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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18
The Truth Plainly Stated.

AHS AAuth TiaAtIy Otuteus
The Drych. the leading organ of
the Welsh people in the United States,
and one Of the staunchcst Republican
papers in the country, had the follow.
ing to say, editorial!y, in its last issue: {:
"The political battle RACES hot in
Pennsylvania, and it is claimed by the
Hastings people that delegates
enough have already been elected to
defeat Senator Quay, and thus thwart
his selfish purposes. Senator
Cameron is the bone Of contention.
Senator Quay is anxious that the
senior senator should be the presi.
dental nominee of the Republican
party in 1896, and II is claimed by
those high in the councils Of the grand
old party and whose opinions are
worth needing in matters Of great i'm.
portanee. politically, that in case Mr..
Quay is successful in electing him
self Chairman Of the state committee,
he would undoubtedly succeed in
nominating his friend and patron for
the high office of president. This com.
bined with MIR. Quay's ambition ofbe.
coming the supreme political ruler Of
the United States, is the true and only
cause Of the bitter fight that now goes
on in Pennsylvania.
Will the Republicans Of the First
district vote today for Cameron for
president, or will they remain loyal to
the interests Of their own home can.
didate for a place on the next state
ticket, Judge Willard /?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18
Touchlng Indifferent Landlords.

The grand army Of long-suffering ten
ants will shout hallelujah to Sanitary
Officer Burlse's complaint concerning
Scranton landlords who give no thought
to the health Of the people who rent
houses from them, but instead; permit
the continuance Of gross inuisances be-
cause 1t would cost few pennies to
make the requisite repairs.
The way to put a stop to this indif-
ference IL precisely e. Oficer Burke
sugsests; namely, By having The neces-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18

sary repairs made under the board OF
health's direction and then exacting
payment from the negligent property
owner. A little Of this wholesome kind
Of reminder to duty would probably go
a long distance toward correcting the
evil in question.
Rents are certainly high enough in
this city to warrant any Landlord in
keeping his premises in q sanitary con-
dition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18

1t Is well, at times, to be guided by
the enemy's movements. Thus we at
tach significance to this comment Of
the Pittsburg Commercial-Gazette,
Quay organ: "There Is an ugly feel
ing in the northwestern counties over
the circumstance that that important
section, with its wealth of legal talent,
has been entirely ignored, while the
adjoining counties OF Lackawanna and
Luzerne, with business interests simi-
lar to each other. have each been hon.
ored. Consequently, 1t will be no sur
prise to see one or more candidates in
addition to the governors appointees,
coming before the Republican state con-
vention as aspirants for places on the
Superior bench" The lesson of this
admonition, following that of a siml-
lar threat in the local organ Of the Quay
brlgadiers, will hardly be lost on the
friends OF Judge Willard in the First
district today. The way to protect
Lackawanna county's representation on
the Superior bench is to chose delegates
who will be unreservedly true to the
representative. Judge Willard.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18

The fight can be ended at any time.
All that Is needed to end 1t is for Mr..
Quay to call the war off.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18

Messs. Phillips and Atherton are for
Willard without euuivocation or reser-
walton. They are the men for whom
Wizards true friends in the First dis
trict ought to vote
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18

It is said In the Wilkes-Barre Times
that the chances are row very largely
in favor of George 8. Ferris OF Pitts
ton, receiving the Republican uom1na-
ton for common pleas Judge Of Luzerne
county. The fu1Alment of this pleas
ant prophecy would be welcome news
to Mr.. Ferris many warm friends in
Scranton. There is absolutely no ques-
ton Of his entire fitness for the posi-
ton; and very little, k any, OF his
availability.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18
As Viewed in Luzcruc
CONVENTION CALLS.
First legislative District.

