The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-04-11
FRED ROWE.

Aeyersdaie Commercial.
This gentleman represented this coun-
ty in the Republican State Convention
last year and did his duty 80 well thai
his friends not only here, but in every
section OF the county as we'll, desired n,iu
TO becomea candidate for Assembly. A.
they were fully assured he would not re-
peat the miserable tactics OF the last ses-
sion, which practically lefi tnis county
without representation in thai body. Mr..
Rowe for long time would not listen 70
these suggestions but amer repeated so
liclration from his friends he agreed 10
make the canvass, provided some active.
sterling Republican who had seen active
service in the Assembly would bs placed
on the ticket as his running mate. The
party has number of snch, all bright,
true, active. energetic Republicans, of
whom x-Representative Sanner seem
ed to be the favorite. Like Mr.. Rowe,
he was genuinely opposed to oftsrirs
his name in the canvass. Finally he,
Too, was prevailed on to announce, which
he did month or more ago. This COM
pietes our ticket for the Assembly and it
Is one every Republican in the county
may well be proud Of Our people will
again hear from Harrisburg next winter.
They will find that Somerset county is
known down there through their able
Representatives. and that the richest
mineral, lumber aud sugar producing
county in the State can also produce
brainy men who honor their constituent
cy and who will obey them in carrying
out true Republican principles on the
floor of the House.
Mr.. Rowe and family came 10 this
region from the western states, a miner.
Day after day he toiled at pick-mining
as thousands are doing to-day right here.
Finally the offer of mine foremanship
came TO him and he passed a very sue
cessful examination, after which he en-
tered npon the discharge OF his new
duties. Kindly. generously disposed. he
did his whole duty to the men as well as
his employers. Swayed by good judg-
ment that came from severe toll he made
3 reputation for himself that sent him up
higher. He became a mine superintend-
enL Modest unassuming, possessing
real merit, this new position proved
squally successful under his rare man
agement, and he next became interested
In mines not only here but in the north
Df county. He is to-day as much Of a
miner as he ever was and the men well
know that in him they have man who
will stand by them, often to his own
financial loss. They have confidencs in
him because they have learned his mettle
lnder the most adverse circumstances.
he is a thorough business man and will
be power in the Committee rooms where
his rare judgment will have ample play
-and where all legislation must be form
llsted. He can state a proposition on
he floor of the House, or explain a knot
y problem in craftsmanship as we'll as |
any man. but he is in no sense q speech
maker; his life has been all too busy for |
hat All legislation is shaped aud for
nulated in the Committee room. Here is |
where the real work is done, and it is |
here where our county is particularly |
strong this year in Messrs. Sanner and |
Rowe. To show this more wildly, two |
years ago we sent one of the finest orators |
o the legislative halls the Stale possesses.
You know the result. Consider mo-
nent aud recall what this brilliant orator
lid for the county during the exsspera-
ingly long session. Do you catch on to |
lnything? No, for there was nothing.
What little real work for the county was !
attempted was by the junior. not the |
enior, memblr.
In all his relations here. during all |
circumstances and under all conditions.
Mr.. Rowe has proven himself worthy of |
he high esteem in which be has always |
Deen held and he will re ,eive one Of the /
argest votes here that has ever been ac-
'orded any candidate. Our people honor
he man, respect him and will say 80 on
he day OF election. man is beat
Known at his home and the vote he will /
,et here will be the highest confirmation /
II all we have said of him.