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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
WEST SCRANTON

master General and Mrs. Smith. Mayor
and Mrs. Moir, Secretary of War and
Mrs. Root, Admiral and Mrs. Schley.
John ID. Rockefeller and wife, Andrew
Carnegie and wife, Clara Barton, Hon.
and Mrs. william Connell, Helen Gould.
Frances willard. Colonel and Mrs. Rip
pie, General and Mrs. Miles. District
Attorney and Mrs. Lewis, Susan Dick
inson. Judge and Mrs. Archibald, lt. o..
Brooks and wife, Rev. and Mrs. de
Gruchy. Luther Keller and wife, Hon.
and Mrs John 4. Williams, Judge and
Mrs. Edwards, Governor ana Mrs.
stone. At the close of the wedding
festivities. the people in the audience
were served with welding cake.
The remainder of the programme in
Cludcd an address by the pastor, piano
solos. recitations, drills. "tc.. by Mrs.
May James, ID. II. Williams, Annie
Thomas. Elsie Davis. Lillian IaBar,
Maud Wctherby. Edith May Elolse
Thomas and Good Night Drill by
sixteen little tots under the direction
of Miss Sadie Jones.
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Simpson NJ. E. Church.

Probably the largest crowd ever ac-
cummodatcd by the Cleaners patr"n-
lied their supper IN the simpson
Methodist Episcopal church. 1t was cs-
tmatcd that about four hundred pco-
pie were served. The officers i'm charge
were. Pres idCut. Mrs. T.. y. Harrison;
secretary, Mrs. Frank Shcdd; tit'as-
urcr, Mrs. Charles Aclter. The tables
were looked after by the following
ladies:
,., u -. ~, N.. ,.,..,,.,o,
,,n'i',,. u,,. anl p,,,, ypij,,,.
I'LL < :, N,r, ,l,or,o, In Nr. I,.iL
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First Welsh Congregational.

The Ladies' Aid society of the First
Welsh Congregational church. Rev. Da-
Nid Jones, pastor, held an old country
tea party. apron and comfortable sale
in the basement of their church. which
was well patronized and thoroughly en-
ioyable. Tea ffroes, thin bread and
butter old country cake and ice cream
were served. The officers in charge
were: President. Mrs. David Morgan;
secretary, Mrs, David Jones; trca sur
en- Mrs. John =. Davis.
The following ladies prepared the
supper ana conducted the sales: Mrs
Evan Anthony, Mrs. John Thomas
Mrs. Evan l.. Evans. Mrs William
Lewis, Mrs. Robert Evans. Mrs James
Moses. Mrs Ann Edwards. Mrs. Nor
gan Evans. Mrs. Henry Lawrence, Mrs
John Jones, Misses Elizabeth Jenkins,
Jennie Williams, Helen Jones. Annie
Thomas, Helen Thomas, Elizabeth and
Cassie Evans, Elizabeth jenkins.
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p. 0. S. of A. at Mears' Hall.

'amp 353. Patriotic order Sons Of
America, held their anniversary en-
tertainment and social in Mcars' hail
and the usual large asSemblaEc was
gathered together and enjoyed Il good
programme. \ patriotic address was
delivered by David J. Davis ana tn.
participants were Nellie Markwick
BESSIE Dichl. Sidney Hughes. Fred
l;obinson. William limerick Gertrude
Freeman. Joshua John aud Rhodd
CLARK
Tho dance which followed, ned the
crowd together for several hours. and
music was furnished by Miss Ger
rity. With each succeeding year. tn"
camp increases its revenue from their
entertainment, and incidentally fu"-
nishrs one of the hest attractions "t
the year.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES,

