Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-17

nentary adjectives Mr.. f. Southard Par~
kef, whcss name a1ss was mentioned In
connection with the chairmaaehfp declared
it to be an admirable appointment
sMr. Glover is q very systematic man."
said Mr.. Parker, "affd Is accustomed to
doing big things, either ola public or
sem semi public m character ! am confident he
will fill the position to the very best in
terests of the citizens of Washington. and
of the republican administration, and with
honor to himself
Mr.. VIM. F. Guds.~ formerly president Of
the Business Mems Association, and well
known as an ardent champion of the Dis
trict, said: Mr.. Glover is just the sort Of
man the position demands. AS chairman
he will exercise that dignity and executive
ability which has chara cterized his entire
career. MIR. Cortelyou is to be compliments
ed upon his choice.
Mr.. Frank X. Raymond. another of the
candidates for the Craftsmanship. appar-
emily was very much pleased. Il know he
will serve the people as they ought to be-
served he said. Those who know Mr..
Glover know success will attend the in
augural ceremonies, for. as far as | know,
Mr.. Glover never fails in anything"
Mr.. Gloyer himself declined to make any
comment. He smi1ingly assured every one
that he didn't know a thiug-for publica-
ton. He would neither affirm nor deny the
report that the position had been rendered
him. He would not say whether he would
accept or decline 1t when il might be ten-
dered, nor would he outline his probable
policy should he accept the chairmanship.
In fact. those who discussed with Mr..
Glover today the inaugural ceremonies and
matters relative thereto. were impressed
with his ability to say absolutely no. hing
further than what they already knew.
Mr.. b. III. Warner one of the citizens
prominently mentioned for chairman was
not in the city today, and his views could
not be learned.
Mr.. f. c. Stevens president of the Com
mercial National Bank expressed il as his
opinion that Mr.. Glover is eminently quali-
61l6 for a.a-ffi in., Of,
to his lifelong residence in the District"
said Mr.. Stevens land his acquaintance
with the people and their needs. / believe
he will be very acceptable to the citizens
generally"
Mr.. John Joy Edison. who was chairman
of the last inaugural committee. when ap-
prised of the probable selection of Mr..
Glover expressed his personal satisfaction,
and added that Mr. Glovers standing in
the community and the confidence with
which he is regarded by citizens generally,
is ample assurance that nothing will be left
undone which might add to the success
of the inaugural ceremonies.
At District Building.
The three District Commissioners all ex-
pressed themselves heartily approving
the selection of Mr.. c. c. Glover as chair
man of the inaugural committee. All of
the Commissioners stated that they were
certain that Mr.. Glover's appointment
would be received with marked satisfac-
ton by the citizens of Washington.
1T is an admirable selection" said Conn
missioner Macfarland, when asked for his
opinion. 1T guarantees -file success of tho
Districts share in the Inaugural ceremo-
MES. We all take great pride in this quad-
rennial undertaking and in the fine record
which has been made by every inaugural
committee. Naturally, every inaugural ton
has in some respects surpassed the former
ones. We shall all endeavor to excel the
past on the 4th of March next when there
will be, probably, an unparalleled attend
ance and enthusiasm"
Commissioner West, in commenting ON
Mr.. Glover's appointment said:
Il commend the selection in the highest
terms. Mr.. Glover is one of the most pub.
lic-sprited citizens of the District whose
effective labors for the improvement of the
national capital have been demonstrated in
the reclamation of the Potomac flats the
establishment of a riverside park and in
the creation of the magnificent Rock Creek
Park. There is one better qualified for
the position of inaugural. chairman. HIS
financial position assures Immediately gen.
erous and sufficient subscriptions to carry
out the detsiils of the Inauguration upon a
most comprehensive program. while hin
social position will make the inaugural ball
a brilliant and successful function. He 10
a man Of fine executive ability and pos ,
sesses those qualifications which will insure
him the enthusiastic and loyal support OF
all who are associated with him. 1t Is all
ready evident that the Inauguration OF
President Roosevelt will be historic In poinS
Of attendance and national interest, and
with Mr.. Glover as chairman 1t Is certan