Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14

Senator Thurston's candidate is ex-Repre-
sentative Edward X. Valentine, who served
as sergeant-at-arms of the United States
Senate from June 10, 1890. until June 30,
1898. He was also member of the Forty
sixth, Forty-seventh and Forty-eghth Con-
crosses. Mr.. Valentine was born at Keo-
Sauuua, Van Buren, county, Iowa, June l.
1913. He received common school educa-
ton and learned the trade of a printer, at
which he worked until the breaking out of
the war, when he enlisted in the sixty-sev-
enth Illinois Infantry. and was promoted to
be a second lieutenant. He was honorably
discharged i'll the spring of 1863, and re-
enlisted as private in the seventh Iowa
cavalry, was promoted to be adjutant of
the regiment, and served until June, 1866,
having been twice brevetted for efficient and
neritorious services. In 1869 he was ap-
pointed register of the United States land
office at Omaha, Neb., having located in
that state three years previously. Having
studied law he was admitted to the bar
and engaged actively in practice of law
until the fall of 1875, when he was elected
judge of the sixth judicial district serving
as such until he was elected a member of
the Forty-siXth Congress.
For the Secretaryship.
There are quite number of names con-
rected with the secretaryship of the Sem
ate as possible appointees. Mr.. Quay is
believed to be in favor of Clayton Nc
Michael of Philadelphia for that place.
" lille 1t is said that a number of republi-
cans favor having George C. Gorham of
California again take the position of secre-
tary of the Senate, which he occupied from
1865 to 1879. EX-Representatiye Bellamy
Storer, who defeated Robert NJ. Bowler
low controller of the currency in a race
for Congress- and who failed to be renom-
il ated, is also spoken of as possibility
for the secretaryship. If Col. Arson G.
McCook, who served several terms in the
House of Representatives and was secreta-
ny of the Senate from December Is 1888,
Until September, 1895, should indicate his
desire to return to his old place, he would
have a good support, but ii is not believed
That he would care for the honor, in view
of the care his business affairs require
While Clayton McMicnael is frequently
referred to in connection with the secre-
taryship, and while Mr.. Quay, it is under
stood, would give him warm support, 1t
is thought doubtful whether he would leave
his business affairs in the hands of others
to come here to act in an official position.
Mr.. McMichael succeeded mis- father as
editor of the North American. He has a
war record, but shortly after the close of
the civil conflict settled in Philadelphia, be-
ing associated with his father on the North
American. He is well known in this city,
however as in 1882 he was appointed Unit
ed States marshal for the District of Co
lUmbia 1t is known that he enjoyed his
residence here, and this fact has caused
many to think that he would like to return
as secretary of the Senate.
From the Far West.
Mr.. Arthur ]. Shaw of Spokane, Washing
ton. arrived here today, and this afternoon
visited the Capitol. Mr.. Shaw is the can
.jidate of Senator Wilson for the secretary
ship of the United States Senate, and is also
backed by a large number OF Senators of the
northwest for this position. Mr.. Shaw did
not know his name was to hH presented for
the secretaryship of the Senate until he saw
il mentioned in that connect or in press dis
patches and upon the advice Of friends at
once started for Washington, d. G.
Mr.. Shaw is a native Of Aurora, Erie
county New York ~ N