The evening times., 1897-03-12
FARMER" WADE SANGUINE
Thinks He Will Be a Deputy
Pension Commissioner.
ASKS THE PRESIDENT FOR 1T
Warner Miller and Henry w. Blair
Paid Their Respects. SIoat Fas-
sett Game With "the Original
Mckinley Man." MilhoIland-Is
After a Good Job.

1t was a water haul at the White House
today, especially for those who want
offices. The only real live active ap-
pllcant who got beyond the portals lead
Ing towards the Presidents room was
Farmer Wade.'' OF Missouri, who served
In Congress with Mr.. Mckinley and now
wishes to be appointed a deputy commits
sioner Of pensions. Mr. Wade thinks his
chances are very good While the new
Iules exclude Senator's and Representatives
before 10 o'clock, there were neverthe-
less quite number of them at the mansion
as early as 9. OF these were Senators
Cullom and Nelson, who were the early
birds. Senator Mason and Representative
Marsh ofIliinOis were close behind
Ex-senator Warner Miller OF New York,
he OF falling outside the breastworks''
fame, and Henry w. Blair, of New Uamp-
shire, cametogether. Each said they waute,i
nothing, though it is generally understood
the latter will be glad TO take mission
somewhere.
j Sloat FasSctt, who continues to be
Ion probation in Mr. Platt's party, came
with the original Mckinley man of New
York, JohnE. Milholland. They We're quickly
shown inside. Mr.. Fassett's business was
toask the appointmentof new postmaster
at his home, Elmyra, 10 succeed the Deynn-
crat, who died suddenly last Sunday.
1t was one of those peculiar incidents
know to politics that ex-senator Miller and
Mr.. Fassett, who are political enemies CT
long duration, met in the Presidents room.
The meeting was not over cordial. They
spoke but did not shake hands The
presence of Mr.. Milholland, who belongs
to the Miller end of the fight. no doubt
served to prevent bosti lities =. 1t is
rumored-though Mr.. MHholland says it is
an error-that he is asking for the appoint
ment of collector of customs. This will
depend much on what Senator Thomas C.
Platt says. and the chances are he will
say nit
With ex-Senators Miller and Platt was
Thomas S. NOwell, of Boston, who has
large interests in Alaska. Mr. Novel;
wants a greater development of the Terri
tory, and also representation in Congress
Mr.. Fassett, it is understood, will not
object to taking good place. il Mr.
Platt is willing. His probation" has been
pleasing to the easy boss" and he may
say the word.
There were not more than twenty per-
sons who saw the President previous to
the Cabinet meetings which met promptly
at 4 o'clock
About / o'clock there came up to the
White House a young colored man, leading
"a huge st. Bernard dog Itwas handsome
beast, and one that anyone might feel
proud of. The colured man was instructed
co present the big dog to the President
He was a present from Charles f. Barber,
a patent attorney, Of this city.
Secretary Porter saw the President and
the big dog was brought in to him. He
looked him over carefully and said he
would be glad to accept the gift The
present is thought TO be valued at $500.
The name of the dog is Moscow He
is handsomely marked, white and yellow,
and will weigh about 25 pounds. He
is six years old and shows every evidence Of
standard breeding.