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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
CONGRESS AND ITS WORK.
NOT q Time for Bluster

Cleveland World: 1.-THE aim of the pres
ent congress should be to inspire conf
dence in business and financial circles and
to provide revenues to run the greatest
government in the world decently. 1t Is
doubtful IL the present temper OF the
people will view with satisfaction any at
tempt at legislation for political or parti-
san effects. The first move should be with
a view to help the government in its pres
ent predicament. No matter how great
the Individual folly, even thought 1t be
criminal, that has brought us to this con-
ditiOn, the government is the government.
of the United States and must be sustained
and placed In condition to meet expenses
and sustain its credit, no matter what the
cost. The present therefore is not the time
for partisan legislation or for the In
PRODUCTION of utopian schemes of lesis.
lation. 1t IL the time for sober, earnest
conservative legislation that will give con-
fidence to business, promise to American
industry and absolute certainty to Oul
vast financial interests that have been
weakened by the humiliating action of the
present administration"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
New Plan of Representation.

The proposition which will come be-
fore the Republican national commit
tee on December 10 to change the basis
OF representation in the national con-
vention is deservedly receiving wide
spread consideration. AS outlined in
yesterdays Tribune it is proposed to
give each state, territory and the Dis
trlct OF Columbia two instead of four
Observation-Disclosures, and each congress
sional district one instead OF two dele
gates. with one additional delegate for
each 1000 votes cast for the Republican
electoral ticket in the preceding presi-
Dental campaign. This plan, If adopted.
would increase the number of delegates
in the convention from 902 to 1,1G5. diff
ference of 2G3. and the strong Republi-
can states would enjoy q decided gain
at the expense of the South. The exact
changes it would make are shown in the
following table:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

The Harrisburg Patriot. being a DEM
ocratic paper, is not expected to favor
the nomination and election of Cover
nor Hastings as president. But to
Pennsylvania Republicans such a prop
osition would be most welcome; and we
shall need better evidence than the
tor Quay would not be glad to work for
the governors nomination in the ma
tional convention SO long as 1t shall
seem within the possibilities.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

There is good reason to expect that
this change will be made. 1t is obvi-
ously fair. 1t puts the power of maxi
ing the nominations into the hands of
delegates from the states which have
to do the electing. 1t cuts down the
opportunity of mushroom Southern
delegates having no party behind them
to turn their ballots into a commodity
at the command of the highest bidder.
The change would not affect the repre-
sentation from this congressional dis
triCt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
An End to Nonsense +!

Washington Post: I'VE have been
brought low by the academicians and the
doctrinaires. A condition now confronts
u.s. and the people have invoked the Re-
publican party to Its analysis and solution.
The duty of this congress Is clear. The
Republicans who now control that body
are bound by every obligation Of patriotic
good faith to offer plan for the amelio-
ration Of our difficulties. Upon them rests
the solemn responsibility of providing a
sufficient revenue, of re-establishing com.
mercial and financial confidence and of re-
versing the present arrangement under
which the nation is day by day, drifting
toward insolvency. They cannot begin to
work too soon. 1t were folly Of the most
short-sighted and infatuated kind to de-
lay for so much as single moment. The
American people have not installed them
In order that they may devise campaign
expedients and subordinate the public
good to a petty party triumph. This is the
appointed time for statesmanship and pa
triotism-not the opportunity for strata
gem and spoils. The Republican majori-
ty in congress must do their duty. The
people expect It."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

While it might do to follow the presi-
dents suggestion about increasing the
circulation of national banks. the prob
lem that has proved the worst puzzle
is how to provide ready circulation
for communities that lack the convent
ences of national banks.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

Inasmuch as he couldn't have Whee-
Ter Peckham, the president has kept the
Supreme court judgeshiD in the Peck
ham family by naming brother Rufus.
There is one thing to be said in Cleve-
lands favor, at least; he is persistent
man,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

The Democratic organs which accuse
Speaker Reed of cowardice only little
while ago denounced his czar-like bold
ness. They are evidently determined
not to be pleased under any circum-
stances.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

If any more bonds have to be issued
by this government on account of Dem
ocratic incapacity they should be issued
and sold to the American people and not
expensively peddled out among foreign
syndicates.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

