Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-23
Citizens Grati6ed at the Selection OF
MIR. Woodward.
HIS FITNESS FOR TIE GUARDIANSHIP
He Would Make the Inauguration
a Big Success.
NOT OFFICIALLY NOTIFIED

soon to come TO this city, and he expected
that he would then take the opportunity to
personally notify Mr. Woodward that he
had been selected to fill the position of
chairman of the inaugural committee.
A Star reporter Informed today by
Mr.. Woodward that he had not been Off
cislly notified of ~ selection as chairman
of the inaugural committee. He said that
he was therefore not in a position to say
anything in regard to inaugural matters
The reported selection of Mr.. Woodward
seems to meet the general approval of the
citizens, judging from the expressions OF
those interviewed by Star reporters today,
: given below:
No BETTER Man Could BE Selected.
Mr.. Henry a. willard said: Il do not
think better man than Mr.. Woodward
could have been selected for the chairman
ship. after Mr.. Parker declined it, l must
frankly admit that 1 was in favor of Mr..
Parker because of his experience in inaugU-
ration matters, obtained as vice cnaiiman
o. the committee eight years ago, and his
iEvariable success in Undertakings where
personal influence with all classes of citi-
Zens is necessary to be exercised. II would
have also been my wish to have seen
ItbilCdn selected Tor position WI hich nee
essarlly brings its occupant into the close
relationship with the incoming President"
SIR Frederick G. Stevens, president of the
West End National Bank: 1T is excel
Il 1t appointment, and L believe ii is richly
de served
Mr. W. Riley Deehle: 'The appointment
OF Mr. Woodward could not be improved
upon"
Mr.. T. L. Holbrook: Mr. Woodward Is ..
fine mans live man. and will make d mos
excellent chairman.
A Representative business Num-
President c. c. Glover of Riggs Bank.
MIR. Woodward is eminentIy representa-
tive business man, and will bring to the
Of
acter. He has the respect of ali classes
and in my opinion no better man coult
nave been selected. 1 venture the predic-
ton that when tae inaugura ton is ovel
there Will be little If anything left undone
that would have added to the success o.
the celebration
Ex-iov- Nm Pitt Kellogg said: MIR
Noodwards selection good one
Inc Chairman of the inaugural committee
he thought, should be far as possible I.
non-partisan. because he had to dea.
with people of all sentiments. and he be
i.eEed MI woodward was non
partisan as could have been selected"
The Commissioners' Views.
Commissioner Truesden said: The aD-
pointment of Mr.. Woodward is an excel
lent one. from all standpoints. He is a man
or marked executive ability, a prominent
citizen, well liked and of high order q.
Intelligence. 1 am pleased with the appoint
nent. not only because of these cualific;i-
tIOilS, DuI because OF the deserved
ton to the party that assisted materiaiy
to elect our next President"
Commissioner Powell SAID: II think the
appointment of Mir. Woodward deserved
compliment TO man of sterling integrity
and marked business ability
MIR. 5. W. Rittenhouse said: why, /
think MIR. WOodwards selection chair
man OF the inaugural committee one of the
best that could possibly have been made
He is well known and every citizen oi
Washington knows of his executive abil-
ity.''
Mr.. B. H. Warner said: Mr.. Woodward
is eminently we'll qualified to act chair
of the inaugural committee. and his
appointment is in every way proper. h.
is president of the board of trade and one OF
our leading business men, who, notwith-
standing his previous possession of demo-
cratic principles. was an earnest advocate
of the triumph of sound money and The
election of Maj Mckinley. He has broad
views, fine executive ability and is model
citizen He will have an earnest and cor
dial support from the residents of Wash
ington, and the people of the country
He's all right.
a Happ: Selection.
Mr.. John B. Wight said: The appoint
ment of Mr.. Woodward as chairman of the
Inauguration committee would, in my opin-
ion, be not only a very happy selection of
Ii well qualified to fill the position, but
just and proper recognition of Mr.. Wood
ward as a broad-minde1 and liberal citizen
of the District of Columbia He has been
50 thoroughly Identified with business and
IN the development OF business in this city,
and at the same tlTe ready and glad TO
aid in all steps for the development of the
District in every way, as to have gained
the respect and esteem of the citizens gen
orally. l hope Mr.. Hanna will give him
the appointment"
Mr.. Mayer of the Bon Marche: MFR.
Woodward is a man accustomed to organ
ization, and has made great success
business He is particularly well quail
flied 20 take charge of the Inauguration.
Thisswill be the biggest inauguration We
have ever had"
Chas Baum: Mr. Woodward is a first
class business man, and is fully able to do
the work that will be required of him. The
int ugUration will be splendid affair. l
am sure, and will do this city much good.
especially If we have fine weather. so the
people can make few days stay and get
about. I hope" continued Mr.. Baum, 1.-The
need for an 0Xtra session will not be lost
sight Of If l employ a man to do
tain piece of work, 1 surely would not
pect him TO take a rest for nine months be-
fore doing anything. / think ought to
have an extra session of Congress follow
close the heels of this grand Inaugural
ton. and / think it will be a grand one be-
cause Mckinley has caused, and very Justly
so, according to my view. general rejoic-
ing throughout the country"
4 Splendid Man for the Place.
Mr.. T. E. Roessie said: Il heartily ap-
prove of Mr.. Woodward's selection to take
charge of the inaugural ceremonies He is
proper man for the place. ha wing all the
qualifications. He Fas executive ability
and is fine looking as well. This
Inauguration will be the greatest affair of
.he kird we have ever had in Washington
There Will be twice many people here
as We have ever had before, and / think
the city Will be 50 crowded that lots of
the people will have to sleep in Baltimore
The class Of people coming, too. is unusual
Lots OF the multi ti-rnilionaires will be here
1t will be a great crowd
lanSDuTSh e T2ro.
Il reg1r1 Mr.. Nocdwards selection as
frst-class one. He is excellent business
man ard he will make the inaugural on a
euccess. 1 think this inauguration will be
the biggest affair we have ever had here
The new library building is fitting place
In which TO hold the ball, it is already
beautifully dec eoorated."
Mr.. A. Lisner said he considered the
cfoice of Mr.. Woodward a most excellent