Evening star., 1902-02-20
At THE WHITE HOUSE
Elliott Woods Appointed Su-
perintendent Of Capitol.
GEN. TORRANCE CALLS
CONGRATULATORY TELEGRAMS
ON THE sCHLEY DECISION.
Pardon for Maryland Convict-Talk
About the Haytian Mission
Some of the Visitors.

President Roosevelt today appointed Ell
liott Woods of Indiana superintendent Of
the Capitol building and grounds, to fill an
original vacancy created by an act of
Congress approved February IA, 1902. The
appointment does not go to the Senate and
does not have to be confirmed by that
body. The appointment will give Satisfac-
tion at the Capitol. Upon the death Of
Edward Clark who was the architect for
the Capitol, and the proposal to appoint
his assistant, Mr.. Woods. to fill the va
cancy there was opposition to this action
from certain architects, on the ground that
Mr.. Woods was not an architect and
should not be given this position. To meet
this objection Congress provided for su-
perintendent for the Capitol building and
grounds, changing the title of architect
The President has acted as Congress de-
sired and has selected Mr.. Woods for the
original vacancy.
To Paint San Juan Fight.
The Russian ambassador this afternoon
presented to the President the famous Rus
sian war painter, Vassili Verestchagin The
artist has crossed the ocean for the purpose
of painting the fight of San Juan HILL
Cuba, where the President distinguished
himself by gallantly leading a desperate
charge. 1t was appropriate that Verest-
chasin should meet one Of the central fig
ures of that memorable conflict and to hear
something of the fight that will aid in max
ing an accurate picture, Mr.. Verestchagin
| is going to Santiago and will study the bat
tleground on the spot. He will spend some
time on San Juan Hill and in the vicinity,
and will afterward confer with American
and Spanish officers. The size of the paint
ing will be determined after "a study of the
scene and talks with those who took part
G. A. r. officials Call.
Ell Torrance, commander-1n- chief of the
G. A. r., and the members of the execu-
tice committee of the organization called
on the President. The party was accom-
panied by Henry S. Peck, Joseph w. Kay,
Silas H. fowler, Charles Burrows and
other officials of the G. A. r.
At the request of the President Com
mander Torrance remained for a confer
! ence with him. The two men talked for a
long time.
Representative Foster of Vermont intro
duced Colonel Zoypher collector OF customs
at Newport, and c. E. Nelson of Vermont.
Senator Foster of Washington introduced
Ex-Governor McGraw of that state.
Representative Sibley of PENNSYLVANIA
presented Col. F. f. Windsor Of Warren,
Pa, to the President. Colonel Windsor
commanded the 10th PENNSYLVANIA Regi-
ment in the war with Spain and was in the
fight at Coamo, Porto Rico.
AAc 0Culey OeC1S1Ou.
The President received number Of tele-
grams today congratulating him on his con-
clusions in the appeal made to him by Ad-
miral Schley. number Of his callers like
wise expressed approval Of his disposition
| of the case Representative Littlef1eld Of
Maine VISA especially hearty In his COM
mendation. He called to express his sats-
faction, but the President was engaged in
| long conference with the Secretary of
War, and Mr.. Littlefeld did not remain
''The entire document meets with my ap-
prevail" said Mr. Littlefield.
Mr.. Cortelyou is Better.
Secretary Cortelyous condition was i'm
proved today, and it was thought that he
| would be at his office tomorrow OF next
day. He has been suffering from a severe
cold and his physician thought 1t would be
safer for him to remain In bed for several
days.
Pardon for a Maryland Man.
At the earnest solicitation of Representa-
tives Wachter and Schrim of Baltimore
and upon presentation Of proper facts, the
President today granted pardon to Walter
T. Holmes, who is serving three-year SEN
tence in the Maryland penitentiary for
stealing a few dollars from the Baltimore
| city post Office. He was convicted in Octo-
| Der, 1900 and has served about half Of his
term He is dying of consumption, and it is
| desired that he shall die at his home as a
free man.
Not a Candidate for Hayti.
James T. Bradford, colored. of Maryland,
was with Representatives Wachter and
| Schirm, and the two representatives talked
| with the chief executive about an office for
| Mr. Bradford After the interview with the
President. Mr.. Bradford said: There is abb
Inf a11-n truth in f1,a toll hot
mated In New York, and has gained wide
circulation. placing me among the numer-
| Gus candidates for the Haytian mission.
| True, have been approached by number
claims for this position before President
Roosevelt, but to each and all have posi-
lively refused to consider such PROPOSE
tion. I am interested in my party In my
native state.
How this telegram was originated can
not conceive, except that perhaps some
candidate thought that to multiply the con-
| fusion might help his chances, or perhaps
hurry the President to decision. l am a
candidate for an authorship: my people
| understand this. and 1 am relying upon
| the fitness of my selection to such q post"
1t is reported that President Roosevelt is
going to appoint minister to Hayti to-
| succeed William F. Powell of New Jersey.
| Many colored aspirants for the position
| have come to the front. T. Thomas For
| tune of New York is talked about and it
is Salu tnat senator McCOmaS or Maryland
| has a strong candidate in H. S. Cummings
of Baltimore. New York republicans have
| Endorsed Charles W. Anderson OF New
York city The New York co,ored repub-
| licans declare that their vote is potential
and that they ought to be fully recognized
The Arizona Marshalship.
Ex-Gov. Myron H. McCord of Arizona
had an interview with the President today
Col. MeCord was United States marshal Of
Arizona at the time of Ben. Daniels selec-
tion for that place. and there was nothing
against his record. His friends are now
urging the President to nominate Col Nc
Cord for marshal. AS the influence for him
is strong, and as the President Is well sat
isfied with his conduct of the office it is
thought to be quite probable that Col Nc
Cord stands good chance of succeeding
himself.
Medal of Honor for Capt Pickett.
Representative Lamb of Virginia present.
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