Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28
WILL REPORT MONDAY
CAPT. MORROW TO ASSUME DU-
TIES AT DISTRICT BUILDING.
Succeeds Capt. Newcomer as Assistant
Engineer Commisdonsr-The
Latter Transferred.

Capt Jay J. Morrow. who was recently
assigned to duty as assistant to the Engf-
neer Commissioner Of the District by order
of the War Department to I'LL the vacancy
caused by the transfer Of Capt. Henry C.
Newcomer to command of Company E, I'd
Battalion Of Engineers, now located at
Washington barracks, Is expected to assume
his new duties In the service of the District
next Monday morning. Capt. Morrow re-
ported to the Engineer Commissioner i'm
mediately upon his return to this country
several weeks ago from the Philippines. and
he was given leave of absence until about
the first Of the year. He has been spending
a part OF his vacation in the New England
states. but is now visiting in Pennsylvania.
Capt. Newcomer left the District service
last Thursday. upon the arrival In this city
OF Company d. I'd Battalion Of Engineers.
and at once took charge OF that company
He had been connected with the engineer
departmnt of the District for nearly four
years and during that time his work has
been of such a high character AZ to win for
him the heartiest words of commentator
from the authorities of the District. The
Commissioners today forwarded letter to
Capt Newcomer. embodying theft express
sion of appreciation Of his services while
connected with the District government.
Capt. Newcomer Complimented.
Col. John Biddle Engineer Commissioner.
in his note relative to the transfer Of Capt.
Newcomer, says:
Capt. Henry c. Newcomer. Corps Of En-
gineers. u. 8. A, has been relieved from
duty as assistant to the Engineer Commits
sloner. in pursuance of orders from the War
Department. Captain Newcomer has been
on duty in this office since January Is. 1870.
He has had charge of all surface work. in
Guiding street pavements. country roads,
sidewalks. trees, etc. besides such import
ant works as the Massachusetts, avenue
bridge, plans for the Connecticut avenue
bridge over Rock creek and for remodeling
the Aqueduct bridge over the Potomac river
and the railroad work due to the elimina-
ton of grade crossings and the construc-
ton of the union station.
Captain Newcomer is a man of the high
est character and industry and has excep-
uonal mental qualifications. In the large
questions of city development and import
ant engineering constructions he has shown
competency and judgment: in the mass OF
minor questions that came before him and
In his decisions he has displayed unfiagging
patience and courtesy, absolute fairness
and justice. desire to express in the name
of the Commissioners their appreciation or
lumbia.'
Cordially Approved
Commissioner Macfarland in his note
relative to Captain Newcomers services
states: II cordially approve the expression
Of Colonel Biddle. 1t Is matter OF deep
regret that the District is to lose the serv
Ices of Captain Newcomer, which we ali
appreciate so highly"
Commissioner West says: 1T Is with very
great pleasure and appreciation that l add
my name to this deserved approval of Cap
tain Newcomers services in the govern
ment of the District of Columbia.