Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-11-27
HOW IT Is RECEIVED.
Evans Selctlon az Postm aster
Dos Not Res ult in I'm
bounded Enthusiasm.
Republicans as Well as Demo
Gratis Disapprove of 1t
and Thy Say So.
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
The announcement contained in the dis
patches yesterday morning conveying tn,
information OF sJohn g. Evans appoint
ment an postmaster at Butte evoked gen
sralcomment among Democrats. and among
Republicans inparticular. Thegreat major
ity Of Republicans expressed profound
regret, while many were savage in their
acriticisms. The latter vigorously de-
nouncsd Carter, Mantle and Tom Couch as
coterie OF villainous political tricksters.
who, in order to heal the breach heretofore
existing between Couch and Mantle, and
TO advance their own political fortunes,
had sacrificed Batcheller on the
altar Of their ambition. Among
Republicans generally it was acknowledged
that the selection Of Evans was q disap-
,pointment, and in the nature Of q dis
agreeable political surprise. The claims
and efficiency Of Mr.. Batcheller were gen.
orally recognized and profound regret ex-
pressed among Republicans and Democrats
alike that he had not received the appoint
mont. His sterling worth as q postal serv.
ice man had carried him not alone through
Republican, but also through In entire
Democratic administration. Though his
politics are of the sinful and abominable
kind, Postmaster Talent recognized him as
n valuable assistant and retained his serv-
ices during his entire tenure.
A MINER reporter called upon MIR. vi
yesterday, and applying the pump essayed
to extract some information as to his in
t~entions with reference to the future q
Mgefnent OF the Office. He was found behind
the counter at Grix's store. He wi busily
occupied, but it was noticed that a smile
Of eavernous depth and serene satisfaction
galloped around over his facial anatomy,
occasionally disappearing from view by
creeping into cover under the Hyperion
lock that snrmounte his intellectual brow,
from whence it would skittishly wriggle up.
ward to the apex of his dome Of thought
and turn summersaults toward thenape OF
his neck, only to peep mischievously from
under his chin and again mount his lace,
sndowing it with the radience Of realized
hope.
1.-THE first intimation ! received Of my
appointment was at the court house, this
morning" smilingly chirruped Mr.. Evans.
I met o friend, who extended ~congratula-
tions; i was surprised and asked what he
MEANT
"Why, don't you know. you have re-
ceived the appointment OF postmaster" he
exclaimed.
81 had not, and remained in blessful
ignorance OF the TACT until / was handed
TEE MINER by a friend. OF course could
mot feel otherwise b gratifed at my sue
cess"
Have you decided when you will take
possession, and upon the changes to be
mads after you Jake charge OF the Office,
mo, I cannot say that I have given the
matter any serious thought since learning
OF my appointment. You see I nave had
so little time. However, / can state there
will be ni' changes in the working force
Of the Office. I will simply assume the func-
ions OF postmaster and Mr.. Talent will |
~rslinqrish them. ] shall make every pos
sible effort to have the working force of the
Office increased and shall labor also to have
the present quarters enlarged SO al to ad-
init OF q more expeditions distribution OF
mail. The present force is in every way |
efficient and / shall retain as many as de- |
sire to stay"
did you expect the appointment-in
other words, Mr.. Evans, were you not
aware that You had q cinch on the post
msstership to the exclusion of your COM
petitorsf" inquired the reporter.
"Wslr I cannot admit that. OF course I
had friends who were doing all they could
for me. | felt reasonably assured OF sue.
cess. but cannot say that l entertained the
idea OF having q dead sure thing. I was an
avowed candidate, and used every honora-
bic means to achieve success. I went in to
win and took chances with the other as
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