The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-11-14
POLITICAL POINTS.

The local statesmen are preparing for the
borough election.
s. G.. NJ. Hollopeter, Esq, of town, the
recent Prohibition candidate for District At
torney, is in receipt Of bulky legal docu-
ment notifying him that he was not elected,
aud that he received a total Of 1866 votes. Mr..
Hollopeter does not believe in contests, but
he wants what is due him. He therefore had
the records corrected and his vote increased
to l90 which was done. The county is thus
saved an expensive contest.
The friends Of Michael Graham are urging
him to allow the use of his name in connec-
ton with the Citizens nomination for Chief
Burgess.
The appointment of Samuel Deibert, the
present chief deputy, as the successor of the
late County Treasurer Elias Davis, was favor
ably received and the County Commissioners
are to be congratulated upon their wise
selection. Mr. Deibsrt is familiar with every
detail of the office, having served as clerk and
deputy for the past six years. He is one Of
the most obliging and courteous officials on
the hill, and Treasurer-elect Doerfinger
could do no better than retain Mr., Deibert as
bis chief deputy when he assumes office.
Tax Receiver Burke is a candidate for re-
election The name of Frank Brennan has
also been mentioned in this connection.
Many prominent Republicans are favorable
to the nomination of Hon. John T. Schooner
for Congress next year Twice elected Clerk
of the Courts by handsome majorities, with
exceedingly strong and popular candidates
against him, Mr.. Schooner is looked upon by
many as the ideal candidate for Congressional
honors He has already been spoken to by
many to allow the use of his name, but is re-
luctant to again enter political contest. 1t
may be that the Republican nomination will
be forced upon him, and if It is there is no
doubt but this congressional district will be
represented by Republican as the successor
to Congressman Ryan.
Emanuel Jenkyn, who was defeated for
reelection to the office of Recorder, has no
intention of contesting the election of Joseph
H. Nichter rumors to the contrary. notwith-
standing. Mr.. Jenkyn accepts his defeat
gracefully.
The Miners Journal is now anxious to get
back in the Republican party, and in long
editorial cries for harmony. The Journal
should be given the same harmony it ac-
corded seme of the Republican candidates.
What can Mahanoy City expect from the
next Republican county conventionP
There are said to be small army of ap-
plicants anxious to succeed Commissioners
elect Opie as deputy Sheriff.
It is rumOred that Hon. Thomas Higgins
will be allowed to name one Of the clerks
under Recorder-elect Nichter, and that Thos
E. Reilly will be the fortunate man. Tom
would fill the bill.
Ex-Mayor Mulholland the big good ma
tured Democratic boss of Shenandoah, the
future Dick Croker of Schuylkil county, is
looming up for something big next year. He
regrets the defeat of his friend Brennan for
Commissioner, as well as that of ex-Repre-
sentative Higgins for Cletk of the Courts
Journal.
There will be clean sweep in the District
Attorneys office when NJ. p. Mclaughlin as
sumes charge on January LIST, says promin-
ent Democrat, who adds that all of the pres
ent deputies must go. 1t is further reported
that Mr.. Mclaughlin will appoint but two
deputies reducing the force just one-balf