VOL. 33 DEMOCRAT FOR SENATOR. Colonel James M. Guffey Entitled to the Caucus Nomination For Quay's Seat. HIS CHANCES OF ELECTION. Throe Lending Democrats Aspire For tile Speakership, as Fusion Scheme Seems Practicable Only on tlie Uni ted Stntes Seniitorshlp. (Special Correspondence.) Harrisburg, Dec. 20.—Leading Demo crats of all elements of the party are gratified over the fact that the con ference held here last week passed off so harmoniously. When it was an nounced that Representative John H. Fow, of Philadelphia, had called a meeting of Democratic members of the legislature, and it became known that he had done so without consultation with the Democrats who are influential in the party organization some anxiety Was manifested for the outcome. While the object of the gathering is believed to have been not only to accomplish fu sion upon the speakership of the house, but upon the United States senator ship as well, the resolutions adopted by those who participated in the con ference simply express a willingness to unite upon matters affecting the organization of the legislature. As State Chairman Garman has said since CAPTAIN GEORGE W. SKINNER, of Fulton. the meeting, the United States senator ship is another matter. Democrats generally recognize that they could never vote for John Wanamaker for the United States senate. Wanamaker dis appointed the Democracy of the state In the last campaign by his failure to come out in a bold and manly stana for the election of George A, Jenks. Had he done so, instead of giving en couragement to Swallow, Jenks would undoubtedly have been elected, Just as Pattlson was in the Delamater cam paign, when the anti-Quay Republicans burned their bridges behind them and made a brave battle for Pattison and reform. There is but one thing for the "Wanamaker Republicans to do now, and that is to stand by a Democrat foi the United States senate, regardless ol "the speakership of the house or any thing else. It is conceded by all fail minded Democrats that Colonel Jame. M. Guffey is entitled to the Democratic caucus nomination for the United States senatorship. Colonel Guffey has contributed liberally of his services, time and money in many campaigns, and especially in the recent guberna torial canvass, for the success of Dem ocratic candidates and the maintenanci of Democratic principles. From a Democratic standpoint the situation presents some complications. 'As the date for the organization of the house draws near it is becoming more than ever apparent that the agreement of the Republican leaders upon John R. Farr. of Lackawanna, for speaker ol the house means that the Republicat. factional lines will not be as sharply f" ROBERT McCAY FOSTER, of Centre, iflrawn on the speakership as at first supposed. Farr voted for Wanamaker for United States senator against Pen rose, and on this account will be apt to get the votes of many of the mem bers who stood by Wanamaker in the last legislature. Though these men will vote tor Parr for speaker, because they believe they will tret fair treatment from him, nothing could Induce them to Vote for Quay's re-election, as In most cases they were elected upon a straight out anti-Quay platform. The trotting out of Farr as a so-called "harmony candidate" for speaker, after an agree ment between Martin and Magee, with the Quay men acquiescing, is recogniz ed as one of those crafty moves at which Quay Is an adept. In the opinion of many this has practically blocked the fusion movement for General Koontz, the Somerset county anti-Quay Republican, for speaker. Probably, after all, it will inure to the advantage of the Democracy on the main point at issue—the senatorship. Many Democratic members of the house who are interested in legislation which they want to put through this Winter have hesitated about commit ting themselves to vote for Koontz or any other independent Republican for speaker, as there has been from the outset grave doubts as to whether the fusion program, as far as it affected the organization of the house at least, could be successfully carried out. While the Republican fight on the United States senatorship is largely a personal contest between the adherents of Quay and Wanamaker, and the lat ter's followers are determined to be re venged upun the Beaver boss, the cor porations and other large monied in terests are concerned about the speakership, which involves the con trol of the house, and they are not apt to allow an important strategic posi tion to be carried off from their con trol owing to a factional quarrel among the Republicans. For this, and other reasons, the older Democratic mem bers have little hope of electing a fu sion speaker, unless he be a Democrat, while they see great possibilities in the senatorial battle, with Millionaire Wan amaker stripped for battle with Quay. Among those who were in attendance at the Fow conference there was a positive sentiment that it would prob ably be