The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-18

John NJ Harris. Ex-Congressman
Brunm had his hearers with him
from the start and his remarks re-
garding the strike and it's effect upon
the campaign elected thunderous ap-
plause. When he thurdcred forth,
''The Democratic party prayed day
ond night that the strike might be
prolonged until after election in hope
that it would be calamitous to the
Republican party. But thank God.
we have a Mitchell here and under
his leadership the strike has been
settled and the last hope of Democ-
racy sent to the dogs" roar after
roar of approval filled the room, ana
cries Of "Hurrah for MITCHELL and
''Hurrah for Mckinley" went up from.
all sections of the hall.
BRILLIANTLY LIGHTED.
The principal streets of Taylor
were brilliantly lighted and decorated
last night in honor of the demonstra-
ton and throngs of people watched
and cheered the paraders along their
line of march. The procession was
headed by James L. Watkins, OF
Taylor. Next came the Fifteenth
Ward Republican club of West
Scranton, sixty strong, attired in
their neat khaki suits and presenting
q splendid appearance. The North
Scranton Republican club was close
behind, looking patriotic in their red
white and blue capes, ana like colored
caps. Each member carried tam-
beau. and the general appearance Of
the body was neat and natty.
The Edward James Republican club,
was next in the line Of the march.
In its van was borne a banner with
the device, "From the Breaker to
the State House." prophetic as
surance of victory for the legislative
candidates from the third district.
The club was mounted on horseback
and adjacent to the members In the
line, wera the Roosevelt Rough Rid
ers, wearing campaigning suits and
broad brimmed scmbreros and riding
along freely and easily.
The II. j. REYNOLDS club, carrying
a lantern bearing picture of Nc
kinley was next, and then came a
miscellaneous collection of Taylor
Republicans. Many banners were
carried in the parade. one Of which
announced: For Congress. William
Connnll; Return good man to
Washington"
DECORATIONS AT RINK.
Webber's rink was appropria tely
decorated. the stage being lavishlv
ornamented. with the national colors
and being flanked by the two large
pictures Of Mckinley and Roosevelt,
while along the walls We're arranged
cards bearing the likcnesses of the
county candidates. w. V. GriGiths
was the chairman OF the evening. Be-
side him there sat on the platform
Congressman Brunm and Attorney
NJ. Harris, and among the candi-
dates on the county ticket, George
NJ. Watson. T. p. Daniels, J. II. Fel-
lows. w. X. Beck ana John Copeland.
u. j. Porteus of Taylor and chair
man OF the County Republican Com
mittee d. j, Davis also , occupied
seats on the rostrun. Candidate for
district attorneyship w. r. Lewis and
candidate for recorder of deeds, Emf!
Rom, We're among the audience.
Chairman Griffiths opened the meet
ing by introducing Attorney Harris.
whom he referred to as fellow
townsman and one who was doing
yoennan work for the success of the
Republican party In the present cam-
paign. He referred &c Mr.. Harris
stumping tour In Maine, and the first
speaker of the evening then stepped
forward.