The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-12-13

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Democrats there is jubiation. The latter
claims that Martin has made great diplo-
matte stroke, notwithstanding Allen carries
nearly all the patronage in his pocket.
The hot bed Of indignation is Ashland
The Republicans of that place seem to have
arisen in u body and are shouting praises and
sympathies for Commissioner elect Rentz
who is complaining bitterly of ungrateful and
shabby treatment. According to the state
ments of prominent gentleman of that
place who visited town this morning any man
hailing from Tamaqua must give Ashland a
wide berth hereafter and the name "Alen"
ranks with that of Benedict Arnold, in the
eyes of the politicians.
There are a few politicians who have not
plunged into heat of passion and who take
philosophical view of the situation. They
say that the deal is only history repeating
itself an exact counterpart of what Bowes
and Reed did last year and it is natural
result of too much slate making and an over
supply Of applicants The real source of the
trouble lies in the fact that before the
election but very few Republicans had the
faintest hope that two Republican County
Commissioners would be elected and when
the effects of the surprise wore off and the
Republicans regained their equilibrium APP
plicants for favors arose like an army. Every
plum seeker was convinced that he was the
only man entitled to the particular office he
sought and each had an army behind him
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elect found themselves in quandary and as
Il consequence there was a reckless amount Of
slate making Perhaps after the first effects
of the deal wear off and an opportunity is
given others TO make statements it may be
found that there was something more on the
table than is now dished up to the public,
L may possibly transpire that it was a case of
diamond cut diamond and Aliens action was
one of those graspings for self preservation
that figure so frequently in the politics ofthis
county.
In support of this view the actions of Com
missioner elect Rentz have already been
cited. One Of the questions raised is what
took Mr.. Rentz to the county jail on Monday
lastf His presence there and in company
with Martin, the minority Commissioner,
seems to throw some color on the supposition
that possibly there was a Rentz.Martin
scheme on foot, However that may be, time
alone will tell. 1t will require time to secure
a calm consideration of the affairs and too
much faith should not be placed in the
present heated declarations.
1t will undoubtedly be found that most of
the loud wailings comes from people who were
directly interested in the distribution Of the
plums, although not generally known to be
such. For instance. among the sources Of
most bitter condemnation of the deal is the
Pottsyille Journal. Few people knew that
Mr., Acker, of that paper was an applicant
for Mr., Connells place as chief clerk in the
County Commissioners office
The deal will not have as bad effect upon
Shenandoah as some people think it will.
Mr.. Frank c. Reese, whom Controller elect
Severn has selected for his assistant clerk,
is no way alarmed over it, 1t is true that
COmmissioners.elect Allen and Martin have
decided that the Controller shall have but
one clerk, but it must be remembered that
two Commissioners cannot determine that
matter. 1t is to be decided by the three
| County Commissioners and the Controller,
acting as joint board, and until such a
meeting is held any action such is embraced
in the deal can have no weight. Mr. Severn
will have more than one clerk. 1t will be
impossible to conduct the office with smaller
force.