The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-10

| but they received llIbl9 OF no atLentlOl
from the bosses who were deeply intent
on the task of constructing a slate SO
balanced that it would have a chance
of weathering the big gale that is COM
ing in November
Much interest is centered in this con-
gressional district this year and the re-
suit of the pending fight will be closely
watched by William II. Harrity and
others who are high in the councils of
the Democratic party Of the state and
nation. They want this district to
point to as an evidence that the recent
tariff legislation by Democratic con-
gress is endorsed in great manufactur.
ing centers, such as this is. Ex.Sheriff
Robinson has had the disposing of the
federal patronage hereabouts and to
him was assigned the duty of swinging
this county into the Democratic column
as proof that the offices doled out to
him were not misplaced.
A CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS
Mr.. Robinson and the other Demo-
cratic leaders were not unmindful OF
the desperate task the national leaders
assigned them TO and for several weeks
they have been on the outlook for a
candidate for congress. John q. Roche
was approached on the subject. but re.
fused to consider a proposition to be a
candidate. He is not looking for Office
this year w. II. GearhNrt and Pro-
fessor George Howell were also consid-
cred. A conference of the leaders was
held Saturday morning, but adjourned
until evening to give ex Sheriff Robin
son an opportunity to have talk with
ex-Judge Smith. 1t was Mr.. Robin
sons idea that Mr.. Smith would make
an excellent candidate for congress and
be wanted the ex.julge to relinquish
the idea OF again becoming candidate
for judge and instead accept the con-
gressional nomination.
That was proposition to which Mr..
Smith would not agree. 1t would
mean the Endorsement Of Judge Arch
bald and, as Mr.. Smith put it, leave
him open to the charge Of having de-
serted when his party needed candi-
date. II he accepted any nomination
i. would be that of judge, and Mr..
Robinson thereupon went back to re-
join his colleagues somewhat disap-
pointed man. That was at pm.
THE EVENING CONFERENCE.
Another conference was held in the
Scranton House after supper. In the
meantime the congressional field had
been surveyed with all kinds OF tele-
scopes and the only person who loomed
up as posi- ibility was ex- Congressman
Amerman. True, he had publicly
stated that he would not be a candidate
for the Office, but it was thought he
might be induced to reconsider his de-
termination. He was sent for.
The relations between Mr.. Robinso on
and Mr.. Amerman have been some
what strained since the latter's recon-
mendations with regard to federal ap.
poinIments were ignored in the inter-
ests Of Mr.. Robinson. At the confer
ence between these notables, however,
it was hoped the differences of the past
would be bridged, and an agreement
concerning the future entered into.
This done, it was hoped Mr.. Amerman
would agree to become the candi-
date for congress. That disposed of
the head of the ticket and P. P. Smiths
name next went down on the slate af-
ter the Office of judge. Next came
sheriff and here was another rub
James G. Bailey would rather be
candidate for clerk Of the
courts, but John Durkin, another as.
pirant for that position, had made an
earnest canvass for delegates and if set
aside might be in a position to break
the slate in the convention which would
leave Mr., Bailey out in the cold
BAILEY FOR SHERIFF.
1t was therefore resolved to slate
Bailey for sheriff and Charles Schadt
will be the candidate for county treas.
urer as agrsed upon weeks ago. The
nomination for district attorney is &C
corded to John P. Kelly and James J.
Healey will have no opposition for re-
corder. John Durkin is on the slate
for clerk of the courts.
II. T. Koehler is slated for register
of wills although Frank Deckert's
name is still mentioned for the Office.
Notwithstand ding Sheriff Fahey's oft
repeated statement that he does not
want a nomination this year he may
be found on the ticket as candidate for
prothonotary. Matthew Norton of
Carbondals and sJohn Lentus of the
South Side are also mentioned for tho
Office. Denis J. Roche will probably
receive the nomination for jury COM
IN missioner.
Last night another conference was
held at the Scranton House and the
question of candidate for congress
discussed. 1t is highly probsle that
Professor George Howell, of the West
Side. will be the man who will be de-
cided upon. Mr.. Howell is not pursu.
ing the nomination. but the leaders
think he would make strong candi-
date.
Sheriff Fahey stated last night that
he did not know whether or not he
would accept the nomination for pro-
thonotory. Saturday afternoon GER
tain condition OF affairs had existed
and he consented to take q place on
the ticket The aspect Of affairs had
altered later andlhe was not prepared
last night to say what he would do.
There was little interest displayed
in the primaries Saturday and in
some districts only the form of an
election was conducted. The convsn-
tion will be called to order Tuesday
morning OF 10, 30 in the court house by
Sheriff Fahey who is chairman of the
county committee.
BATTLE FOR SHERIFF.
At a late hour last night the follow
ing card was received by The TRIBUNE
from D. p Battle. Of the Twentieth
ward
do hereby declare myself candidate
for sheriff. subject to the will of the
Demncratic convention ON Tuesday next.