A. the regular meeting Of the General Grant
cOmnandcrA, No $50, knights Of Malta, he'd
at lartnanS hall. the following officers were
elected Sir knight commander, II. '. stock
gcncralssimo, Fred {. Help; captain gcner'l,
ilany Mattich; prclatc, Charles ID. White; re-
cordCr, 4. H. frichtel; assistant recorder, Geo.
Femme; treasurer, Andrew Franz: service ward,
II. u. Lcwart; trustee. ". FEMME. The oihC"
will be installed next Friday evening.
Tie entertainment given last evening by III
Young Peoples union Of the Hickory street
Presbyterian church was largely attended ond
was great success in every way.
There will be special meeting Of the Young
Mems Institute on sunday afternoon al o'ciocE
The fourth series of the Cuchrc contest be
tween the Columbus counsel aud the MIrqtctt,
council, Young Mems Institute, will he held ihi'
evening at Pharmacy hail.
-Four weary Wilios We're arrested on Thursday
evening, ludf,ng at the old rolling mill j.,
Lieutenant Iang and officer Qunnan. They
were arrtiencd before Alderman Lcntc> where
they gave their names as John Dudley, Thoma
Rooney, Thomas and Fred Snyder. Ntrr
warning they were discharged.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
SCRANTON TRIBUNE-sATURDAY. FEBRUARY 90, 1901

Table No. 2-Nirs. Walter wilkins. Mrs. Jacob
Pieifer, Rhoda Elias, Mabel Crist, Murilla Mott.
Table No. 3-Mrs. H. W. Luce, Mrs. y. i.
Strupplcr Misses Edwards. Sanders and Walk
Table No. i-Mrs. ID. A. stone. Mrs. l.. \.
Stevens Nate chl,c, Lthcl Peck. Jdneiic Dd't,,
Edith lIo,iser, Edna StcycnS, Jessie Long.
Table No j-Mrs. ". \. \ciincycr, MIS- G.
II. Hall, Gertrude Dsuowusn. Catherine Hur'
fell. Olive Bu1all, Luty Rcitusucr.
Table No. O-Nrs. George Schocn, Mrs. vii
lard Lsnning, Mas. Frank Metz.
Th, officers of the society are: Pres
ident, Mrs. r.. X. Parker; secretary,
Mrs. :. VI. Reynolds; treasurer. Mrs,
Il. j. Williams.
The supper was prepared by Mrs. NJ
Barrowman, Mrs. r. j. Luce. Miss III
Snover. Mrs. George jenkins, Mrs. W
III. Freeman, Mrs. Frank Metz, Mrs
Traupr, Mrs. W. LannlnR, Mrs. Hand
Mrs. Mauer, Mrs. Coons, Mrs. l.. \
stevens, Mrs. y. a. stone. Mrs. w. A.
Paine, Miss J. B. shannon, Mrs. J. p
Moffat, Mrs. Pollen. Mrs. Potter and
Mrs. f.. BoldrN
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The numerous attractions In the va
rious churches last evening brought
out hundreds of people who were "N-
CcedinClv liberal in their patronage,
despite the unfavorabc weather con-
-,itions. and the treasures of the an
fercnt churches are much enlarged in
consequence. Probably the most novel
and interesting event was the enter
1ainmcmt and wedding at the jackson
street Baptist church.
The pupils of the infant department.
under the direction uf Superintendent
Richard Nichols and his assistants.
Mrs Thomas Matthias, Misso Sadie
Thomas. Matte Thomas and Norma
Nichols, have been under instruction
for MANY weeks and the performance
given last evening was in consequence
not only ntcllEcntly given but in such
y manner as will undoubtedly demand
repetition.
In the Tom Thumb wedding the chill
drcn were dressed to represent and inn
pcrsunate many notablcs. The groom
was Clarence Fraunfclkcr and the
bride Eloise Thomas. The brides
father and mother We're Sidney Wat
Lins and Lillian WoOler. Earl Lewis
represented the parSon and Charles
Godshall and Beatrice Thomas attend
p1 the bride and groom. The ushcrs
were ID. Herbert Williams, William
Thomas and John Pritchard. The flow
rr girls We're Irene Rogers, Bertha
Marshall. Mary pritchad and Leah Ed
yards.
The bride was dressed IN white mule,
Nore u veil, and carried bridal roses
md lilies of the valley. In the LAM
;suagc of the ladies she looked too
sweet for anything" Each Of the flow
cr girls were attired in lemon and blue
gowns, while the distinguished"
guests each wore full evening dress.
Prominent among the latter We're inn
persOnatcd the following well known
people.
President and Mrs. Mckinley. chief
Justice and Mrs. Fuller. Colonel and
Mrs Roosevelt, NJ. l.. = Grant, Post
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
Series of Lectures.

