Evening star., 1897-04-15
EVERYBODY PLEASED
Expressions of Satisfaction at the
Naming Of Messrs. Wight and Ross.
BOTH GENTLEMEN WARMLY APPROVED
Citizens Speak Their Mind on the
Presidents Selections.
CORDIALLY CONGRATULATED

| CORDIALLY CONGRATULATE
The crowds that hurried TO the District
building yesterday to congratulate Com
missioner Ross upon his denomination was
but a forerunner of the multitude that was
in evidence today. From the time the Of
flee opened the crowd began to arrive. and
all day steady stream of friends kept the
hand of the Commissioner shaking In con-
graduation. They came from all sections
and represented all conditions. The we'll
groomed banker and the poor, shabbily-
dressed laborer were received alike, and
each equally cordial in his congratula-
tions Before noon several hundred citi-
zens had called, and each mail brought q
number of personal letters Of congratula-
ton. Senators, representatives, justices of
the Supreme Court of the United States
and of the District doctors, lawyers, min
listers, all sent cordial greetings to the pop
ular democratic member Of the board.
Several friends sent handsome bouquets,
and the Commissioners desk was perfect
flower garden.
Congratulations for Mr.. Wight.
Mr.. Wight was being overwhelmed today
with congratulations. Many well-known
citizens called In person and many letters
were received by him, all couched in most
complimentary terms. Among them were
letters from Commissioner Truesdell, Mr..
Chaplin Brown, Tallmadge A. Lambert, Jo-
seph c. Hornblower, r. w. Tyler, Myron NJ.
Parker, Evan H. Tucker. president of the
Northeast Washington Association; Rev.
Alexander Mackay-Smith, John Joy Edison,
l.. A. Cornish, ]. B. Chamberlain, +. b.
Smith. H. D. Walbridge. Daniel Murray, P.
+. F. Pinchback. w. Clarence Duvall, Al
bion K. Paris, Murray Addison, Elphonzo
foungs, W. S. Knox, L. NJ. Saunders, DR..
A. P. Pardon. Judge C. C. Cole, H. 3. F.
odofe E sargent Hfi0erGsr 5war } Tns
Francis E. Leupp Joseph Cuyler Hardic,
James F. Brown. Isadore Saks, A. VI. 10th
rop, VIM. H. Fletcher, Jonn b. Larner, A.
r. L. Leckie. Tracy l.. Jeffords. Max
Cohen. John r. Galloway, l.. s. Brown,
Thomas P. Morgan, A NJ. McLachlan, 6.
B. Coleman, Rev. DIR. B. F. Bittinger, H.
NJ Earle. Rev. Charles Alvin Smith. Harry
Q. Hall, John Weaver. Gen. N. G. Ordway
George E. Fleming, F. H. Smith, George
H. Harries and many others.
Mr.. George E. Emmons: II think the ap-
pointment Of Messrs. Ross and Wight will
prove satisfactory to the interests of the
District"
Col. o. G. Staples: THE appointments
are good ones. Both gentlemen are well
equipped for their duties"
Mr.. John B. Larner: Il am much pleased
with the appointments. l have known Mr.
of the success a man can accomplish by
his own individual push and energy. He
has made himself what he is. and am
sure his qualifications will enable him to
be a strong influence for the welfare of
the District. 1t is very gratifying to see
O young man have his abilities recognized
in such distinguished manner
As was stated in The Star yesterday, the
nominations Of Messrs. Wight and Ross
TO be District Commissioners were re-
ceived with general satisfaction by all
classes of citizens. Further expressions of
opinion gathered by Star reporters are as
follows:
Mr. Calderon Carlisle said: II have
known both Commissioner Ross and Mr.
John B. Wight for several years. They are
both honorable. upright gentlemen, and
will serve the District faithfully and WELL"
Mr.. James Lansburgh: Il have always
thought that Mr.. Ross was entitled to a
which he has performed the duties of the
office. / felt confident he would get It,
too. Mr. Wight is a capable business man.
and. believe. will fill the position to the
general satisfaction of the community
MIR. Ross Is an older man." said Mr.
VIM. Ballantyne. He has filled the office
very well indeed. and l do not know that
we could have done any better Mr. Wight
Is unQuestionably a man of character and
capacity, and time will give him the ex-
perience which, l believe, is the only thing
needed to make him a thoroughly satis-
factory Commissioner.
Mr.. George G. Henning: Both selections
are very good. l have known Mr.. Wight
for long time and know him to be an
honorable and upright man.
THE news is genuine source of grati-
fication and pleasure to me-" said Mr.. E.
F. Droop. II have always hoped that Mr..
Ross would be reappointed and felt sat
isfied that he would. L have known Mr..
Wight for a long time, and very well, and
am sure he will make an admirable Com
missioner"
Max Cohen, editor of Views expressed
himself as delighted with the nominations.
Mr.. Ross. he said. had come very close,
indeed, to the people, and his reappoint-
ment was a fitting recognition of his pub
lie service. Mr.. Wight. he believed, would
make a good Commissioner.
Nominations Gratifying.
Mr.. Samuel Ross of Barber & Ross: "The
nominations are very gratifying to me.
Mr.. Ross Is the best Commissioner we have
every had, in my opinion. and Mr. Wight
is young man of admirable qualifications
for the place. / think Washington is to be
congratulated.
Mr.. Charles P. Williams Of the West End
National Bank and the Brightwood rail-
road: THE interests of the District will be
well taken care of in the hands of Mr.
Ross and Mr.. Wight. / am very glad the
appointments were made. They are both
able and good men,
best criterion Of a mans ability, and GER
tainly Mr.. Ross has administered the office
of Commissioner in such manner as to
entitle HIM to the respect of the commu-
nifty, and to make his reappointment a
good thing. Mr.. Wight / know better
through his connection with the board Of
trade. but his reputation in this city is
such as to warrant the prophecy that he
will make first-class Commissioner"
Frank p. Madigan: MIR. Ross was the
unanimous choice of the taxpayers, and
Mr. Wights nomination is also more than
satisfactory. 1 am satisfied that he will
represent the citizens of every section and
carry out the wishes of those able men
who indorsed him for the position"
ut affords all of us great pleasure to
know that Commissioner Ross has again
been recognized by the President" said
Chief Clerk Sylvester of the police depart
ment. He is a man who occupies a warm
place in the hearts of his subordinates.
Mr.. John B. Wight is a thorough business
man. full of system and detail. with the
youth and vigor to carry 1t OUT
Both are good men,. said Mr.. @,
| Maurice Smith. although 1 favored Mr..