?T'STS'Sr9f!Wfr jtiww?'rflzX) '4'iy, :rj ,$. , .,iy. ,.!" ,v"K,Jr -w' .c .vm- .v i i; THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1900. iivlvvfevlvivv!feilvt 4 - . .-. Senators who Jfre Jbon to Jfrs Fpecial Corrtpomlfncc of Tlie Tribune Washington, D. C, Dec. 14. MELLOW nntl plcasnnt nro tho In gredients of legislative lite In the opening sessions oC con gress. Tho flanks of a few of the new members may bo gored by the sharp spur of ambition: yet nil nro tingling with curiosity. The newcomers Basse upon the voternns with Inquisitive ryes, as though measuring thcJr na tional reputation by their personal up prnrunce, and tho veterans, stare crit ically nt the new recruits, awaiting their development In committee and their appearance on tho field of dis cussion with unconventional Interest. All Ihc veterans havo been thoroughly tested, and have settled themselves Into their allotted places, cemented therein by term of service nnd legis lative experience. Tho raw recruit frequently regards them with awe and awaits his trial with a curiosity born of anxiety. No mnn can escape tho test, however great tho reputation he may have achieved elsewhere. Silent and deliberate Is the examination, but as strict In Its way as any at either Annapolis or "West Point. Physical appearance counts for nothing. An expansive brow, an expressive face, and a majestic figure may Indicate lmriiiv health, but show an empty. If rot an intumescent head. They are not gauges for success. Genius at times delights In hiding Itself in a shriveled physique, the face diversi fied with abnormal features and Illu minated with eyes on a squint. Representative David Hlghbnugh Smith, of Hodglnsvllle. Ky., possesses an Intellect by no means commensu rate with his size. Ho appears to have been modeled after Alexander H. Stephens, of Georgia, though hardly as good looking. Not long ago he was introduced to a constituent In Leba non. The Inhabitants were Indulging in a jmliticat barbecue, and the con stituent had come in on horseback, looking for meat, burgoo soup, nnd Democratic pabulum. When intro duced to his congressman, tho bony Corncracker stnred at him in utter as tonishment. "Well, I'll bo swlzzled!" he exclaimed. "By the llvln' gingers. VII never vote for another cundldnte sight unseen!" That afternoon, how over, he heard Sir. Smith on the stump and became so enthused that he whooped like Davy" Crockett and .hurled his hat in tho air in sheer ier otacy. "By gum!" he shouted, as David descended from the platform, Til vote for you. Davy, as long as you live: you're a slsizler a regular iilui' grnsser, and no mistake!" And ho bit the nail on the head, for In Kentucky Dave Smith Is regarded as one of the most effective stump speak ers since tho days of Tom Marshall. When a new member ventures into '.he arena of debate the veterans pros Mi t quit work and listen. It may be ,'nr a moment or for an hour. All de lends upon tho neophyte. If he has the ntelleetual sand, he is mode; if not. ,ie will talk to empty benches ever .it'ter. A quaint opening may attract attention, but the speech must lie well seasoned with argument and bristling with facts before it will pass muster. It Is a quick test, torso and decisive. The veterans are not to be cnught with words alone. They must bear tho true Imprint of a statesman, or the tyro is gone. Such are some of the Ingredients or legislative life In tlie opening sessions of congress. Far different is it in the short or final sessions. They open In the month succeeding the congressional elections. This year the canvass was enlivened by the groat contest for the presidency. It Is hardly pleasant to tramp over a battlelield with the killed and wounded lying around you. Un canny scenes confront you. At the opening of the short session of congress both houses remind you of a battle field. The killed, of course, utter no cries, and tho wounded keep a stiff upper lip, but their agony at t infos is terrible. Those who fancy their wounds are mortal usually make more noise in the short session than they did in the long one. They do not. talk so much nbout the people, and (-online them selves to futile but savage assaults upon the enemy. As the people did not stand by them in tho great battle, they apparently see no