The Washington times., 1901-12-20
GOOD PLACES
FOR TWO NEGROES.
DANGY TO BE RECORDER OF DEEDS
j. Y. 4. Grassland Plncntei With Ap-
pointmcnt as Minister to SIBERIA
-Chnrgc aGninst ChcafhRm
WAS Private Use of Gov
ernmcnt Envelopes.

The President yesterday decided upon
the appointment Of John C. Dancy, col
cred. TO be Recorder OF Deeds of the Dis
trict Of Columbia. and ]. r. A. Grassland
as Minister to Liberia.
Grassland was a strong candidate for
| the position of Recorder, but was placated
with the appointment to Liberia. He is a
physician OF ST. Joseph Mo.
He will succeed Owen L. u. Smith. Of
North Carolina, the same State in which
Dancy and Henry p. Cheatham, the Re-
corder who has just resigned. hold resi-
denres.
Confirmation After Holidays.
Dancy's nomination will be sent to the
Senate Immediately after the holiday re-
cess ard Cheatham viii surrender the Of
fee TO him Immediately upon cOnfirma-
tion. Dancy was endorsed for the posi-
tion by Senator Pritchard Of North Caro-
lima, who urged the President TO reap
point Cheatham until he saw it was hone
less. Senator Pritchard and a number of
prominent North Carolinians called at the
White House yesterday and endorsed
Dancy's candidacy. The announcement of
although several men had been under
consideration for the place and a num-
Der Of Representatives and Senators had
called to endorse certain aspirants for
the position Of Recorder.
The other Candidates.
Among the other candidates were Rev
c. II. Payne, of Huntington, W Va. who
was endorsed by Senator Scott. and Jesse
Lawson, Of this city, endorsed by sena-
tor Kean, and several members Of the
New jersey Congressional delegation.
Dancy is collector Of customs al VIII
mington. y. c. He held that position
under President Harrison. was ousted by
President Cleveland. and appointed again
by President Mckinley. His term will
expire in February. Prior TO holding Of
fee at Wilmington he was register of
deeds IN Edgecombe County. y C. He is
a prominent member Of the 4. NJ Z. Zion
Church. and was formerly editor Of the
star OF zion" and OF the Zion Quarter
ly Review"
Dnncy Friendly to Chentbam.
Mr. Dancy called at the city hall yes
tcrday. and was the recipient Of congratu-
lations when II became generally known
that he was selected 10 fiji the position
OF Recorder. He said that he was friend
with and entertained the highest admira-
ton for Mr.. Cheatham, and had hoped
that he would be reappoIhted.
1t was through Mr. Cheatban's Influence.
Re said, that he had been appointed col
lector of customs at Wilmington.
Cheatham's resignation. which was sub
mitted on "Wednesday. was the result of
charges filed and pressed by Bishop Ar
nett, OF The A. n. Z. Church. and Henry
Y. Arnett, his son. The latter was for
merly a subordinate in the Recorders Of
fee. His relations with Chestham became
strained when the latter refused to ap-
point him Deputy Recorder position
now held by white man. Arnett resigned
aud instigated the fight against Cheat
ham. /. is said that the charge which At
tCrney General Knox found sustainsble
was that Choatham had used Government
envelopes for private purposes.
President Favored Chenthnm.
The fight was started some time ago. At
first it appeared to be Of no Importance
To a number of enquiries on the part OF
persons Interested the President said t&at
he would resppoint Cheatham The
charges brought later; however, caused
the President to change his mind.
Mr. Cheatham's administration Of the
Office Of Recorder has been highly satls-
factory one to members Of the bar and to
the general public. he Is rated one Of the
ablest colorod men Ia the South.