Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-30

| gan speaking of me in that connection
| some time ago. Neither have I ever re-
quested the support of anybody for their
| help toward securing public office for me.
| OF course, fully appreciate the appoint
| ment."
A Sketch of His Career.
The new register of wills is probably the
| youngest man ever called to position of
| such Importance by President He is
but twenty-eght years of age. He is a
native of the District, having been born
| in Georgetown, where for a number of
years his father, John D. McGill, was the
| editor and proprietor of the Georgetown
| Courier, a paper that had wide influence
until his death, fifteen years ago.
Young Mr.. McGill graduated in law from
| Georgetown College and was admitted to
| the bar the day he was twenty-one years
| cid. He devoted himself to the prosecu-
| uniformly successful. In accepting the Of
| flee rendered him by President Cleveland
| he will not be obliged to sacrifice any pri-
| vate interests as his associates in business
| Will take care of all affairs before the
| patent office and the departments The
| new register represents the law department
| of Georgetown University in the executive
committee of the alumni, and was until
| recently member of the University and
| Columbia Athletic Clubs. He is member
| of the board of governors and chairman
| o. the house committee of the Down Town
| ClCb. and enjoys a wide personal popu-
| 1arity wherever he is known. He resides
with his mother, sister and brother at No.
| 12I 18th street northwest.
At the Down Town Club.
The luncheon Eour at the Down Town
Club was something in the nature of a
| love feast, as all the members who take
| The edge off their appetites along about
midday Were delighted with the selection
| of the chairman of their house committee
to such an important public office, and
| talked over the news together with much
relish. Leaving the question of Mr.. Nc
Gilfs personal popularity out of their con-
sideration, they all agreed that he was
emincntly well qualified to fill the reg
1SterS Office or any other where energetic
common sense and superior executive abil-
ity We're necessary.
How The Selection Was Brought Abouf
Mr.. McGills name was first mentioned in
connection with the Office as to what
causes had brought it forward. While Mr.
McGin had taken an active interest in
democratic affairs in the District, and had
been willing and ready worker and a
generous Sfver to the cause his youth and
his avocation were regarded as barriers to
his receiving the appointment. A patent
attorney, it was submitted, had nothing to
90 with probate matters, and besides there
Were gentlemen in the field for the place
whose candidacy was regarded as formid-
able.
1t is said that Mr.. McGill was first
brought to the attention of the President
by one of the judges of the District Court
OF Appeals. He had called on Mr. Cleve-
land in relation to another legal appoint
ment IN the District, and during the con-
Versation, it is said, the President brought
up the matter of the register of Wills He
explained that he desired to appoint some
one as Col. Wrights successor, but did not
care to pick one out of lot of candidates
fn b.A
scramble for the place. Neither did he
wish TO appoint man OF negative quaIi-
Ties Tie judge, it is said, suggested Mr.
McGill as a young man who would abund-
antly fulfill the Presidents requirements
1t is also said that this Incident came to
the ears OF Mr.. Don A. Dickinson, who had
known Mr.. McGill in a business way, and
that he came strongly to the front in favor
OF his selection.
Opinions ON the Appointment,
Mr.. ]. Fred Kelley was one of the first
to call on and tender Mr. McGilI his con-
gratulations.
Il thought it would be the other way,
Fred, and that I'd be calling to give YOU
my good Wishes" said Mr.. McGin
Mr. Kelley, it will be remembered, was
prominently mentioned as Col. Wright's
successor, and at one time mis- friends were
certain that he would be appointed. He
was vigorously pushed for the place by
Mr. James l.. Norris and other influential
democrats, but it became known some
weeks ago that the probabilities were no
longer in his favor. Mr. Kelley told a Star
reporter that Mr.. McGilrs appointment
was good one and would meet with gen.
eral approval.
7 think Mr.. McGin will make an excel
lent register" said Mr.. John r. Carmody
treasurer of the Washington Loan and
Trust Company, when informed of the ap-
pointment. He is a young man of sterling
n IA not
He has suave and pleasant manners and a
genial disposition, and I'm sure all his
friends VIII be as much gratified at his Sc
lection as am He will be very worthy
successor to a very worthy man, for Col
wright is an affable and pleasant gentle
man and has made a fine register of wills"
The appointment is a most excellent
one, said Gen. Allan Rutherford. Il have
known Mr.. McGill long tme-he was with
me once in my office. He is good fellow
a bright feilow-and I'm heartily glad he's
got it,
sAIr. Gill is splendid young man." said
MI Augustus Burgdorf. II do not think
President Cleveland could have selected a
register OF wills more acceptable to the
whole community. He is pleasant of ster-
ing character, and the District is to be
congratulated upon his appointment in my
opinion"
Recognition of the Young Democracy,
L regard Mr.. McGilrs appointment as an |
excellent one," said Postmaster Willett. 1T |
Is not only happy and deserved recogni-
ton Of the young democracy of the Dis.
trict, but also of splendidly equipped
young man of fine character and sterling |
qualities
Mr.. w. Cranch Mcintyre, whose name
was prominently mentioned in connection |
with the position, held views in special con- |
formity with those expressed by Mr. VIII |
lett. "
He is a fine young man." said Mr.. Nc !
L aka
did officer"
A Nautical Expert Examination.
The civil service commission will hold an |
examination September "a to fill vacancy |
in the position Of nautical expert in the |
Navy Department, the salary of which is |
81, 600 per annum. The subjects of the eS-