Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-25
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
One Man Who Has Excited the President,
Interest.
He FOUND He COULDN'T GET WHAT HE WANTED
AND HE WENT HoME WITHOUT ASKING FOR
ANYTHING ELsE-soNK OF ME- cLIvrl-ASD's
VISITORS TO-DAY.

An applicant for Office does not lose any
ground with the President by being modest
and by refrsining from manifesting undue
eagerness. This fact was demonstrated by an
incident that occurred recently.
A kentuckian came to Washington few days
ago to ask for the Peruvian mission. After
being here twenty-four hours he found that his
chances for appointment we're eclipsed by
another kentuckian. He took the situation
philosophically and did not get mad. n the
other man was Mr.. Cieveland's choice he would
not feel at all aggrieved, he said. and he took
the next train for home. declining to ask for
any thing else.
The story reached the Presidents ears and
he marveled much thereat. 1t was rare case
and the more the President thought about it
the more he warmed toward that man, until
finally he yearned to know him, so when the
Kentucky delegation went to the White House
today the President asked for the name and
address of the wonderful man who could be
turned down and not Immediately thereafter
organize feud. This rara avis among Office
seekers is Mr.. Charles K Wheeler Of Paducah,
who not getting what he wanted was willing to
forego asking for that which some other man
might want
PLEASANT INCIDENT.
pleasant incident occurred at the White
House today. Col. Oates Of Alabama brought
up Maj. J. F. Culver of Union Springs,
who is an applicant for marshal of
the middle district. While they were
waiting to see the President Senator
Gordon Of Georgia entered. When he aud
Maj. Culver saw each other both men rushed
forward and almost embraced. Culver had
been a major in the sixth Alabama when Gen.
Gordon commanded the regiment, and the two
men had not met since the war.
Senator Daniels and Representative Tucker
called to urge the appointment Of lie Roy
Shields as collector Of customs at Norfolk
Representative Meredith Of Virginia introduced
Mr. W. g. Waller. editor of the Richmond
Times, who would like to represent the United
States at one Of the South American republics.
SOME WHO WANT TO GO ABROAD.
1t is reported that J. A. Mckenzie OF Hop
kinsville. ky., will probably be selected as min
lister to Peru.
Representative McMlliu Of Tennessee intro
duced Mr.. Geo. Ellston Of Carthage. who would
like to be consul at Rio de Janeiro.
Senator Call introduced Col. Norman Smith
OF Florida, who wants to 60 to Rome as consul.
Representative Wheeler of Alabama brought
up Col O'Neil Of Florence, Ala. who is an appli-
cant for the district attorneyship Of the north
ern district.
JOHN ALIENS JOKE.
Representative John Allen OF Mississippi
while waiting for an audience with the Presi-
dent took Mr.. Springer of Illinois aside with
a great show Of seriousness and asked il Mr..
E. Eilery Anderson's proposed tariff bill had
been submitted TO the common council OF
Tupelo. Miss. .'Because il it hasn't" said Mr..
Allen, Mr. Anderson has made a grave mis-
take and will endsnger his bill.''
Senator Mitchell Of Wisconsin presented the
name of Joseph Donnely of Milwaukee to be
consul TO the City OF Mexico.
Representative Manson OF Missouri intro
duced Capt. Eads of Los Vegas, who wants to
be governor of New Mexico.
Representative Montgomery Of Kentucky in
troduced DIR. Cleaver of Lebanon who would
like to be pension agent at Louisville.
Representative Crisp introduced Col. G. f.
Duncan. who is one OF the applicants for mar
shal of the southern district OF Georgia.
Senator Palmer introduced Mr.. Peter Kiol-
bsssa, city treasurer of Chicago. who came to
protest in the name of Polish citizens of this
country against the ratification OF the extradi-
ton treaty with Russia. The President as
sured him that the rights Of the Poles would be
carefully protected.
JUDGE MORSE TO GO TO GLASGOW.
Mr.. Cleveland intimated very strongly this
morning that Judge Allen B. Morse Of Michi-
gan would be the next consul to Glasgow
Judge Morse is one-armed soldier,
who defeated Judge Cooley, now Of
the interstate commerce commission,
for the supreme judge Of Michigan.
He was nominated for governor bv the demo-
Gratis in the last cam paign and was q candidate
for the vice presidential nomination at the last
Chicago convention. He is an intimate friend
of Don Dickinson, who, it is said, has pushed