The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-03
THE POLITICAL HORIZON.
Looat Politicians Now Interested In the
Council Plums.

Looat Politicians Now Interested In the
Council PIums.
on next Monday evening the new Town
Council will take charge of the affairs of the
borough for the ensuing year. At that time
new borough officials will be elected and
other changes will be made The personnel
Of the new Council will be as follows First
ward-Wiliam Mcclure Daniel y. Coakley
and Thomas Tucv; Second ward-F. l.
Magargle, NJ. J. shoemaker aud John p.
Boehm Third ward-D r. James, c. r
Stwughn and William Neisweuter; Fourth
ward--Joseph Bell, NJ. j. Brennan and David
Howells. Fifth ward-Patrc1 Hand Peter
Harkins and Edward Murphy There are
but two new members, Tracy and Howells.
and the retiring members are Englert aud
Lally.
There is much interest manifested among
the Democratic faithful as to the probable
outcome Of the Councilmanic caucus The
Citizens voters, of course, have no interest
outside Of that having in view better adj
ministration Of borough government The
political complexion Of Council being Demo.
cratic by one majority, that party will CON
troll all appointments, and il is among the
workers Of that side OF the house who
evince the greatest interest IN the shaking OF
the plum tree.
Contrary TO the usual custom no caucus has
yet been held, and it is not likely to be
called before the end Of the week. This has
caused much uneasiness and speculation on
the part Of the small army of applicants
There is a contest for every office within the
gift of the new Council representative Of
the HERALD has gone the rounds and as
certaiued the names Of many Of the candi.
dates, but before Monday there is prob.
ability that others will bob up.
For President of Council the present in
cumbent, William Mcclure, can have the
honor without a contest if he desires Some
of his friends say he does not desire it, and
would much rather be on the floor. In the
event of his refusal to serve another term the
names Of Daniel Coallley. Joseph Bell and
NJ. J. Brennan are prominently mentioned,
and especially the latter. There is not likely.
however 10 be a contest in the caucus over
this position, which is one that generally
brings forth more abuse than honor.
For the position of secretary nice, Juicy
plum-there are three candidates. The posi-
tion pays 5000 year, and the present incum-
bent James J. Coakley, is again willing to
IlHItH
Butler, who usually occupies his time chas-
ing ''rainbows' on the strength Of false tps.
is an active candidate. He feels that as a
representative Of the local Democratic paper
he is entitled to the recognition asked for.
and if it is not forthcoming the inference
will be accepted as it is intended. Butler is
a popular young man and would make an
efficient secretary The name of ex-Secrc-
tary Cardin is also mentioned.
For Borough Solicitor, with nice retain
ing fee of S4O0 attached the present iucum-
bent probably will have no opposition, al.
though some Of the Councilmen have been
approached in the interest of John R. Covle
and Edward Shoemaker, Esqs The two
latter, however have not announced their
candidacy.
Borough Treasurer Mullahey has no oppo-
sition so far, but certain contingencies might
arise in caucus that would change matters.
The salary of the office is $3.50 year.
Things are different so far as Supervisor is
concerned. Councilman Brennan, who was
compelled TO take the dump" last year. will
play for larger game this time and will
champion his brother for the position now
held by Supervisor Burns The latter's
friends are active in his behalf but those
who oppose him put forth the argument that
three years as Burgess and one as Supervisor
ought to be sufficient. Some of the leaders
are urging Michael Cuff, long resident of
the borough and who was the victim of a
deal on the High Constable nomipatien Two
dollars day is paid to this official, and there
will be others seeking the plum. At least one
Councilman is said to have a dark horse,
whose name will not be announced until the
caucus meets.
The greatest scramble is over the position
held by the men who wear blue coats adorned
with brass buttons There is a small army
Of applicants, outside of the members Of the
present force, each OF whom are announced
candidates. The names of those prominently
mentioned are Patrick Murphy, Benjamin
Matz, Martin Mullahey, George Uritus, John
Butler Martin Foyle, Michael Hurley,
present members of the force) Patrick Igo.
Michael HefrOn, Michael Heaton There are
other candidates, but the ones named above
are the most prominent and active. There is
disposition on the part of some Of the
Councilmen to reduce the number of police
men to four, and the indications are there
will be three less than at present.
For water superintendent James Bell is a
candidate for a second term. No other name
has been publicly announced, and whether OF
not one will bob up at the caucus furture
developments must determine. Then there
is the assistant TO the water superintendent,
the two engineers and two fremen at the
pumping station, the man on the dump and
two regular men under the supervisor, all
these fall from the plum tree next Monday
when the Democratic majority gives the
annual official shake
In the meantime the Faithful and theiI
friends await the result with certain degree
Of uncertainty.
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