Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-08

MT. A. "A. wilson Is a natlVe w aSnlng-
tonian. He was born in this city April 1.
1910. He was one of the first students to
attend the Emerson Institute. Later he
attended school in Alexandria, Va, under
that well-remembered instructor Benjamin
Hallowell. and then graduated from Gala
ghers Business College in Baltimore at the
age of twenty years. He first Embarked in
the shoe business, but soon afterward went
into real estate.
In 1855 Mr.. Wilson was called to the
United States marshalship for the District.
and made a good record during Mr.. Cleve-
lands first administration. He has been
president of the Firemens Insurance Com
pany for the past sixteen years vice presi-
dent of the Metropolitan Railroad Com
pany, vice president of the National Bank
of the Republic ami director in the WASH
tngton Loan and Trust Company.
He was treasurer of the democratic con-
gressional committee Of the District of CO.
lumbia during the campaign of 1884; was
president Of the Columbia Democratic Club
for several years. and was appointed
worlds fair commissioner by ex-President
Harrison.
Mr.. Wilson was married in 1862 to Miss
Virginia Entwistle. daughter of Mr.. Thos.
B. Entwistle. the present inspector Of
buildings. Their only child (by a4optionl
married Lieut. Geo. B. Davis OF the United
States army.
Although there has been considerable
doubt as to who was to be appointed mar
shall. within the last two or three days 1t
has been pretty well understood that Mr.
Wilson would be appointed 1t has been
generally believed that he was Mr.. Cleve-
lands choice for the office at this time, but
some doubt had been raised by the Presi-
dents general policy not to reappoint men
who held office under him before
The marshal of the District comes into
close relationship with the President, how
ever, so 1t Is case where the President
would be likely to consult his personal
preferences more than he would in filling
other offices.
Marshal Ransdell Ready to Go.
A few days after Mr.. Cleveland entered
upon his second term, 1t is known that
Marshal Ransdell called upon him to as
sure him that he was prepared at any time
to hand in mis- resignation. The President
1t Is said, informed Mr.. Ransdell that he
had not then given the matter any atten-
tion, and requested him to continue in office
until he should be told that the President
found time to consider the matter 1t was
stated today that not until one day last
week did Marshal Ransdell receive an in
timation that he might soon expect the
nomination of his successor Then II ia
said the marshal was sent for by the Pres
saw Private Secretary Thurber the Presi-
dent being absent, and was informed that
ne might expect the nomination Of his sue
ceSSor In a lew days.
1t was also stated today that in that con
versation Marshal Ransdell received an in
timation that the man whom he succeeded
four years ago the 1st of July last, would
succeed him.
Marshal Ransdell, when seen by a Star
reporter this afternoon, before the nomjn-
ations went to the Senate, said:
IF Mr.. Wilson should succeed me 1 feel
sure that not only would l be much pleas
ed, but also. | believe. the people of the
District, for Mr.. Wilson is not only an ex-
cellent man. but also made an excellent
reputation as marshal for the District
When L relinquish the office my greatest
regret will be that my relations with the
people of the District will cease I came
here a stranger but I have been accorded
such uniform kindness and consideration
that / shall return TO my home in Indian
apolis feeling that l have really two
homes"
A New District Attorney.
1t was also said today that the President
| had considered the matter of appointing a
successor to District Attorney Birney and
had decided to appoint Mr. Henry T.. DAVIS.
This nomination, according to the report
| is also about ready to go to the Senate
| There will be some surprise at the nomina-
| tion of new district attorney inasmuch as
the incumbent. Mr.. Birney. has served only
about year of his four years term. The
early change contemplated in this office, it
is said. involves no reflection on the action
| of President Harrison in making the an
pointment SO near the end of his administra-
| tion. Mr.. Davis was summoned to the
| White House this morning and had a oon-
ference with the President. 1t is said that
| the position of district attorney was then
| rendered Mr.. Davis.