The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-16

sistance in the Engineer Department
Captain Beach spoke OF in the highest
terms. He said that he had always been
faithful and always courteous. To place
a piece of work in Captain Gaiiiard
hands, Captain Beach declared. was 10
remove it entirely from his mind. as he
knew that il would be executed in the
least time and in the best way possible.
In speaking of Captain Gaiilard's record
the Engineer Commissioner stated that
he had NEST enviable record in the En-
gineer Corps. He has been entrusted. Cap
tain Beach said, with very important
work in several places. He spoke es-
pecially OF his duties as a member of the
commission to establish the Mexican
boundary. and as officer in charge of the
Washington Aqueduct. in both of which
positions he acquitted himself with credit.
Commissioner mcfarland stated that he
was very sorry indeed that Captain Gail
lard had to go. He said that last summer
IN she absence of Captain Beach Captain
Gaillard had acted as Engineer Commits
sioner. and that he had been thrown in
contact with him and had come to esteem
him highly
Nr. Maeiarland stated that it would be
difficult to find another ngr to fill his
place. The Commissioner regards Captain
Gaillard as one of the best4of the army en-
gineers.
Commissioner Ross. in speaking of the
matter. said that Captain Gaillard was the
most efficient servant of the District and
at the same time the most courteous gen
tleman he had ever known. He said that
it was with the greatest regret that he
had learned Of the proposed removal OF
Captain Gaiilard to the Department Of
Lake Superior.
The following are the duties to which
Captain Caillard will be assigned upon
his assuming the new appointment: The
Improvement Of the harbors of Du-
luth, Mimi, and OF Superior. Wis; of
Grand Marais, Agate Bay. Mimi, Ash
land, Wis; Ontonagon and Marquette: the
harbors of refuge at Grand Marais and at
Presque Isle Point. Marquette Bay. and
the waterway across Keweenaw Point.
Lake Superior. and operating and care of
Portage Lake ship canals. Michigan
Captain Gaillard left yesterday for his
home in South Carolina on ten days leave
of absence. 1t is expected that he viii
take up the duties of his appointment
some time in March.
a petition signed by W NJ Gait G
Co. and about thirty others, "millers. deal
ers. receivers, and taxpayers in the Dis
trict of Columbia" has been handed to
the Commissioners requesting that Flour
Inspector James H. Welsh be compensated
by an appropriate salary, to be paid by the
District government.
1t is now apparent say the petition
ers, that the fees Of voluntary inspection
of -four are not suff to compensate
an efficient person for the service. 1t is
necessary indeed urgent. that we should
have same one yersed in this special line
upon whom we can call to settle questions
which constantly arise between receiver
and shipper.
We also think that for such service the
parties in interest should render suitable
compensation for making such inspection
or decision as the eXigencies OF the case
may require. We further suggest that the
said inspector should have the privilege Of
visiting stores, warehouses. End other
places where -four is kept. and make in
spection. without charge, with some pen
atty prescribed and imposed where defects
in condition either In quality or weight
are found to exist"
The Commissioners have noted the re-
ceipt Of the petition. and it will be con-
sidered al some future time.
The Commissioners yesterday returned
TO the Senate Committee on the District
of Columbia bill 5591. ITO amend the
charter of the Mutual Fire Insurance
Company of the District OF Columbia" In
their statement to the committee it is set
forth that the bill seems to relate to a
controversy between private interests now
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