the figures representing the values OF this
year compared with former years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-10
THE LORD MAYORS BANQUET.
BRILLIANT GATHERING ~ GUILDHALL-As
BAssADOR BAYARD ABSENT LORD SAILS
BURY'S SPEECH.

BURl'S SPEECH
London. Nov s--The usual banquet giver by the
Lord Mayor upon his installation in ofic: took
place tonight in the Guldhall the occasion being
the taking OF the chief magstracy Of the city
OF London by Sir Waiter Henry wikn.
Of Sir Joseph Renals. 1t is the custom for
the Prime Minister and other members OF the
Cabinet TO attend the banquet and for the Prime
Minister TO map out. more or less distinctly. the
programme Of the Government The greatest in
terest centred in to-nghts banquet. as 1t was
known that Lord Salisbury would throw some light
Great Britain's foreign re.atlons and policy.
more particularly the course that would be followed
in the case OF Turkey. whose contumacious be-
havior has led TO rumors of war. which have had
decidedly adverse effect upon the various bourses
and excited feeling Of uneas!ness not only here.
but in the several European capitals
The banquet tonight was preceded by a reception
in the library Of the Gudhall. As the Ministers
especially Lord Salisbury. arrived they loudly
companied by his wife Among the other guests
eeor and Lady Hasbuy the MARQUIS Of Lans
downe, Secretary of State for War; the Right Hon
chequer: Lord Ashbourne Lord Chancellor OF Ire
land. the Right Hon. G. T. Richie president OF the
Duchy Of Lancaster; the Right Hon Walter Long
Ambass ,dor ard the Danish, Dutch. japanese. Ser
Vian and Swedish Ministers Ambassador Bayard
was not present. he being on visit 10 Scotland
WITH The the enomay penddo M tn" the
the feast the loving cup was passed around and the
Lord Mayor toasted the Queen and other members
OF the royal family. Sheriff Pound toasted the
army and navy The Right Hon. George j.
Goschen First Lord OF the Admiralty was to have
replied in behalf OF the navy but Mr.. Mccartney
Secretary the Admiralty, responded in his stead
after announcing that Mr. Goschen was severely in
disposed The Marquis of Lansdowne responded to
the toast of the army .,.
After the Lord Mayors toast TO the Ministers.
Lord Salisbury rose to speak Lord Hasbury, Sir
Michael Hicks Beach. the Lord Chief Justice and
The lord Mayors show on the occasion OF the
,ramcuration of the new Lord Mayor. Lieutenant
roIonel Sir Walter Wilkin. took place this after
noon The procession was over mile long
ord ,raversed the principal streets OF the city The
Weather was fine and the streets were crowded Win
siehfseers feature OF the parade was number OF
hoats Of striking design
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-10
MR. FAIRcHILD TO GO ABROAD.

The disappointment OF the leaders OF the state
Democracy at the defeat OF the Fusion ucke' mss
been increased by the announcement that O"a''''
8 Fairchd who was Secretary OF the treasury
during mar, Of President CIevelands first term, has
decided to go to Europe in February with the ex-
pectatlon Of remaining a year or more. since VIII
lam r. Grace retired from the active leadersnp OF
the STATE democracy, Mr. Farchild has been the
ackno yledged leader OF the organization; His in
tended departure from the city. ana long stay
abroad IL was said last night. would mean ms
withdrawal from politics and would be another dow
for the State Democracy -,
some OF the members OF the organization said
last night that 1t was doubtful X the organization
could be kept together for the campaign next year
as the Interest In the Presidential election might
lead 10 the union OF all Democrats in the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-10
SEIZURE or GREEN-GOODS Circulars.
A GREAT QUANTITY OF ENVELOPES AND LONG
LISTS OF NAMES ALSO FOUND IN
CELLAR-TWO MEN ARRESTED

LISTS OF NAMES ALSO FOUND IN
cELLAR-Two MEN ARRESTED
A large quantity OF green goods svind.ers mate
rails was taken TO the Old Sip police station vester
day. The articles h.led big truck and included
nearly 10000 envelopes, thousands OF which had a
ready been addressed to residents OF nearly every
State in the Union. While there were many boxes or
unused envelopes. Then there were 10000 tyne
written green goods circulars of the usual character
number OF books found which contained
lists, written In INK, OF the names and addresses
Of thousands Of intended victims each name bearing
a separate number.
a book containing the San Francisco lis, co,,.
prised Loco names. while two other books gave ooo
more names OF men living in California Missis-
sippi. New Mexico Illinois. South and North
Carolina, South Dakota. Colorado Missouri. Mime
sofa and other States were represented Nv i,,s
a thousand residents I'm each and I'm some rases =,
was evident that many Of the circulars had been
sent out. '''" wv"
saloon OF William Whitening. at Whitehau and
water SIS; Inc building is hve-story tenement
mouse WIN an entrance on each street.
had charge OF the precinct for only about ten DAYS
has been working alone the case for week
and he inally found the circulars etc under WI.
kenings saoon Yesterday he took Detectives Sni
Ivan. McNaught and Herman with him and made
raid on the place ~ ~
saloon for about ten years, and he and John letter
forty-hve years old. who says he Is a porter there
were both arrested and locked UP. Later they were
taken 10 Police Headquarters, where they were put
through a severe cross examination.
widening asserted that he had no knowledge OF
me presence OF the contraband stun IN his cellar
letter positively refused to say a word but he IA
expected 70 tell all he knows at the hearing TO be
More arrests viii PROBABLY follow these ,wo and
Captain Moynhan believes he Is on the track OF
an organized gang OF green goods swinders.