The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-09
THE COURT
IN SESSION.
Mr.. Farquhar's Appointment as District
Attorney Revoked.
Mr.. BECHTEL IN OFFICE AGAIN
Auditor Ploppsrt Fails to Get the Misde-
meanor Suits Against the Council
men to Trial-Taxpayers Asso-
citation Protests Against
Expenses on the Hill.

Inc morning hours were, as is usual on Mon.
days, taken up with the handing down of
opinions on the part of the court and sppli-
cations by lawyers. There was a large atten-
dance both of lawyers and liHgants and in
terested spectators. number of important
cases will be tried during the week.
THE COURT TERM.
The present term of criminal court will
probably close during the middle of the
probably ON Wednesday. There were
but 2O2 cases returned for this term. This is
about 80 less than the record for many years
Judge Lyon, Of Juniata county, is assisting
Judges Marr and Bechtel on the trial of cases
and has handed down decisions in several
cases which he tried at previous terms.
MRS. MKLLET's APPEAL.
Hon. James b. Reilly, counsel for Mrs
Mary Meliet, who seeks to be relieved from
the bonds Of NJ. J. Scanlan, tax collector of
Shenandoah for the years of 1895 and 1895,
ON the ground that she never signed the
bonds, or authorized any one to sign them
for her, will appeal the ease to the Supreme
Court. Mr.. Reilly has not yet filed his ap-
plication for an appeal, but stated this morn
ing that he would do so during the pres mt
week, The Supreme Court meets during the
third week of February, when the appeal
will probably be heard. Ii will be remem-
bered that Judge Bechtel refused to allow
Mrs. Mellet's name to be stricken from the
bond, and it is from this decision that she
appeals.
FARoUHAR KNOCKED OUT.
Among the decisions handed down this
morning was one by Judge Marr bearing
upon the District Attorney imbroglio in
which the court revokes the appointment of
Guy +. Farquhar, Esq, who was appointed
to succeed District Attorney-elect b. W.
Cumming, Immediately upon the latter's
declination to take the oath of office. There
was a hearing in the matter before Judges
Pershing and Mari at the formers home,
upon application of Edgar A Bechtel, ESD,
the former District Attorney. The conten-
tion of Mr.. Bechtel was that there was no
vacancy in the office. inssmuch as Mr.. Cum
ming did not qualify, and that therefore Mr.
Bechtel held over until his successor should
be duly elected and qualified.
The court thi. morning made an
order Tevoking the appointment of Guy
L. Farquhar, Esq, and Immediately there
after MIR. Bechtel re assumed the duties of
the office. Judge Mari stated that the court
would file an opinion bearing upon the case
within week. He also stated that Judge
Bechtel had taken no part in the considera-
ton of the case The court, IN making the
order, did not refer to the term during which
Mr.. Bechtel would serve, whether for one
year, or for the full term of three years
This point will be passed upon on another ap-
plication No question has been raised as to
the legality of any acts under the admins
tratiOn of Mr.. Farquhar.
THE MIsDEMEANoR CASES.
w. J. Whitehouse, Esq, counsel for the
Borough Auditors of Shenandoah, appeared
before Judge Bechtel this morning aud asked
that the case against the Councilmen of Shen-
andoah be brought to trial. Borough Audi
tor Ploppert was at the side of Mr.. White
house and his presence in court caused pro-
found silence. Even the court gave its pro-
found attention. William Wilhelm, Esq,
counsel for the defendants, stated that his
associate in the casa, George ]. Wadlinger,
ESQ., could not appear in tEe
case this week. and also stated that two of
the prosecutors were willing that the case
should be settled, and it probably would be
settled. Mr.. Whitehouse replied that Mr..
Wilhelm had no doubt properly stated the
case, but one of his clients, Mr., Ploppert,
insisted tnat the case be called.
The result is that the case will not he called
at the present term, nor during the illness of
Mr.. Wadlinger, Notwithstanding the efforts
Of the great reformer who has failed to
reform himself,
TAXPAYERS PROTEST.
The Taxpayers Association, through
Walter L. Sheafer, Esq, has addressed an
latt 70 kha -
which it protests against what il terms ex-
-ravagence in the conduct of certain officers !
On the hill. Ii draws attention TO the num- |
Der of clerks employed and says, in its |
opinion, there are too many. 1t also says
that some of the officials are inattentive to
their official duties.
THE SALARY BOARD.
The Salary Board, which comprises the |
three County Commissioners and the County |
have not yet met. but will do so |
in the near future, and will decide upon the |
salaries and number of clerks each office is |
sntitled to.
RUMoRED POLITICAL DEAL.
1t was rumored here to-day that political
had been entered into between |
W. J. Whitehouse, Esq, Hon G. Schrink. |
O.
Hon. Charles N. Brumm, and one or two |
,ther lesser lights, by which Schrink is to be |
made postmaster of Pottsville and Brumm is
% receive the appointment of Judge upon |
lhe first vacancy on the county bench. 1t is |
aid Brumm has notified Editor Cole, of the |
Miners journal, that he cannot have the
post office, although the Congressman is said |
20 have previously promised Cole the ap- |
pointment. The deal is also said to include |
he establishment of an afternoon paper here
hat will be friendly to this combine.
LICENSE APPLICATIONS.
So far there have been by 20 remonstrances
lied against applicants for liquor licenses.
none of which are from Shenandoah. Friday
was the last day to file remonstrances. but.
by permission of the court, remonstrances.
IAN be filed at any time previous to the grant
ng of them. On Wednesday the court will
grant all licenses for old stands that are not
objected to, where the bondsmen are the
Iame as last year. All others will be heard
It a regular session for licenses, which is
Usually held after the January term of
criminal Court. Should Criminal Court end
IN Wednesday, as appears probable at the
present time, license applications will then