Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-04-04
JUDGE DUNBAR NAMED
POSTMASTER OF HOUSE
TrimbIe Selected Clerk, Jack
son Sergeant Arms and
Sinnott as Doorkeeper
sx RALPH SMITH.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April L-Jud &c
William NJ Dunbar. of Augusta, Ga, W as
tonight elected postmaster of the hou sc
of representatives His salary will be
81, 900 per year. and he will have under
his control and management about Al
clerks Judge Dunbar was elected on
the third ballot over three opponents
He received 104 votes, as against "a VOTES
for his closest competitor, r. G. BruEn-
ner of New Jersey. The other candi-
dates were r. B. Gordon, of Iowa, and
b. M. Williams, of Iowa.
Under the rules the lowest man altar
each vote was eliminated from the balloG-
ing.
The first ballot stood: Dunbar 81, Brerin-
ner 81, Gordon 81, Williams 6.
The second ballot was: Dunbar rs;
Bremner g. Gordon 60. The election DC
CURED on the third ballot, as stated
Judge Dunbar was placed in nomination
by Congressman Thomas w. HardwiclI,
of the Tenth district. whose constituent
he is. Congressman Hughes and Tribble,
of Georgia, seconded the nomination.
The successful candidate was just out
side the hall of the house, eagerly await
ing the returns. He was rejoiced when
Mr.. Tribble dashed through the door,
with q tally sheet showing that he had
been elected.
Judge Dunbar announced his candidacy
for postmaster of the house Immediately
following Democratic success at the polls
last fall
Congressman Hardwick took PERSONAL
charge of his campaign and rendered him
every assistance. The other members of
the Georgia delegation rallied Loyalty to,
his support, and the judge himself made a.
vigorous campaign. He has spent weeks
in Washington doing missionary work
with the Democratic members, and his
charming personality and recognized fit
ness were great factors in his success.
The election of Judge Dunbar is all
the more remarkable in view of the fact
that Greedy" south had previously COB
bled up the speakership, the sergeant at
arms place, the clerkship and the door
keepers place. These facts initiated
strongly against the Augustan, but he
overcame them and won hands down.
EX-MAYOR OF AUGUSTA.
Judge Dunbar has been prominent in
Georgia politics for many years. He \
served as postmaster at Augusta under I
President Cleveland and made lasting
reputation for efficiency. Subsequently
he was elected mayor of Augusta, and
served the city for several terms. He is
and has ever been a staunch Democrat of
the Cleveland type. He is the father
OF Hon. elem DUNBAR, OF augusta, VINO
has represented Richmond county in the
legislature upon several occasions
Judge Dunbars choice by the Democrats
tonight will be formally ratified by the
house on Tuesday, and he will assume
the duties of his office at once
Prior to the election of Judge Dunbar,
the caucas chose South Trimble, former
Kentucky congressman, as clerk of the
house, and Stokes u. Jackson, of Indiana,
sergeant at arms. Joseph ]. Sinnott, of
was elected doorkeeper. The
pays $500, the sergeant at arms
SC, 500, and the doorkeeper 5000 per year.
The new clerk was former lieutenant
governor of Kentucky, and subsequently
a member of congress. He was secretary
of the Democratic campaign committee
In the last election, and became a candle
date for clerk Immediately Democratic
success was secured on election night
He was elected by reclamation. Sinnotts
the doorkeeper, has served as a pair
clerk in the house for several years. He
was sergeant at arms of the Democratic
committee and he was elected
without serious contest. Stokes Jackson
the sergeant at arms, had hard fight
with William H. Ryan, of Buffalo, N. Y.
a former congressman. Rev. Henry Cou-
den, Republican, of Kansas, was re-
elected chaplain by reclamation.