Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-06
sistant chief engineer. the position he now

sistant chief engineer. the position he now
holds.
In addition to being the fre-ighting head
Of the department, Chief Belt has devoted
much of his time. especially in the last
two years. to the inspection of hotels.
apartment houses, theaters. etc, for the
purpose of ascertaining II they were prop
erly protected against fire. and for recon-
mendfng certain appliances for their better
protection, and has met with great success
in this line
The new chiefs record is without a blem-
1sh, and no charges of any kind have ever
been preferred against him during his long
and faithful service. He has often re-
ceived words of commentator for his serv-
ices from the press. the general public and
those whom he has had occasion to be as
ISOLATED with.
Letters Of Commentator.
Chief Dutton today forwarded to the
Commissioners letter received by hin,
from Gen. Geo. H. Harries, vice president
OF the Washington Railway and Electric
Company, expressing the appreciation of
the company of the work of the fire de-
partment at the fire the Goth of last month
in the company's electric substation on sth
street between D and E. and especially OF
the services rendered by No. IA engine
company.
May take this opportunity" wrote
community is deeply. in your debt for the
magnificent work you have done in the fra
department. That we are still lacking IN
sufficient equipment and that much has yet
to be done in the readjustment of compen-
sation is not your fault. En- spite of many
serious obstacles you have succeeded in
giving us fire-fghting force which, MAJ.
to man. Is not anywhere surpassed"
Chief Dutton also forwarded to the Com
missioners letter received by him from
Mrs. w. l.. Cliff, secretary Of the Women 9
Christian Association, in which Mrs Cliff
states that she has been instructed by the
board of managers of the association to OK
press the boards thanks for the very eff
cient services rendered by the fire depart
ment at the fire in the rear of the home
several days ago, when the Lansburgf,
storage house was badly burned. The fire
seriously threatened the home for time,
and the thoughtful, kindly manner
wrote Mrs. Cliff, ''of the firemen kept the
large number of women from being panic
stricken, and the superintendent, Miss
Burt, expressed the highest praise for the
help they received. We are all grateful
that the fire was not more serious
Mr.. buttons New Position.
Mr.. John G. Dancy, recorder of deeds of
the District of Columbia, late yesterday
afternoon announced that he had selected
Mr.. Dutton for appointment as deputy re-
corder. to succeed Col George F. Schayer;
resigned. The appointment was foreshad-
owed in The Star of yesterday.
In selecting Mr.. Dutton. Recorder Dancy
recognized the propriety of appointing a
local man as deputy. In the words of one
of his indorsers, Mr.. buttons capacity, in
dustry and intelligence are well known to
the citizens of Washington, where he has
passed his entire life. He is thoroughly
familiar with the duties he will be called
upon to perform as deputy recorder OF
deeds.
Speaking Of the selection. Commissioner
West, who first suggested Mr.. buttons
name to Recorder Dancy. said:
1T is an admirable appointment and Mr.
Button will prove valuable man in the
recorders Office. At the head of the fire
department he has. shown splendid execu-
tive ability. Everybody connected with
the District government has recognized
this fact Citizens generally. I am sure
will applaud Mr.. Dancy for his choice OF
so competent and acceptable a man."
Commissioner Macfarland had the fol-
lowing. to say:
Il am very glad to hear of the appoint
ment of Mr.. Dutton as deputy recorder OF
deeds. 1 think Recorder Dancy has done
just the right thing and that the whole
community will approve. 1t Is desirable to
have District man in the place, and OF
all those available there Is none better
than Mr.. Dutton. Since, for the time be-
ing. wei have to lose his services in the
fire department, I am glad that he is to
have this honorable place and at an in
crease of salary. / shall recommend to
the Commissioners, and I have no doubt
that they will recommend to Congress, that
bill be passed creating the office OF SUI
rperintendent of the fire department, with a
suitable salary, and I am hopeful that it
will be enacted. In that event I have no
doubt that Mr.. Dutton will be offered the
first appointment of superintendent. He
has demonstrated by admirable service in
the two years since selected him for head
Of the fire department that he Is Just the
man to superintend its general administra-
ton. l understand that Mr.. Dutton would
be willing to take the Office of superintend-
ent If it should be created"
Formally Notified.
The formal appointment of Mr.. Dutton
as deputy recorder of deeds was made at
80 o'clock this afternoon when Recorder
Dancy transmitted to Mr. Dutton the fol-
lowing communications:
I'm view of the numerous strong indorse-
ments of you for the deputy recordership of
deeds, made vacant by the resignation II
Col. Geo. F. Schayer, the present incum-
bent, hereby appoint you to said position,
to take effect July 1. 1903. l am much
pleased with the character and influence
of your Endorsements. and trust you will n
every way justify the high opinions ex-
pressed in your behalf.
Although the appointment will not take
effect until the list Of July, Mr.. Dutton,
beginning next Monday, will very likely
spend little time each day at the recorder
Of deeds Office in order to thoroughly famil-
iarize himself with his new duties before
officially taking charge.