Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
LONG, SAD FACES.
District Democrats il the Dark as to
Local Appointments.
WHO WILL BE MARS H AL?
Local Democrats Are Doing Lots Of Guess
ing. but Arriving At Few Results-several
Candidates With Sure Things ON the Mar
shalship. but Some Must Fail.

Judging from the remarks made BY local
democrats respecting the intention Of the
President in the matter Of his disposal Of the
District Offices, one might well imagine
that the aforesaid local democra t.
were the inhabitants Of Alaska, or
Of some other equally distant ter
ritory. That is, the District members Of the
dominant party profess to know abso lutely
nothing as to the intentions of the President in
the matter. Whether they really do know any
thing in the matter is a mere matter of spec
ulation; but it is fact, however, that if
they do, tho information is not throwing any
Of them into spasms of ecstacy. Ind eed, the
average District democrat today il wearing a
rather long and serious face. 1t may be that
tomorrow he will wear smile unlimited, but
such smile is not visible now.
MARSHALL RANsDELL's TERM ENDS.
Today the four years service Of United
States Marshal Daniel Ransdel Of this District
ends. and there are several well-known local
democrats among whom it is generally supposed
his successor will be found. These are said to be
A. A. Wilson, Lawrence Gardner, James L.
Norris and Edw B. Hay and it is generally
conceded that their chance for the coveted
position stands, relatively, as named.
1t seems to be unquestioned that Mr.
Wilson can have his former position for
the mere asking Of it, although it is contended
by some that the ex-marshal is not disposed to
accept reappointment, and has thrown his in
fiuence in behalf Mr.. Lawrence Gardner. It
is said that Mr.. Wilson out Of the way
there can be no doubt of Mr.. Gardeners sue
cess. On the other hand, however, it is
claimed by the friends of Mr.. Norris that he
has chance second to none, not even except
ing that Of Mr.. Wilson. 1t is known that Mr..
NNr~r han ~
Is after no Office whatever, but his friends say
that he would not refuse the marshalship should
1t be rendered to him, and that the President
will SO tender it the adherents OF Mr.. Norris
claim Is certain. 1t is an open secret however,
that the political relations between Mr.. Wilson
for long time, and it is said that Mr.. Wilson
would prefer to see almost any one but Mr..
Norris succeed Marshall Ransdell.
HE MAY LAST UNTIL FEBRUARY
Although Marshal Ransden was appointed
four years ago today, he was not confirmed by
the Senate until the 10th of the following Feb
ruary. He rendered his resignation to Presi-
dent Cleveland early in March last.
Of the President. but the marshal
stated to a STAR reporter this morning that he
had heard nothing whatever from the Presi-
dent as to his successor or as to the time when
the fortunate one might be expected. In view
Of the fact that Marshal Ransdell was
close friend Of the Presidents prede-
cessOr. an esteemed officer, and in
view Of the further fact that the marshai's
commission does not expire until next Fehru-
airy, 1t Is believed by some that the President
will permit Marshal Ransdell to complete
the four years term Of service author
lied by his commission of February
10, 1880. Whether the President will or will
not do this and follow the same course as to
10 Of Ia q ioh h.
average District democrat processes to know
nothing Of. but it is very evident that they fear
that such course will be pursued.
HERE IS A GUESS.
Speaking this afternoon Of the local DEM
ocratic situation, a well-known District dem
ocrat stated to STAR reporter that there was
lively three-cornered fight being made
for the District offices, Nj. A. A. Wilson
representing one faction, Mr.. Lawrence Gard
ner another and Mr.. James l. Norris q third
All three were determined and would give up
the fight under no consideration. As to Mr.. Will
son throwing his influence over TO Mr.. Gardner
the reporters informant said II was absurd, and
would never be done In the language Of the
turf, said he the three parties were
''out for the DUST" and it would
be bitter fight to the end.
The reporters informant remarked, You dom
see such men A. A. Wilson, H. E. DAVIS
troubled or long face, and when the
smoke Of the battle clears away you
will not find them or their friends among the
dead. wounded or the prisoners. / am
confident that Marshal Ransdells sue
cessor. will be appointed inside of
ten days. and at least two other offices
will be filed. the recorder of deeds and the
successor Of District Attorney Birney. Who
will they be? Oh, that is something else, but
can't you guess from what I've said?'