The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-05-17
THEIR NAME Is LEGION.
Candidates for United States Marshal anu
District tAttorney-Senator Cutters
New Secretary-They Don't
Understand 1t.
Especial to The State.

Especial to The State.
WASHINGTON, May 9.-The order
from President Cleveland, prohibiting
of6ce-seekers calling on him at the
White House was due to the recon-
nendation of South Carolinian: on
Sunday evening Senator Butler was
closeted with Mr.. Cleveland, discuss
ing South Carolina affairs, wnen, a
mention of prominent politicians seek-
inc Office were announced. Turning
toSenator Butler, the President salo:
"Senator, I cannot half attend to ousl-
ness of State when T am interrupted
every moment" :,
"You brought it on yourself" said
the Senator. "Why don't you issue an
order to the effect that you will not see
any ofhce-seeker at all?'
.How will it be taken: Would 1t oe
understood?'
"Let them learn that it is for their
good, and that of the country, tnen
they will understand"
sI'll do it this very night" said Mr..
Cleveland, frightening up at the pros
poets. And that was why the o1oer
was issued on Sunday.
The order of President Cleveland
shutting theWhite House door to once
seekers is not without precedent, de-
spite assertions to the contrary. Nearly
eight wears ago, October q, 1885, -1r.
Cleveland issued similar statement
in which he not only said that he
would decline to see those seeking pub
lie positions. but their advocates as
well.
THE DISTRICT ATToRNEYsHlP.
The Senator and the President were
discussing the matter of appointments
Of District Attorneyand Marshal. If one
rnling goes into effect, Abial Lathrop's
days are numbered to very few; II
another, he will hang over until June
IS. 1898. Mr.. Cleveland has not de-
oi6ed whether a mau's term oeglns
from his appointment or from the day
he gets his commission by confirma-
ton from, the Senate. ain the case OF
south Carolina and Others" he said
Yesterday. sit must be decided very
soon."
Mr.. Lathrop was appointed May q,
1889. but was not confirmed untli
June p, 1890, which makes a-vast olf-
ference to the anxious applicants for
that Office. -..
George T.. Cunningham was ap-
pointed Marshall June q, 1889 and coz
frmed March u, 1890. Here is differ
ence of nearly year. While 1t Wouio
seem clear what to do to most men,
and especially to Democrats Mr'
Cleveland is still doubtful, bat says ne
will settle the matter within week.
THEIR NAME IS LEGION.
Here is the list of those who want to
be District Attorney: William Elliott
Beaufort; J. W. DeVore, Edgeheio;
Charles A. Douglas, Fairfield; James
F. Hars, Yorkville; L. F. Youmans'
Columbia; George W. Dorzaw, Dar-
lineton; W. NJ. Julian Jervey, Char
lesion; julius E. Boggs, Pickens; }. II.
Earle, Greenville; o. L. schumpert'
Newberry; E. B. Ragsdale, Winnsooro;
Theo. D. Jervey, Charleston; W. +.
Murphy, Walterboro; J. Q. Redd' st.
Georges; E. G. Graydon, Abbeville;
G. &. Henderson, Walterboro; d. A.
Meetze, Lexington c. 81.
Twenty-Five want the marshalship
n,un. Here is full list Of the aspl-
rants: J. n. Eustes, Winnsboro; +. M.
Boykin, Camden; W.R. Davie, Lands
ford: w. L. Mauldin, Greenville; ). +.
Hunter, Lancaster; John L. Carter
Parksville; S. a. Durham, Marion; 1.
G. Moody, Marion; G. E. Taylor, Cam
den: NJ. T. Holly, Aiken; NJ. L. Don
a,dson, Greenville; W. NJ. Gordsn, A.
NJ. salley, Orapgeburg; NJ. NJ. shaete'
III. Brooks, Edgefeld; W. W. Rlser'
Newberry; John T. Castor, Blackvllie;
s ssl;;. a Rogers, Marlboro; Edwin Har-
ser Harper's; w. w. Humphreys
Anderson; Frank Mellett, Sumter; ~
n. Richbourg; J. Wilson, Newberry;
o. A. Wylie, Richburg; J. S: sim0ns'
Charleston.
SENATOR BuTLER's NEW SECRETARY
Senator Butler has new private
secretary, Carroll Brooks having re-
signed and taken a place with tne
Pennsylvania Railroad. It is with
genuine regret that the younger ele-
ment around the capitol will learn OF
f,arroll's transfer, as DO secretary had
made more friends with the gang or a
better impression with the old than
Gen. Buffers protege.
The Senator has appointed Daniel u
Roper, of Marlboro, as Mr.. Brooks
successor, and ne will come on in a few
days to take his place. Gen. Butter
said last night that he hated to give up
his present man, but seeing an oppor,
tunity to put him in good.place' ana
Mr. Brooks being anxious to accept, ne
secured it for him. The Senator nss
always changed his secretary at 'he
end " every other term.
THEY DON'T UNDERSTAND 1T.
journal, May l0.]
The appointment OF MIR. roper is
causing good deal of criticism some
amusement and greater or less degree
of perplexity at the State House TO-
dav, The fact that Mr.. Roper IS an