Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-08-27
Who the Candidates Are.
Below will be found brief sketches of
the men who were nominated:

Daniel j. Mccarthy, the candidate for
state senator, is native of Schuylkill
county, where he was born about 43
years ago. He received but little
schooling in his younger days, going to
the breaker and the mines at an early
age, and remaining there until he lifted
himself out of that sphere of life by his
own efforts. lie came to Freeland
about twenty years ago and obtained
employment in Drifton mines. His abil-
ity to do something better was soon
recognized by those in charge of the
works, and he was given position in
the company's Office, where he rose
rapidly until he became confidential
clerk. Mr. Mccarthy was quite favor
ite with the late Eckley B. Coke, and u
considerable part of the plans and move
mcnts of the Drifton companies has at
is at present employed as travelling
agent by the d. S. & S. Company
In politics this candidate has been un-
usually successful, and has filled several
offices in Freeland borough, among
them being that of burgess and Justice
of the peace. AT present he is u mem
| ber of the borough school board, and is
serving his second year as president of
that body. He is also editor of the Haz-
Teton Truth, and is II prominent member
of the American Legion of Honor.
During the new county contest in the
last legislature Mr.. Mccarthy took
prominent part being opposed to the
measure, but this had no apparent effect
upon his canvass for the nomination of
senator At present he is taking an
active part in the money discussion, and
has already delivered several speeches
in favor of silver.
JOHN NJ. GARMAN.
John Montgomery Garman, nomi-
mated by the Luzerne Democracy as
their candidate for congress from the
| twelfth district, is Il native of Pennsyl-
vania, born in Juniata county, Septem-
Der /, 1851. He attended the public
schools, and in 1S67-6S he worked in the
iron mines of his native town, and for
WV t"iS SClDOl.
He then went to school at Bloomsbury,
graduating in 1871. He taughta county
normal school until 1875, in which year
he was elected superintendent of the
Junata county schools. At the eXpra-
tion of his term as county superinten-
dent he was elected principal of the
public schools in Tunkhannock, remain
ing there until 1885.
During the time he taught school he
was studious, and devoted his spare
moments to the reading of Blackstone,
and in 1884 was admitted to the Wyom-
ing county bar. In 1856 Mr.. Garman
located in Nanticoke, becoming a mem
Der of the Luzerne bar and in March of
that year was elected borough solicitor.
and reelected every year since. In
1890 he was the Democratic nominee for
district attorney of Luzerne county,
defeating the late popular General Nc
Cartney by over 1900 majority. His term
as district attorney was Il very success
full one and the affairs of the county
were looked after to the satisfaction of
all concerned.
Mr.. Garman has long been prom-
nently identified with state politics and
for many years has been prominent
figure in state conventions, having been
made permanent chairman of the con-
vention at Williamsport in 1895. For
several years he has been a member of
the state executive committee. On Aug
ust l3 he was still further honored by
his election as chairman of the Demo-
cratic state central committee. Mr..
Garman is keen shrewd, progressive
citizen, selfmade, and will be one of the
most popular congressman that has as
yet represented this district. His nomi-
nation for congress is one of which it
can truly be said 1.-THE Office sought the
man." Mr.. Garman is full of wit and
humor, quick and ready talker and
Chauncey Depew at banquet and after
dinner speech-makng. He is connect
ed with several organizations, among
them the Masonic, Elks, p. o. s. of A.,
Odd Fellows, Concordia, Knights of
| Pythas and others.
RUDOLPH G. HITCULER.
Rudolph G. Hitchler, whom the Demo
cratic party honorod with the nomi-
nation for county treasurer, was born
| in Wilkesbarre on January 13, 1853.
He was educated in the Harvey private
school, and subsequently learned the
trade of machinist in the Wyoming
Valley shops. After working thirteen
years at his trade he entered his
brothers iewelfy store in Plymouth and
learned the trade of matchmaker and
| jeweler.
He remained with him until 1888,
| when he removed to Nanticoke and
opened his present jewelry store. He
was president of the Nanticoke school
board one year and treasurer another.
He has always been consistent Demo-
crat and his nomination adds strength
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