Evening star., 1897-04-14

heard of him, he was confident he would
make frst-class Commissioner He did
know Commissioner Ross, and q graEder
and truer official never lived He had
worked for his denomination as hard as he
mad ever worked for anyth hing in the world,
and was glad not only for .he District, but
his own people, that the President had ap-
pointed a man who was so universally
popular
Capt. H. b. Elliott raid the people of the
District had reason to feel proud of the
cnle1 executive. He had done the most
popular thing possible In naming Commits
sfoner Ross to succeed himself. 1t was re-
freshing to see that there was still SUCH
thing as the merit system. Commissioner
Ross had merited the position.
Mr.. Wight Not a Stranger.
Mr. John B. Wight. the republican nom
inee for the commissionership, Is not a
stranger at the District building, and al
ready has a good knowledge Of the routine
OF District matters. He has appeared be-
fore the Commissioners several times as
the representative of different charitable
institutions and other matters, and long
ago installed himself as a man of force.
His arguments have ever been succinct.
ana ne displayed a knowledge of District
affairs that was remarkable He has given
the analrs OF the District considerable
STUDY and thought. With all this in his
favor there Is little doubt at the District
building that he will take hold Immediate
ly and lose no time in keeping the wheels
of the District moving.
Mr.. X. Ross Perry said:
II am acquainted with both the NOM
fnees. They are eStimable gentlemen and
VIII make most acceptable Commissioners"
Mr.. George E. Hamilton said he agreed
with all Mr.. Perry said.
District Attorney Henry E. Davis said:
There Is no appointment that l have had
more at heart than that of Commissioner
Ross. He has been lifelong democrat.
and his appointment must give satisfaction
to all good democrats. l know Mr.. Wight,
who has been named as the republican
Commissioner, and he is well qualified for
the position. He is thoroughly competent,
and believe will make a satisfactory Com
missioner
Mr.. H. H. Church, the lumber dealer, said:
II am thoroughly gratified at the renom-
ination of Commissioner Ross. 1t is the
voice of nine-terths of the people of the
District. He is in every way qualified for
the position. and has during his incum-
bency thoroughly demonstrated it. His
record is clean and his heart Is pure. 1
know MIR. Wight quite well, and his mark
ed business ability, coupled with his thor
ough honesty, will serve him we'll as Com
missioner"
MIR. W. j. Frizzell said he thought the
nominations were first rate and suited him
thoroughly.
Admirable Appointments.
Mr.. S. w. Woodward: THE appoint
ments are admirable. No better man than
Mr.. Ross could have been selected. The
same is equally true of Mr.. Wight. 1 was
a hearty SUP porter of Mr.. Truesdell for
reappointment, as you know. l have firm
and absolute confidence In his integrity
and ability and his broad acquaintance
with the needs of the wncle District and
his earnestness in caring for them all. But
Mir. Wight possesses these qualifications in
lso less degree He viii make splendid
Commissioner. He is thoroughly equipped
for the position. You cannot quote me too
strongly in approval of the appointments
Mr.. Henry F. Blount-"Ycu can make my
commendation of the appointments of
Messrs. Ross and Wight just as strong as
you please. Mr.. Ross record tells more
than anything I could say
what kind of a man and officer he is. His
record is a compliment he should be very
proud of. 1 am delighted with Mr.. Wight's
He will make an ideal Com
Mr. Frederick c. Stevens. president of the
West End National Bank-"I cannot say
how much pleased am at the appointment
of Mr.. John B. Wight to be District Com
missioner. He is a good man in every
sense of the word. / have known him for a
number of years. and his qualities are of
the highest character. He will make an
excellent Commissioner and prove himself
fully equal to meeting any responsibilities
or emergencies that may confront him.
Mr. Ross has made first-class Commis-
sioner and the President showed much wis
dom IN continuing him in office"
Mr.. Chns. J. Bells Views.
MIR. Chas. ]. Bell, president of the Amer
lean Security and Trust Company: MIR.
Wight will make an admirable Commits
sioner. and will grow more and more each
Gay in his ability to meet all the require
ments and responsibilities CT the position
He nf
ifcations, and Will bring to the place an
Intimate familiarity with the District and
its Necessities AS far Mr.. Ross IS con-
cerned. the highest compliment that can
he paid to him was contained in the fact
that nearly every democrat who aspired
to be appointed Commissioner coupled mis-
candidacy with the provision that he was
only in the field In case Mr. Ross was not
candidate. The President appreciated this
unanimity of sentiment in favor of MIR.
Ross and reapponted him. This action, 1
am sure will receive the hearty commenda-
ticn of every good citizen of the District"
What Mr.. l.. VI. Saunders Says.
Both appointments are excellent" said
Mr.. L. NJ. Saunders. who is one of the
men who were talked of as candidates for
the Office 1.-The only question that 1
would raise about Mr.. Wight is as 10 his
party affiliations. If he is a republican
then there can be no doubt that he IS well
fitted for the place"
Mr.. Isadore Saks: 1.-THE selections I re-
gard as the very best that could have been
made. Mr.. Ross is known to every one,
and has proved an admirable Commits
sioDer. Mr.. Wight 1 know particularly
WELL and L can say that l regard him as a
frst-cliss man in every way.
Mr.. Seaton Perry: II am pleased to hear
of Mr.. Ross reappointmeDt as Commis-
sioner, because he has filed the office sat
isfactorily. / have known MIR. Wight. for
a number of years and hold him in high
esteem.''
General H. V. Boynton: I'VE all know
Mr.. Ross and I think that his reappoint
ment is d good thing. All who know Mr.
Wight know him to be a man of ability and
standing. and 1 am confident he will fill
the position WELL
Mr.. John w. Thompson said: II have
known John Wight and had business deal
ings with him for years. | have found
him to be enterprising and able and al
ways a man of his word. | regard his ap-
pointment as capital one"
Maj. Hnrrics Delighted.
"Nothirg could be more delightful to me
than these nominations" said Maj. George
III. Harries, president of the Metropolitan
railroad Mr.. Ross has been a most efi-
cient Commissioner. with whom it has al
ways been pleasure to do business, and 1
presume it will be less a pleasure in
the future. Il wouli have seemed a mis-