Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-10
THE CITY POST OFFICE.
A Talk With the New Superintendent on
the Work.
He is Familiarizing Himself With What He
Has to DO-Everything is Going on
without Delay.

Mr.. ]. W. Kinsey, the new superintendent in
charge Of the construction Of the city post
office now building opposite The STAR office,
has taken charge Of his new office. That he
intends to know exactly what is being done on
the work is apparent from his close supervision
Of it. This morning when a STAR reporter
sought him he was found in the midst Of the
workmen giving bis directions He stood
there in his shirt sleeves, his head covered
with broad panama hat, consulting with Mr..
Bright. his foreman. Mr.. Kinsey is a strongly
built man, weighing probably over 200 pounds.
He looks as though he might lift one Of the
large stones used in the construction of the
foundation without the necessity of a derrick,
and his fine physique gives the appearance of
one whom the workmen would not care to have
personal difficulty with. He is apparently a
man Of determination, who has a mind of his
own, and from his conversation one would
judge that he is thoroughly practical and we'll
acquainted with the undertaking before him.
GETTING FAMILIAR WITH THE WORK.
81 have devoted myself thus far" he said,
"to becoming thoroughly acquainted with the
character of the work being done, the details
Of the construction and the men with whom
will come in contact l can find no fault with
tue lOuuuHtlOH ~ lar db nave Uccu dDlo W III
vestigate it. l expect that the present con-
tractor for the foundation will complete his
portion Of the work by the 1st of the month.
He will then have to clear up the grounds and
place them in the condition which the contract
calls for. 1t will probably be the 10th of
August before he Is entirely finished.
"The work is going along very nicely and We
are not hindered by any delays. Last week we
had considerable trouble on account of the
heat. Many Of the laborers had to stop work
because of its intensity. There is absolutely no
shade anywhere within the inclosure and the
sun pours down with all its power throughout
the day. The high fence which surrounds the
block keeps whatever air there might be stir
ring from reaching us, and especially for the
men who are working in the excavations the
hest is overpowering.
THE sUPERsTRUCTURE WORK.
$50 soon as the present work is completed
John Pierce of New York, who has the contract
for the superstructure, will put his force on the
building Mr.. Pierce has a contract which will
cover period Of two and a half years. The
first portion OF his job will be the beginning of
the brick work and the iron which will be used
I with it. take the greatest pride IN this build
ing. which zee will be one Of the very finest
in the city, and will be not only useful, but an
adornment to this magnificent capital of ours.
Mr.. Kinsey is a native Of Ohio and has for
the past six years and ten months been the
auultor OF luscarawas coupsy III tnat state
Ever since the war ne has been contractor
and builder and is thoroughly acquainted with
the character of the work which he has now
undertaken. He served in the army through
ont the war and when ho was mustered out was
only twenty-one. Mr.. Kinsey has not been
here since the close OF the war. when his regi-
ment was quartered In Georgetown. He smiled
pleasantly and answered with decided affirm
ative to an inquiry from the reporter as to
whether he noticed any improvements.