reason why they should stand by the people, Thoso se verely but not mortally wounded gird up their loins, lay in a fresh stock of ammunition and supplies, and prepare for the new contest two years hence, All exhibiting a ferocious disposition are mercilessly taunted by tho exult ant veterans. At times vengeance is in the nlr, and anon tho suffering victims con ns gently as doves, Tho present congress Is no exception to the general rule. Glancing over tho' hnusti and the senate you see tho killed ami wounded In every corner. Tho per centage of mortality Is greater In tho Fonnti', There are several Illustrious victims. The most renowned Is prob ably Edward O. Wolcott, of Colorado, Ills ublllty Is unquestioned, and ho Is undoubtedly the most brilliant orator in that body, Wolcott bids adieu to his associates after a service of twelve years. Ho Is a wonderful gleaner In the grain Held of opportunity, and if ho cares for political prominence will quietly hide his time, confident of ultl mate success. Ho ought to ho a fix ture In tho senate, for ho Is really tho connecting link between freezing dig nity and unalloyed guyety. With ruro bonhommle he paces down the avenues of political life nrm-ln-urm with Hoar, the Puritan, and Dovll-may-care Hen Tillman. The best story Illustrative of Wolcott's readiness Is already on Us travels In tho rural press, Ho was ad vertised to speak in u Southern town, On his arrival nt tho opera house ho found the galleries filled with negroes, while the parquet was packed with chivalry. Although cautioned against giving vent to his party predilections, ho forgot himself, and inserted his gaff k Into tho Populist party, At this a corps of young bloods, occupying the Vcenter of the parquet, shouted In uni son, "R-a-t-sl" Tho senator'gazed at ' em deliberately, pointed his finger at gallery, and shouted, ''Here, waiter, He down and take these Chinamen'a Br Brs Him-ioed, Wolcott shows moro traits of ?atu- Admirable Crlchton than uny man i '' snate. Some have termed him r'ks et'Mcal paragon. His scope is In- hia equipoise magnificent. En- 1 In tho Integuments of social e capital, he perfumes himself essence of common sense, and f arouses admiration In the senatorial nrena.ns a resplendent orator. Ills re tirement leaves a. void In the senate as great as that caused by the with drawal, of John J. Ingalls In 1801, Ih galla, however, was far more cynical than Wolcott, nnd far less pleasing socially. Wolcott's seat may be filled, but his place never. Another senator apparently mortal ly wounded Is Richard F. Pettlgrew, ot South Dakota. In moro senses than ' one he Is just now the imost Interest ing character In the north wing of the capltol. Ho wears the senatorial toga as though It was n Nnvnjo blanket. Nor Is ho ever overawed by the dig nity of the office. Ancient precedents and customs never divert him from the object sought. When he wants a thing he takes the most direct way to secure It, despite senatorial cour tesy and Imaginary legislative boun daries. Fortunately for England, Mr. Pettlgrew Is not a member of parlia ment. An unwritten constitution would be to him a. mere filament. He abides by the written letter of the law, and by nothing else. Intense In his conviction, he abates not a jot or tittle of them, however great the emergency. He has announced his undying enmity to the ship subsidy, the army and other bills said to bs of vital importance io in interests or the nation, nnd avers that he shall take advantage of every opportunity to defeat them. They may he talked to death and delayed In a hundred al most Inconceivable ways. With Wil liam v. "I ii. f Nebraska, and Mar inn ! '' North Carolina, behind him, 'v's threat Is by no men. i Ali-i i he party leaders are nlnrmeil. They are threatening clo ture. The Populists In the senate hold tlie same position as the Parnellltes held In the English parliament twenty years ngo, when cloture was applied there. It was easy enough to snap the legislative handcuffs upon their wrists at that time, but It will not be so easy to repeat the operation .in an American legislative body. The pre siding ofllcer of the senate has to throw senatorial dignity to -the winds nnd violate nil precedents before even n. start can be made. It will not do to