Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-11-26
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ties. Congressman SmedIey Darlington, who
has been for some time past fiery leader,
had suddenly turned peacemaker. Jack
Robinson had whipped him in the fight for
Senator. Darlington knocked Robinson
out in the fight for postmaster at Chester.
Having done so, be was anxious to harmon
ize existing differences, and to try to get his
party into shape.
Side by side this afternoon, looking like
Sunday-school brothers, Congressman Oar
lington and Senator Robinson entered the
writing room of the Continental Hotel, and
took seats at the large table in the southern
part of the room. In a few minutes Mayor
Coates, of Chester, entered, and he was Iol-
lowed shortly after by ex-Mayor ForWood,
of the same city.
A BONE OF CONTENTION.
The quartet had scarcely ceased shaking
hands when, with broad smile upon his
face, entered the newly-appointed postmas-
ter at Chester, one of the main causes OF all
the trouble in Delaware county, Robert
Chadwick, the leader of the anti-Robinson
forces.
Mr.. Chadwick was conscious of the fact
that he had won great fight, but under or
ders from Darlington, he was content to rest
upon his newly-won laurels, and to be
pleasant and agreeable. He first shook hands
with all but Mr.. Robinson. He looked at
Robinson-he hesitated. Robinson made
no advances Chadwick sat down, and,
without having shaken the hand of his
adversary, started in at once to talk busi-
ness.
The subject first started was that of Judge
Buffers defeat. This sub ject was discussed
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taking look at his watch, said, interroga-
lively: "Well, gentlemen"
NO FAvoRs, BUT A RIGHT.
Senator Robinson at once took up the
cue, and looking straight in the face of
Chester's coming postmaster, he said: "Mr
Chadwick, have no favors to ask of you.
L have given Mr.. Darlington the names of
three men whom would like him to recon-
mend for appointment as letter carriers. 1
recognize his right as Congressman to make
such recommendations. The names are
Lewis c. Lawton, John Farmer and Lewis
Dannaker."
Postmaster Chadwick, glancing at Con-
gresham Darlngton's face, which was
filed with an expression of anxiety, took a
look at the names upon the paper and said:
'Lew Lawton is a good fellow. have
nothing against him. and am willing to ap-
point him. 1 won't appoint Farmer, nor
will 1 appoint Dannaker. have only
seven appointments to make, and 1 think
that when I appoint one man for you
1 am doing very well, considering"
AS HE LIKED IT.
Congressman Darlington appeared pleased
with Mr.. Chadwick's answer, and said:
''That's right, Chadwick. All I ask is that
the fair thing be done; and when you ap-
point a man for Jack alone, when you have
only seven appointments to make, think
you re doing pretty well.
At this juneture ex-Mayor Forwood, who
had been an intent listener, said: "Mr.
Chadwick, we have man in our club whom
would like you to appoint"
"Who is he?" asked the coming Post
master.
Gallagher" replied Chester's ex.MayOr.
DIR. Chadwick said quickly, and with
little fire: 'I won't appoint Gallagher"
"Why not?" demanded DR.. Forwood.
"Have you anything against him?"
81 tell vou," said Chadwick, 81 won't ap-
point Gallagher. have nothing personally
against him, but won't appoint him."
Ex-Mayor Forwood tried several times to
reopen the subject of the appointment of his
friend Gallagher, but it was no use. After
casting a look of scornful indignation at
his fellows, he reached for his felt hat and
nervously twirling it in his hands, he rose,
and saying; "Well, gentlemen, guess 1
have no futher business here; I'll be going,"
he started for the door.
ATTEMPTED CANCELLATION.
DIR. Forwood's leaving, after his sharp
talk with Mr.. Chadwick, was the probable
cause of stirring Robinson's blood. Con-
gresham Darlington was evidently anxious
to conciliate Robinson, and putting his left
hand on Chadwick's right shoulder, and his
right hand on Robinson's left shoulder, and
leaning forward, he said: Jack has fought
yo1, Chadwick, and you have fought Jack.
But we must arrange these matters among
ourselves, and in perfectly fair manner.
All 1 ask is that fair play be shown, and
Chadwick, when you are willing to appoint
Jacks man, and to give him credit for it,
1 think you are doing quite well. What do
you think of it yourself, Jack, asked he,
looking at Robinson.
Robinson was not very well pleased, ap-
parently, as he very quickly turned half
round in his chair and said: "This thing is
not settled yet, by any means. The Senate
Committee on Postofices will have to act on
this matter before confirmation can take
place, and we may yet be able to stop it. "
TRIFLE TOO HOT.
Senator Robinson's answer was triie too
hot for Congressman Darlington. He had
brought eight men together for peace, and
he only found more fire, and as he moved
about uneasily in his chair, he said: "But
Senator Cameron is a candidate for re-elec-
ton. We have four members from our
county, while you only have three. Hewil
need us as well as you."
Senator Robinson smiled with an air of
triumph as he replied: "Yes, but you must
remember that our Senator is already elected,
and that we will elect our three members of
the Legislature, while you fellows, with your
-iactional fights, will be lucky If you elect
one or two."
Gathering his Congressional dignity
around him, Mr.. Darlington, with an I'll
show-you" look, said: 1--WE will elect every
one OF the members from our county. We
have the organization, and we can elect our
men. We are in earnest, and We will sue
ceed. When the time comes you'll find am
right"
AN OPPRESSIVE SILENCE.
For a few moments after Congressman
Darlington had finished speaking there was
silence, when, as if suddenly membering
that the number of their party had been
lessened, Mr. Darlington, with an anxious
look upon his face, turned to Mr.. Chadwick
and said: "Dr. Forwood has gone, and
suppose he lett feeling offended. +"
Mr.. Chadwick evidently didn't like aEy
reference to the subjects as he said in semi
confidential way to Mr.. Darlington: Be