Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

'The appointments are excellent ones" said
Mr.. Hallett Kilbourn. Il have known both
men long and well"
Mr.; j, A. Ruff said: From hearsay, 1
should think Mr. Douglass was a tirst-rate
sure; fully qualified for the position. From
Mr. Douglass record" said Mr.. Ruff, Il should
THINK ne would be Just the man. have al
ways heard that he is a good executive OFF,
cer."
George C. Hennine. of A. saks A Co ia Of
the opinion that the selection could not have
he said
Mr.. Isador Saks declared that the selection of
the commissioners couldn't have been better.
The President knew what he was about when
he chose Mr.. Douglass and Mr.. Hine." he said.
Mr.. Lawrence Gardner said: Il have known
both gentlemen for many years and known them
to possess man! excellent qualities
MIR. Simon Wolf: 1.-The appointments are all
right: !! have known both gentlemen init
mately for some time, and think they will be
highly satisfactory to the citizens of the Dis
tfict This morning 1 wrote to both Of them.
To Mr.. Hine said: MY dear friend, You know
what think Of you, but fear that in less than
three months they will go for the first part of
your name Uemon) and try and squeeze You.
To Mr.. Douglas l said L congratulate the Dis
trict, but pity you"
Mr.. Hine has been known to me for many
years said Mr.. Matthew G. Emery. land /
know him to have the requisite qualities for the
making of an efficient Commissioner. As for
Mr.. Douglass. 1 only know him slightly; never
had any business transaction with him, but
from hearsay and reputation 1 believe he will
acceptably fill his new position
Horatio Browning, of Browning & Middleton,
In speaking of the new Commissioners said
"Mr. Hine is held in high esteem BY me. and
am delighted with his appointment. 1 have
known him for many years, and from his posi-
ton as attorney for the firm know he possesses
executive ability. 1 believe Mr.. Hine is more
OF democrat in name than otherwise, and
that reason alone should make me delighted,
for am republican. The endorsements that
l have heard of Mr.. Douglass show him to be a
man of many sterling qualities"
w. n. Dalton, of Dalton & Strickland shoe
dealers: THE appointments are most satisfac-
tory"
VI. s. Teel: II consider both the new Com
mlssloners first-class men in every respect.
Better appointments could not have been made.
MIR. James L. Bell: Il have known Mr.. Hine
Tor number of years. He is good man for
the place and will make an excellent Commits
sloner. He understands the needs of the peo-
pie. don't know Mr.. Douglass"
AT THE DISTRICT BUILDINGS.
Commissioners Webb and Wheatley were al
their desks early this morning apparently in
the best of humor. In answer TO an inquiry
from STAR reporter Commissioner Wheatley
salu tnat tne appointments were very good
ones; that he had known both gentlemen for
some time, and it was his impression that they
would make good Commissioners. Commits
sioner Webb was hearty in his approval of the
selection. He said that they would make good
Commissioners. when do you expect your
successors?" asked the reporter. 1--WE are ready
at any time," answered Mr.. Wheatley, 'to turn
over the reins. Our work is up to date, and we
will be able to leave our successors clean desks
at least"
Just who will be president of the board is not
known. Heretofore it has been customary for
the holding over Commissioner to fill that Office,
but in this case it is different
Personally l am not acquainted with either
of the gentlemen" said Capt Symons, 'but
from what hear they are both good men. /
trust that my relations with them will be as
pleasant as those with the old Commission
ers."