accomplish It by a trick. The ne cessity would not justify the means. The senator from South Dakota may drive the lenders to attempt cloture, but whether It would be acceptable or not is a grave question. It works to tho satisfaction of the majority of the members of the present house of representatives under the rules of the Fifty-fourth congress, yet it Is well to remember that what Is Fauci for the goose is not always sauce ,for the gander. Under cloture, with a Tom Reed in tho chair, scenes in tho sante might be far more exciting than exhilarating. Although a General De Wot In legislation, Mr. Pettlgrew is hardly an expert In parliamentary warfare. But It should not be for gotten that the Populists in the sen ate aro as few, comparatively, ns tho Boers in the Transvaal, Like De Wet, however, the general from South Da kota Is nerved by the desperation of defeat, and there is no knowing what he may accomplish, backed, as he Is by General Botha, in the personality of William V. Allen, and by President Steyn, alias Marion Butler. By a singular coincidence both But ler and Allen aro In the list of killed and wounded. Indeed, the Populists in the senate have dwindled perceptibly in number sinco the days of hirsute Peffer. Allen, Butler and Pettlgrew are the retiring rear guard. Allen is the most conspicuous of tho three. He has the physique and endurance of a Her cules and the voice ot his notable pro totype from Ohio, "Fog Horn William." He can talk longer but not quite so fast as the late Henry U. Johnson, of Indiana. He is credited with speaking thirteen hours In succession without eating. It was during the fight over the repeal of the silver purchasing clause. Whenever the senatorial vet erans evinced a retiring disposition he raised the point of no quorum nnd they were routed out of the cloakrooms to answer roll-call, while Allen had a breathing spell. They yawned nnd stretched all night long, utterly Imper vious to his melting eloquence, nnd llnally were nbout to abandon them selves to despair when Allen closed Ills argument. A more picturesque figure than the senator from Nebraska is rarely seen. Ho hns a strong American face, a heart like nn ox, and the vim and energy of an old Corliss engine. You can almost fancy that he spends his winters in lugging camps, There Is a steadiness nnd a breezlness nbout him In discussion that reminds you of pine forests und roaring creeks. . And he handles hlmsolf llko u woodchopper. Tho chips fly right nnd left, and the grave and reverend seigniors nro kent busy dodging thorn. If tho people had championed his cause ns earnestly as ho has tried to chnmplon theirs, Allen might have remained In the senate for life. Marlon Butler Is u horse of an n tlrely different color. He is of slender construction, nnd smooth nnd wiry In manner. He moves around the cham ber so stealthily as to induce tho sus picion that ho wears moccasins. A study of his face enhances the suspic ion. It Is n copy of the features of Charley Curtis, of Topeka, a well known member of the houa, recog nised as a chief by the Indiana on the Kaw reservation. The North Carolina senator has all the peculiarities of a Tuscarora chief, With thick, black hair nnd glittering eyes, ho recalls the But ler who accompanied Brandt In his Revolutionary raids. Yet he is an en tirely different Butler. He can never bo the tool of tyranny, and Is a per sistent advocate of the doctrines enun ciated by tho Declaration of Independ ence. He came Into tho senate with his colleague, Jeter C, Prltchard, near ly six years ago, not long after tho Irruption of tho Goths and Vandals from the new states created In tho northwest, tJnder a combination engineered by Butler, then the editor (of the Clinton Caucasian, a well-known weekly, the Republicans and populists carried North Carolina. Butler took the long term and Prltchard contented himself with the vacancy caused by tho death of Zebulon R. Vance. They came Into the senato arm-and-arm, like true friends, but political differences quick ly tore them upart, and Butler made desperate attempts to defeat Prltchard i LoulTn w 1 Deauiuui be- j-n lection to choose from' " l" v Umbrellas Silver mounted, put up in an enamel box. A very useful pres ent for any gentleman. , t , From v l" PJ Neckwear