The Republicans Of the First legislative
district will assemble In convention IN
Mears' hall, Scranton, Pa, on Friday,
July 10. 1895. at o'clock p. m. for the
purpose Of electing two delegates to the
Republican state convention to meet at
Harrisburg. Pa, August 2S. 1895.
Election for delegates to this convention
will be held at the regular polling places
on Thursday, July Is, 1895, between the
hours Of and p. m. Election districts
are entitled to representation as follows:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18

The curious spectacle il today pre-
sented In New York city OF the same
Tammany hOwlers who helped to pass
the present excise law for the purpose
OF facilitating the collection of black
mail from the saloons now declaining
with unanimous vehemence against its
enforcement. But Theodore Roosevelt
Is Just the man to enforce It: and the
more they squirm the more encourage
ment he will have to push ahead.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18

Watch the West Side primaries today
and see another political bunco game
end in well-merited disaster.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18
Tho People Are Interested.

Harrisburg Letter in Norristown Her
aid: "You would be surprised to see and
hear what an interest this chairmanship
fight has awakened all over the state.
You would be still more surprised II you
would just sit for a half or one day In the
reception room of the executive depart
ment and ascertain for yourself the class
of people who are taking an interest in
this fight. II you will observe the class
of people calling on the governor and
urging him to make a stand for the good
Of the party and his Republican adminis-
tration, II will certainly convince any
one that he has the moral, conservative,
well-thinkng and reading element of the
Republican party back Of him. Republi-
cans call who are not place-hunters or
grabbers for postoffices, ETC., but q class
who feel that they have somebody to
consult now who has the interests of the
party at heart and not merely personal
matters at stake. The people must UNDER
stand that the last thirty years have
brought new element to the front in the
Republican party in this state, and they
feel now that there is q chance for free
dom. Representatives Of this class are as
a general thing enthusiastic. generous
and when they go into O fight It means
something"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18

We do not believe there are MANY Re-
publicans In either Hyde Park or Provi-
dence who want to aid In the political
resuscitation of ]. A. Scranton and pals,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18

Quay should have foreseen the result
or his attempt to dictate. Pennsylva-
ria twice before notified him 1t didn't
want that to occur again.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18

Senator Quay will today hear another
note of warning from Lackawanna, and
like the other notes, 1t will involve a
protest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18

The Quay organs little lie on Repre-
sentative Farr appears to have been
provided with o first-class recoll.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18

Our friend Jones Of CarboHdale. not
content with setting up shop as Quay's
broker in the matter Of postoffices and
such. b yet busy nursing his politi-
cal sore toe. But 10 ne quite the man
to champion purity Ia politt1?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18
Fixes the usibi,ity.

Philadelphia Press: "what is the gov
ernor's position? He simply stands where
he stood at the beginning-proposin
nothing more. consenting to nothing less.
He was for the apportionments on the
day Of his Inauguration when Senator
Quay fully agreed with him. He was for
the appointments on the day of their
defeat when Senator Quay and his fol-
lowers united with the Democrats to kill
them. Others had changed-the governor
remained true to the position all had held
together. He stands now precisely where
he has stood from the day he went to
Harrisburg bearing the commission Of the
more than half million Republicans of
Pennsylvania-asking only what all then
agreed to. seeking only the integrity of
the organization then existing. Whatever
Of feeling has been aroused In the party
throughout the state, whatever Of con-
test has been excited, had their origin, not
in any change Of position on the part of
the governor, but in the sudden reversal
on the part Of the Junior senator of his
concurrent stand with the executive for
apportionment. This clear and indisput-
able record fixes the responsibility"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18

at last Fridays Fourth district pri.
maries in one ward which. It says.
never before gave over eleven ballots
for . Republican candidate" THIS does
hook strange on its face: but perhaps
the Leaders distinguished contributor,
Hon. s. 8. Jones. who directed the fac
ton that polled thirty OF these sixty
two vOtes,, might be able to shed some
light on the subject,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18

Give him all ne wants and Quay is
entirely willing to compromise on the
basis that Hastings shall have all that's
left.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18

1t is well to remember that the re.
sponsibility for this county fight rests
wholly upon those malcontents who
hoisted Quay's banner to cloak nefari-
Gus schemes OF their own
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18

Why doesn't Cameron have the man.
hood to take off his coat and help his
poor partner out?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18

Senator Quay Is of genuine use to his
party only when he is content to be its
Servant, not it's boss.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18
Interesting and Also Significant.
Too Many VindicatiOns.

