The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-12
CANDIDATES URGED
FOR PLACE ON BOARD
Auditor Tweedale and Cap
tain Oyster Stand Out
Prominently.

Among the names OF the many men
who hav- been mentioned as possible
success 70 the District Commfs sioner-
ship lnaos vacant by the resignation OF
Henry L. West. the two that stand out
most prominently today are Capt James
F. Oyster. chairman OF the Board of
Education. and Alonzo Tweedale. now
the District Auditor.
Behind these two, powerful backing
has already been arTayed, and their
friends. including some OF the leading
business men Of ths city and Govern
ment officials. are )Csy with the task
Of preparing eviden e to submit to the
President that their men should have
the place.
Both have won recognition by their
work for the District. Captain Oyster as
head OF the Board OF Education, and
Mr.. Tweedale as auditor and in subor-
dinate positions.
In regard to their politics. Captain
Oyster IS described as a Virginia Demo-
crat," but he has not GONE much voting
Ia recent years. Mr.. Tweed ale, owing TO
his long residence IN the District has
not become identified with either poIiff-
cal party. but he comes from a Re
publican family IN the State OF New
York.
MT west IS Democrat
Busy With Influence.
While the friends OF Oyster and Twee-
dale are outspoken ia their belief TINT
they have the other possibilities for the
place distanced, the friends Of the 9th
er candidates make no such admission.
and are getting busy with their infiu-
ence. Among those whose claims VIII
probably be presented TO the Admins
Edward J. SteIIwaeen, president OF the
Union Trust Company.
William i. GUIDE, president OF the
Chamber Of Commerce.
Isaac Cans. Of Saks & Co.
Charles c. Lancaster, lawyer and real
estate man.
II. H. Darnenle, former District AS
SCISSOR.
Louis p. Shoemaker, real estate man.
James L. FCeney. former president of
the Central Labor Union. whose can
didacy was announced this afternoon
Col. Arthur y. Randla and NJ. L
Weller.
There is a growing impression that
the President does not intend at this
time to make any recommendation for
a change in the form Of the District
government, and that he Is anxious TO
md the best man possible to succeed
Mr. West with the idea that for the
present at any rate the commission
form of government will be continued.
Macfarland's Retirement Rumored.
The talk of Commissioner Macfar-
lands early retirement has been re-
vived. He Is holding his place now on
a hold-oVer arrangement. 8s he was
not reappointed by Mr. Taft when his
term expired last summer At that
time it was understood that Mr.. Mac
farIand would not serve out a fun term
If this be true. it Is entirely possible
that the President will have the task
of selecting two new men for the board
leaving Major Judson the dean Of the
That Mr.. Taft means TO take his
time selecting the new Commissioner
Is indicated by his request of Commis-
siouer West yesterday that be remain
in office az least until January l. This
MIR. West felt himself Obliged TO de-
cline. as his business arrangements
make Il advisable for him TO leave the
office December J.
Friends of both Oyster and Tweedale
were considering today the possibility
Of Mr.. Nacfarlands retirement this
winter, and it was pointed out that, If
this happened. both oyster and Twee-
dale might go in. Mr.. MacfarIand.
however has given no ntimatton that
be means to retire at this time.
It IS entirely possible that new can
didates will be brought out for the
Commlssionership, but as matters
stand now, the friends Of Oyster and
Tweedale believe they are In the lead