Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-01-22
vR GUDGER's ANNOUNCEMENT
IN POSTMASTERSHIP NATTER,
Chased DeOr to Endorsements on 18th.
advises Against Visits to Wash
ingtOn-7AppOintmeat Soon.

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Of unusual interest to the people of
henderson county is the announce
mept of Congressman J. M. Gudger
tbst he has closed the contest for the
v,stmastership of Hendersonville
Mr.. Gudger furnished the Hustler
Democrat with duplicate letter of
4bose sent to candidates for the posi-
4ion of postmaster, in which he called
attention to the editorial In this paper
on January 8, advising him to close
the contest so as to avoid further an
noyance, expense, and personal visits
10 Washington.
It is understood that the candidates
continued to work for the position and
did not let up in their efforts to secure
endorsements until Sunday While
the cream of the endorsements had
doubtless been secured, there were
others to be had, but it is believed that
those conveying most influence had
been received.
While some of the candidates have
sent in vo1uminous number OF recon-
nendations, it is believed that Mr..
Grdger will be able to go over them
without any undue delay and for this
reason the announcement of his ap-
pointment is expected within the next
few days.
The duplicate letter furnished by
Mr.. Gudger follows:
HOUSE of Representatives,
Washington, d. c., Jan. 16, 1914:
My dear Mr.. --
I have or file and under considera-
ton the many endorsements asking
for your appointment as postmaster at
Hendersonville. Practically the entire
Democratic patrons OF that ONCE, In-
cluding large number OF the proHi-
nent men of the county. have signed
petitions and filed personal letters re-
commending their friend for the posi-
ton.
Recently 1 noted an EDITORIAL in
your local paper asking me to an
nounce the appointment IN order to
prevent expense on the part OF the
candidates and their friends. annoy
snce on the part of the patrons OF the
Office, and to prevent further confu-
sion in regard to the contest. AS I
have incesssant demands ON my time
attending to important work In con-
neCtion with the various committees,
of which am a member, and attend
ing the meetings of the House of Rep
resentatives, have decided to request
the candidates to cease sending in any
further endorsements except such as
they may now have on hand to De
mailed not later than the 18th instant.
It will take me several days to go
over the numerous endorsements of
the candidates, and after conference
with our Senators, at the earliest pos
sible moment, / will announce the re-
suit of my decision.
As all of the applicant sare personal
friends of mine, men Of unimpeachable
integrity and unquestioned Democracy,
it will be extremely embarrassing to
pass upon this question and decide the
successful candidate regret ex-
ceedingly that I am unable to give
each one-the position they seek, as
they all richly deserve recognition,
I am pleased to note the fact that
this contest has been carried on with
out any display Of bitterness, and ]
hope to retain the warm friendship of
those VINO fail to secure the appaoint-
ment AS I regard the contest closed,
it will be unnecessary for any Of the
candidates or any of their friends to
come to Washington in reference to
the matter, as the appointment will
be made upon written recommends
tons.
This information has today been
rlailed to all the candidates.
With kind personal regards and good
wishes, I am,
Your friend,
ST. JOHN HOTEL, RFTOUCHFD.