The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-10-12
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commendable fearlessness in the pros
ecution OF law breakers. He is a
good and impressive speaker, and has /
won an enviablo reputation among his |
fellow members of the bar.
Ills ambition has always been to |
excel In the work of his chosen pro- |
fession. never having any desire for |
any Office not in line with his life work, !
consequently he is good lawyer and !
stands high in the foremost rank OF |
the profession In the West Branch val
ley.
at the convention nominating MIN
Mr.. Reilly was made permanent chair
man. His administration of that con-
fessedly difficult position throughout
was such as to command the conn-
dence and respect of the convention.
His speech on assuming the position,
his instantaneous, accurate and just
rulings eviDced a readiness, coolnes5
of Judgment, accurate comprehension
and ability in quasi judicial position
OF the highest order. The SITUATION
during the long sittings of the conven-
tion was trying indeed but so fair anu
fearless were all of his rulings that no
dissatisfaction Herewith or confusion
was at any time apparent. His con-
duct of the proceedings won for MIN
the esteem and confidence of all the
delegates and others in attendance. lie
was not himself n candidate before
the convention, and had no thought OF
becoming one. No candidate for the
Office of superior court judge had an
nounced himself. So it was that when
an officer of the convention suggested
Mr. Reillys name the suggestion
struck the convention so favorably.
and seemed so appropriate, that ne
was unanimously nominated almost
before he could protest, had he been
inclined TO do so.
"That such a man would make
great judge and add lustre to the able
court now presiding will not be for
one moment questioned or admit or
doubt. lie would be desirable acqui-
sition to that court. If elected he VIII
grace the bench and will be found to
be one of It's most Industrious. pains
taking and capable members
NEWSPAPER COMMMENDATION.
Numerous strong eucomiums upon
Mr.. Reilly's candidacy have appeared
in the public press of those parts of tho
state where he is best known person.
ally. In addition to these there have
been reasons urged by Republican jour
nails for the defeat of the Quay candi-
date for the superior court, and the
following selections are from among
the concentrations which Philadel-
phia newspapers bcstow upon Mr..
Reilly:
HIGH REPUTATION AS \ LAWYER.
"Mr. Reilly has a high reputation
as a lawyer, and is one of the leaders
of the bar in his section of the state.
II he should chance to be elected-and
that too, is contingency to be reck-
.oned with--he would undoubtedly
make a useful member of the superior
court bench. Altogether, the Demo-
cratic state convention of 1899 has done
its work exceedingly well, and achev-
ed for itself unique and enviable
place in the political history of the
state. ."-Phila. Eve. Telegraph, Rep.
CREDITABLE TO THE DEMOCRATS
"The nominations of Charles J
Reilly of Lycoming county, for the
superior court and Representative
William T. Greasy, of Columbia coun-
ty, for state treasurer, are also credit
able to the judgment of the convention
The Democrats are in better position
than they have been in for some years
past to make lively and aggressive
campaign on state issues. They have
shown good judgment in the work o
the convention generally and they
have now the opportunity to make al
interesting fight in taking advantag,
of the widespread discomfort anon!
the Republican voters in Pennsylvani;
over the conditions in their Owl
party. y."-Phila. Eve. Bulletin. Rep.
CHOICE OF A HARMONIOUS PARTY
"The nomination for superior cour
judge was given to c. J. Reilly, o
Lycoming county, who was permanen
chairman Of the convention, and whit
has had an active career as successful
attorney in his own county. The nom
nations are those of harmoniou
party. anxious to win a victory whel
dissatisfaction exists with the presen
rule in state affairs. The candidate
are all able men. and promise to max
most active campaign. ."--Phila
Times, Ind.