better to unite upon some well known Democrat and give him the caucus nomination for speaker and let the Democrats support him without getting mixed up in the Republican squabbles. Captain Skinner, of Fulton, took what many believe to be the proper stand, when he said that the resolution adopted by the conference fully expressed the willingness of the Democrats to unite with the Repub licans for the advancement of the in terests of the commonwealth, but that it now remains for the independent Re publicans to come forward and show their readiness to meet the Democrats half way. These remarks led others after the conference to direct attention to the fact that the Democratic mem bers have their own interests and the interests of their constituents to con sider. If they should go blindly into a fusion scheme on the speakership and fail, as the wiser heads are afraid they would, those who participated in the move would become absolutely power less to secure legislation or to exert their influence in other directions, be cause the Republican governor and the Republican senate would be against them, and their own body, the house, would be organized against them as well. The old timers who have served in previous legislatures are considering the question whether it is not best to hold aloof from any such entangling alliances, as since the defection of Wanamaker men to Farr the chances of winning out on the speakership are becoming more and more remote. In discussing the general aspect of the case quite a number of the Democratic members of the house while here ad mitted that they had been urged by friends at home, both verbally and by letter, in view of recent occurrences, not to support an independent Republi can for speaker, lest the failure of the scheme to elect him would cripple the CHARLES B. SPATZ, of Berks. Democratic members as useful legis lators. The desire of the Wanamaket Interests to capture the speakership for one of their leaders, General Koontz, can be appreciated by the Democrats, but the query arises where does Democracy come In, and whethei defeat of a fusion scheme on the speakership would not be disastrous tc the plans on the senatorship. Some of the most astute Democratic politicians believe that in view of the almost absolute certainty of failure ot fusion on the speakership the chances of recognition by individual members of the house by the Republican speake, will be greater, and the prospects foi the election of a Democratic United States senator will lie enhanced by Democrats standing by one of the Democratic candidates for speaker. It the anti-Quay Republicans poll theit full strength on the speakership foi such a Democrat he will surely b elected. This would be the first poim BLOOMSBURG, PA., THURSDAY. DECEMBER 22, 1898 of vantage In the senatorial battle Then the intense feeling of the Wan amaker and other anti-Quay Republi cans against Quay should make Colo nel Guffey, who will surely get th< unanimous vote of the Democratic caucus, the logical candidate for Uni ted States senator. It is with this idea in mind that thret well known Democrats have announcet themselves as candidates for the Dem ocratic: caucus nomination for spcaket of the house. They are Captain George W. Skinner, of Fulton, one of the most popular men in the state, a veteran Union soldier, who will he serving his sixth term in the house: Robert Mc- Cny Foster, of Centre, who made a good record In the last house and was re-elected by a splendid vote, and Charies B. Spatz, of Berks, the editor >f the Boyertown Democrat and the Der Boyertown Bauer, two of the most influential Democratic papers in Berks bounty. Bpatz has been an outspoken oppo nent nf fusion on the speakership from the outset, and although he and all the Berks county members were in this city when Fow's fusion conference was held, they declined to participate in the meeting. Spatz's supporters are prob ably most hopeful that the Republicans who are opposed to Farr will prefer him to any of the other Democrats, and that this will influence the Democratic caucus in his interest. Some of our new citizens in Porto Rico and elsewhere are going to have a hard time learning English. Take the word "fust" for instance. A "fast day" is a day when a person abstains from food and drink; a "fast young man." is one who eats and drinks too much; a "fast horse" is one that can trot in about 2:17 or less; when you speak of anything being "tied fast" you mean that it is immovable, or can't get away, and Pope gives the word another meaning when he says "Fast by the throne obsequious fame resides," meaning near by. There are five different meanings to a little word of one syllable and four letters in each case spelled and pronounced exactly alike. We must be patient with the poor Spaniard brought by force under the protecting folds of the star spangl ed banner. Don't laugh when he speaks of a steam boat as "El vapor." Vapor means steam, doesn't it? 