Norrlstown Herald: at Is high time
that n party having a popular majority
Of nearly a quarter of a million in tho
state, should have a leader who does not
need to sacrifice the organizations sue
cess every few years in order that he may
enjoy the pleasure of a vindication."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18

state and the people in general. M
Wood says the whole tenor Of the gpv-
ernor's talk was one of kindness and
the greatest consideration for the gen.
tiemen who are opposed to him-but at
the same time he indicated determi-
nation to hew to the line let the chips
fall where they may"
This does not read like the talk Of a
man who. as the Quay organs try to
represent, is fighting simply to destroy
Senator Quay so as to succeed to his
place as party leader. There Is MOTH
ing in It that indicates personal feel
ing of any kind. 1t indicates. rather,
q high sense Of public duty, which does
not fear to brave misrepresentation
rather than fail in loyalty to the peo-
pie. II Senator Quay is wise he will
not pursue his attack on such man
to the point which will make it neces-
sary for the party at large to adopt
harsh measures in the governors de-
fensc
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L
organization. This great state has . duty
to perform at this time which cannot ba
evaded and should not be neglected. The
battle fought and won next month will be
q long step toward maintaining Pen7syl-
vania's proper position before the coun; ry
next year. Let the plain facts be care
fully considered everywhere, and the re-
suit cannot be in doubt"
II II Il
| Ont Of Touch with the People.
Harrisburg Letter in Norristown Her.
| aid: "The great trouble with Cameron
and Quay today is that they are too far
| away from the people. The former don't
| know the Republicans Of his state and he
has drifted away from Republican prin-
ciples, and when you want to see him, you
| have to 60 down to South Carolina. As
for our Junior senator, he spends much Of
his time In Florida or else in the western
part OF the state. at Beaver, and at his
age Is not able to be in touch with the
| rising young Republicans of the day."
Handle Men Like Slaves.
Honesdale Independent: '"The main
purpose Of the Quay-Hastings fight is
the control Of the Pennsylvania delegation
| In the next national Republican conven-
have handled the Pennsylvania delegation
in national Republican conventions just as
they would SO many slaves. In fact they
have no use for any man in any official or
representative position unless he is alb
jectly servile."
II Il Il
Interesting and Also Significant.
Philadelphia Press: ut is an interest
ing fact attending the party disturbance
created by Senator Quay that since he an
nounced himself as candidate for chair
man Of the state committee no delegate
has been elected who will vote for Mr..
Quay for that position. At every elec-
ton since the issue was made Mr.. Quay
has been beaten. This Is quite as sig-
nificant as interesting"
Too Many vindications.
Norrlstown Herald: at Is high time
that party having a popular majority
Of nearly quarter of a million In tho
state. should have a leader who does not
need to sacrifice the organizations sue
cess every few years in order that he may
enjoy the pleasure of vindcation."
1t Aids Judge Willard.
Wilkes-Barre Leader: 1.-THE prompt in
dorsement OF Hastings by Lackawanna
unquestlonably advances the interests Of
Judge Willard. 1t Is to be hoped that the
vacillating policy of the Luzerne Repub-
leans will not compromise Judge Rice's
chances"
\ \ \
As Viewed in Luzcrnc.
Wilkes-Barre Leader: ITO a man up q
tree 1t looks as though the youthful Scran-
ton Tribune has gotten the bulge on Uncle
Joseph's patriarchal sheet"
i Il II
Referred TO Senator Quay.
Lancaster Examiner: 1T Is the fellow
that Is beaten who cries enough"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18

1t has no doubt been duly observed
by the city authorities that the Scran-
ton Traction company's line on Frank
lin avenue. near Spruce, has recently
been disconnected. Does this not con-
stitute forfeiture of franchise rights;
and IL so, what is going to be done
about it?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18