Mr.. Cleveland will be several years
older than he is now when the Ameri-
can people surrender at presidential
hint their right to sympathize with
neighborlng people who war for free
dom.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

Disappointed southern congressman
may threaten to retaliate on McKin-
ley because the Ohio congressional del
egation chose its own alliances, but
1t will take more than this to convince
the American people that Mckinley Is
unfit to be president.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

The president who undid our reve-
nues must have a good deal of nerve to
ask the country to saddle the cost of
his uncorrected mistake upon the future
by the issuing of long-term bonds, when
the mischief can be cured in a jiffy by
simply restoring protection.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

Senator ingalls, evidently be-
lieves, with Senator Sherman and most
others, that General Garfield, in 1880.
long trembled betwixt ambition and
duty. But one could not blame him for
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
COMMENT OF THE PRESS.
Revive Reciprocity.

Chicago Times Herald: There are two
classes of goods which we can send tC the
South American countries. First, those
dance, chiefly breadstuffs. meats. furni-
ture, wooden ware. tools and implements.
In ths second class bsIong woelen and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

The present session of congress will
fulfill expectations If 1t shall repair the
revenues by the restoration of protec-
tion, pass the necessary appropriation
bills and adjourn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

Senator Cameron's reported desire to
seek rest from public cares in foreign
travel is wish which the people Of
Pennsylvania are too generous to op-
pose.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchns, The
Tribune AstroIOGcr.

uC 9 IN
Astrolobe cast: 311 a. M, for Wednes-
day, Dec. A, 1885,
To a child born this day 1t will be APP
parent that Thanksgiving sermon can
occasionally cause more unpleasantness
than over-ndulgence in turkey stuffing
and mince pie.
A popular suspicion has always existed
that, unless emanating from the variety
stage, jokes upon policemen are never
properly appreciated.
Experience has often proved that 1t Is
easier to sweep up the earth with accusa-
tion than substantiation.
As the comedian would remark. some.
body may tell what they don't know be-
fore this cruel police war Is over.
Ajacchus' Advice.
Be sure you are right and then go ahead
If no one will precede you.
To apostles of .reform-First study city
government.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

IN view of the deliberate failure OF
the Scranton Republican to join this
paper in o pledge to support the
nominees of the next Republican city
convention, regardless of individual
preferences, is not The Tribune thor
Dughly justified in calling itself 'the
only Republican daily in Lackawan.
ma county?"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

1t is true in one sense, as Grover says,
that protection "curtailed our trade re-
lations." 1t kept the activity on this
side.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

Great Britain seems to be taking It's
own sweet time to reply to Olney's
earnest message"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

Suppose England refuses to arbitrate
the Venezuelan matter. What would
Grover suggest then?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

esperities now existing between capital
and labor. founded largely on marked
differences in opportunities for enjoy
ment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

Mr.. Cleveiand's deepest concern
seems to be for Spain. His country
mems, however, we are happy to say,
Is for Cuba. Nothing in our treaty with
Spain binds us to approve Of the hor-
rors of tyranny; and If there were such
obligation in the treaty, it would be
high time to have it cancelled.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
An Excellent Motto.

Rochester Post-Express: "A good motto
for the new congress would be this. The
government must get out Of the borrow.
ing huslness.'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

It IL pity that lfr. Cleveland's at
tack Of Americanism reached him 20
late.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

Mr.. Cleveland's declaration that the
Mckinley bill was "inefilcient for rev.
enue" suggests that he must momen-
tarily hage confused 1t with the Wilson
BIN.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

the name Of the officer to the end that
proper discipline might be adminis-
tered. This letter and the reply to 1t
are printed on another page.
BY signed resolutions and by indi-
vidual affidavits every member of the
Scranton police force, excepting two
patrolmen who are temporarily absent
from the city on vacation, has denied
this charge in the most explicit and
positive language. Similar afIldavits
and denials will doubtless be made by
these two members of the force, upon
their return. BY resolution the force
also demand OF DR.. Robinson, for the
protection of their own good names
and the names of their families, that
he shall produce in public the names
of the persons whom he states gave
him the said information" In letter
to The Tribune, received last night and
published elsewhere, Dr. Robinson an
nounces that he Is now prepared to do
this. The outcome will be awaited
with interest. as it threatens to bring
about a direct conflict of testimony.
We believe that the police force of
Scranton is innocent Of the charge
made against it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

