Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-07-31
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BY the Ex-Committeeman

Reports reaching this city from the
interior counties indicate that the gair
in Republican enrolment which was
so noticeable in the counties contain
ing the larger cities is general
throughout Pennsylvania. In some
counties the Republican gain has been
surprising, big jumps being noted in
boroughs. This is said to be especial
was extensive Bull Moose sentiment a
couple of years ago. Men identified
with politics in several counties in the
northeastern and northern parts of the
State say that it will be found that the
Republicans have made a general
gain and that the return to the party
movement which started last year will
be found to be something of a parade.
Democrats seem to have about held
their own in the interior counties, al
though there are some reports which
indicate that because OF inactivity the
Democrats did not enroll all of the
men they could. The Washington
party is very apparently continuing to
disintegrate even in its strongholds.
No meeting of the State Democratic
committee is expected this year. Men
identified with the machine say that
there is no occasion for a meeting as
tional committeeman and there are no
vacancies to fill and no important
party matters to be taken up. The
| Old Guard element is said to be en-
tirely willing to have a meeting of the
State committee, but State Chairman
Morris does not want to give oppor-
tunity for anything to be said about
the validity of his tenure or to run
chance of having the party manage
ment criticized. 1t is believed some
steps will be taken in the next few
months, when party interest is stirred
by primary contests, TO make some
collections for payment of debts.
Arthur r. Rupley, former Congress
man at-large, is a candidate for judge
in Cumberland county.
Henry NJ. Brownback, borough
solicitor Of Norristown. is candidate
for judge in Montgomery. Judge John
Faber Miller. William P. Young, who
was a candidate for resident clerk of
the House two years ago; Gilbert r.
Fox. William F. Dannehower and c.
Henry Stinson are also candidates.
Stinson is a brother-in-iaw of Brown
back.
I. E. Stephens, of Buffalo township.
and H. L. Jones, Newport have been
endorsed for associate judge by the
Perry county No-License League.
David H. Lane is still making ef-
forts to secure an agreement on mayor
by Philadelphia Republicans. 1t is be-
lieved some of the leaders will talk
it over tomorrow Meanwhile Con-
gresham Ware has everyone guessing.
Judge Barratt and John T. Windrim,
who were mentioned as harmony can
didates are being strongly urged.
The vacancy on the Erie county
bench caused by the death of Judge
Paul A. Benson will add one more to
the list of common pleas districts
where Judges are to be chosen this
Fall, making twenty-six. In addition
there are to be chosen three superior
Court Judges, two orphans court
Judges, one municipal court judge and
six associate judges, making the larg-
est judicial list to be filled in years.
This large number is due to the op-
Grafton of the constitutional amend
ment providing for election of judges
| in odd-num bered years. 1t is not be-
lieved that Governor Brumbaugh will
name a judge in Erie county for some
weeks to come and he may await the
result of the primaries. He has taken
his time in naming judges since he
| came into office.
Few appointments except of minor
character are looked for upon the re-
turn of Governor Brumbaugh to this
city next week from Maine. The Gov
ernor plans to spend a day or so here
on his way to the encampment of the
Second Brigade at Indiana and will
meet several department chiefs, in
Guiding Commissioner of Labor and
| Industry Jackson, who has been hold
| ing personal interviews with many of
the applicants for places in his depart
ment. Over dozen names are being
mentioned for secretary of agriculture.
which will be the next big place to be
| filled. and then the Governor will
summon the commission here for an
other talk. Samuel I. Spyker, of Hunt
! ingdon, is believed to be in line for a
place as counsel for the State Com
pensation Board.