Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-21
CROPPING IN THE DARK
In Regard to the Presidents Choice Of
Marshal Ransdell's Successor
There Are Favorites in the Field, but
sttll the Dark Horse Looms
Up POrtentous.

There Is a general impression about the
city hall. especially among the officials of
the marshais office, that President Cleve-
land will name United States Marshal Rams
delis successor during the next few days.
While 1t Is said that Marshal Ransder has
received no intimation from the President
that his successor might be expected short
ly, yet in view Of the fact that he has now
been in office more than four years, and
that new quarter will commence on the
first Of the month, 1t is believed that the
President will send in a nomination for
this place some day during this or next
week. that he may be confirmed in time to
permit him to enter upon his duties at the
beginning Of the new quarter. beginning
October first. thereby preventing the .con-
fusion in the settlement Of the accounts of
the Office. which would most likely occur
should the appointment take effect after a
new quarter Of the fiscal year.
Marshal Ransdell was appointed by Presi-
dent Harrison to succeed Mr.. A. A. Wilson,
1889. Being a recess appointment, he was
not confirmed until the following February,
his commission being dated February 10,
1880. Hence. under his confirmation as mar
serve. The local democrats profess to be
altogether at sea in the matter Of his sue
cessor. and state that II the President has
finally determined upon the fortunate In
dividual he has not divulged to them, at
least. his name. They are inclined to the
belief however, that the new marshal when
named will be found to be District man.
They claim to place little confidence IN the
rumor flying about during the past few Jays
that Gen. Martin Mcmahon of New York.
who was chief marshal OF the late inaugu-
raj parade, will be selected. Some Of the
local democrats believe that ex-Marshal
Wilson can have the ONCE for the asking.
Other Names Mentioned.
Mr.. Wilson out Of the way Mr.. Lawrence
Gardner appears to be considered as the
one local man most likely to be chosen, and
his friends even claim that he will be the
next marshal, whether Mr.. Wilson desires
the Office or not. and in support of their
claim they assert that the President is
both personally and politically highly pleased
with the man who. in personal appear
apce. 30 closely resembles him
local man whose ,oe
office is Mr.. James L. Norris. Mr.. Edw.
B. Hay IL still another District democrat
who Ii said to have q good position in the
race.
While these are the men who, 1t Is most
generally believed. relatively stand the best
chance Of gaining the prize. yet there are
very many people about the city hall. both
In and outside OF the dominant political
party, who would experience little, II really
any. surprise should President Cleveland
nominate q man never before mentioned in
connection with the ONCE. Indeed, there
are not a few who believe that in such a
manner will the President solve the Ques-
ton.
A Surprise for District Politicians,
Tho man who Il making the most ener-
getic fight for the District Commissioner
ship" said a well-known democratic poll
tician to Star reporter today. has never
had his name mentioned in print The
work for him is being done through the
channel OF the Presbyterian Church-not In
this city. but away from here. He was a
lay delegate to the last Presbyterian as-
sembly and while there made the acQuaint-
ance OF many men prominent in their re-
spectve localities. and through their infu-
ence quiet but persistent effort is being
made to cause Representatives and Sena-
tors to indorse him for District Commis-
sioner.
Who is this candidatsr Why. Mr.. Noble
D. Larner."