The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-11
GOSSIP In WASHINGTON.
The Officeseeker Now Conspic-
uous by His Absence.
DEPARTMENT RULES ARE EXPECTED


Pressure For Othcc Said to he Greater
Than Ever Before In tho History of the
Country-How 1t Is Explained.
WASHINGTON, May 10-The first day of
the new rule of President Cleveland saw
Six senator's and five representatives as
callers ut the White House, but the Of
dceseeker was conspicuous by his absence.
The callers endorsed the presidents rule
and agreed that they would have done the
same thing under like circumstances.
Among the callers was Congressman
George d. Wise of Richmond, who recon-
mended the appointment of Major Peter J.
Otey of Lynchburg as register of the treas
nry. Ma jor Otey has Ind considerable eXpe-
rience as cashier of one of the largest ma
tional banks in Virginia and has SPLEEN
did reputation as financier and business
man generally. He is also one of the
prominent Democratic workers who has
done much good for his party and has
never before asked Office.
Congressman Bynunl, who was one of
the callers, said: 1.-The pressure for office
is greater now than it ever was before 1t
is not the congrcssman's fault or the peo-
pies fault. 1t is simply the legitimate re-
suit of the growth of the country.
The Order Generally Commended.
The presidents announcement in regard
to officeseekers is generally indorsed and
many express admiration for the independ-
ence he showed in issuing such u notice
1T suits me-" said n congressman. II had
become tired of strolling up to the White
House every morning with half dozen
candidates, knowing that the president did
not care q snap of his fingers for the in
PRODUCTION, and that in many cases it
would have been better for the candidate
If he had never been seen by the PRESIDENT
Next to the president it is probable that
Secretary Hoke Smith has been most an
noyed, and he is expected to follow suit if
there is not let up in applications.
Carl Schurz and Wayne McVeagh are
here, and it is said will have an interview
with the president
Senator Daniel of Virginia was asked by
the correspondent what he thought of the
presidents action. II have no hesitation
in saying that / heartily approve of it,''
was his reply.
The receipt of letter from Minister
Stevens to the effect that he will not con-
tinue to serve will be good news to Vir-
ginia applicant for the position. He will
know in "a few days whether or not he is
to go to Honolulu.
Congressman James Marshall has gone
to Staunton to deliver Il Confederate me-
mortal day address.
Congressman McKaig of Maryland is
said to have almost enough applications
from his constituents to fill all the offices
which will be vacant during the next four
years.
John r. Warner of Lexington, Va, has
filed an application at the treasury depart
ment for position in the Office of the
fourth auditor.
The New Pension Commissioners.
The new commissioner of pensions, Judge
Willinm I,Orhrpp of minnesota bnc toGav
charge and shaken hands with something
like 800 employees of that big division.
His reception of the employees lasted over
three hours and was an interesting occa-
sion.
The fight against the recommendations
of the congressional delegation is growing
stronger, and it is now thought that GER
tainly i'll several cases the slate will be
broken. A member of II delegation which
called OH the president was given to under
stand that he would give the claims of all
candidates equal consideration aud full in
vestigation.
Patents have been granted as follows:
New Jersey: Patterson-lIomer c. Bris-
tol, educational appliance: Malcolm Fuscn,
lingo for jacquard meclanisms Jersey
City-John Good, machinery for spreading
and drawing librous materials East Or
ange-John c. Lyon, disiIfcctant appara-
tus. lIarrison-Alam Shield, fire escape
Newark-Georgc Tule hat body and max
ing same; Harry Buttel and w. II. Col
ston, railway switch.
Virginia: Oak Park-Jamson F. Collins,
raising or lowering device for buggy tops
Luray-Marcellus NJ. Hit, fountain attach
ment for pens.
Postmasters md Pensioners
The following fourth class postmasters
have been appointed:
Sirginia-J. S. Hays, Alton; 4. s. Bur-
CESS, Central Plains; S. N. Bell, Goshen
Bridge; Il. A. McNulty, Mcdowell; j. S.
Plunkett, Nebraska.
North Carolina-T. w. latham, An
drews; G. A. Craven, Gilbert; j. A. lay
Tor, Loco.
Tennessee-T. L. Armstrong, Ball Camp;
7. l.. Galloway, Beaver Ridge; w T. Da-
Wis, Erwin; w. ii. Goodiii, Manlyville; E.
g. Pickle, Riverdaie; j. S. Irwin, Savan-
nah; W. S. Karnes, TwinVille; Margaret
M. Kidwell, Warrensburg
Maryland-P. NJ Stemple Floyd; Ben
jamin Mitchell, jr, Hancock j. +, Meese,
McHenry.
Total number appointed 11s, of which
so were to fill vacancies eaused by resigna-
ton and death.
William Il. McCue Lss :hceu commits
stoned postmaster at s;1aunton, and Irwin
Tucker at Newport News, Va.
Pensions have been gran ted as follows:
Nirginia-Michael Keegan
New Jersey--Frank Hale.
Tennessee--John Neal, Louis Phelps.
observation-disclosures r. Vickroy.
Musicians Meet at Detroit.
DETROIT, May 10.-Prcsident Rtrhe, of
the National League of Musicians. called