Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09

duty of presenting you with these resolu-
tons" Collector Davis said, land after the
Commissioners l might content myset py
simply presenting them in silence, out on
behalf of my associates may be permitted
to say a few words.
You came to us, sir, as stranser, as
a stranger we welcomed you. You leave US
as a known and tried friend, and we re-
greet your departure as personal loss.
ut is true you came bearing the sea! OF
approval of the federal government, p e'a
that did not necessarily carry with II the
regard, esteem and admiration OF the peo-
pie of this District. You have won tnal'
sir by your courteous. fair ana Just uea.
ment Of those with whom you nave come AZ
contact, and the entire community oe"i
testimony to your worth. TT. -,
"During your administration public i'm
movements of great Importance nave SUI
cessfully progresses. Ten muhiclpa. .rt;stic
structures in the country, Is nearing cona
pietion. The union station. costing many
millions of dollars. Is almost nIlsneu a.
Bridges have been construeteos otheT
improvements perfected with when your
name will ever be associated.
"These things do not successfully pro
gress by chance-they neea not oo Uaiy at
tention. But what has most enoeafeo
YOU to the employees in this pulioIhs -
your uniform kindness and courtesy 70 Sou.
subordinates. which Is, aiter an. ,, ue feeI.
of a true gentleman And 1t Is with Ieei.
ings of sorrow and unfeigned regret tnat
we say Goodbye, and wish you success
In all your future undertakings.
Remarks by Corporation Counsel
The last address was by Corporation
Counsel Thomas This citizens associa-
ton has no recaIcitrant members, ne
said. I'VE speak, in these resolutions
with one voice and with one accord, ana
we sneak the words of truth and sober
ness. .,.+.s
our fidelity to you and to the pubic serv-
Kindness to us without ostentatfonI has
made II a privilege to serve under YOU
"For my own part, I desire to say
that 1 have felt keener intellectuai
edge after every interview with you.
9Our kindly relations nave grown 81
lentIy, and, while we regret their sever
ance, we all know that your omciaI duty
would be terminated some day. we are
thankful that 1t has lasted so long.
Everything changes in this life. me
waves of Time are remorseless and bear
us onward to new scenes and new Ioblf-
cations.
Duty Well Performed.
ut seems to me that our happiness must
have It's fountain in our own breasts and
that the sense Of duty. public and private,
well performed, the ties of affection and
of friendship, are of the essence of our
being.
I'VE are your personal witnesses to your
faithful public service, and we believe that
YOU will not be offended to know that with
out effort on your part you are secure In
our friendship.
I'VE thank you for your courtesy and
kindness to us; we congratulate the COM
munity that has secured your services and
we wish you continued success ana pros
perity In all the relations OF hfe
Reply by Col. Biddle.
In replying. Col Biddle expressed his
appreciation of the tributes that had been
paid him, saying the occasion was one OF
the most impressive during his career, and
| that it will ever be memorable to him.
He declared that he had never been as
ISOLATED with a more intelligent and con-
genial set of men and women than while
serving as engineer commissioner, and but
for the hearty and sincere cooperation OF
| the other Commissioners and the heads OF
various departments he would never have
been able to succeed.
The speaker added that he has been given
credit for much that has been In reality
planned and executed by the assistant engi-
neer commissioners and others OF the eng1-
neer department. He concluded by saying
| the District Ia extremely fortunate In hav-
ing an official Of the ability OF Capt Nor
| row assigned as engineer commissioner.