RhV. y. J. Van Cleft has been busily
engaged recently in perfectinG ar
rangementS for II course of lectures to
be given during the next six weeks
in the Methodist church. The first of
the course will be given by Rev. Dr.
Whalen. of Carbondale. on Friday
evening next, his subject being Irish
Wit and Humor."
ON March II. Rev. l.. l.. Weeks, Oi
Sayre. y. Y. will deliver his famous
lecture on the Passion Play. the pre-,
paration of which cost over $500
american Patriotism will be tn, sub.
iect of Il lecture to be given on Marcl
% by Rev. John bradshaw. of Nanti.
coke. Rev. W. q. simpson, Of the
Asbury Methodist Episcopal church
win conclude the course with his de
lightful readings from the work of IaI
Maclarcn.
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Plymouth Congregational.

The colonial fair and festival at
tie Plymouth Congregational church
was closed last evening, after nearly
every article ON sale had been dis
posed Of The Ladies' are more than
gratilicd with the result ana when the
receipts are counted they expect 10
b" several hundred dollars TO the
loOd,
the general supper las; night FOR
- cents, with free admission, was tn"
attraction that drew the largest as
scmblaSc together sine" the fair OPEN
ed In addition to disposing of all
but three of the comtortables on eX-
h'hitinn. tn" society received orders
for dozen more from appreciatlve
patrons. The supper was excellent.
and served with ncatnoss ana dis
patch.
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Tomorrow's Services,

Dunmorc Presbyterian church, Rev.
William f, Gibbons, pastor. Services
tomorrow as usual at 1890 "A. m. and
$50 p. M, Morning subject, Duty OF
Praying for Others" evening subject,
"Whut win the Twenty-flrst Century
Be-"
Dunmure Methodist Episcopal church,
Rev. A. j. Van Cleft. pastor. The pas
tor viii occupy the pulpit at both the
moi ling and evening services. The
subject of the sermon in the morning
will he. Gods Love Manifested" sub
feet uf evening sermon will be, mot
Ashamed of the Gospel dt Christ" The
Other services will be held as usual.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
Y. w. C. A. Notes.

Gospel service this evening 1T 3
o'clock. Leader, Hiss Elizabeth Do-r-
san. Special music. Everyone is in
vited.
Tuesday evening Rev. George Ahich
will speak on the subject, "Thou Shalt
Not Bear False Witness"
Misses Dolly aud Maudc Thomas.
Laura Jarvis, Ethel Chase. May Greea,
Carrie and Gertrude Floyd, Hattie pa.
Wis, the association glce club, will sing
gospel selections. Every woman an
ghl in West Scranton Is invited. These
services are intended for YOU. Come
and bring a friend with YOU.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23

