The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-06
COUNTY SEAT POLITICS.
1here Is Gloom In the Brumm Camp over
schrinlNs Turn-Down.

1here Is Gloom In the Brunm Camp over
sohrinks Turu-Down.
Pottsvile, March There is gloom in the
camp OF the Brummitcs Among the nomi-
nations which failed Of confirmation by the
United States Senate were those of Hon
G. c. Schrink, Of Pottsville and Irving w
Tyson. of Schuylkill Haven. who were
named by the late Congressman Brumm" to
be postmasters. Mr. Schrink has been in
Washington since last Tuesday and the efforts
of both himself and Brumm failed to secure
confirmation
It had been generally known that these ap.
pointment- would be held up in the Senate
Whether or not the recent visits Of Senator
Losch TO Washington. where he was ia con-
ference with the two United States Senator'S
had any bearing on the result, the reader
will be allowed 70 draw his own conclusions.
Senator Losch himself denies this, and is at a
loss to know how report Of that kind
originated While he may, and probably is.
opposed to Schiink, there is no reason why
he should array himself against Tyson as
postmaster at Schuylkill Haven. The Sen
ator is closely connected with the latter.
socially and politically, and he is commander
Of the G.. A. r. Post in that town, and of
which Senator Losch is a prominent member.
W. K. Cole, one of the applicants for the
Pottsville post office, is the person who
brought home the news that the appoint
ments were held up at the instance of Sena-
tor Losch. Mr.. Cole called on Senator
Quay while on q visit to Washington in his
own interest, and, it is said the senior SEN
ator informed his visitor that all appoint
ments from Schuylkil county would be held
up in the Senate, and none would he con-
frmed without Senator Losch first being con-
suited. He further stated that Losch was
giving him support at Harrisburg as the
regular caucus nominee for United States
Senator, and that he would do nothing in
the matter that would ieopardize the Schuyl-
| kill Senator's political welfare Mr.. Cole,
upon his return home, gave ont the tip. and
now the political statesmen at the county
seat are predicting bright future for LOsch
His arch-enemy, Brumm. is now without
power, and what remaining followers he had
are fast deserting him.
Those who were at first disposed to criti-
else Senator Losch in standing by the regular
caucus nominee and vote for the reelection
of Senator Quay, now realize that the Scbuyl-
kill Haven statesman is not only playing a
winning game of politics, but has placed
himself in position at Harrisburg whereby he
can secure special legislation for this county.
Even his political enemies, men who have
fought Losch in and out Of season, recognize
this and freely admit that he can teach them
all the game of politics
No member from this comfy for the past
dozen years, taking into consideration the
unsettled state of affairs that exist at the
state capitol, has met with the success that
| LOsch has in securing recognition so far as
/ legislation is concerned. All his bills have
/ passed the Senate, and are meeting with
| favorable consideration in the House. The
Justices bill providing for one Squire in
each ward or district in counties of 15O, 600
population or over, is now on final passage in
the House, and LoscF assures me that this
measure and the County Solicitor bill will
both become a law.
There was some opposition to the bill
abolishing the Office of Director of the Poor,
but since its amendment giving the appoint
ing power jointly in the hands of the court
and the County Commissioners, there is not
much doubt of its passage. The bill originally
provided for the appointment of Trustees
solely by the court. The plan is in force in
one or two counties, and works satisfactory
Upon the passage of the bill the full board OF
Trustees will be appointed and each year
thereafter one Trustee will be appointed foI
three years. thus practically assuring mi
nority representation so far as this county is
concerned The Taxpayers Association is
opposed to the bill, for what reason is moi
plain, inasmuch as they have had experience
with the inefficient manner in which the
Almshouse has been conducted in the past.