The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-11-02
A Public Duty.


We now enter upon the closing
days of the campaign, and so far as
can be known the situation in Schuyl-
kill county is satisfactory to the Re
publicans. However, there should be
no cessation Of campaign activity in
the closing hours of the battle. We
are hopeful that fairly large Repub-
lican vote will be polled, and if that
is done the entire ticket is absolutely
certain of election. On the part of
the Republicans the campaign has
been conducted in the most credit
able way.
While this year is what is termed
an off year in politics, there are
abundant reasons why every Repub-
lican who believes in continuance
of the policies which have brought
renewed prosperity to the country,
should go to the polls and vote.
Every Republican should vote next
Tuesday
Because the business interests of
the country demand that the present
favorable conditions shall continue,
and that the more pronounced the
Republican victories this year, the
more secure will manufacturers and
business men feel during the coming
year.
Because the present Republican
administration of the counUy's affairs
has been economical and business
like under the guidance of Commits
sioner Frank r. Kantner and his col
leagues.
Because the county's affairs, under
Republican rule, are again on a cash
basis. This year is the only one in the
history of the county in which no
temporary loans were issued by the
County Commissioners.
Because, under the system inau-
gurated by the Republicans, the
county will begin next year on cash
basis, with snug sum in the
treasury, thus avoiding the necessity
of incurring floating indebtedness.
Because, under the present Repub-
lican administration in the Commits
sioners office, more money has been
collected from costs due from various
court cases than has ever been known
before in the history of the county.
Because, Commissioner Kantner
and his colleagues have demanded
cash for prison sales of goods, thus
saving many hundred dollars. Here
tofore, it has been customary for
favored politicians to secure the goods
and have them charged, making the
county the loser.
Because, all the debts of the county
are paid to date, and the rate of in
terest on temporary loans (made by
previous Boards of Commissioners
has been materially reduced, and next
year the Commissioners, by means Of
a strict business administration, ex-
pect to reduce the county tax levy at
least two mills.
Because, there is not Republican
county official whose Office expendi-
lures have not been kept within the
appropriation allowed by law.
Because, the District Attorneys
office, under Democratic administra-
ton, shows a fragrant violation of the
law, and as a consequence the County
Controller has refused to pay that
official and his deputies their salaries
since last May; cases have been mol
pressed and the county has paid the
costs, an extravagant expenditure Of
the peoples money.
These and many other reasons
which might be named, furnish suffi-
cient argument why the taxpayers
should turn out in full strength on
Tuesday next. This is an important
election to every taxpayer, and the
excellent business-like, economical
administration given the people by
the Republican officials is one that