The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-03-02
Hon. s. North for Assembly

Among the probable candidates for
the Repu olican nomination for repre-
sentative In the Assembly who have
thus far been discussed 10 this commup-
ity, none have been the object of so
much favorable comment as former
Representative S. Taylor North, Of
Young township.
Mr.. North's decision to become can
didate was not made without careful
deliberation, nor until he had been
urged to do so by large number Of
that sturdy and patriotic class of citi-
zens who regard it as duty, as we'll as
matter of civic pride, to aid in the
nomination and election of men OF ap-
proved ability and integrity to repre-
sent us at the State Capitol.
AS successful farmer and business
man Mr.. North has been well and IA
vorably known In this county for many
years, and it was the fidelity, energy
and loyalty with which he discharged
the official and other duties intrusted
to him that first suggested him as good
material to represent the interests OF
the county at Harrisburg.
AS member of the Legislature dur
ing the sessions of 1905 and 1907 Mr..
North exhibited the same Zeal and
trustworthiness In representing his
constituents that he had formerly
shown as business man. During his
first session he was a student and close
observer of legislative procedure, and
by the exercise of good Judgment and
careful discrimination won the conf
dence and respect of his colleagues.
Reelected to the Legislature of 1907
Mr.. North took hold with more conf
dence, and Immediately made himself
felt as factor in legislation. 1t was
due to his untiring efforts during this
session, more than to any other individ-
ual member, that the legislative ap-
portionment law was enacted that gave
Jefferson county an additional member,
right of which we had been deprived
for nearly twenty years.
Among the measures presented by
Mr.. North during this session which
were subsequently, placed upon the
statute books we're: A bill to prohibit
the throwing of waste paper, sweepings
or rubbish of any kind on the streets or
highways Of the Commonwealth. This
measure was universally commended by
the press OF the state. The act provid.
ing for necessary medical attention for
all persons exposed to danger from hy-
drophobia is one of Mr.. Norths meas.
ures. Also the act increasing the pay
of the jurors and witnesses, and the act
repeating the Venango county tax law
so far as it related to Jefferson county,
whereby considerable expense is avoid
ed In the collection OF state and county
taxes.
Mr.. North also took a deep interest
in legislation affecting coal miners, as
we'll as in agricultural and educational
matters. Measures providing for the
improvement of our roads had his en-
thusiastic support, and his efforts TO
secure improvements In this county
were conspicuously successful. AS a
member of the Committee on Appro-
priaJions in 1907 Mr.. North gained con-
siderable prominence and knowledge
OF the workings and merits OF the var
ious public institutions OF the State.
AS representative Mr.. North was
always on the job, giving his careful
and conscientious attention to every
measure that came before the House,
and by his energy, strong common
sense and practical sagacity gained the
confidence and esteem not only of his
colleagues and constituents, but of the
officials Of the various executive de-
partments OF the state.
Hence it happens that Mr.. North's
candidacy is viewed with favor by those
who feel that the selection of proper
men te represent US at Harrisburg is an
important civic duty, and who feel
bound as good citizens to exercise their
best discrimination in this regard. -
Punxsutawney Spirit.