Rensselaer Republican, Volume 16, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 May 1884 — A Singular Position. [ARTICLE]

A Singular Position.

“Do you see that man over by the Postoflice corner lounging so carelessly ?” asked Jones of a friend as he was exhibiting the sights of the dingy metropolis. “Oh, yes; I see him, of course,” replied his companion. “I don’t see anything remarkable about him. ” “Why, he’s a politician, you know; runs the machine; in all the big jobs; makes I don’t know how much money, and just howl Why look at him! Do y<ra^otfeer«»iWo^Tfie®*£af!£»6lß?* r - ■ “Can’t say I do.” “Why, he’s got his hands in his own pockets !” —Pittsburgh Chronicle-Tel-egraph.