The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-25

In.
Mr. Wilson hopes this time that the same
pleasant sound win suit the Presideats
ear. and that his double -" viii figure
on a commission as marshal for the Dis
tTlct OF Columbia
rather funny incident occurred 90 the
White House this morning. A mysterious
person. so-called because he was unknown
by any one around the Presidents office.
got into the precincts. now for some
time closed 10 oficc-seekers. by accom-
panving friends who had the entry. re
had not been I'm the office long when he
made his exit. and seemed not In the
best frame OF mind. He walked slowly
down the steps, his head bent. as II in
docp study. As soon as he made his ap-
pcarance on the portico nicc-iooH 18
public carriage drove mp 70 meet him.
DIVING into a vest pocket ne pulled out
enough money at one grab 70 pay thf
driver. and then motioned him 10 Depart
which the driver did though seeming
somewhat surprised. The man then walk
ca from the White House with Tagging
step. as If entirely at sea as 10 his next
move. and as though ne had lost every
friend 10 goes 10 show how they come
here with flying colors sure OF an once
for the asking: money enough 10 splurte
until 30 should. as they think be in thrlr
grasp. and then go home sans once
sans cash. sans hope, sans eVerytnlhs-
Hundreds of similar cases could DE elten
Senator Huuton and Representatives
Tvier and Swanson were also among
the Nirglnians who were at the Nhite
House this morning 10 see the President
They went up TO make assurance double
sure i'm the matter Of the appointment
of Mr. A. j. Montague. Of Danville, as
district attorney for the western district
Mr. Craig. the present district attorney
having resigned, to take effect June "'H'
There was no question as 10 lIe aP
poIutment Of Mr.. Montague, since ms lI-
doreomont bv the caucus Of the Virginia
dpIcgauon I'm Congress. except that the
President has a way Of doing Things 10
suit himself and there being number
Of strong candidates other than the one
indoreed bv the delegation, they feared
that the break i'm "the slate might
first occur on the district attorneyship.
Alegers. l.. r. Warren and w. g. Nose
lev. of Richmond. are i'm the city.
MIR T r. Hay. of Raleigh. n. c.
reached the city to-day. Mr.. II. +. Post,
of Asheville. y. c.. is also here
Ouita batch Of appointments were
made by the President this morning.
Most Of them were appointments or
interest only I'm the sections for which
tbev were made none being Of any
general importance, or for Virginia OF
North Carolina.
CONGRESSMAN Tyler IS having a good
deal Of trouble over the patronage IN
the Second district. especially that at
the Norfolk navy-yard, il appearing 10
ba the policy Of Secretary Herbert TO
distribute the few offices not under ciVil
service rules over several States, and not
give them. as has always been done be-
/ fore. TO the Second district. Mr.. Tyler
/ has entered a vigorous protest AGAINST
/ such action. and hopes 10 keep the places
| where they always have gone.
News was received here to-day with
/ n great deal of regret of the death at
/ hospital I'm Baltimore yesterday or can
| tain John n. Borart, of Franklin. lif
| had n great many friends here among the
members Of che Virginia delegation VINO
recognize iu his death the loss of genial
friend and q gentleman, and strong
party worker.
Nlessrs. w. II. Mccarthy. r. f. Rich
ardson and Robert Leclyy Jr., all Of
Richmond. are I'm the city to-day. at
tending "a meeting at the Arlington Hotel
of the Southern Underwriters Associa-
zion. They state that the insurance re-
Gently arranged for Richmond Will be con-
frmod bv the association. The meeting
As we'll attended and Will continue IN
session for several ddys.
CONGRESSMAN James W. Marshall, Of the
Ninth district. has been invited TO deliver
Confederate Memorial day addresses on
the 3d of June at Little Rock Arkansas
and WarrentOn. Va. He has declined the
invitation to Little Rock bat accepted
that 10 Warrentcn Mr. Marshalfs bril-
liant Grafton at Stauuton ON May 10TH
date of the Confederate Memorial day
there. has been widely copied and more
widely commented on, and there is every
reason TO think that the one he will de-
liver ON the 30 of June at Warrenton'
will exceed I'm beauty the one already
delivered.
Mr. NJ NJ. Rogers, Of Roanoke. who Is
q candidate for collector of internal
revenue for the Western district, left the
city to-day for Roanoke. Mr.. Rogers is
PARTY chairman. and desired 10 take part
I'm the elections. which take places to-mor-
row. Mr. Rogers is very sanguine of the
outcome of his candidacy for the collector
ship. and will return here next week.
Mr. G. g. Coleman. formerly of Louisa
county. but now for several years a resi-
dent of the territory OF New Mexico. Is in
the city. an applicant for the position
of Surveyor-Gencral of the Territory,
Colonel Tom Smith. of Warrenton. who
was under Mr.. Cleveland IS first admin
istrauon District Attorney for the terri
tory, and who is a warm personal friend
of Mr.. Coleman, is doing AN he can to
assist him in getting the position.
MIR II. r.. Robertson, of Charlotte, ~
c.. is I'm the city lie is indorsed 10y the
senators and congressman from his dis
trict for postmaster AT Charlotte, and
ass charges have already been filed against
the incumbent Mr. Kobertson's appoint
meut will doubtless soon follow.
Dr. ID. w Sanderlin. formerly Auditor
of State of North Carolina has to-day
accepted the position OF Deputy Third
Auditor of the Treasury at a salary Of
$500.
Mr. A. II. A. Williams, ex-congressman
from North Carolina. filed charges to-
day against the postmaster at Yancey-
VILE and will request the appointment
OF Mr.. Poteat, the Democratic editor of
that place.
Mr.. W. f. Beasley. of oxford, n. c.,
is I'm the city.
w. n. Berkey. OF Pulaski. Va. has
applied for the position of inspector of
customs at Panama.
S. W Wick Of Wilmington, n. c.,
wants to be a special agent Of the
Treasury.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster-General
Maxwell appointed ia fourth-class post
masters to-day, of which eighty-seven
were to fin vacancies caused by resig-
nations and deaths The appointments
for Virginia were as follows: Camp
Greek. Floyd county. Mamie A. Booth
vice Carter Bower removed; Sampson.
Augusta county, w. ID. Huffman vice
A d. Sampson, removed: Topeco, Floyd
county. Il. A. Hall, vice j. A. l.. Sutphin.