The social ar tho parsonage Of the
First Baptist church. on Rock strecr
was an enjoyable affair aud attracted
many young people.
NJ the Salvation Army barracks. a
large assemblage was entertained by
the members and chlldrar.
The entertainment given by the elm
Park QUartettc at the First Welsh
Baptist church was literally latron.
lied and the selections r,nlnrnl wera
up to the standard of aXcelrnr" char
actcristic of these artists. . he reci-
tations and piano selections by Miss
Martha Davis ana Prof. s'lIls Eossrr
were well received
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by her husband and will then proceed
to Pleasant Hill, Mo. where they VIII
make their future home.
In attempting to stop runaway
team yesterday =. j. Reagan narrowly
escaped serious injury. The team be
longed to "a man nemed Webster from
Moscow. Mr.. Reagan was dragged
through the block from .Drinker to
Brook street, but pluckily held on and
finally succeeded In bringing them to
a sIandSiill =.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Tha butchers of the city will meet
in Cooperative hall ut o'clock to-
morrow afternoon. for the purpose OF
forming Il permanent organization.
Mrs Patrick Sheerin. of Scranton
street, Is reported to be seriously ill
AZ her home.
st. Paul's Pioneer corps viii mold
an important meeting in Masonic hall
tomorrow afternoon.
The Daughters of Erin will conduct
tLeir annual cntertainement and So
Cial at Mears' hall on March Is.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
Minor Mention.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Patrick
Quinn viii take place from her late
home at 3 o'clock this morning, \ sol
emn high mass of requiem will be cele-
brated al 81. Mary's church ana in
tcrment win be made in Hyde Park
Catholic cemetery,
Rev. Francis Gendall and wife, of
Peckville, and Rev. W. +. Gibbons and
wife wer" entertained at dinner yes
terday by Mr.. and Mrs T., ID. Bovard,
OF North Blakely street.
Mrs, T.. j. Wickizer leaves today for
81. Louis. Mo. There she will be met
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
Shooting Match at TaYlor.

\ crowd of West Scranton sport.
went To Taylor yesterday afternoon
and participated in IA sweepstakc
shooting match The first prize of $40
was divided between William Marsh
and NJ. j. Kelly. Each killed six out
of seven birds.
There We're seven tied for the second
prize of s2j, five for the third prize Of
Sl5, and three for the fourth prize of
e.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
Washburn Street Church.

Thr supper served at the Was ashbuim
street Presbyterian church WAS par
taken of oy upwards of two hundred
natrons. The ladies wore Martha
Washington gowns, and had their hair
powdered, thus giving them Il unique
appearancc. The cdibleS wer" served
10y the following ladies:
Table No.. Mrs. H. j. Davis. Mrs. T.. ",
Thaycr, Anua Edwards, Christine Fellows, lcnur5
jenkins.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
Directors Elected.

At the meeting of the Dunmore
Lumber company, held at their office
yesterday. Mr.. u. Mulherin. of Null
herin & Judge Lumber company, was
elected to fiji the uneXpircd term of II.
FlannolN. resigned, Mr.. =, Mulherin
and g. \, stark, both of the Mulhcrin
& Judge Lumber company, We're also
elected directors of the Dunmore Lum-
ber company. Their many friends wish
them prosperity.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
New Officers Elected,

At their meeting on Thursday night
the knights of Malta elected the fol-
lowing officers to serve for the ensu-
ing term; Sir knight commander, Ed
ward Angwin; generalssimo, George
Cummins; captain general, G. $. SAN
SenbauGh: recording secretary, Marvin
Tuttle; assistant secretary, r. T..
Thomas; prclate, William Thomas;
treasurer, Peter SieGle; warder, Will
lam Hall; trustee, John Webbcr.
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Election of Omcels.

Tie following officers We're elected
by Electric city commanterv, No. l7,,
knights Of Malta, at a regular meet
Ing on Thursday evening:
Sir knight commander II. w. Sex
ton; sir knight generalissimo, f.. H.
Nresge' sir knight captain general ]?
W. Morgan; sir Knight nrclate. +. H.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23

Thornton, p. c.; sir knight recordcr,
-. T.. Williams: c'r knight assistant
recorder. James williamson; sir
knight treasurer. w. W. Hayward; sir
knight senior warden, George w.
Thorn: trustee, George Rowlands, +.
4,
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Anthony Walsh.

NuthuuN Walsh. 81, OF Main street. Dtn.
more. died after sickness Of few hours ,iura.
tiOn yesterday lie was about his usual worl,
on Thursday, but suffered from an acute Al
tack OF pneumonia Yesterday morning. lie is
survived by several adult cihren. Funeral oc.
ours tomorrow afternoon from Iii, late humr
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Mrs. V. Gerardi.

