Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-15
CONTEMPLATING Mr.. PARKER.
Citizens Call ON Him and Flood Him with
Letters.

GENERAL SATISFACTION EXPRESSED WITH THE
PRESIDENTS sELrcrIox-MR. WELLER SAYS
EAST WASHINGTON WILL WELCOME HIN
VIEWS OF OTHER CITIZENS.
If Mr.. Myron NJ Parker had any doubt as TO
the general satisfaction of citizens at his ap-
pointment as District Commissioner his mind
must have been set at rest on that point this
morning.
The mail brought him scores of letters bear
ing warm congratulations and all the morning
there was a throug of callers at his Office men
in all walks of life, who came in person to ex-
press their good wishes to the new Commits
sioner.
Among those who sent congratulatory letters
were Commissioner Ross, S. II. Merrill, Com
mander Dickens, Superintendent Pollock Of
the free delivery system, Geo. Truesdell, DIR.
VIM. Pettes. T. L. Jeffords. Director Of the
Mint Leech, Geo. w. Evans, p. l.. Gar
Setson, John H; Magruder, H. ". Cot
w. H. Smith p. Msff B. Stone Charlie. si.ri sSp
ley, DIR. Jas. C. yelling. R. E. Bradley. VIM. B.
Gurley, Jas. r. Ash. Prof. A. p Montague
Il. ID. walbridge, Jos. X. McCsmmon, c. B.
Rheem, Max. B. Woodruff. G. W. F. SwartzeIl
Chas. J. Bell, DIR. Teunis s. Hamlin, E. H.
Chamberlin, Henry Lansburgh, John Rock
William P. Cabell, Thos. P. Morgan, IT,, Henry
c. Winship. Daniel Murray. B. H. Warner,
VIM. Mayse and James II. Hopkins.
WHAT SOME soF THEM SAID.
Commissioner Ross IL his letter said:
II cannot tell you how glad am that the
District of Columbia is to command your SER
vices. You will find plenty of hard work; you
will have to deal with many unreasonable and
selfish people, but you will make success of
it. Personally, am more than gratifed.''
NJ. Dill
mirable and fitting appointments made by
President Harrison yours will be considered in
the highest rank"
Director Leech said: 81 know that you have
the ability to fill the position. and believe
that your selection will be favorably received
by all who have the best interests of the city at
heart. AZ one of those who was born here and
who loves Washington l am delighted with
your selection"
Mr.. Geo. W. Evans wrote: .'As an humble
citizen and taxpayer / feel that we will have
the right man in the right place. That you will
honorably and acceptably fill the position with
credit to yourself and. the District no citizen Of
our community doubts for a moment. Our
people always value and appreciate your SER
vices and delight TO honor you"
Mr.. J. II. Magruder's note said: 81 called to
congratulate. not you, but the President for
placing the right man in the most important
place in the District"
Mr.. Walbridge: LET me congratulate YOU
and the District on your appointment as District
Commissioner. Your thorough knowledge of the
present and future needs Of the District
your progressive and enlightened Judgment
your experience in congressional legislation
will make you an ideal Commissioner
l am delighted. as all your friends are
know the acceptance of the position is a
sacrifice, and most sincerely hope the good re-
suits that will flow from your appointment will
reward Won for the sacrifice
Nv yc1a cd -, Il.
'Well! now We have Commissioner. Great
Casars ghost! What luck we are I'M lam
awfuly and sincerely sorry for you, old man,
but just think what we gain and let that console
you"
Mr.. B. II. Warner wrote:
accept my best wishes for a great success
in building up the city in which you have
spent SO much Of your life and built nm
that recognition and success which is evidenced
by your selection for the most representative
office to which any one can be selected.
You have rare qualities. that will enable you to
achieve something more than mere adn,nistra-
ton OF ordinary routine work, and friends who
will take pleasure in following your lead"
Mr. Winship said: s.While 1 am a compara-
tive stranger to you have had the pleasure of
meeting you at intervals during YOUR long
residence in the city of Wasbinrton
and have always been impressed with your
sincere and earnest efforts in every mo-
iect that was started in the true interest of the
CITY of Washington and the people of the Dis
trict of Columbia. without regard to political
party. class or race in the community
Rev. DR.. Hamlin: ~ coneratulate the Dis
trict of Columbia on your appointment tie
ideal in every respect and n man that in will
ing to make the sacrifice that Won must male ta
take the Mace deserves the tbants Of oil
But, elias. there's no rose without a thorn.
This only adds to nv standing puzzle. viz. by
what law of nature the District Com missjonsrs
(civilian) are bound to he the bandsomest mo,
in town. II ia evidently an inexorabls Law 90
we'll submit
Mr.. C. ]. Bell: 81 have lust heard of vour an.
pointment as District Commissioner and desire
TO add nv conpratulat;ons 10 the mony o,hars
YOU have no doubt received. must also con-
graduate myself. as resident of the District
for think the President has mt the RIGHT man
In the right place"
Or. James Z. Weiilng: Most heartily do l
1onsla'uiale anu Ieiicitate the District OF Co
one Of onr Connn;ss;oars 'n ts,'D 90. as
well that this honor has come
to YOU entirely unsought: that. indeed Won
have sought to avoid if. NV nsming other
for the duty. But. for This reason
the nomination il twice honorable Irow
ing the President who saw IN yor
an eminent fitness for the most and knowing
YOU because of the fitness which was. and is. 40
apparent in the eyes.not only of the President
but of YOUR fellow -citlzens.
I'm the name of your alma mater 7 cord;ayv
reach ont to Won the hand of coneratnlation