The special Washington correspondent
of the Wilkes Barre News-Dealer remarks
that Congressman Scranton is always in
evidence" During former sessions of con-
gress he was nearly always in-Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

1t is said that the anti-Cameron Repub-
llcans in Lancaster county prefer ex-Min-
lister Charles Emory Smith. of the Phila-
delphia Press, to any other man for Unit
ed States senator. Mr.. Smith seems to be
growing as q candidate.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

Cleveland is the only president since the
war under whose administration the ma
tional debt was increased. He will be the
last one for at least a generation unless
there should be another war. Debt re-
duction will be resumed very shortly after
March 4. 1897.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12
TfaW.. HARMON,
~. s. SPRINGER, &
rs VERY THANKFUL

lam very thankful to the good
people for their patronage, and
solicite your future trade.
NEW GOODS RECEIVED.
Have received the following
seeds in bulk; Clover, Timothy,
Red Top and Orchard Grass, and
Oats Seeds of all kinds. | also
have both Irish and Sweet Potato
Seeds Buy your Spring Hard
ware, Harness ETC., from me and
save money. 1-11-95
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12
Iron City.
Editor DEMOCRAT:

Editor DEMOCRAT:
Mr.. Ed. Boggas of Lawrenceburg
who has been working at the
dump at McClanahan's ore mines
at Pinkney, Monday morning at
tempted to get a train of four
loaded tram cars, when he missed
his footing, falling on the tract the
whole train ran over him almost
tearing him to pieces He lived
but ten minutes after being run
over Pink,
ATTENTION, Ladies, call at
w. w. Kronks and see the pret-
tiest and cheapest line Of Queens.
ware ever broNghttc Lawrenceburg.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12
GREAT
BARGAINS

Our entire stock of Dry Goods,
Shoes and Hats must all go in the
next 40 days, They will be sold
regardless of cost. Bring your cash
and come if you want goods for a
song. We will auction every Sat
urday. First auction day will be
Saturday July 18th.
Simms & Lumpkins.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12
ARE YOUIN FAVOR OF
FREE SILVERS

Yoursve will go further at the Racket Store than any
place awncebug do believe in Gold Gfeenbaks
leave m and $50
in merchandise Buy fly traps and catch all the peskcy cfoYs
only &C. each Our Tnwe stock complete and money
Straw hats every kind and price Matches soap and bung
plces correct
We selling shoes the OLD PRICES bought our fall anE
winter stock BEFORE THE ADVANCE and viii sell before,
handle something almost and if you
will you money Jelly Classes ach Gobes Tum
blers 25c per ret come
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12
LIND SHhE.
On Friday Sept. 10. 1895.

The Jo, M. Sowcll, Estate lands
will be offered for sale. The tract
is divided into 4 small tracts and
will be offered for sale on the pre-
misses on easy terms. Now is the
time for men with limited means
to buy good lands to make good
homes on easy terms. Long time.
For plats and description of e
lands and terms of sale call on ?
A. Sowell Executor at Clarksville.
Tenn, or H. B. Sowell Executor
at Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Sale can
be made privately on or before
said date.
On same date will sell to highest
bidder 2 Mares, 2 Young Horses,
Mule Colt and Farming Imple-
ments.
P. A. & H. B. Sowell, Executors
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

All kinds Of Fruit Jars, Glass,
Tia OF Stone ware and also Jelly
Glasses Preferving Kettles, exta
rubbcrs and ceiling wax cheap for
cash at Schade & Son.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12
proNrER's Recommendations.