Mr.. Vito Gcrardi died al her late home on
Willow street. Dunnure, yesterday, after 4 Two
weeks Illness. She vas aged about - wears.
nnd has resided in this county about fifteen
ycsrs She is survived hy her husband and six
children. Funeral will Nkr place on sunday
morning at Q o'clock
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
SOME FOOLISH PEOPLE

Allow cough TO run until It gets beyond the
reach of medicine. They often say, ooh il will
wear away" but in most cases il will wear
them away Could they be induced 10 try the
successful medicine called kemp's Balsan. which
Is sold on a positive guarantee to cuc, thcy
would Immediately see the excellent effect after
taking the hrst dose, tIice 3jc. aud ~, nill
size bee. At all drugghts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
TOM THUMB
Wedding HELD
cLEvERLY PREsENED AT JACK
SON STREET CHURCH.

Notable People Impersonated by Flu
pills of the Infant Department.
Suppers at Several of the Churches
Literally Patronized - Anniver-
sary of Camp 333, P. o. S. of A.
Shooting Match at Taylor-Close of
, the Colonial Fairy. w. c. A.
Notes and other News Paragraphs.
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Pea Coal S1.5O a Ton Delivered.

to South side central city and central
HYDE Park. Address orders to j. r.
Sharkey, 1914 Cedar avenue. Phone
GGNo "
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Charles Pilger.

Charles pilgrr. late foreman Of tho Paucui>r
Collicry, Thronp died on Thursday. after a brief
illness. The funeral will he held from his late
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-23
Rebecca Greame.

Rchccct Grcintr, aged = YEAR, died At the
Iacklwanna hospital last evening ot spinal
trouble.
Deceased j, tine daughter Of Edward Grcimc.
OF 32s North Rcbcccd avenue.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-12
TOASTED
HIS DEATH.

Scranton, March 12.-"Sny, follow, I
want to give u u,,oa-t'' said the short.
stocky man who stood uas.eadily at the
bar in Eusen's Hotel yesterday afternoon.
He held up one hand for silence. In the
other he poised u gobtet, apparently filled
with porter.
"Weii. lots have it. Charlie" said one
OF the half duz N mon WHO loun9ed at ths
bar, aud ghero was hush iu .thei: revel.
ry.
'Fil mp your glasses" continued the
first speaker, who was Charles koons. y
wan, You all to drink this toast
The giassoS clicked Inerrily as the seven
mcn stood at tho bar.
koons raj sed his goblet, and the othors,
gapheiing bout him, waited for his toast.
Those wha don't like what I'm doing
can 90 To Ill.,
koons drained the glass to the bottom
and the q hers, heedless OF his words. fol-
lowed salt.
That's my last drink. said Koons, as
he replaced the empty goblet on the bar.
A strange silence tell overtime gronp. Ut
contained an ounce Of carbolic acid, and
might well he called an eye closer" ccn-
tinutd koons As he leaned heavily agaiast
the bar.
But tho man who had drunk that toast
had seen Koons in his cups before. and
rome there was who believed he had taken
u deadly potion.
"Oh. you'll be all right whom you get
something to steady your nerves, old fell
lOw," said ono of tho group
Oh, yes, I'll be ali right muttered
Kaons as he sank 90 the floor.
A physician was hastily summoned. but
his sklll wa. not peeded, for Rooms had
indeed taken his last drink. Just twenty
min utes after drinking that toast he was
dead.
Koons was AZ years old He lived al
Kingston with his wife and three child
rem. He was prosperou1 and seemingly
happy in his home until last week. when,
it is said he quarreled with his wife. Since
thar time lie mad been dri;:klng heavily.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-12
Thomas Lapsely Discovers the Missing Store Mana
gers Body Early This Morning.
WATCH AND MONEY in HIS POCKETS,
MysteriousIy Disappeared From the Store Of Wool
worth & Co. About One Month Ago. No
Reason Can Be Assigned For
His Suicide