A grand showing of beautiful silk effects, put j up one in a box 5)L l" Driving Gloves In all kinds of furs, seal, sable, or possum, lamb's wool lined, English and American make. A very useful present that would please at this j-n t time of the year $Z.3U IU $1Z Sa -on the expiration of tlip Vance va cancy. After a lonpr and bitter strug gle Frltchard was re-elected. The dis ruption extended to the state, and both pnrtlea were overwhelmed later on by tho Democracy. Tho campaign waxed In Intensity because the new constitution was an issue, and finally became so hot that dlro threats prac tically drove Butler from the hustings, It. looks as though he will bo entirely dropped from political life on tho 1th of March; but he Is still n young man, only thirty-seven, shrowd, energetic, persevering, plausible, and ambitious, nnd In course of time may possibly rolllumo the senate with wisdom gar nered from experience. Tim bodies of other conspicuous sen ators are still lying on the battlelield. All died tn tho hope of a blessed Im mortality. Tho dead will bo burled on tho Itli of March. All await a resur rection, and many will have to be born again before they can become senators, Some, however, are entire ly boyond redemption. In tho group nro the remains of Ponelson Caffery, of Louisiana; Horace Chilton, of Texas; William Lindsay, of Kentucky, and Thomas II. Carter, of Montana, Tho latter was the managing director of one of the great political parties In tho campaign of lSi)J. It Is melan choly to reflect that ho deserved a bet ter fate. Carter, however, Ih not In the list of those who are beyond r dempion. Amos J. Cummlngs. ELMHURST. Charles w, Curtis died tit his home hero yesterday morning at a o'clock, after a lingering Illness, aged 81 years and S months, He is survived by a widow and eight children; Mrs. W, "W. Peters, of Peckvllle; Mrs, Churlos p. Lower, of Dunmore; Mrs. Harry Roberts, of Peckvllle; Mrs. Charles Burkhart, of Aberdeen; Mrs. George Tolemle and Miss Pannlo Curtis, ot Klmhurst; CharlesM. Curtis, of Blng liamton, and Martin O, Curtis, of Janesvllle, Wis. Funerul services will be held at the house Monday at U o'clock. Burial at Moscow, Mrs. Knedler, of Alburtls, Pa., Is visiting at the home of her son, Dr. J. W. Knedler. Rev. P. I. Frey mude a business trip to Paterson, N. .1., this week. Mrs. W. II. Hoblnson and children, of Ploetvllle, are visiting friends here. i . 1 i I ' ill il ) I ! SlFcV This store wi be open O See our beautiful Christ- P)&j W every evening until Christ- mas display of novelties. Zt Wp Itfivif A Ihvfrtvhadv To visit this &reat store Come today. Next week we TTO IIIVIIC LVCIJ VUUjr shall certainly be very busy. The new, bright and novel things we are showing is the magnet that will draw crowds to this store. We have planned for the largest holiday business in our history. We know that no larger and finer selection can be found this side of New York. Our large window display will give you many suggestions and will save you lots of thinking. What Shall I Buy Him Our Suggestions Smoking Jackets the most comfortable present for a gentleman. See the beautiful color effects and cloth designs. We show m, tn (t,1r from M tO $15 Mufflers in new Dres den and Lyons silks. A mter Scranton's Leading Outfitters to DUNM0RE DOINGS. Funeral of Herman Imdwlg- Held Yesterday Tomorrow's Services. Other Interesting Notes. Tho funeral of Herman Ludwlg took place from his parents home, on Drinker street, yesterday. During the day many of his friends called to tako a last fond look at the de parted. Tho floral offerings were very nu merous, the especial fondness of tho deceased for tho bcnutltul dowers be ing remembered by many friends. Uc-v. AV. V. Gibbons, of tho Presby terian church, nfllclntPd, and spoko mnny words of comfort to those who wero left behind. ".Miss Florence Rob ertson rendered that beautiful solo, "When Wo Meet." Tho floral offer ings wero borno by u largo number of his former classmates. Tho pall bearers were; George "Win tnrsteln, Homer Simmons, John Byrno, George Kollnm, Frank Garvoy and Thomas Hughes. What Shall I Buy. Buy line kid gloves and wo will glvo you a beautiful glove box free. Mears & Hugen, Brief News Notes. The entertainment given by tho Ju nior Christian Fndenvor of the Pres byterian church on Thursday evening was very successful. A neat sum was realized, which tho society have de cided to donate to the Homo for tho Friendless. The remains of tho late Philip Am endt, who died some months ago at Lake Frovldenco, Miss., wero received by Undertaker Letchworth yesterday. The remains will he re-Interred In the Dunmore cemetery on Sunday after noon ut 3 o'clock, when a short service will be held. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Chnrles Amendt, of Petersburg. Tho United Mlno Workers will hold a meeting In Temperance nail tonight and also on Mondaynlght, It being nec essary to meet on different nights to accommodate the immense membership In town. Deputy Factory Inspector W. W. English, of Wellsboro, Tioga county, is The New "Chesterfield" Overcoat. . . . Always watching the style changes, we have secured this new pattern overcoat. It's a sensible coat and a gentleman's coat. The "Raglan" Over coat has been very popular too pop ular It has now fallen into the hands of cheap -manufacturers. Our custom ers must be protected, for this reason we introduce this new, ready to wear "Chesterfield" Overcoat. We wish to demonstrate the superior make and style of this coat. They do not in any way compare with the ordinary ready made and are much better than are turned out by some custom tailors. You get the satisfaction of style and fit. The patterns are drafted by men who study the prevailing fashions; Your new overcoat should be the lat estthat's a "Chesterfield." Accord ing to quality from $15 to $25. tho guest of E. W. Bishop, of Brook street. Mrs. E, W. Osterhout has returned from a week spent at Florence, N. C. Mr. Jordan, of Minnesota, is making an extended visit with friends in town. Mrs. Clayton Earlo, of Philadelphia, who has been spending several weeks with her sister, Miss Lillian Knapp, of Blakely street, has returned home, At the Methodist church tomorrow tho qunrtorlyineetlng takes place. Love Feast will be held at 9. 30 'a. m. At 10.30 a. m. the pastor will preach a short sermon, which will bo followed by the Sacrament of tho Lord's Supper. The subject of tho evening discourse will be "Tho Conversion of Zacharlns." The pastor will give a short talk to the children on "Play." Sunday school ns usual at 2.30 p. m, llev. J. D. Dabney will conduct both services In tho Tripp Avenuo Christian church. Tho morning subject will ho "Christ, the Guest of Sinners;" even ing topic, "Christ, the Catholic Man." Sunday school at 10 o'clock. Spats free and all made welcome. Memorial Baptist church, Rov. W, F. Davles, pastor. Services tomorrow at tho usual hours. Bible school at 2 p. in., superintendent, Rev. Davles. Young People's society meets Tuesday even ing. Lecture by tho pastor. DudleyStreet Baptist ohureh, Preach ing fcy tho pastor, Rev. J. L. Kreamer. 10.30 n, in,, subject, "An Inwurd Look;" 7,30 p. m subject, ''The First Warning to the World." The pastor will sing a solo at tho evening service, Sunday school at 12 o'clock noon; prayer meet ing, Thursday at 7.45 p. m. All are welcome. Given Away, With every 00c, worth of handker chiefs wo glvo a lino handkerchlof box, Mears & Hagen. WAVERLY.' Mrs. Julia Reynolds, wife of Sterling Reynolds, of North Ablngton, died Wednesday evening last, after a short Illness. Sho leaves a husband and five children. The funeral will bo held ut tho residence on Saturday next at 10 o'clock a. in. Tho Christian Culture course of the Ablngton Baptist church will hold their regular meeting at the parsonage on Friday evening, December 14. Miss Emma Quanong, of McGraws- Holiday Novelties Thai Arc Useful Bath or Lounge Robes We are show ing this year a very large and selected as sortment of this com fortable garment, beau tiful colorings in woven swansdown or Llama cloth. This would please him $- - 0 en from $3 tO 8.50 Silk Suspenders in French or Dresden design, with gold or silver plated buckles, put up one i-nrt ,- in a box JW 3t Silk (land kerchiefs Lyons silk worked initial; j4 dozen in a box. Would make a useful present J"C Hat And ' Km' In this large department you will find all the prevailing styles, both in stiff or soft "Fedora" or "Al pine." The quality you can depend upon is up to. our standard, we are responsible for every