The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-11-23

over the country, but the local Democrats 90
not seem disposed to celebrate it with an OK
roast They are decidedly backward about
coming forward. They can't even work up
enough enthusiasm to hold a jollihcation
meeting. They positively refuse 70 enthuse
until they can fad out where they are at.
Which faction is to control the patronage
must be answered before they tumble over
one another in an effort TO make the most
noise and attract attention. They are deter
mined not to be placed in the same prediea-
meat they found themselves in eight years
ago. Who pays the freight % mus, fint be
decided.
As indicated. in the HERALD last week the
leaders of both factions are uncertain Of
their footing. oae or the other is standing
on qaicksand Which one is il? is the
question that continues to torment the rank
and file of the party.
The editor Of the Democrat "is solid for
the posioffice (if be wants III no matter who
deals out the pap" His good offices have
all been used to quell strife and disorgAniza-
ton in the ranks. He has been called upon
to take the reins ofparty as Chairman Of the
County Committee in order TO placate the
"disorganizers.' and the columns Of his pa
per have blszed away at the opposition in
and out OF season. If he is not entitled to
the best Office in the gift of his party in the
county we know not who is.
ANEW RICHMOND IN THE FIELD.
If that venerable old damsel, Madam Ra-
NOR, is TO be credited, Editor COfinoth bss
very formidable opposition in the person of
Major James B. Tredweli, editor of the new
Democratic journal, the Eedet.e. 1t is gene
rally understood that the YeSette was called
into existence to expOund pure Jefersonian
doctrines. 1t is also alleged that the Demo
crat has not only strayed after false gods bat
that IFS policy has been dictated by the
"rule or ruin faction" and that it has uni-
formly failed to give the "disorganizers" re-
eognition. The latter faction claim that the
weekly hum-drum of the Democrats editori-
al columns gave them that tired feeling"
and that rather than endure it longer they
concluded to establish an organ of their
own. The Fedele Is the result
The HERALD has frequently had occasion
to say that Major Tredwell is one of the
most versatile newspaper writers in this part
Of the State. As a candidate for the post Of
fee be has many elements of strength. He
comes from family who date their copper
rive,ed Democracy back to the origin Of
that party, several of them having occupied
high positions in the National councils Of
the party. OF those now living two or
three are Democrats OF National reputation.
Then, too, Major Tredwell has an excellent
military record. When the first call for
troops was issued be WAS youthful bar-i,-
ter in the city Of Lancaster. Closing his
books, be joined the local military compa-
offer its services to Governor Curtin. Later
on the Major recruited company in Fay
etie and Somerset counties. He served with
distinction throughout the term Of his en-
listmsnt and was noted for his bravery and
soldierly bearing. Colonel Andrew Stewart,
on whose staff he served for period, says
that he never saw braver soldier than
Major Tredwell."
The Major has Travelled far and wide,
has been q mos; careful observer, and has
returned 10 his native heath more intense
partisan than before leaving it. His new
venture gives every promise of being sue
cess AID patrons of the Fedette assure Us
that be is not given to talking throagh his
bat" but rather to preaching simon pure
Democracy. The Majors newspaper part
ncr is a "rustlern fresh from the calamity
districts Of Nebraska, and if they determine
to go after the post Office il viii be with
both feet
Word comes from Meyersdale that ex-
Senator Fred Croft has resumed his old
time occupation Of saving wood aud say
ing nothing politically speaking. This is
construed BY some as an indication that the
fat and jolly ex Senator has an eye on the
post Office of that booming village. When
approached on the subject he invariably
winks the other eye snd says 'ssk me some
thing easy" The ex-senator got his politi-
cal training under General Coifroth, and one
of the first principles laid down by that snc-
cessfui puller Of wires is, don't crow until
you are ont of the woods Mr.. GrOf has
gone 10 school long enough 10 know that
The fellow who prepares the best lessons isn't
always the best scholar, and is apt enough TO
have learned that the fellow with the longest
petition isn't always the one who gets the Of
fee. People over that way can rest assured
that !. Mr. Grof enters the fight for the post
Office be will not do so until after the Attn Of
March, and mighty few Of them will find it
out even then. The ex Senator is famous
'persimmon knooker" and If be wants the
Meyersdale post Office, and Frank Johns
agrees that be shall have il. it's dollars to
doughnuts that he gets it,
With all the talk that is being said aboat
the new shuttle Of the cards when Cleveland
gets 70 be Presi dent nothing has been heard
from General CJfroth. As rule the Gener-
al isn't much given to dealing in futures"
bat be has the name OF taking everything in
sight when it comes TO party spoils. Like
all men prominent in politics he has fond
it impossible to reward all his friends and
has created many enemies. But who ever
heard Of anybody staying mad with Aleck
Oofroth9'' The General isn't built that
way. Most people find that they can't get
mad at him, no matter bow badly they want
to. II is hardly possible that the man who
has led his party in the county for so many
years will reiinquish bis hold and desert bis
friends in view of a Democratic National
victory. There is no doubt about the Gener-
al being ION the outs with the State lead
ers, bat will be stay out7 We would eau
ton the gentlemen who are prcclaiming tie
General "a dead duck in the pit to tie
string to their promises, because they may
have to be Withdrawn. Tue General doesn't
go campaigning with brass band, and ii is
questionable whether the word "fail" sp-
pears in his political vocabulary.