The body OF Henry e. satterth-
waite was found in the north race
near Washington street bridge,
this morning by Thomas Lapsley,
OF No. . East Twenty-secon street.
Sattertnwaite disappeared on We'd
nesday, February Is. Tie was
manager Of Wool worth & Co. s New
York store here. No reason could
be assigned for his disappearance.
His accounts at the store were
found to be correct. His home life
was happy and he neither drank
or gambed. When discovered his
watch aud about $50 were found in
his pockets.
Thomas Lapsley while walking
along the race discovered the body
and notified the police station.
Captain Black and Officers Floyd
ana Paullman were quickly on the
scene and took the body from the
water. Deputy Coroner Chandler
soon after arrived and removed the
body to the morgue. Captain Black
telephoned the news to DR.. l. M.
Finn ard he in turn broke the
news TO Satlerthwa,te S sad-ieart-
ed wife.
At the office Of Deputy Coroner
Chandler it was learned that the
gold watch found in Satterthw aite S
pocket was stopped at y. l3 o'clock.
in his pockets were a postal order,
$50. 50 and three Columbian hall
dollars. some letters and halt
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-12
report OF the store.

yearly report oil the store.
.Satterthwate was at the store on
the morning Of his disappearance.
For days previous he had beeu
wor1 led because the receipts were
not coming up to their usual
amount. Before going to the store
that morning nothing unusual was
noticed about him. He left the store
in his usual good spirits and no
cause could then be assigned for
his disappearance. Satterthw aite
was 10 years OF age and had been
manager oi the store for about five
years. He was never seen after
leaving the store until the body was
found in the race. The body was
beginning to decompose and had no
marks beyond those caused by conf
ing in contact with the wall. His
brother, whn lives in Reading, was
notified Of the finding Of the body.
Lapsley who discovered the body,
will receive reward Of 800.
A peculiar thing about the case
is that be disappe ared OH February
IS, his watch stopped at T.. lS, there
are thirteen letters IN Satterth-
waite, thirteen letters in the name
OF Thomas Lapsley, thirteen letters
in the names Of the two officers,
Floyd and Pau!!man, thirteen let
ters in Deputy Coroner. How the
body came to be III the race can
only be surmised. Whether he fell
in or deliberately wentin will never
be known.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-12
A Popular Vote for Senator.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
II is useless for the Legislature Of
Pennsylvania to pass resolutions in favor
of II popular vote for United States Sen
alor. The Republican organization Is
committed to the reform, our State con-
ventions have inlorscd it, and if this
State could bring it about there would
he a constitutional amendment. But it
is helpless. Tho Senate of the United
States shows no signs of paying attrn
iion to petitions. TO secure popular
vote will require organization.
IT would seem as il the Senate had
had enough lessons of late regarding
the inadequacy of the present SYSTEM
Delaware is now without a member of
the Senate. Montana has Just managed
to pull through on the last day of the
session by taking up person who had
not been seriously thought Of Nebraska
is in n deadlock with two regular vacan.
ccS to fill, both of which should be
filled by Republicans. Senator Allen.
HopuliSt is temporarily occupying one of
the seats to which he was appointed by
th' Governor and which he will continue
10 occupy until the legislature elects.
There are only Il few more days Of
the Nebraska legislative session, and it
would not he surprising il there should
he 10 election. Oregon has got through
long struggle, while the history of
PENNSYLVANIA is still fresh. One would
naturally think that the Senate would
provide for a popular vote, but not
50. The Senate is very conservative.
Anything like change appalls it. Conse-
qurntly, if if is to act at all, it must
be forced by the States.
And how can that he done? Easily.
Hero is the Constitutional provision:
-'Thc Congress, whenever two-thirls of
both houses shall deem il necessary.
shall propose amendments to this Con
>ti'u'ion, or, on til" application of the
LEGISLATURES of tWo-thirdS of the several
States, shall call Il convention for pro.
posing amendments"
Whom this has been done the ratifca-
ticn of the amendments By twO-lhrdS
Of the States makes the amendment
valid.
II is apparent that the only way by
which popular vote is 10 be had is to
,ccnr" concerted action by the various
legislatures. The sporadic passage of
resolutions will have no effect. There
must he a strong organization of Ma
,ionll >conc, which will submit draft
of an application. If there is any other
way to accomplish the purpose we do
not know what it is, for the Senate it.
self won't bulge