Mr. J. w. venable, of Downey, a
pioneer of Los Angeles County, CAL,
says: "Whenever l am troubled with a
pain in the stomach or rwith diarrhoea
use Chamberlains Colic, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. ! have used it for
years, know it to be a reliable remedy,
and recommend it to every one" For
sale By ]. H, stribling & Co. Druggists.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

and you may move the world where you
will.
If you need any furniture you
should price it at Kronk's before
buying, ne will save you money.
When you want to buy groceries
don't forget that j. G. Bell keeps
nothing but fresh goods.
We still handle Cold Ice and
Cool drinks. Visit US we will treat
you right. Medley g. Garner
Don't use that old collar on your
horse when you know that it hurts
itsshoulderbut go to j. G. Bell and
get good one cheap.
Did you know that you could get
your home paper and the Atlanta
Constitution for $1.25 a year at this
office,
You can get the Lawrence DEM
ocRAT and the Atlanta Constitu-
ton for 1925 per year. Avail your
self of this opportunity.
Why not take the Memphis Com
mercial Appeal and the Lawrence
DEMOCRAT together? Only $1,25 a
year.
You can get that old chair re-
paired at the furniture factory so
that it will look like new one.
Cheap too.
Bring your produce to us, we
want it. Neelley & Garner.
Among the numerous persons who
have been cured of rheumatism by Cham
berlains Pain Balm, mention should be
made of Mrs. Emily Thorne, of Toledo
Wash, who says: 81 have never been
able to procure any medicine that would
relieve me of rheumatism like Chamber
lain's Pain Balm / have also used it for
lame back with great success. 1t is the
| best liniment | have ever used, and !
take pleasure in recommending it to
my friends" For sale by J. H. Strib-
ling & Co. Druggists.
Mr.. T. II. Opsata a member Of
the Slandinaven Farming Club
enforms us that few members Of
their club tried gowing irish pota-
toes in Lawrence county this year
and he says; while the acrage was
small the yeild wGsgocd, averaging
from so to 125 BUSHELS to the acre
A car load OF these potatoes were
SHIPPED to Cincinnati and sold read.
| ly for 1925 a barrel. another ship
ment will be made the last of the
week.
GRATITUDE UNBOUDED.
Walnut, Texas, Mch. Is, 1888.
To Rev. r. l.. McElree:
have suffered for years with
dull headache, weak back and
shooting pains in the small Of my
back and sholders. About two
months ago | got two bottles of
McElrec's Wine of Cordui, and it
! has cured me ofa my troubles. /
feel very grateful to DIR. McElree
for his wonderful medicine.
Mrs, +. J. Mayfeld.
There is a travesty on man in
this the Sth Civil District Of Law
renee County who never feels good
unless he is meddleing with other
peoples business or is inhaling the
aroma Of niger meeting. De
gustibus non est disputandum.
"We had an epidemic of dysentery in
this vicinity last summer" says Samual
S. Pollock, of Briceland, Gala. 81 was
taken with it and suffered severely until
some one called my attention to Cham
berain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. ! procured bottle and felt
better after the first dose. Before one
half of the bottle had been used | was
well. recommended it to my friends and
their experience was the same. We all
unite in saying tits the best" For sale by
]. II. Strlbling, g. Co. Druggists.
Iron City.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12
LAWRENCEBURG MARKETS.

LAWRENCEBURG MARKETS.
COUNTRY PRoDUcE.-Corrected
weekly by W. W. Kronk.
Eggs Tets.
Butter 10cts.
Beeswax 20cts.
Chickens Frying Size s to 10
Hens 15cts. to 17cts.
Turkeys Acts.
GRAIN AND CEREALS.
Irish Potatoes 75cts.
Corn 45cts.
German Millet $1.50 to $1.65.
Glover Seed $3.50 to $500.
Wheat 60cts. to 65cts,
Country Hams 5 to 81.
Shoulders 81 to 6.
Sides Z to =.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12
17o.22

D. BUcHANoN Judge.
A motion to levy a tax on each
poll of fifty cents was defeated by
a vote of 10 to5, July Sth, 1895.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

ADvERTlsE.-Give me, said an ancient
philosopher, where to stand, and with a
lever ! will move the earth. Men of
business, employ this leyer-advertise
and you may move the world where you
will.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12
Town and County News Of
Lawreneeburg And
Vicinity.