'Tis now that the bad boy, the boy whose mother fears he will not shine as a star in the social circle, concludes that he ought to attend Sunday School and be good. Some start in a little earlier than this, but the average choose the first or sec ond Sunday of December for the purpose. Very few good people are fooled by the old dodge. They all know why he comes, what he comes for and how long he will stay. Just as soon as the Annual Christmas tree exercises are over and the candy and oranges given away, the Sun day School will see the dear good boy 110 more until Christmas comes again. Did you ever notice how the attendance at Sunday School falls off after one of the above des cribed entertainments? As time goes on and strong evidence is introduced by the prosecution against Mrs. Cordelia Botkir, who is on trial for her life at San Francisco, for the murder of Mrs. John P. Dunn ing, of Dover, Del., the great nerve and affected indifference which she has exhibited all through the trial is leaving her, and the great mental strain, which (she has undergone, is showing itself to such, an extent as to require the constant services of a physician. Her attorneys after delv ing in every possible direction which their ingenuity could suggest, find themselves utterly unable to combat with the strong evidence. "Verily, murder will out." Nescopeck is certainly developing into an up-to-date progressive town. The School Board is at present build ing a handsome $5,000 school house. It is to be constructed of brick, and will contain eight rooms. Two rooms will be completed this year and two every succeeding year until finished. This course is pursued in order to make the taxes lighter. Beside this the citizens are considering the ques tion cf lighting the town with electri city. Total Eclipse of the Moon- Two eclipses distinguish this month, one of the sun, last Monday, and one of the moon on the 27. The first, however, was of little importance, only a slight portion of the solar sur face being obscured- The lunar eclipse will be visible generally throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Dr. James B. Neal addressed a large congregation on '-Mis o.ary Work in Chi la," in the Presbyterian church at Northumberland Sunday evening. OOUKT PROOEEDINGS A short session of Court was held Saturday morning. Auditor's report in estate of An drew Fowler confirmed nisi. Samuel J. Schlauch vs. Melinda E. Schlauch, subpoena in divorce awarded. The Locust Mt. C. & I. Co. vs. John McG-inley. Summons in eject ment. Judgment in open Court for lands described in writ for want of appearance. Bond of C. W. Mensinger and S. C. Hofnagle, as guardian of Myron Folk and Minnie Mensinger, approved. Clem R. Weiss appointed auditor to audit and adjust the public ac counts. C. M. Creveling and D. J. Waller, Jr., Trustees, vs. James Magee, 2d, James Magee, tst, and W. H. Van derherchen. Sci. Fa. Sur mortgage. And now, December 17th, 1898, upon motion of counsel for plaintiff, rule is granted to show cause why judgment should not be entered for want of a sufficient affidavit of defense. Re turnable December 24. 1898. Court conveined Monday at eleven o'clock, with Judge Herring presiding. Jacob Harris Exr's. vs. J. H. Creasy. Re-argument granted, plaintiff to have right to present for filing an amended answer. Monday Dec. 19, former decree set aside and amended answer allowed to be filed. Theodore Doster and wife et al. vs. Elizabeth Johnston et al. Writ of partition awarded. William Yost, of the corner of East and Fifth streets nearly lost his life on Monday. A freight train was standing 011 the railroad 011 East street, and lie in a hurry to get across the track, crawled under the cars. Just as he got under, the train started, but by a great effort he threw himself out of danger just as the hind wheels of the car passed by, catching his coat and tearing it off of him. It was a foolish act com mitted in the heat of the moment. He savs that hereafter he will walk around the cars even if it is a little inconvenient. The small-pox, which was last week reported to be raging at Bedford Pa., to the extent of 200 cases, was largely exaggerated, and has now dwindled down to less than a dozen cases The physician sent there by the State Board of Health was reported to have person ally seen 130 cases, and thus the story was " authentic " The Clear field Republican is of the opinion " that the doctor got too much Bed ford water under his ulster before he began his investigation." Engineer Benjamin Watson, with possibly one exception, the oldest en gineer in this country, died in East Stroudsburg, aged sixty-nine. Wat son run the old "Johnny Bull," the first locomotive ever brought to Amer ica. In his service, on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, for nearly a half century, he never had an accident. The Dushore Review , gives the fol lowing account otsnow falls in the last dozen years. "Twelve