Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-18
AFTER THIN big PLUNS.
THE ELECTION OVER, NOW COMES THE USU-
FRUOP OF TAB OFFICES.
A Number of Prominent Democrats Whose Friends
Think Would Grace P H. Cowden'S
Ohair-0thsI Gentlemen Who Are
Named for Different Positions.

splendid victory has been achieved by
the Democratic hosts, the men who
were largely instrumental In bringing
about this happy condition OF affairs,
are casting about for rich plums under
the new administration, and there Is
considerable uneasinesS manifested
among Republican Office holders. The
opinion that Mr., Cleveland realizing
his former mistake, will be disposed to
follow closely in the footsteps OF his
predecessor, appears to prevail gener-
ally, and contributes largely to the full
measure Of happiness which Is felt at
present by tho average Democrat, at
! least those who expect reward for their
| services from the new administration.
Then Gen. Stevenson is known to be a
firm believer in the doctrine, ''to the
yictors belong the spoils," and is relied
upon to exert his influence with the
President, in case he is obdurate.
Tbs Wheeling postoffice is nice fat
position, paying, according TO the "Blue
Book" So, 100 per annum, and it is quite
natural that great many Dem ocrats
! will press their claims for the position.
III fact, although it will be nearly four
months until Cleveland is inaugurated,
and probably as much longer before
| Wheeling is reached with the political
axe Of decapitstion, number OF claim
ants have already been announced.
Some Of the candidates alleged to be on
the qlLi UiUe for Postmaster Cowden's
! shoes are Chairman K. S. Kincheloe, Of
| the Democratic County Executive Com
mittee, who did splendid work in the
campaign just closed, M. j. O'Kane,
| Robert McCabe, ex-Assistant Postmas-
master Allen Brock, Andrew Wilson,
c. r. Behler and William Filing
ham, all Of whom are capa-
BILE men, sterling Democrats and
hard workers, besides being good bust
ness men, so it matters not which one
captures President Cleveland's con-
sent. The successful candidate will be
acceptable to the people OF Wheeling.
There are also a number Of clerk
ships in the postoftice, paying salaries
which range from $500 to 81, 500 year,
and there will be any number OF aspi-
rants for the places. Then there are
any number of sterling Democrats who
are looking with enviOus eyes upon
Uncle Sans natty blue uniforms, which
are worn by the local mail carriers, and
some of them have already an
nounced that they will be appointed, in
the event of a certain candidate being
successful in securing the postotfice
plum. Many others will announce
themselves as candidates, in the con-
tingency of the success OF certain can
! didates.
There promises to be quite fight for
the postoffices in several towns in this
vicinity. Out at Elm Grove w. u.
| Chambers is prominently mentioned.
Several Benwood Democrats think they
would look we'll in Postmaster Pelley's
shoes, and there is no dearth OF candi-
dates in the towns across the river.
Mr.. I. r. Noise did splendid service
during the recent campaign, and his
friends think he should be rewarded
with a nice position. For inspector Of
hulls at this port, position which is
now held by Capt. Dillon, the name of
Capt. Mcdonald is frequently heard.
Hon. VIM. G. Handlan, who as Presi-
dent of the State organization of Dem
ocratic Clubs, and Treasurer Of the
! State Democratic Executive Committee,
was energetic and untiring in his efforts
| to thwart the designs of Elkins and his
colleagues in their efforts to capture
| West Virginia, is mentioned as a candi-
date for u. S. Internal Revenue Collec-
| tor A. =. Whites shoes. He would I'll!
the position with credit to himself and
| the government. Then Hon. A. ID.
Garden, who made such splendid fight
| for the Democratic nomination for Aud
itor of the State, is a candi-
date for the position of United States
Marshal for this district, the posi-
tion now held By Hon. II. S. White,
OF Bolton. His appointment would be
a deserved recognition OF active, hard
work for the party. As will be seen by
q communication in another column,
the Wetzel county friends Of Mr..
]. G. Crawford, the huStling Young
Democrat of Cameron, are pushing him
forward as q candidate for this same
position.
For the position of District Attorney
for West Virginia, Gen. G. G. Watts, OF
Charleston, who was appointed under
| Clevaland's administration, and after
serving less than two years was re-
moved by President Harrison within
week after his Inauguration, is being
urged by his friends as proper person
for the place. They say 1t should be
given him as vlndication OF his record
and as a reward for his excellent work
on the stump during the past campaign
Hon, Wood Daley, Of Mineral county,
will be formidable competitor OF Gen.
Watts for the position. Col. Rooerl
White, OF this city, is also mentioned
IN connection with the Office. lie
would fill it admirably, and his splendid
services deserve recognition.
For the position oi Clerk OF the
Board OF County Commissioners, In the
event that a recount of the ballots doe:
not change the political complexion o.
the Board, there are number OF Repuo'
Iican aspirants. S. o. Boyce. Esq, VINO
was defeated for ProSecuting-Attorney,
was urged by his friends to allow the
| use of his name, but declined. Jos. ID
! Elson, ESQ, is being pushed FORWARD
| by his friends, but will not consent &c
be a candidate II Mr.. MofTatt desires
the position. This leaves Mr. L. Z
Moffst as the only candidate in th'
field for the position, and it is generaiil
conceded that he can have 1
if he wants it. A number OF the newly
elected members OF the Board have an
nounced that they will support him /
he is a candidate, and it is generally De
lieved that he will accept the position
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