Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1921-02-08
FIGHTING OVER POST OFFICE

Citizens Of Deming will watch with
some interest the local fight for the
pOStmastership. This appointment Is
about the only plum which Demins can
claim for its increased republican vote
G. ]. Kelly. county chairman Of the Re
publican Central Committee, came back
from recent pOw-wOw win me
powers that he and informed the faltn-
ful that they had but an insignificant
uart In winning the war and that
the Romeros. Oteros and the rest OF
the big fellows already had the
worthwhile jobs under matches. Hence
the post office became Of great i'm
portance to those who have assumed
control Of the Republican organization
In Luna county.
While az the conference Mr. Kelly
informed his colleagues that l." q.
Tucker would be the unanimous choice
~ the organization In this county.
This came as surprise 10 some of the
local members and they begged 70 dis
sent In favoring the candidacy of
CLYDE Earl Ely who let II he known
that he was In receptive mood.
II seems that A. W Pollard. State
Committeeman. and MIR Kelly had
made the momentous decision for the
organization. saving the members the
brain-fag involved In doing their own
thinking. MesSrs. Pollard and Kelly
informed Mr.. Ely that he hadn't a
chance In the world, having signally
failed 10 support the Republican tick.
ct No doubt this announcement will
cause some speculation in local politi-
cal circles Mr. Ely, at least gasped a
little for air.
But the two leaders named are pow
erful factors and have long dictated
In matters political They took grea
interest in the campaign just passed,
took all the credit for inroadS on the
democratic ma jority and are willing
as everyone knows. 10 take anything
else that happens 10 be loose-politi |
cally speaking Of course. for they are
both mighty fine fellows-just a bit
old fashioned in their methods. In the
campaign the rank and file Of the par |
~ followed them gladly to win with
the inevitable result that they
assumed proprietary interests |
The present situation is causing this
same rank and file 10 do a little think
ing OFF by themselves.
Mr.. Tucker was placed ON the Re
publican county ticket to get the sup |
port Of democratic faction and to
heat j. r. Hunter for assessor at any
cost. Mr. Hunter led his ticket and
his opponent, MeSs,rs. Pollard and KEEL
" believe should receive his reward,
anyway. Mr.. Tucker Is an eStimable
Young man and. no doubt would make
an excellent postmaster. However,
Mr.. Tucker Is involved only indirectly.
Mr.. Ely was also candidate on the
county ticket hut few really knew
about Il he was most reasonable be-
cause the fact was never mentioned
in his newspaper. He was placed on
the ticket shortly before election 10
"fill up" Fortunately for all con
,crned he was not elected, though he
had a narrow squeak But the crown
ing act Of perfidy which the editor
performed was his failure 10 vote with
Mr. Pollard at the State Convention
though much importuned TO do 50. All,
there's the rub Now the unfortunate
who hrHved JOve's bolts shall he hurled
like a Titan into the depths; he shall
puy the price for his folly and the
Of Oblivion shall be heaped
upon his cuSSed head. Mr.. Tucker
oOks like a sure winner.
Mr. Ely was little modest about
'oming into the open, hence he found
hings all fixed" The question now
IS whether or not they can be "mflX /
n" Real politicians say IL cant lie il
lone; that editing the only republican :
paper in these parts is important only
iefore election; that war service In
Europe is now at q discount; that or
linary executive ability Is cheap in any
market; that clean living aud indie
Dendence may he a positive handicap.
L sure looks like II at the present
writing.
However. Mr.. Ely is in the fight 10
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