The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-12-28
THE NEW POSTMASTERS.
THEY RETURN HOME FROM THE
NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Messrs. Wilson and Belo Interviewed
What They Have to Say
Ahnnr The Officer


Mr.. E. Fl. Wilson and Capt. r. w.
Belo, the newly-appointed postmas-
tiers for Winston and Salem, respec-
lively, arrived home from Washing
ton Friday morning. They were
accompanied by their friends, Messrs.
Buxton, Smith and Blair.
Every member of the party looked
pleasing and were cordially greeted by
their friends when they alighted from
the train.
The appointments Of Mr.. Wilson
was accepted by Maj. Smith in a
pleasant manner. a. was shown by
him-he being Tire first person to ex-
tend congratulations to Mr.. Wilson as
soon at his appointment was an
nounced.
A compromise was arranged be-
tween MessfS Ransom, Bower, Will
son aid Smith, by which Mr.. Wilson
is to be pos master and Maj Smith
assistant at a salary of III. oOo
per year. Iuls gave satisfac-
tion all around and all matters were
beautifully harmonic d. The county
organization being for Wilson induced
ocHaUOf hauSOlu, WuO hdu cuuol oou
Smith, to conccdc a compromise. All
of the candidates, however, have been
friends during the entire fight
Both OF the appointments for Win
ston and Salem were confirmed by the
Senate Thursday afternoon, as were
the appointments for Wilmington
and High Point. George L. Morton
was named for the former place and
r. G. Charles for the latter.
TALK WITH MIR. WILSON.
As soon as Winston's new pOstmas-
ter alighted from the train he was
button holed by a SENTINEL repre-
sentative and carried away from the
crowd for = social chat (as well as an
interview as to his ''bill Of fare" etc,
during his two weeks stay at the
National Capital. He bitterly denied
the report that he was one of the
candidates who had been surviving on
'sshort rations."
OF course Ed" las the Us all call
him) wore smile on his face as broad
as the brim of his hat and as long az
the overcoat he wears. He was in
good humor and was willing
TO talk to the reporter about the
postoffice-a word which the past two
weeks has taught him to speak dis
tinctly-withOut suffering.
He said that regarding any changes
that might be made in the office force
he could not now say what they would
be-thOugh he expected to move slow
in this matter. His sole object, he
says, is to give to the patrons of the
Office the very best service and accom-
Improvements will be made in the
office and it is probable that it will be
moved to more suitable quarters, near
the courthouse square.
When asked when he would take
charge, Mr.. Wilson replied that he
expected to arrange his bond and for
ward it to Washington at once. He
will take charge about January first.
Mr.. Wilson will resign as secretary
and treasurer Of Winston at once.
His successor. Of course, will be elect
ed by the Aldermen at their next
meeting.
CAPT. BELO TALKS.
Capt. Belo, Salem's new postmaster,
Yves seen by a SENTINEL report
er and spoken to with reference to
contemplated changes.
Che Captain said that he had not
received his bond and the papers Of
endorsement as yet.
When asked as to the probable To-
cation Of the Office, Capt. Belo said it
was his intention to move the office
TO the old Beio House on Main street.
This will, he thinks, be more cen
trail location and far more convenient
to the patrons of the Office.
The Office will have only one clerk
and only 500 is allowed by the gov
ernment for his pay. All over this
amount bias to be paid by the post
master. Capt. Belo is not yet in
position to say who will be given this
position or what salary will be paid
for it.