The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-28
THE NEWBERRY NEWS WEDNESDAY,
HOME FOLK IN WASHINGTON.
n. Il. Dial, of Laurens, Offered the Consul
ship at tZurich-Brawley Gets in
Some Work.

WASHINGTON, June 24.-Represent-
ative Brawley has returned from New
York and expects to leave here for
Charleston on next Tuesday. This
morning he called at the White House
and had a pleasant talk with the Presi-
dent about the collectorship of the
port of Charleston and other South
Carolina appointments. 1t is probable
that Major Brawley will secure the
first consulship to 20 to South Caro-
lima under the present Administration.
Mr.. n. 3. Dial, of Laurens, is said to
be slated for the next consulship at
Zurich, Switzerland, and the appoint
ment may be announced early next
week.
Major Brawley is also taking an
active interest in the selection of the
collector of internal revenue. He called
at the treasury department. today with
Col. J. J. Lucas, Of Society Hill, who
is an applicant for Collector E. A. Web
ster's place. Col. Lucas had an agree
able conversation with the commits
sioner of internal revenue and is very
much encouraged by the outlook.
Later in the day Major Brawley &C.
companied by Ex-Representative
George Johnstone, called at the war de-
partment and saw Secretary Lamont,
Gen. Schofield and Adjt-Gen. Will
liams as to the detail of military in
structor for Clemson College. The
trustees of the college are anxious to
have Capt. Darlington detailed for that
duty, but it appears that the general OF
the army is averse to taking captains
away from their regiments for outy at
military colleges. Senator Irby, when
here recently, made similar request
in behalf of Capt. Darlington, but he
was unable to do better than get Lieut..
Donaldson detailed at Clemson. An
effort will be made to carry out the
wishes of the trustees and de.all Capt.
Darlington in place Of Lieut.. Donald
son.
POSTMASTER BOWERS REAPPoINTED
AT PROSPERITY.
Special to News and Courier.
WASHINGTON, June 26-Represen-
tative Brawley has been in the city
only a few days, yet he has accom-
plished results which speak we'll for
his activity. He has made several
visits to the Postmaster General, and
the result is the announcement of the
reappointment of Levi S. Bowers as
postmaster at Prosperity and the ap-
pointment of A. W. Hodgens to handle
the mail for the patrons Of Easley.
Several days ago be called at the treas
ury department and presented the
name Of Thomas F. Brantley, Of Or
angeburg, for appointment TO the office
Of chief of division. To-day Mr.. Brant-
ley, after passing very creditable ex-
animation, was appointed chief of the
pension division in the Office of the
third auditor. Mr.. Brsntley enjoys the
distinction Of being the youngest man
holding such position in the treasury
department., but being one of the
brightest young men of South Carolina
he will no doubt perform the duties OF
the Office with credit to himself and to
bis state.
Miss Dora Devereux has been ap-
pointed clerk to the superintendent OF
public buildings IT Charleston. This
is temporary appointment, as it is the
intention Of the treasury officials to
make reduction at an early date in
the expenses of supervision in that
place. The Office will probably be abol-
ished.
Mr.. Dial is doubtful whether he will
accept the appointment Of consul at
Zurich, which has been offered him.
Congressman Brawley called at the
treasury department to-day and intro
duced J. J. Lucas to Secretary Carlisle.
Major Lucas is an applicant for the COL
lectorship Of internal revenue. The
appointment will probably not be
made for month yet. AS it now
stands Senator Butler is understood to
favor Mr.. Perry. Senator Irby and the
Reform Congressman recommend
McCalla, of Abbeville. Congressman
Brawley has not committed himself, 80
far, to any candidate.
MR. DIAL DESIRES MORE SALARY,
Especial to Atlanta Constitution
WASHINGTON, June 26 The first
foreign appointment was offered South
Carolina to-day, and strange to say, it
will be refused. n. B. Dial, a conserva-
tive, was rendered Zurich by Mr..
SuluCy. 1De ollce pays SA,OUO, anu
very little fees. Mr.. Dial has it under
consideration to give his answer to-
morrow. Mr.. Dial said tonight that he
would decline 1t. Zurich is nice
place to have fun in, but not to live in
with a family on S2,00O," he said. He
hopes, however, to secure better post
when he tells Mr.. Quincy of the family.
Mr.. Dial is endorsed by both Senators,
but not by Governor Tillman.
OLD MEN NEED NOT APPLY.
Major J. Jonathan Lucas, of Darling
ton county, South Carolina, has come
out for the collectorship. He is well
endorsed, but is over fifty years old,
which will exclude him. Mr.. Cleve-
land wants young men, and that no
old ones need apply is an understood
ruling of his. 1t is understood that
Ben. Perry will not be given the col
iectorship, but will get the chief
deputy's place, no matter who is ap-
pointed rs first man. The Constitu-
tioil's correspondent has it straight
that man who is not yet on the list of
entries will he offered the post, With
Mr. Perry as his deputy.