hat we sell. Brothers, Men and Boys. vllle, N. Y Is here to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Sterling Reynolds. Prof. Archbald, of tho High school, entertained the faculty of tho High school with a dinner nt the home of Mrs. A. Reynolds Inst Thursday even ing. Mrs. Charles Finch entertained a number ot friends at dinner on Tues day evening last. The usual Christmas pnterttiinmeiit will be held at tlie .Methodist church on Christmas eve, both churches unltlnc. A tine programme Is anticipated. Rev. M. S. Godshall Is doliverlng a course of sernlons, "The Religion of Today," nt the Methodist Episcopal church. Next Sabbath will bo the third one of the course. Miss Mary Green has been conllned to the houso for tho past two weeks with a rheumatic ullllotlmi. An entertainment will be Held at the band room Saturday evening, Decem ber 2:'. for the benefit of tho Georee Foil post, Grand Army of the Republic, The following programme will be ren dered: Song, "While the Grand Aimy Assembles;" recitation, "The Flfo and Drum," Howard Ross; pictures (I), "Farewell to Sou nnd Brother, by Par ents, Sister nnd Brother;" (2), "Fare well to Sweetheart;" (3), "In Camn:" (4), "A Letter from Home;" (0), "Dream of Mother:" (), "Dream, of Sweetheart;" sonir, "Break tht News to Mother;" pictures AD, "Dream of Christmas Dinner" (8), "Writing Home;" (0), "On Guard;" (10), "Wounded;" (11), "Welcome Home;" (12), "Telling Stories;" song, "Yankee Doodle," two verses. Doors open at 7 o'clock, Curtain rises at 8 o'clock. Tho Interior of the Methodist Epis copal church Is being painted and papered. It Is a much needed Improve ment and udds greatly to Its appear ance, TAYLOR. Tho following officers were elected' for tho ensuing year at tho Calvary Baptist church on Thursday evening: Sunday school otllcers, superintendent, Miss Edith Watklnsj secretary, Miss Maud Davis; treasurer-librarian, Wil liam Thomas; organist, M1b Annlo Rose; deacons, Messrs. Edward 'Da vis, Edwin Davis, Richard Roberts and John Setelle; clerk, Mrs. Sarah Thomas; Prof. David E. Jones was re elected as chorister and organist; fpfMiii Qualities Styles.... trustees, Messrs. Thomns Jenkins, John Steele and Edward Davis, Bap tist Young Peoplo union ofllcois, president, Richard Robarts; vice presi dent, Alfred Jones; organist, Henriet ta Harris; secretary, Maud Davi treasurer, John Powell, I desire to announce my candidacy for school director from the Second ward, and ask herewith the support of my friends. If elected, I shall endeavor to promoto tho best interests of the ward, and will serve my constituents faithfully and lionestly. John G. Price. Services at tho Methodist Episco pal church tomorrow, Rev. C. B. Hen ry, pastor officiating Services nt 10.30 n. m. and 7.30 p. m.j Sabbath tchool at 2.15 p. m.: men'H meeting at 3.30 p m.j Epworth League at C.30 p. m. Mr. and Mrs. Ilonry Corwln, ot Fltsville, Florida, havo been visiting tho former's sister, Mrs. H. W. Ed wards, at tho homo of Rov. ('. n. Henry, for tho past tow days. Rev. T. J, Vaughan, of Maple Grove, Pa., formerly a resident of Taylor, hna been visiting Rev. C. B. Henry. Tho United Mine Workers of Ameri ca, No. 1013, will hold u muss meeting this evening In Weber's rink, when .National Organizer Frederick Dlloher nnd other prominent speakers of na tional fame will be present to deliver addresses. All mlno workers are re quested to bo present, John G, Prlco, of tho Second ward, Is a candidate for school director. Services at the Calvary Baptist church tomorrow at tho usual hours, Rev, Dr. Harris otllclating, Mr, P. A. Luuernac, of this place, left ypsttday for New York state, to spend tho Christmas holidays. John I). Ree&e Is a candidate for oouncll from tho Fourth ward. Insurnuco Agent and Mrs, William R. Jones, of Carbondalo, were the guests of the latter's mother, Mrs, R. W, Reese, of Main street, tho fore part of tho week. : Tuylorvllle lodge, No. 668, Independ ent Order of Odd Fellows, will meet In session this evening. Mrs. fitanton, of Flectsvllle, who hat been visiting friends here, has ro turned home. Rev. W, L. Plumley, A. M will oe. cupy the pulpit In tho Presbyterian church tomorrow morning at 10.31 a m. . t .r i -'.- .. ... !,.:
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