The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-12

That there is more interest in affairs
political to the square inch In TINS
borough than in any other locality or
like size in this corner of the state, at
least, was again demonstrated by the
Republican rally last night in Boyle's
hall. The place was too small TO seat
the crowd of voters who wanted to
hear the issues of the campaign intelli-
gently discussed and TO meet and shake
the hands of the seven candidates pres
ent. They are:
For Treasurer-Louis Engle.
Auditor-H. f. Marshall.
Street Commissioner-George ii. jack
son.
School Directors-Henry Webber, Harry
NJ. Spencer.
For Council-Henry Smith, w. s. Jones.
There was enthusiasm galore. The
American band, augmented by several
good Italian players from other
organizations, gave spirited selec-
tions during the evening. The speak
ers were eloquent; Cuba had send
off, the president was applauded, each
of the local candidates were given COM
plimentary receptions-and, in brief,
general rousing, heated time was had.
The ball was started shortly after
s o'clock, when Chairman e. w.
Bishop, after the band had played sew
eral selections, introduced w. Gaylord
Thomas, assistant district attorney of
the county, who, with Attorney H. c.
Reynolds, of Scranton, were the prin-
cipal speakers. Mr.. Thomas directed
his remarks solely to local topics.
MR.. THOMAS REMARKS.
He expressed his surprise and salts
| faction at the evidence Of enthusiasm
shown by the presence of so large an
| audience. "The people realize" said
Mr.. Thomas, that there is an election
next Tuesday which is important to
| their interests" In complimenting
| Dunmoreans on recent successes, he
said: "A spirit of enterprise, a go
aheaditiveness, marks you, something
that I have never witnessed before. 1t
speaks well for you. I'm glad to
know you have a good ticket, every
member a respected and honorable cit
izen-men to whom you can give your
vote and feel satisfied that you have
done your duty to your neighbor and
| to pourself."
Mr.. Thomas then branched into a
discussion of good government, con-
Guiding by congratulating the good cit
liens of Dunmore, irrespective of party
ties, Democrats or Republicans, on the
change from an administration of thug
cry and thieving to a regime of life
liberty and prosperity. He called upon
every citizen to put his shoulder to
the wheel and push on to success. Mr.
Thomas departed then into personal
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candidates:
Engle, for treasurer, honest, faith.
full, man you can trust with youl
taxes.
Spencer and Weber, for school di.
rectors, an important office because il
deals with the moulding of the youth.
full character: "These men," said Mr.
Thomas, you can take into your owr
families, can honor, conHde in, and
respect them"
Jones and Smith-two good names
for councils, men who have the vel
fore of the borough at heart; witt
Dan Powell in the chair" said Mr.
Thomas, amid applause, you may ex
pect a clean and honest government
| Jackson, for street commissioner
tried and found worthy; a man yol
can be confident Of
Marshall, for auditor, an importan
office; able is Mr. Marshall, competen
to audit the accounts of the borough
and turn them over with an homes
record
HUSIASTICALLY RECEIVED.
The mention of the names of tn,
candidates We're enthusiastically re
ceived Attorney Reynolds followed
with one OF the best political speeches
ever made in Dunmore. Leaving tn,
discussion of purely local topics MI
Reynolds led his audience to thought
of more general significance. His tri
butte to Cuba was eloquent. 1t elicitet
ringing and sincere applause from tn
many sympathizers present. Spai
was denounced as a miserable, bull
fighting, low down, boasting and bluff
fng" impotency and the hypocrisy q
. de LONE was given it's proper treat
ment.
After Mr.. Reynolds address, the can
Gidates stood upon the stage while tn
band played national airs and tn
crowd applauded.
In response to calls Candidate Jone
, sang a very sweet song in his tin
tenor voice and Candidate EngIe mad
a characteristic speech. His popular
ity was the feature of the evening. Car
didate Spencer and School Director X e.
: lum also spoke. Before the conclusion {
= the meeting Burgess Powell in respons
= to repeated calls, delivered a brie
$ speech filled with dignity and SCUM
I common sense. Several others respond
1 ed with speeches. Cigars were passe
by the committeeman.
1t was a great rally and bespoke BET
ter than any other thing the success
ful outcome of the coming election.