AS evidence of the partisan uses" to
which the Superior court Is put the
Philadelphia Record notes that zone Of
its judges, Willard, Of Lackawanna, has
secured the election Of the seven dele
gates from that county to the Republi-
can state convention to be voted as
may best promote his own nDminat tion."
This, barring the inaccuracy in the
number of delegates yet chosen, is true
to this extent: that the Republicans of
Lackawarna county have chosen four
delegates friendly to Mr.. Willard and
pledged them to his candidacy. But
what OF 1t? Does 1t constitute an i'm
propriety? Can 1t be magnified into
crime? Has a. stage yet been reached in
the evolution of political idiocy where 1t
cam be made out that the neighbors and
friends Of candidate for judge-men
who have known him all their lives and
who, in many instances, have been in
debted to him for numerous personal
kindresses and party favors-are to be
sensured for evincing ain interest In his
official aspirations? What Is the Record
talking about?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18
Movement Of the Political Tide.

Philadelphia Telegraph: 1.-THE tide
seems to be steadily running in all parts
Of the state in favor OF the Republican ad-
mlhistratton, whioh has done nothing
worthy of factional assault. The result Of
the primary election In Lackawanna
county is highly Indicative. A special
missionary tour was made for the purpose
Of preventing the election Of delegates
favorable to the real representatives Of
the Republican party In the pending con-
test, but this effort was in vain. In other
sections the same feeling 10 manifested,
and fresh issues are coming to the front
which must command the attention Of
thoughtful men and impel them to take
to prsvent the misuse Of ths Republican
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18
VIII Take Their Cue from Us.

Wilkes-Barre Record: 1.-THE defeat Of
the Quay forces in Lackawanna county is
the most important event in the history
Of the Quay-Hastings contest. 1t was
there that the first real fight was made
in which the strength Of the opposing
forces could be tested. The leaders on
both sides recognized this and put forth
their best efforts. 1t was battle royal.
for the result would, in a great measure
sound the keynote throughout the state.
The rout Of the Quay forces. therefore,
indicates that the sentiment in favor Of
Hastings has crystallized and that the
counties throughout the state will un-
doubtedly. take their cue from Lacka-
wanna"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18
BEL 7 j., CAP
AMID BALL


Clarence M. Florey, the
sporting goods dealer of Wyo-
ming avenue, has devised a
scheme to keep the boys in.
terested in the matter of base
ball. With every ten cent
ball or bat he will now give a
fine cap and belt, which are
uniform. Among the hustlers
is Mr.. Florey.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18
II Aids Judge Willard.

Wilkes-Barre Leader: "The prompt In
dorsement of Hastings by Lackawanna
unquestonably advances the interests Of
Judge Willard. 1t Is to be hoped that the
vacillating policy of the Luzerne Repub-
chances"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18
An UnenviabIe Responsibility.

The decision Of the well-paid receiv-
ers Of the insolvent Reading railroad
to hold out far 81 per cent. of the total
anthracite tonnage. regardless Of the
effect of this obstinate demand upon
scores Of small operators who have
only their coal to depend on. and who
cannot much longer keep their heads
above water while this coal Is being
sold far below its actual cost. would
have some shade Of justifica ton. II that
almost defunct corporation had. in its
palmiest days. ever mined such a per-
centage OF the total output. But the
facts are that the claim has no preced-
ent to back 1t up.
With the exception of the year 1892.
when, under the Mcleod regime, the
Reading company controlled both Its
own coal and the coal Of its leased
lines, the Reading railroad in one year,
has never mined more than 20.99 per
cent. or .01 per cent. less than the
amount 1t now obstinately claims as
it's rightful quota. This was 1890; in
1891 it mined 2O.S per cent; in 1893 only
1885 per cent. and last year, 2O.02 per
cent. The year 1890 was an exceptional
one for the Reading people. and yet
even then they did not produce the per-
centage of tonnage now claimed, in a
year Of depression. with many new
companies actively competing in the
Readings field.
Yet it is not SO much the amount as 1t
Is the principle back of the Readings
attitude that stamps 1t as grossly un-
just. When, after months Of difficult
and delicate negotiation, during which
for the first time in It's history the long
independent Pennsylvania Railroad
company agreed to abide the results Of
an arbitration among the various ton
mage claimants. there at last remained
but one obstacle to a restoration Of
hope and harmony to the long unset
tied coal trade, 1t deserves to be borne
in mind by the fair-play loving public
that 1t was this same bankrupt and
court-protected Reading railroad which
deliberately kicked matters into chaos
by awogautly refusing to even so much
as listen to the suggestion Of an arbi-
tration Of differences.
And yet the receivers who did this
thing draw $4,000 "a year apiece. by
virtue of their appointment from the
court, whether their road defaults or
not, and entirely oblivious, 1t would
seem, to the fact that their jaunty con-
trarIness is daily driving dozens Of hon
orable and reputable coal operators. to-
gether with tens Of thousands Of work.
lngmen, to the very verge Of business
failure, through reasons which they |
cannot control and for which they are
In no sense responsible.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-18
SCRANTON, JULY IS, 1895.

