The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-16

that some Of his constituents were not
certain as TO his decision in regard to
ex-ofiicehoders. and he would like a
positive statement from the President.
In reply Mr. Cleveland turned to Mr..
Meredith and said: You may consider
that as practically settled"
Notwithstanding this the friends OF
Captain Ham Shepard are still pushing
his claim for reappointment as collector
of internal revenue for the Western dis
trict, giving as the reason for this his
splendid record I'm the Office and the fine
party work he has done during the four
years since he was removed by Presi-
dent Harrison.
CAPTAIN George A. Mushbach, OF Alex
andria. has signhed 10 the friends Of
Captain Shepard that he will not be
candidate for the position unless Captain
Shepard Is entirely out Of the race, and
thus the matter now stands.
Ex-Mayor Hall, Of Wilmington. at the
request Of Senator Ransom, OF North
Carolina, has been appointed by the Sec
retary Of the Treasury special inspector
Of custom at Wilmington.
Among the members Of the Virginia
delegation in Congress TO call on the
President this morning was Mr.. Claude
A. Swanson. Of the Fifth district.
The drop i'm the temperature had the
effect OF somewhat cutting down the
number Of visitors. though fully 400 people.
mostly ladies'. went through the almost
mechanical hand-shake vouchsafed by
the President at his tri-weekly receptions.
II Is really very amusing TO see the Presl-
dent 20 through with this business. which
he has certainly gotten down 10 about
as fine a point as il is possible 10 get
IL He gets his shoulder set at the best
angle TO allow him 10 extend his hand
and there il stays and YOU do the rest.
and YOU are in luck II you get anything
like a good move on that arm. lie also
gets on a set smile for the OCCASION Dut
this has been seen to change In favor or
the prettier Of the women who throng the
Eaet narlor on these occasions. No record
has been established during this admins
tration co far for anything wonderiul
In the matter Of large crowds handled OF
ranid time made. it takes some practlce
IN 40 this and the work has only JUST pe-
gun. Grover don't get lett IN business
Ike methods. and he may yet pe re'0'u
breaker in this handshaklnR pussneS rt,.
More applications have been hled from
vtrrinions who want office under the
Treasury Department An examination
to-day showed the following III auu'''o"
to those already published. 1900
TePov II Shields has put In his papers
for the position Of collector or custollIS
for the port Of Norfolk, the place 10"
held by r. c.. Banks.
George c. Mascher, OF Norloik, an -.
chitect. wants to be the superlhle IA
OF the new public building 10 pe
there. This is new position. c......
/ Talbot Capps. Of Princess Anne Noui
house makes application for appointment :
oe sunsrintendent Of the Sixth dis'rlct OF
the Ufe-saving service. which >oihpilsV"
the coasts Of Virginia and North 'a'o'lna' ,
and Is now held by Joseph W ttheiluS
charles Howard. of Richmond. puts III
q nIoa 10 the Secretary for collector oi
customs Of the port of Richmond VINO"
Is now held by John w. Fisher.
Judge Robert W. Hughes Of .he United
states District Court for the Eastern dis-
trict Of Virginia, arrived here To-Day
fr,rn his home at Abingdon. He said ne
had not seen a paper for four days ana
WAS deep in the pages Of a morning pap II
irving 10 catch UP with the news pi the
Jav. lie was very much pleased 10 iliuA
tn,t some Of the horses OF his ral7hlS
we're winners here in the Ivy City races
now running. though lie said he had new r
bot on a horse race. but was very tohd
of fine stock. When asked OF the truth OF
a recent rumor to the effect that ne
md take advantage Of his privilege 10
retire from tllF HfllAii htA ltiN h'''-
istration. he said that he had not signihsd
his intention of so doing. nor did he
knov whether he would. He spoke OF
NOT being at all physically disabled. ana
indeed. he looks hearty and well as he
could wish, and travels about as actively
as anv man Of his age in the state. Ills
mind too. is as clear and active as ever
and no more popular Judge sits in VIZ
ginia
Among the cards left by callers at the
W hite House this morning was fhat OF
Mr.. l.. p. Morton" eN-Nice President oi
the United States. There was nothing
about il 10 show that high honor 50 re-
Gently laid down by him. ard to which
four years before he had been elected 10y
the votes Of the people. II was just sueh
a card as fashionable nan would leave
on paying my social call, and, indeed,
this was all IL amounted to. MIR. Morton
simply calling to pay his respects 10 tne
President before leaving for New YORK,
where he goes I'm a few days.
Mr.. w. S. Copeland, editor Of the Dan
Vile Register, arrived here this morning
end is at the Metropolitan Hotel.
f. L. Edmunlston. OF Stanton. Is at
the Metropolitan Hotel. ana +. Chalmers $,
OF Pocahontas. al the National.
H. L. w.
The senate.
The open session of the Senate to-day
was comprised within the space Of halt
an hour. Meeting at noon and disposing OF
some morning business, an executive ses-
sion was ordered and while In executive
session a recess was taken at $3.50 so rs
to give time 10 the Republican caucus &c
complete its party assignments TO com
mittee places. When the Senate reassem-
bled. Mr.. Gorman acting for the Demo
- . ,.,go1 titan de.