The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-11-13
A Bone Of Contention is the
Postoflice.
DEM AND 1T
Congressman Reilly's Favorite Says Moth
ing but Calmly Awaits the Announce
ment of the appointment, Which he Says
WIN be His-The Past Recalled.

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seems to command the
most attention. The Germans continue their
declarations to secure the appointment or
make somebody jump the rope.
Saturday evening prominent Irish Dem
ocrat RECALLED a number of listeners with
quite lengthy TRADE sgainst the Dutch"
calling them "renegades" and "turncoats,"
and declaring that should he become the
powers that be" he would give them such
political spanking they would sit down and
be quiet for all the time. "Why, just think
Of it," he exclaimed, "the Shenandoah post
office has been a presidential one for twenty
years. The first postmaster appointed was
the present incumbent Mr.. Boyer, who served
over four years, and he was no Irishman.
Then came James Wooley, who held it for
eight years. He was an Englshman. S. P.
kindt then stepped in and held it for two
years. He was a Dutchman and John c.
Seltzer, who succeeded Kindt and held the
office for two years or over, was another
Dutchman; and now Boyer holds the office
Before the Office became presidential one it
was filled by Mr.. Ellis and his son. They
were Welshmen. Now tell me where the
Irish come in? ?"
eyes, yes exclaimed one of the listeners,
German, 'that is one way of looking at it,
but it is the wrong way. When you come to
rake up the past don't consider the post office
alone In years gone by the Irish have had
more than their share of everything which
has been in sight. The Germans are making
a fight for the post office now because there
is nothing else left, the Irish have gobbled
everything" The speaker reflected mo
ment and then continued. ''Why look at
what the Irish have in this town to-day
The Chief Burgess Tax Collector High
Constable the Borough Council, the School
Board, the whole police force, and four out Of
eight squiros Where do the Dutch come IMP
At this moment a tall, lank man, who had
heretofore stood aside as a silent drowsy
listener, stepped forward and said, Excuse
me for my ignorance but don't know much
about politics, but l do know that every time
the Dutch have asked the Irish for anything
they didn't get it, see? And now, l for one
am going to let the Irish go where they told
us Dutchmen to go and not ask them for
any more but look for it where / think they
can find it, see2'
This is only a sample of The prevailing
discussions and any one with any knowledge
of the signs of times can see that there is a
big post office fight on hand and no matter
which way it ends there will be bad blood
And there is Mr.. Reilly, who is spoken ofso
highly. Calmly viewing the threatening
throng and incidentally remarking, "Mellet
is my choice and it goes, seer"
And Mr.. Reilly's choice for the Office is
equally as calm. When approached on the
subject he inclines his head towards, throws
an "Ah, there" look over the rims of his
spectacles and in quiet tone of perfect assur.
ance say, Il haven't the slightest fear about
the result. Pm in it, and you know it,"
Such is the situation on Mr., Reilly's side of
the house. One Of assurance, TO be sure but
there are times when the unexpected happens.
1t is not expected in this case, but ifit does it
will not be expected-at least not by Mr..
Reilly and his friends, it will be cyclone
surprise.
1t is stated, and upon excellent authority,
too, that both the President and Postmaster
General understand the situation fully and
there is a bare possibility that they may yet
consider the matter worthy their personal
attention and reach a conclusion quite differ
emily to the opinion entertained by Mr..
Reilly.
But the appointment is claimed as Con-
gressman's share of patronage and fghtwill
be made for it. Meanwhile the Germans will
insist upon recognition, and the Quinn people
will ask for it also
Let the band play.
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