Pay your subscription.
Get your lime at Bells.
Robertson repairs watches.
Try package of prize coffee at
B. M. Childs.
M. M. Finney is recovering from
a slight attact of the fever.
DR., Coop has been on the sick
list this week.
Before you do your canningprice
Medley & Garners sugars.
Geo. T. Hughes, ofColumbia was
here Tuesday.
Geo. H. Nixon, Of Florenbe, Ala,
has been spending the past week
with his parents here.
Have you seen the premium that
we give to cash subscribers?
Staple groceries at let live prices
at Browns.
Mrs. A. G. Tinsley has been
spendingia portion of the week
with her husband at Mt. Pleasant.
Frank Norman, of Waynesboro
has been spending a few days in
the city this week.
| Mrs. Bell Frost returned to her
home at Athens, Ala, on the 4th.
inst.
Price the Lawrence Furniture
& Building Co.'S, furniture at
Kronk's before buying.
You can get lime at Bellsall the
time.
Give the DEMOCRAT job-ofiice a
trial order, we guarantee our work,
Don't fail to buy your groceries
of 3. M. Childs he can save you
money.
Mrs. Bell Thomas and her two
charming daughters, of Cincinnati
are visiting relatives in the city.
1t is healthy to use plenty Of
lime about your place, and you
can get it at Bells.
The fruit season is here, but you
can always get pure fruit jucics in
your soda at Mrs. Luker's.
You can find any kind of a chair
at Kronk's and at Nashville prices
too.
Mrs. Emma Atkinson, of Nash.
vile, nee Miss Emma Bentley is
} the guest Of Mrs, DR.. Harvey.
|
Miss Lillian Ragsdale daught !
of Sheriff P. H. Ragsdale, of Column
bia is the guest of Mrs. w. r
: King.
You can. buy splint or wood seal
chairs from B. M. Childs cheaper
than any place in Lawrenceburg
We do not claim the larges
stock of groceries but we do claim
a new and fresh line and a gooe
assortment Medley & Garner.
Miss Matte Stone, of OXFORD
Miss, and Miss Mary Tom Smith
of Lawrenceburg, are the guest o
Mrs, w. ]. Lumpkins. Capita
notes Clifton Enterprise.
Full width oak beds for S2.7i
and up at w. w. Kronk's agen
for Lawrence Furniture & Build
ing Co.
When in need of Buggy Har
t ness, remember that J. G. Bel
| keeps them.
: You are invited to visit Ncelle,
; g. Gamers and buy your groceries
1 They will treat you right.
q Misses Sallie and Minnie Ben
tley, of Birmingham Ala, are tn
}. guest of their sister Mrs. I. II
r Meredith.
e When your harness needs repal
ing remember that J. G. Bell doe
v that kind of work cheap.
, All act. due me and not paid b
July the Goth 1895, will be in l
. " D. Scots hands for collection. Thi
July 0, 1895. w. R, Lewis.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12
about fourteen years.

about fourteen years.
So far as / have been able to find
out Lawrence is the only county
failing to levy this tax on polls,
property and privileges. Can
better evidence be brought that we
are failing to execute the law? |
implole you to deal with this ques-
ton as its merits deserve, and if
you feel it necessary call in the
county attorney and advise with
him, and should you find it your
duty to levy tax on polls, do so at
once, and order that the proceeds
from such levy be placed with that
already levied on property and
privileges and be applied first 10
the payment of interest due Jan.
1st, SO and the remainder to the
payment on the principle. AS
polls have excaped this tax for
thirteen years | recommend a levy
of one dollar on each poll for the
present year and in the future
fifty cents each so long as the levy
on property and priv Hedges remain
as now.
SUPPLEMENT TO REPoRr.
l find that | have failed to in
foregoing report to charge the
Trustee with the amount collected
as follows to wit;
Ga picked up tax 1868
For payment of standing
claims. 100.39
For payment Jail tax. 50.14
170.22
Instead of the county's arrears
being 7,065.71 it should be less by
this amount 1902 or $3,S94.S9.
Warrents issued since July 96S.47
Total outstanding warrents lrow
due 4,S63.56
D. BUcHANoN Judge.
A motion to levy a tax on each
poll of fifty cents was defeated by
a vote of 10 to5, July Sth, 1895.
All kinds of Er,lit Jorc Glass