Quay will have no lack Of cheerful
supporters whem ne shall put himself
again In the right.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-03
NOTABLE PEOPLE.

Returning Tammanyi4es saw that TREY
find Croker very grumpy and not dis
posed to associate with his old friends.
Trey believe he viii make England his
permanent place OF residence.
Sir Arthur BiEgs, the new private sec
rotary TO the queen. - an ex-colonei OF the
royal artillery and distinguished himself
IN the campaign OF 1879 in Zululand He
Is said 10 90 man OF remarkable tact
The wardrobe OF Queen Margherita il
almost as renowned for It's variety and
spIenaor as that OF Queen Elizabeth The
Italian queen VIII never wear the same
gloves or stockings twice. and al her
gowns are made IL Paris.
Marquis de Maha Yothta. the siamese
minister accredited 20 the Cn.sed States,
has been recalled. lie has never been in
business with the state department from
Tendon. 20 which he IS also accredited.
The Countess Felice 81 orsini. who died
IA Rome the other day. was the widow OF
the Count al OrSini. the chief organizer OF
the attempt on the life OF Napoleon III
on January u. IS5&. The countess lived in
the greatest retirement and in almost abb
5ect poverty.
Prof. Mahafy has found ont thar OF tie
Greek letters found among the petrie
papyrie "eutuchei" IS the polite form
corresponding 10 Your obcdient servant -
while ''orroso" is more familiar, like
Yours sincerely"
\ Greek inscription from Djerach in
SYRIA. recently added 20 the collection In
the louvre. contains portions OF the laws
thsar protection against thieves The re
zion beyond the Jordan. now a desert
was famous for its grapes Gcw2 10 the
time OF the Arabs.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-03
CANAL DAY.

One fact in regard to the Seattle canal
cannot be crushed. Now that work has
actually begun. the wires will tell the
world its monthly progress, and thus Sc
attic is fairly in for three to five years
of the best kind of free advertising. Sc
attic deserves it.-Nooksack Reporter.
Seattle appropriately celebrated the first
flying OF dirt on the great ditch Monday.
when the dredger began work on the tide
fats of Elliott bay. Seattle may well re-
joice over the inception of such a great
undertaking. which viii give her the fin
est twin harbors OF the Pacific.-Snoho-
mish Tribune.
Last Monday was a gala day in Seattle.
II being the day the big dredger Anaconda
first began the work of pumping the sand
upon the tide fats and the Lake Wash
ington canal was commenced. IT was a
great day for Seattle. marking as IL were.
an epoch in the pages OF her history. II
is estimated that Sc. coo. 900 VIII he expended
in making the canal and filling in the
fiats.-Kelso Advocate.
Seattle has made an actual beginning
on her South canal. and the people OF
other parts of the state ought 70 be will
ing TO give them the fun measure of cred
II for this monst-ous undertaking. There
is no town or city in the state Of Wash
ington al the present time that could
make such success of local enterprises
as Seattle has shown herself capable Of
doing not alone in this particular in
stance, but in others quite as important
and stupendous. II is TO be seen whether
or not Port Townsend. which has posi-
bilities second to no other place on the
Pacific coast. will learn something useful
from the object lesson as taught
by the action OF the Queen City in mat
tiers Of local interest.-Port Townsend
Leader