The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-10-28
THE DEMOCRATS ARE DIVIDED.
Our POttSvllle Correspondent Gives Some
Plain Facts.
THEY'LL SACRIFICE ALL FOR DUNN
A Summary of Political Events as Seen at
the County Seat one Week Before
the Election on-Republicans Are
Confident.



PoTTsvILLE. October 2s, 1895.
That interest in the present campaign is
assuming greater proportions is now ap-
parent to the most casual observer of po-
| litical events. One week ago there was con
| siderable apathy on both sides; previous to
that time the people did not appear to know
nor care that an election was to take place in
this county ON the 9TH of November But
from present indications the campaign will
wind up amid much enthusiasm.
Gratifying reports of the progress of the
campaign continue to come in at headquar-
ters, which foreshadows the success of the
entire Republican ticket. The nominees
have succeeded in arousing an interest on
the part of the voters which BODIES no good
to the Democratic party. This period of the
contest is an important one. The chairman
Of both parties have had their first inning,
and are now looking about to discover the
weak points in the enemy's forces
So far as the Republicans are concerned
they have the advantage of two victories,
and realize fully the great necessity of a
victory on the eve of presidential election.
Victory this year will almost insure them
success in 1896 with hands down. This is
the proper view to take in the present con
test, aud it must take the lead of argument
for unison of action and the obliteration of
factional quarrels for the time being.
/ Chairman Payne appears very sanguine of
success, and informs me that he has no fears
Of the result if it can be impressed upon the
voters the great necessity of going to the
1 polls and voting. His efforts from now on
will be directed in that channel. There is
much to be done in this respect and the
chairman and his committee cannot accom-
plish it alone Every party worker should
lend his assistance in rallying the voters to
the work that is still to be done, and there
need be no fear of the result.
The Republican candidates were here on
Saturday in consultation with the county
chairman and executive committee. They
report the outlook very bright, and one and
all are highly pleased with the reception
given them by the people in the localities
they have visited. In private conversation
with a majority of them l find that each is
working for the success of the entire ticket
and not for complimentary votes Perfect
harmony is apparent in their ranks, and this
is in direct contrast to the course pursued by
their opponents.
Among the Democrats there is an element
of doubt existing that will surely result in
the defeat of their entire ticket They
realize the big load they have to carry in the
person of young Bechtel, ON account of his
connection with the present District Attor-
ney's Office and the friends of p. NJ Dunn,
Esq, candidate for Orphans Court Judge
are concentrating their forces to secure that
genteman's election. The order has gone
forth to sacrifice everything for Dunn.
Money is being raised in every precinct
throughout the county, and it will be used
lavishly. His friends are now in control of
the party machinery in majority of the
districts, and the county organization, in
cluding Chairman Shepherd has an ulteror
motive in securing his election.
The Shepherd King Wadlinger faction are
playing deep-laid scheme in politics. Each
of the three have political aspirations, to
accomplish which Mr. Dunn as a representa-
tive of the Irish element of that party,
must be placed in nice berth out of the
laid on the shelf their path will be clear in
1896, and for some years to come. This is
the secret of their great desire to see Dunn
successful, and if it be necessary they will
sacrifice the balance of the ticket to accom-
plish their end. They don't care a fig for the
other offices, and are merely skirmishing for
the great battle of 1896. Mr.. Shepherd
wants to step in Congressman Brumm's shoes;
Attorney Wadlinger stiIl holds wistful eye
upon the bench, while Charley King has
several political debts he wants cancelled.
Danl. Shepp's barl is at their disposal, but
Mr.. Shepherd is the only one that has access
to it, and he is using it almost solely in the
interest of Dunn.
Then, again, there is doubt existing as to
the sincerity of the true friends of Dunn in
supporting the balance of the ticket 1t is
true the Irish have two representatives upon
the ticket, but recent events go to prove that
their forces are being concentrated upon the
head of the ticket This is apparent in the
localities where that nationality predomi-
mates, and it has caused a bad feeling within
their ranks among the German element.
1t can be seen, therefore, that all is not
harmony among the Democratic cohorts.
The candidates have adopted the policy of
every man for himself, and as a result there
win be some tall slashing ON election day.
This state of affairs is gratifying to the
Republican leaders, who appear to hold their
forces in solid body withoutany breaks. If
this line of battle can be continued until
election day, and there is no reason to doubt
that it cannot, Chairman Payne will lead the
party to its third consecutive victory.
FELIX,