The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-01-05
DISORGANIZED PARTY.
The Newly Elected Democratic omolaIs in
Bad Grace.

AhAN
The Newly Elected Democratic oniolals in
Bad Grace.
Pottsvile Jan. 5.-The sole topic of con
versation among court house attaches and
political statesmen generally is the refusal of
b. w. Cummings to accept the office of Dis
trict Attorney, TO which he had been elected
by the phenomenal majority Of 5000, the APP
pointment of Guy +. Farquhar, Esq and
the claim of Edgar w. Bechtel, Esq, whose
term has just expired that the appointment
of Mr. Farquhar is irregular, and that he is
still the District Attorney and is prepared
and ready to perform his duties as such
officer. Mr.. Bechtels protest was presented
in open court before Judge Mari.
Lawyers and politicians generally agree
with Mr. Bechtel that, Mr.. Cumming not
having qualified had nothing to resign, and
that, under the law, Mr.. Bechtel is District
Attorney until his successor is elected and
duly qualified. If this contention is sus-
tanned by the court, Mr.. Bechtel will serve
for the ensuing year. In this instance the
complications growing out of Mr.. Ferquhar's
appointment would be quite serious All the
indictments signed by him for the present
term of court would be invalid. Mr.. Bechtel's
protest will be brought up on Saturday
morning next for argument before Judges
Pershing and Mari. Because of his close
relationship with the petitioner, Judge
Bechtel will not sit in the case.
All this, together with unpopular appoint
ments made by other Democratic officials
has thoroughly disorganized the party, and
many of the leaders are in no way back
ward in giving expression to their views
The party workers have been given the
marble heart by these officials in filling
the subordinate positions under them, not
withstanding the ante-election pledges made
Mr.. Cummings comes in for the greatest
share of censure on the part of the faithful
Said one prominent Democratic worker to-
day: Il am greatly deceived in the man.
have been coaching him for the District At
toneyship for the past FIVE years, and hav-
ing finally landing him. at great sacrifice
and by an Unprecedented Majority, he throws
us down and delivers us into the hands of
the enemy, as it were. l am thoroughly dis.
gusted with the whole business"
1t can be seen by this that the Democrats
are in anything but an amiable state Of
mind From political standpoint the party
leaders would prefer control of the District
Attorneys Office to any other on the hi and
they use it for all it is worth. Under Mr.
Farquhar however, their little schemes will
he blocked, and they realize he will give the
people business administration. and will
conduct the Office without regard to political
consideration.
Mr. Bechtels claim places a different as
pect upon the situation, and should his con
tention be sustained in court it would to some
extent heal the wounded feelings of the
leaders Mr.. Bechtei with the assistance of
| his two efficient deputies, gave very credit
able administration. Ii can be truthfully
stated that none of the newly-elected
officials have made popular appointments,
and there is widespread dissatisfaction
among the workers.
The Republicans are enjoying the situation
immensely, and profess to see in the outcome
a bright future for themselves. The principal
bone of contention among the Republicans
just now is the Pottsvile postofice, The
leading candidates are Editor Cole and Hon.
Augustavus Schrink Those who profess TO
know pick the former as a winner. The ap-
pointment is due this month, aud the success
full man will be named by Congressman
Brumm.
| LAwLoR SENTENCED.
John Lawlor, whose home is at VIM. Penn,
and who was found guilty of embe2zlement,
pany, as agent for that company, was SEN
fenced this morning. He will have to pay
SIS fine. costs make restribution and under
90 an imprisonment for sixty days.
OTHER COURT MATTERS.
Frank Miller, who caused disturbance on
an electric car at st. Clair, and was found
guilty of assault with intent to kill, must
pay $50 fine and costs and undergo imprison-
ment for six months.
H. NJ. Webber principal of Landingville
schools was found not guilty of assault and
battery on one of his scholars, county for
costs. The prosecutor was Mrs. Auchenbach,
the child's mother.
Matt Roches, Matt. Kulvitas, Joe Stiney.
Anthony Ardy, Enoch Galunas and Simon
Shenkowski, charged with assault and bat
,ery, on oath of Maggie Ba~rowsparrow, was
on trial belUge Judge Marr. This case grew
out of a row at LOST Creek during which the
cOmplainant's husband, who is now serving a
term in Jail for violation of the excise law,
was stabbed several times. The jury reno
cred verdict this morning guilty in manner
and form as indicted. They have not been
| sentenced.
The case Of the Baltic Brewing Company is
booked for this week and was expected to be
called to-day, but Lad not been reached at
late hour this afternoon. The company il
charged with selling liquor in this county
without license, Detective Toole being tn,
prosecutor.