New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-04
JOHN B. WEBER MAY GET .Ts,
ANOTHER CANDIDATE FOR SUPERINs
TENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
GEORGE B. SLOAN. OF oswEGo HIS sPoNson-
HE SEES THE GOVERNOR AND HIS
CHANCES ARE SAID TO BE GOOD.

GtORGE H. SLOAN, OF OsWE"O' MS SroH0o~~
SEES THE GOVERNOR. AND His
CHANCES ARE SAID TO BE GOOD.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rarBusE.I
Albany, Jan. 3-Another name was added ..
day to the short list OF men whom Governor
Roosevelt Is considering suitable by reason
OF personal character and business ability to b
Superintendent OF Public Works This name
was that OF Colonel John B. Weber. OF Buffalo.
former Congressman, once head OF the Inin,i-
grafton Bureau at New-York, and in recent
years cashier Of bank in Buffalo. For many
years he has been leading member OF the
Union for the Improvement OF the Canals which
was prominent m the movement for the ex-
penditure Of 100000 in the deepening OF the
State waterways
One good feature OF the suggestion OF Colonel
Weber for head OF the Canal Department 10
that IT did not come from a resident OF Buff
falo. and therefore was not inspired by any 6e-
sire for patronage by the politicians living In
that city. George b. Sloan. OF Oswego. Speaker
OF the Assembly n 1877, and for several years
a leading member OF the State Senate. spoke ~
Governor Roosevelt in favor OF Colonel Weber.
Mr.. Sloan was member Of the Canal Union.
and thus became acquainted with Colonel W,bcr
and his qualifications for Superintendent Of
Public Works
The Canal Union is dosirous that the improve
ment OF the canals be completed. and Mr. Sioar
has been here for several days trying TO discover
the plans Of the members OF the Legislature In
regard 10 the work While here he has heard .
good deal about the office OF Superintendent Of
Public Works, end IL occurred 10 him 10 e,cm-
mend to Governor Roosevelt the appointne a. .,
Colonel Weber.
Governor Roosevelt said ne should ike to have
a talk with Colonel Weber. not directly for the
purpose OF proffering him the post OF Superin-
tendent OF Public Works. but simply TO maks
his acquaintance and learn his views about The
proper way OF dealing with tire canal improve
ment The friends OF Colonel Weber ascertainei
that he was in New-York, and at their sugges-
ton he came at once TO this city. In company
with Controller Morgan this morning he went
10 the Executive Chamber and called on the Gov
ernor.
A conference followed, which lasted for two
hours While It was in progress Lieutenant
Governor Woodruff, Henry II. Lypan. state Ex-
else Commissioner, and Senator Ellsworth, evi-
IDENTIFY in response 10 a summons from the Gov-
er:,or. conducted into the inner room
where the Governor was having his talk with
Controller Morgan and Colonel Weber. From
what was said aftorward It was plain that the
needed for a Superintendent OF Pablic Works.
but that Mr. Roosevelt did not definitely commit
himself to the appointment Of Colonel Weber.
although regarding him In favorable way
one Of the men present said he did not believe
the appointment would be made in less than
forty-eight hours. and possibly not this week
Colorel Weber was born IN Buffalo. and en-
listed in the Ellsworth Regiment known a.
The Avengers" at the age or nineteen: re
saw plenty OF active service, and rofe rapiaiy III
rank until in 1863, when less than t"ehty%c % %cons
years old he was made colonel OF the eo'n
United states Coor-d Infantry. He was electsn
Sheriff OF Erie County in 1913 and when eieNe-
land was elected President the nrst me ne ~ss us
sent TO Congress from the XNXIIld District lie
was reelected in 1854 President Harrison APP
pointed him Commissioner Of immigration at the
Port Of NewYork. While in this positior ne "as
sent TO Europe at the head OF commission 10
investigate the sources and causes or immere-
ton His special field Russia, and the par.
Of the report bearing on that country clea"a
Widespread interest and attention; lie -
member OF the O. \. F.. the Union League Ciuo
OF Brooklyn and the Buffalo ana Eiilco,t c,uni; nni;
OF Buffalo and he is Free Mason. SnlcS 80
he has been cashier OF the Ah.tiOa" HN@"~'e'
Bank in Buffalo =, c.--~.
II Colonel Weber is nominated oy povSIn%
Roosevelt for Superintendent or PuDhc wofHs
tbare can be little doubt OF his confirmation, -
no IL favorahlv regarded. 10 all appcarancss. oy
tho nerlbers OF the State Senate Most or tns
Republican politicians tonight thougn ne
would be appointed. The Erie County Hepuo'
ricons earnestly support him for the place.
II has also been suggested 10 Governor Ecoee'
velt that he appoint John NJ. Scatcherd OF BUY
falo as Superintendent or PUBIC Wofhs; ~
cratcherd Is A prominent business man ~ bur-
falo he was long a member OF the Reruolcsn
state Committee. and I'm 1891 was ths Repunh-
CON candidate for Mayor OF Bunalo. Mr
cn,.herd would also have the support OF tho
Erie County Republicans ,.a
Nsred r White OF Brooklyn. has suggested
90 H. Governor the appointment Of Frank Ly-
~ " ~ danutv when he was at the head or the
Depar.ment Of Public Works or BROOKLYN 'o'
Sunerintendent OF Public Works.