The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-26
MORE VA OFFICE SEEKERS.
DEPUTYSHIPS UNDER GENERAL LEE.
Several kspirsnts for These Plsces-.lhe
General On lila Way To Chicago
Ousr Washington Matters.
TiMrs BUREAU, RArLrY BuHDISo,
W.estrvoTos Nav Z5. 1895.

Although the Federal Offices In Viz
Sinia have long since been filed, ana the
quota OF governmental positions exhaust
ed. there stili fingers a scent OF the old
time desire, and now and then favor
able wind watts fondly 10 the shore some
turbulent spirit about which remains
Willingness 10 accept public trust.
Senator Martin and Representatives W.
A. Jones and Tazewel Elicit were IN.
the city to-day. and each Of them carried
In an inside pocket a few names OF con-
stitucnts who are willing 10 quit me
"cool. requestered vale Of life' and plunge
into the vortex Of public places. with
even a modest stipend for a monthly re-
Enumeration.
Senator Martin was In consultation with
Postmaster-General Wilson for nearly
an hour, but preferred not to talk OF
the purport Of his visit. He returned 70
Richmond this afternoon. and VIII re-
turn 10 Washington next week. and re-
main for several days.
Congressman Jones. after n brief tour
OF the departments. left for New York on
tho afternoon train. Mr.. Jones is looking
in the very best physical condition. ana
has recovered from the accident OF last
fall. when his horse fell and severely
injured his knee TO his already hand
some possessions at Warsaw Mr. Jones
is adding a rev house this summer.
Colonel Elicit only remained "A few
hours in the city. and then left Tor War
rentOn.
There were several anxious visitors
about the Office Of the Commissioner OF
Internal Revenue this morning. Jncy
were gentlemen who have applied 10 Col
iector Fitzhugh Lee for deputyships. and
who are hoping each day for his recon-
Apft ...f..
AS a matter Of fact, General Lee has so
far avoided making any changes what
ever
Tx-CoSGREssMrS THYBE.
There are quite a large number Of
ex-represcntatiyss ia the city. among
whom are Mr.. Bynum Mr.. Coombe. and
others. 1t cannot be learned whether
or not they are aftcr some Of the good
plums which have been made vacant by
deaths and designations II will be re-
membered that Mr.. Bynum. OF Indiana, is
an applicant for the comptrOllcrship
made vancant by the death of Mr.. Man
sur. This position has not yet been
FILED. nor will IL until Secretary Carlisle
returns from his tour of spcech-making
in his state.
Ex-senator Hunton, who will 20 10
Chicago. accompanied by Major Holmes
Conrad Major Hunter. Generals Payne
and LomaX. Mrs. Conrad. Mrs. Hunter
and Miss Washington. Mrs Payne and
Mrs. Lomax. is in the city. General
Fitzhugh Lee is expected daily. He VIII
deliver the address before the Confed-
crate post at Chicago. who will unveil a
monument to the Confederate dead This
party will leave here on Monday. and
will be the guest of honor of the post
in Chicago.
SEwsY NOTES.
Captain Buckingham, who has charge
OF the Presidents boat, which is under
going repairs at the Norfolk navy-yard.
is in the city. This boat viii be ready
for service ON the first of June.
Colonel +. Pike. Of the Hygeia Hotel,
ct Old Point, is In the city for few
days.
Mr.. Lewis Harvie Finney left this city
10 spend few days at his old home in
Richmond.
Mr.. Lands private secretary to the
Secretary of State. is in New York on
little trip. 1t Is his first vacation since
assuming this position.
Mai. Charles ;. Stringfelow, of Rich
mond is stopping in the city. and will
leave here in a few days for home.
VIRGINIA PENSION cAsEs.
The following changes occur In the
Iension cases for Virginia end North
Carolina.
Virginia. issue Of lS9'-Original, Thomas
Hogan, National Soldiers Home, Eliza
beth City: Isaac Robinson. Portsmouth,
Norfolk, Eugene Corcoran National SOL
ditrs' Heme Elizabeth city. Reissue
Lewis Thompson, Fairfax Courthouse,
Fairfax: David A. Watson, Chariottes-
vile, Albemafle.
North Carolina. lS95-Original. Manuel
Watkins. Fort Barnwell Craven. Re
newal, James Sathawat, Washington,
Beaufort Reissue. John Haddock. La
Grange. Lcnoir; Frank flaming. New
bcrLe. Craven: William Morse. Elizabeth
City. Pasquotank.
foURTH-cLAss PosToFFfCEs.
Total number of fourth-class postmas-
ters appointed to-day were twenty-nine,
twenty-four of which are to hll vacancies
caused by death and designations.
For North Carolina: Buriow, Moore
county. A. A. Kelly, appointed. vice b.
II. Kelly. resigned, Pennington, Stanley
county. L. q. Lewis, appointed, vice X.
C. Hall. dead: Villanow. Moore county.
Malcolm Smith appointed vice NJ. a.
McBryde. resigned
No changes In the service for Virginia.
H. L. W.