The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-05-06

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table -One Man Wants to Go to Peru-A
Comparison-The Department News In
Bricf-The Latest Lucky Ones.
WASHINGTON, May 5.-Among the call
ers at the White House was Congressman
Cultivate of Ohio, who recommended "A
Mr.. Wertz for the position of public
printer, and requested the removal of some
postmasters in his state. The president
gave no intimation of when he would
make the appointment of public printer,
and in regard to the postmasters said they
would be allowed 70 serve out their terms
Congressman Tucker called to introduce
Colonel Marshall Hanger of Staunton,
another Virginian who wants to 90 abroad
to Bermuda. The president was pleased
10 see Mr.. Hanger" and said he would
think over the matter.
State Senator Brown of New York also
called, but did not see the president. Mr.
Brown is known as the New York Demo-
crat who gave the celebrated harmonizing
Cleveland-Ilill dinner last full. Mr. Brown.
1t Is said, would like to be postmaster of
the metropolis.
The president made the following on
pointments: Colonel George H. Mcndcil.
Lieutenant Colonel William H. II. Ben
yard, Major William II. Huer, to the corps
Of engineers; Commander John j. Read
United States navy, to be q captain.
How the Disappointed Ones Look.
DO you see that MANI" asked an Office
Ieeker. well, have boarded him two
weeks, and he tells Inc this morning TINT
he has not had anything to eat for "a hours.
lie Is IN applicant for minor position
and is Endorsed by his own congressman n
gubernatorial candidate, and two others.
He has been here for six weeks and in my
opinion he is about as near securing n Dosi-
ton today rs he was when he arrived.
And his case is only that of many others.
If you would go around to some of these
free lunch counters you would find many
ofliccscekers devouring the lunch as If
they were stnrving-somc of the men Won
see i'll the Hobbies of the principal hotels
talking with prominent politicians You
may not think that these men deserve any
sympathy, but do you not know that they
came here i'll expectation of having prom
ises made to them fulfilled. 1t may he
that the congressman finds himself unable
to do so, and if such is the case it strikes
tell them"
State Senator Alexander Mcdonald of
virginia, who wishes to DC United States
minister to Peru, is in the city. Mr.. Me-
Donald, accompanied by Senator Daniel,
called on the president and Secretary
Gresham. His appointment is regarded
ms about as certain as anything in politics,
and those who know the gentleman feel
satisfied that he could not only do credit
to this country in Peru, but in any couu-
try.
MI. Hnge Succeeds.
Congressman Marshall has succeeded In
securing for Mr.. Hoge of Virgin in n posi-
ton as chief of one of the treasury depart-
ment divisions
1t is said that the president will look
over list of 100 postmasters in few days
and reward some of the faithful.
Hon Thomas Settle, congressman elect
from the Fifth district of North Carolina,
Is here. Mr.. Settle who is Republican,
liams, the Democratic nominee, but holds
q certificate of election from the Demo
cratic returning board
Hon. b. +. Grady of the Third North
Carolina district is also here, and Senator
Ransom has returned. The North Caro-
linians are now well fixed for fight for
positions.
Congressman McKaig of Maryland has
had about so olliceseeking callers since he
opened his office here, representing every
section of his district. He promised
to do his best for his constituents, and he
will do SO, as he is one of the most active
workers here
j. l.. NJ. Wright of Lynchburg, the
proud possessor of two letters from Mr..
Cleveland, is here, he says, after the
scalp of the postmaster of that city. 1t
is not believed, however, that the postmas-
ter will be removed. Mr.. Harrison allowed
his predecessor to serve out his term, and
Mr.. Cleveland (who has so stated will do
likewise.
The Latest Changes.
The following fourth class postmasters
have been appointed:
Virginia-S. Cockrell, Colvin Run; ID.
Il. May, Jacksonville; John w. DALEY,
Daysville; Mrs. NJ. NJ. Caloran, Edenburg;
G. w. Keller, Fishers Hill; w. j. Bott,
Harrisyille; II. a. Fitzpatrick, Kaseys.
Observation-Disclosures A. Childs, Elvaton;
=. G. Hawkins, Etchison; r. S. Elliott,
Fairview; w. w. Darby, Sellman
North Carolina-Thomas Orr, Balsam;
y. j. Boswick, Randalville: Mrs G.. A.
Iuck, Selma; j. S. Patterson, Spray; r.
l.. Short, Sumter.
Total number of appointments los, OF
which 95 were to fill vacancies caused by
and death.
Iho president has appointed William II.
.. Harmon postmaster at Mapesville.
Tenn, and John w. Clark at Ripley.
same state
An official statement hows that the total
humber of changes of fourth class post.
masters from March to May 4 was 1884
with 5,l04 in the same period i'm
1850.
Rufus II. Fireshuts has been commits
stoned postmaster at Cross Roads, and
Charles Il. Watkins at Grundy Va.
Pensions have been granted as follows:
New Jersey = Leander Houghtaling.