The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-15
POLITICAL POINTS.



cratic Ranks.
The post office fight is absorbing all po.
litical discussions in the ranks of the De
mociacy in this vicinity George Folmer is
the latest applicant for the position, accord
ing to street rumor.
The absence Of Squire Jack" Monaghan
| seems to be much regretted by his followers.
Much as they liked to see him rewarded,
they do not think it was a safe move to give
him position which takes him away from
his old stamping ground.
By the way, Squire Jack was one Of the
most aggressive politicians Democrat of the
David B. Hill stripe. Those of his party in
the First ward who were not of the Select
were much relieved when the Squire took
himself away to the Quaker City and are
| encouraged to look for some Of the crumbs
dealed out in that ward.
The former dispenser of justice in the First
ward may also be called lucky. Several
months ago he got post Office bee in his
bonnet then his eyes turned towards the
Democratic nomination for Prothonotary
Fortunately for himself he was coaxed out Of
the field by the Philadelphia appointment
before his party could nominate him.
The report that Jack" Toole, the defeated
candidate for Clerk of the Courts, contem-
plates taking up residence in Shenandoah
again has revived the hopes of his followers
just what he will accomplish none will pre-.
tend to say at present, but the Republicans
will be wise if they keep an eye on him. It
is also said that Jack" has his eye on either
the Shenandoah or Pottsville post Office
There is no law to prevent him claiming
either, or the earth, for that matter.
It is stated with much earnestness that
Senator Monaghan will not seek re election
next year. Some of his near friends make
the statement, but the Senator himself has
not made any such assertion. 1t seems to
have been understood that F. p. Spiese, of
| Tamaqua, was to be The next Democratic
candidate for Senator; and, in fact, bargain
to that effect seems to have been made. As
part Of this alleged bargain it is said that
our townsmau, J. J. Franey, the Wanamaker
Of Schuylkill county, is to be the nominee
| for Congress. Since the election however. it
has been whispered that Mr.. Franey does not
desire the nomination. THERE'S no question but
that he can have the nomination if he wants
it, aud if any Democrat can be elected he
can, He is a dyed-in. the-wool Democrat and
has acquired an extensive Acquaintance in
national state and county political circles
Besides this he has the prestige which usually
attends a successful business man and his
wealth runs close to if not into the six
! figures.
The impression prevails that whether OF
not the present is his last term in the Senate,
Mr. Monaghan will not renounce politics
very soon. He is young man, but has
made his mark and although a minority
| Senator has become much respected and
sought after by the Republican members.
| He also stands well with the Governor. He
and Senator Grant Herring, another sheu-
andoah boy were among the leaders ia
the last session and secured more favors than
the veterans in their party.
MulhOlland who was vanquished i'm the
recent election by Controller elect Severn, is
seeking an appointment as a balm for his
wounded aspirations. At least so street talk
has it.