New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-18
ASPIRANTS FOR MANY OFFICES.
GOSSIP ABOUT POLITICAL CANDIDATES
THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
MEN WHO ARE READY TO SERVE THE STATE OR

MEN WHO ARE READY TO SERVE THE STATE OR
NATION IN PLACES OF IMPORTANCE.
Albany, March II Observation-Disclosures for ap-
ponment to various positions under the Administra
ton appearing in many parts of the State There
are several prominent men who are being pushed by
their friends for DistrictAttorney for the Northern
District Of New-York. Among these is d. s. Alex
ander, of Buffalo. Mr.. Alexander General Har-
rson's private secretary during the campaign. lie
is willing to accept tho appointment to the place II 1t
is tondered TO him by the President but he will not
force any claim that he may have the President
because Of his personal relations to him. Neither
does he intend to embasrass President Harrison, be-
cause In making the appointment TO I'LL this place
local conditions may influence tho Presidents seec-
ton Daniel N. Lockwood, OF Buffalo, was here last
week. and in regard to the position said that he hoped
Mr. Alexander would be appointed. Another candi-
date for this position Is Jerome Il. Fisher.
of jamestown. Mr.. Fisher has the support OF
Senator Hlscock. He. worked hard in Mr.. Hiscocks
behalf when the Senator a candidate for United
States Senator in tho triangular fight and 1t was his
influence that secured the vote OF Assembyman Frost
for iscock Senator Hscock therefore feels anxious
to do what he to aid his friend.
Frank S. Smith, son of tho Health oGlcer, william
NJ Smith, and secretary of the Republican state Com
mittee has also been spoken OF for this place. IL is
doubtful however, whethag Mr. Smith would give UP
bis law practice in New-York for this position. Tho
salary fs not large enough to attract lawyer with
good business in New-York. Colonel Archie T.
Baxter of Elmra has entered the lists for this place
Colonel Baxter worked extremely hard during the
campaign for the success of the Republican party
The name of william E. Scripture, of Utica, has also
been mentioned.
There are many Erie County men who are willing
IN be Collector OF the Port Of Buffalo. 1t is gen'
orally conceded that the man who stands tho pest
chance of getting the place is william Morgan. lie
is ono of the editors Of "The Buffalo Commercial
and was ct one time Canal Appraiser ho
has been for many years chairman OF the hepuDhcah
county committee of Erie County. He has an eAcet
lent war record and he has the support OF Rcpuoh-
cans generally for the position. W. i. srret, an
other asplraut, was at one time City Treasurer OF
Buffalo. Other men who are spoRon OF are Leroy o
oatman Phlo d. Beard, A. J. Smith snd ex-Assem-
blyman Edward Gallagher.
Mr. Gallagher, however, win probably be maae
Internal Revenue Collector for that district. For
this place Erie County has three other candidates In
Hiram Eckstsin. Frederick Bush and ex-Depuiy Col
lector white Henry S. Pierre, who was CohectoT
under President Arthur IS Niilng, 1t Is understoou'
to take his old place He is warm friend oil warner
Miller ami worked hard for his election 70 the Ceu
States Senate in 1887.
wjlism ID. R!ddlecome. Of Utica, Is being put for
ward by the Republicans Of Oneida County for United
States Marshal For the Utica postofice MAJOR
James Miller, Of The Utica Herald James ID. fsh'
don ex-Connfy Clerk, and now supervisor oil ouca,
and exsenstof Samuel s. Lowry arc being pressed
by friends otsego County has two prominent He-
pubIcans VINO want TO be Uuifed stetos Marshal, IA
ex Senator samuel Hdek and ex-senator hieharoson'
oA Colonel Luther Caldwell of Elmira, has announced
to his friends that ne is in the field for position as
and Marcus K Halns IS working for position In the
Interior Department Madison County has eantai n.
friends there are working hard for him. Judge a.
D. Scott, Of western New-York, has been proposed as
'' FS. State senator Charles Il. Knapp and W.; J.
Donga Of oswegS County are pom aEgs al cHTt
Knapp was IN the state Senate In 'S0 and 81, and
PaS AeS editor % Pasda has
presented BIZ the Republicans OF that section OF the
state the candidate for auditor in the New'fork
There are now four candidates for Collector Of
m % aeTy Of dfS the
years ago. and repeatedly delegate 70 the State AMI
coacor top MANY Years but was bounced to give
GISSto place. to- friend Of Dam Maeonss 4 A. Smith,
editor Of @The ogdensburg Journal and W. r. Rem
scSIone q Aibert D. Shaw, of WATERFOWL is in the field
Edward va F. Merritt, excollector Of the Port OF Now
York was the last Republican Consul. General to
London. Colonel Shaw was Consul to Manchester
spoken Si for Collector s Of Customs
Faiiinr Thomas b. White, Mayor OF oswego; Henry
G. Roves and AssemoymSs,n d d. rO Answortn Nh 1s
but bIs friends think that to show their confidence In
him they VIII endeavor 10 have him appointed II he
Major T. L. Poole s being urged by the J. EeDul- p
sIons at syracuse One Of his most ardcn supporters
senator Hiscock Mr. S Poole had charge T Of n tho
crat He is an extremely popular man. He Is the
candidate Of all the Republicans in that section of
John Battersby Of Albany, is iIlrely 10 be made
postmaster here. He is man of high standing and
IS OF we'll known business ability and integrity. The
postal aairs OF this city wrctchedly conducted and
business anxious for the change The friends
that he should be recognized by the President and
that he should secure good position under this Ad-
ministraton.