The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-01-26
this CAUCUS
WAS A HUMMER
krickbaum Completely Snow
cd Under for Member of
School Board.
Mercer Was An Easy Winner.

William Krickbaum and his fol-
lowers were completely routed in
the Democratic Caucus held in the
Town Hall Friday evening. To
the fellows who were of the opinion
that the "Old Man" was unbeat-
able, the result must have been a
surprise. From the very moment
that he announced himself as a can-
didate for the Office his cause seem-
ed on the wane. Verify every dog
has his day." Krickbaum in the
years that have gone by, has had q
mighty easy time Of it, and he has
gotten about everything in sight or
at least everything he wanted for
the mere asking. But that his
power is gone was forcibly shown
Friday night when out of a total of
26S votes he received but IS.
1t was a big come down ror him
and he felt it keenly. He took ex-
ceptions to the method of procedure
and was not willing for the tellers,
F. D. Dentler. Geo. II. Keiter and
w. II. Housed who were appointed
by the chairman to go into another
room to count the vote, unless he was
allowed to accompany them. This,
John G.. Harman the presiding
officer declared in emphatic tones,
he would not permit, unless Mr..
Mercer the other candidate desired
to watch the count of the vote also.
There was a chorus of shouts of
approval and disapproval and the
storm was at its heighth when Mr..
Mercer who had been unavoidably
detained at home, appeared in the
door. On being asked by the
chairman whether or not he desired
to see the votes counted Mr.. Mercer
answered.: Il don't know who the
tellers are, but I'm satisfied to leave
the matter in their hands" This
ended the turmoil, and the chair
ruled that Krickbaum could not go
out with the tellers. Then there
was loud and long cheering and for
a few minutes the widest disorder
prevailed.
Before going further with re-
port Of the proceedings it would be
we'll, perhaps to give the organiza-
ton of the caucus. John G. Har-
man was elected Chairman and A.
N, Yost and Freeze Quick Secre-
taries.
There was no contest for Presi-
dent of Council. For several weeks
it had been understood that Boyd
F. Maize, Esq. was to be the party
candidate, and his was the only
name suggested. He was nomi-
mated by Col. John G.. Freeze. who
in neat little speech, recited Mr..
Maize's administrative ability and
eminent fitness for the place. The
nomination was seconded by David
r. Coffman and Mr.. Maize was
unanimously declared to be the
nominee.
For Justice of the Peace Guy
Jacohy, Esq. was unanimously
nominated as was also Miles Betz
to succeed himself as constable.
There was noticeable stir in the
meeting when nominations for
members of council were asked for.
These gentlemen were named;
Harry Rhoades, William Hassert,
J. Warner Mifflin, J. H. Giger and
w. L. Ritter. AS tellers the chair
appointed A. Bruce Bluck, ]. G..
Quick, G.. G.. Baker and Bart Bisel.
They reported the vote as follows:
Rhoades 2o4, Mifflin I6I, Giger
I47, Hassert I4I and Ritter 80.
The FIRST three having received the
highest vote were declared the
nominees of the caucus.
For Town auditors Peter H.
Freeze. A. H. Stroh and John
Knies were named. The latter de-
clined, and Freeze and Stroh were
nominated by acclamation.
This practically ended the work
of the caucus, and the chairman
called on the nominee for Mayor,
Mr.. Maize for a speech. He re-
sponded, and thanked the voters
for the confidence reposed in him,
and promised, if elected, clean,
live, honest and progressive admin
istration.
The result of the word nomina
tions follows
First Ward-Judge of Election,
John Watson Inspector, c. Z,
Furman Registry Assessor, Bar
ton Bisel.
Second Ward-Judge of Election
&. M. Hess; Inspector, F. P. Baum