The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-09
POLITICAL NOTES
BY our REPORTER.
The Civil Service to be 1odified by Presl-
dent Mckinley.
JOHN T. DICKEY SAYS He Is
Not an Applicant for Observation-Disclosures b.
OberIy Chosen Chairman Of the FL -
nance Committee - Numerous
Applicants for Postmaster.

Shades Of darkness John T. Dlckey de-
niles that lie is an applicant for Magistrate
Sasse' position. Coming events cast their
shadows before them. This was only what
was expected in John Us. case as his re-
ceving the appointment of Notary Public
was construed rs the first step towards be-
ing groomed for the other more important
position. But then John says he don't
want 1t and that should settle 1t as far as
ho is concerned.
But suppose Governor Tunnel should
see f1t TO appoint him "Would he refuse:"
oDERLY. CHAIRMAN OF FINANCE.
James B. Obcrly Wednesday evening, ut
the caucus of his party associates, was
chosen chairman Of tho finance committee
of city council, as. was predicted IN the
REPUBLICAN some two weeks ago Ho was
the best qualified man among the Demo-
cratic members for the position, having
served on the committee for the past two
wears, when Frank, u. McNulty was chair
man, tho Republican member OF the old
committee being Henry W. Iebley
The chairmen Of the other committees
are not as important, which consists of
tho following. Public buildings, law, fire
companies, police, printing. park. bonds,
navigation, elections, accounts, ensross-
menIs, crelnatory nITengineers.
The chairman of the Finance 90 mmlt-
and receives $50 as year for bis work, be.
sides $50 O year as chairman of tho Finance
Committee, getting 81 for each regular
mecting of Council md 50 cents for each
committee meeting attended. There Is
more work for the Financial COMMITTEE
than any of the other committees, and con.
siderable time has to be given to the
same.
THE OFFICERS NOT YET DECIDED UPON.
The officers who will be elected by City
C ounci to fill the different offices ut their
lisp osal have not yet been decided upon
and they will not ba named until tho "lst
undergoing the button hole process by the
aspirants and their friends who are anx.
ious and willing to serve tho city for a
consideration. The best plum to be given
out is that of coal oil inspector, .wbilc
Clerk of Council Auditor. City Clerk Au.
litors Clerks, City Treasurer's Clerk,
Baiff and Clerk Of the Market all pay
good salaries and are good paying positions
There will be weeping and waillng ana
gnashing OF teeth after tho appointments
are announced.
All Of the much talked OF contests for
seats in city council have been dropped
and the matter Is almost forgotten by tho
public The Democrats control city coun.
ell by one majority which gives them tho
disposal Of all the city Offices that are ap.
pointive. Probably by the time the next
CITY election rolls around the Republicans
may bo able to elect majority of the
members and then have these same Offices
ut their disposal
Eight days have rolled around since the
Republican officials were sworn in, and
everything runs along as smoothly as can
be- The new officers are getting into the
routine Of work without any trouble
whatever.
THE CIVIL SERVICE BUGABOo
Word has been received from washing
ton that after Congress adjourns presi-
dent Mckinley will take up the civil SER
vice commission and reorganize it entirely
Ex. President Cleveland Issued orders
placing 5000 positions under the law.
President Mckinley idea Is to return the
classified service to the statutes 1t occu.
pied at the end of the Harrison admins.
tration. 1t will take the Government
| Printing Office, the Bureau of Engraving
| and Printing, private secretaries and con.
| fldential clerks and deputies in the rove
nuo service, ont Of civil service examina-
| items.
The appointment of tho revenue collec-
! tor fer the district of Maryland, Virginia
| and Delaware will be made this month.
| BY tho new ruling to be made the present
| Democratic officials holding office in our
| CITY VIII W relAofCu anu IhepioiAo1uI up
pointed to take their place. The positions
| are good ones and pay fair salaries. There
are already numerous applicants for the
three positions. Who the lucky ones will
be time dlonc will tell. The Republican
party has been getting in better shape
lately and quiet missionary work Is still
| going on.
| FOR POSTMASTER.
The following gentlomeu we have been
given to understand want to succeed Post
master Enoch Moore; Washington HASH
ings, w. S. Quigley, Stephen Downey,
George Hollis, Daniel Stewart, Col. n. p.
Bernard, and others The position Is for
four years and pays $3.S00 ayear. 1t is
| worth y A wing