Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-02-10
WITH THE POLITICIANS.
APPARENTLY A QUIET CAMPAIGN
IN THE BOROUGH.

In several OF tno Whrus the PuDl1c Is
Taking Little Interest in Politics, But
This VIII Soon Chsngs-Some Sharp
Contests in Town-Poiitics in Foster.
The present campaign in Freeland
borough is being conducted by both polt-
ical parties considerably different from
those Of recent years. Every candidate
is either on "still hunt" for the slip
perry voter or else they are all satisfied
TO allow the citizens to decide the COM
ing election without bringing any pres
sure to bear upon them one way or the
other.
Outside of the candidates for council,
it seems that not an Office seeker in
town has made systematic canvass for
votes. A few have broached the subject
to their neighbors, but the general pub
lie has evinced no desire to get excited
over political problems this year and
most Of the candidates are letting mat
ters drift. In the next few days, how
ever, an awakening in some OF the
wards will likely take place, consequent
ly a review of the list Of applicants for
the various offices is not out of place
today.
Tho candidates for borough auditor
are James Bohlin on the Democratic
ticket and William Il. Martin on the
Republican. Mr.. Bohlin's reputation as
an upright, honest searchcr after the
truth will stand well for him on election
Inv 10 IuiF ouf ba ef
the borough and school district accounts,
if any such exist, and give the results to
the taxpayers regardless of whose toes he
might tread upon. This is the only bor-
ough office to be filled.
Through shrewd move OF the Repub.
licans last summer, in having the North
ward sliced up into four nice little
wards, each entitled to two school
directors and two councilmen, the big
South ward, where the Democrats roll
assessor and election officers on Tues
day. The Democratic candidate for
| assessor, John Trimble, Sr.. is opposed
by Charles Elliott, but there is no doubt
of the result. A light vote will be poled
unless more interest is taken in the
contest.
North from Main street, where the
Republicans carved out for themselves
the aforementioned four little wards,
the outlook is not so alluring for their
success as it was some months ago. In
| fact Republican plans in Freeland bor-
ough have fallen into habit of going
contrary to the wishes OF their creators.
The annexation of South Heberton last
year was thought to insure perpetual
power for the party by several hundred
majority, but the old town would have
none Of it, and unless all signs are mis-
leading the present ward gerrymander
Is going to prove boomerang to its
fathers.
| To begin with, the First ward is
looking more Democratic every dav.
The Republicans count noses and figure
up nice majorities, but this signifies
nothing, as their opponents can easily
do the same and make q better showing.
The Democratic candidate for council
| hiah 10 'SoiSp lOI SCnOOl
director Frank Eberts and for assessor
Patrick Doors. 1t is strong combina-
tion and has smashed the Republican
fences on all sides. Their opponents are
Harry Keck for council, John II. Ire
vaskis for school director and John
Miller for assessor.
Down in the Second, where Democrats
are supposed to be as scarce as the pro-
verbal hens teeth, there is consterna.
ti0n In the ranks of the other side. A
Republican who does not intend to cut
his ticket is not considered up-to-date in
this ward. To be in the swim a Repub-
lican must carry long, keen knife and
slash his party's candidates as though
the life OF the nation depended upon
their defeat. South Heberton voters last
February learned how to vote split tickets
and they liked the result so well that
they will try it again on Tuesday. The
Democrats are not making the slightest
objection to this, but are urging on the
war with rare diplomacy. The Demo
cratic candidates are: For council,
Owen Fritzinger and George C. Schrei.
ner; school directors, IL. G. Deppe
and Michael Murrin; assessor, Wilson
Walp. The Republicans have nominat-
ed A. Rudewick and Daniel Kline fol
council, w. d. Kline and Daniel O.
Kromes for school directors and Thomas
Evans for assessor.
The Third wards vote in November