years ago on the morning of Thanksgiving 1886, snow began falling and did not stop until fully 20 inches covered the earth. For the past eight years the first fall of snow has occurred on the following dates: 1891, Nov. 28; 1892, Nov. 5; 1893, Nov. 20; 1894, Nov. 9; 1895, Nov. 9; 1896, Nov. 29; 1897. Nov. 23; 1898, Nov. 24. Elias Driebelbis, an old and respect ed resident ot Mt. Pleasant township, this county, died on Thursday of last week. The deceased was eighty years and seven months old and was the father of A. W. Driebelbis of Bloomsburg, who with seven other children survive. The funeral services with burial at Dutch Hill cemetery, took place on Saturday. Edward P. Pardo, and Mrs. Allie M. Woods were married at the home of the latter's parents at Derr's, Jack son township, on Saturday. The bride is the mother of Miss Ida Woods of this town and widow of James S. Woods, who lost his life a few years ago in a mine accident at Mt. Carmel. S. B. Boyer, the veteran member of the Northumberland County bar, was called befoie Judge Savidge last week, reprimanded and fined $5. Dur ing the trial of a case in which Boyer was the attorney for the prosecution, he took occasion to inform Judge Savidge that he knew too much. The reprimand and fine followed. Hundreds of fine Slippers, 75c. to $2.50. SAVE MOSKY (In Voir CHRISTMAS GIFTS By buying them at Gid- Hiiigs'. Every dollar's worth j of their immense stock is being ! I/? | sold at and below cost. The 1 holiday Hue embraces Qpfe Jk Gloves, V [lined or unlined], Handkerchiefs, (Silk or Linen, with or jF~ jST without Initial), JJ Sweaters, £ Roll or Sailor Collar, Plain or Neckwear, All the new and rich colorings, Skating Stockings, Heavy Wool, in new combination colors, Mackintosh Coats, Box Fashion, or with Cape. 11 (( \ Blue, Black, Grey and Tan. /v vf 9 (1 \ Brownie Caps, / / £ \ For children, in ail the new colors. J I i- j Boys' Waists, ° / / In wool or flannelette, plain or blouse. k[[7)nj II V Boys' Reefers, |nr f * 1 Astrachan, Chinchilla, 3to 8, with /|> © large sailor collar, 9to 15, with velvet, I j or large storm collar. Blue, black, brown, olive or mixtures. SHIRTS- Plain white, or the y j| new and fashionable colored fronts. j Underwear, Hosiery, Collars and 1L- _ Culfs, Night Robfcs, Dress Shields,&c. u J V"[ Suits, Overcoats, or Storm | / V\ Coats. —We believe our assortment is still larger than any in town, not- A withstanding our large sales. Buy ° now, and save from $1 to $4 on a y Suit or Overcoat, or from $2 to $8 on ROCHESTER. both. G-TTDTDTIsTCSr &c CO. 9®- Visit our Shoe Department. The Leader Store Co., Ltd. We frequently hear things which show lis that we are on the right track.—Giving the best value for the least money. Take this from one of our appreciated customers. "I wish I had come here first! I bought a doll-baby up town and had to buy shoes, etc., extra when you are selling a dressed doll for what I paid for a bare one." That's one of the best advertisements we know of. We do not expect to make all our profit out of you the first time; we want your steady trade. We would rather make a ioc. profit out of your business io times than §i.oo profit in a single transaction. We have p : eked our stock with care. Lots of things else where are low in price, but are not cheap; quality is of more con sequence than price. Here's an illustration from our Grocery Department. We are selling Grenoble walnuts at 15c. per lb. You can buy walnuts for per 10., and we could have sold these same ones for n£c. and made money, but you are not buying shells! We are positive that when you take the kernals from the 12 i-2c. nuts, throw out the bad and strong ones and then compare with what you get from the 15c. goods you will find ours cheaper, and they'll taste sweeter too. Full line of grapes, oranges, lemons, citron, currants and raisins. Sugar and spice and all things nice. Our Toy Department. You'll find the reason for our selling so many dolls in our opening remarks. And we have everything for the dolls, Chairs, beds, tea sets and books by the doze 1. The cutest black woolev dogs, come and look at them even if you don't want to buy. H t\ - you seen our Baby Grand Sewing Machine ? It will make a per fect seam, price $l.OO. Doll sofas, to close out 3 remaining ones we put the price at $3.98. We have about 25 fancy mirrors, price is plainly marked on them, but come and make us an offer, we have too many. Same case with pictures, lamps and tabourettes, we want to move. Low prices will do it. Fancy Rockers. Are being picked over each day. fancy tables we have in all the newest shapes and finish and at hard time prices. Buy the baby a rocker, it will add beauty to your room to have the little rocker in it. Baby is like the rest of us, she want's something distinctly her own. Look us over and compare prices before buying elsewhere The Leader DEPARTMENT S TORE. NO. 51
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