Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-05
RECAsTING OF STATES.
Result of Republican Primaries in
Baltimore Causes Changes.
of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence OF The Evening star.
LAUREL. Md, September 4, 1908
AS a result of the republican primary
elections held yesterday in Baltimore city.
when the organization was overwhelmingly
victorious over the so-called union re-
publican forces. new phase is put
on many perplexing questions regard
ing political appointments of various
officials throughout the state and county.
Laurel. it is stated. will be materially
affected in regard to the appointment
of postmaster to fill out the present term.
Mr.. Charles F. Shaffer, jr.. the incumbent,
who is filling the place until fiis successor
shall have been appointed, was put upon
the county ticket at the convention held at
Upper Marlboro. Md, the 18th of August
last as a candidate for the position of
county treasurer. The nomination of Mr..
Shaffer, 1T Is stated, was strongly opposed
by Mr.. Shaffer himself, who declared he
was a candidate simply for the Office of
postmaster of Laurel. His opposition was
overruled at the time. and Mayor G. B.
Timanus, who was also candidate for the
local pOStmaSterShip, was at the same time
promised the position.
The primary fight held in the Laurel cleo
ton district Saturday, August 10. was con-
tested by Mr.. Timanus and Mr.. Shaffer,
with the post Office the objective, it be-
ing understood that whoever carried the
delegation would certainly receive the COW
eted prize.
After Mr.. Skaters throw-down as it was
lively and emphatically refused to accept
the place on the ticket, and his declnation
was sent to the proper officials to that eff
feet.
The naming of Mr.. Timanus for the post
Office by Mr.. Mudd was understood to prac-
tcally mean his appointment to the posi-
ton. The result of yesterdays primaries
however. has caused rumors toAcirculate to
the effect that Mr. Mudd will not have the
power he was supposed to possess in the
matter. Should these rumors be borne out
the question of the appointment of a post
master for this town again becomes of alb
sorbing interest.
Coupled with the rumors is the announce
ment that the many friends of former post
master p. p. Castle are urging him to an
nounce himself as a candidate for the posi-
certainly not offer himself as candidate
against either Of the two aspirants to the
position, but II he could be assured that
neither Mr.. Shaffer nor Mr.. Timanus will
receive the proper Endorsement for the
place, and If the field were thus shown to
be- open. he would then favorably consider
the matter.
Mr. Castle was postmaster for Laurel
from 1880 to 1894, when the Office was in
the fourth class and paying $500 per an
num- Since that time the business of the
ONCE has more than doubled. and the Office
is In the presidential class, with a salary Of
81 400 year.
No appointed. however. will be considered.
1t Is said, until the wish OF Senator German
Is the home Office of the democratic SEN
ator senatorial courtesy. 1t Is believed. will
be extended him in the matter.
The friends Of Mr.. Castle are all Of the
opinion that the senator's Endorsement of q
candidate can readily be secured.