The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-17

Local sentiment cannot be said 10
have begun 10 crystalline upon any one
man In connection with either Of the two
impending vacancies on the board Of
commissioners Of the District of Column
bla. There were indications yesterday
however. that Cuno H. Rudolph. former
president Of the Board OF Trade. business
man and banker, might become the bene-
fciary OF such capitalization. This ap-
plies to the sucCessorshlp to Mr. Mac
farland. as Mr.. Rudolph IS an unqualified
Republican. He has been identified for
years with business and civic affairs OF
Washington and is exceptionally popular
in all circles.
In administration circles. Clarence
Moore, who IS AFFILIATED with a number
of large business institutions OF the city
and is a gentleman Of standing and en-
pacity. IS looked upon with decided favor.
Although not a candidate, his name was
presented at the time Mr.. Macfarlands
third term expired last spring. and #
IS understood that he was then willing 20
serve the District II called upon.
Aids b. Browne. the well-known law
yer. was yesterday suggested as citizen
well qualified 70 take Mr.. Macfarland's
place. and the suggestion met with i'm
mediate favor. 1t is the opinion OF many
that the President would act wisely in
putting a lawyer. as well as a business
man. on the board. This view also gives
Corcoran Thorn a strong support.
Many Mentioned; Few Candidates.
At least hall a hundred names have
been proposed, but the number OF avowed
candidates for Commissioner is stil very
small The most active aspirant IS Hope
well II. Darneille, former assessor. who
has the support of several influential
statesmen, and local backing as well.
As a prospective candidate for the
Democratic commissionership, Captain
James F. oyster. business man and presi-
dent OF the board OF education, has a
large number Of supporters. A straw
vote was taken az the Board of Trade
meeting at the New Willard Monday
night and he received a most compllmeu-
tary vote. as did also Mr.. Rudolph.
William Wheatley, retired capitalist. Is
regarded as q most available man FOR tho
democratic place. He has been Identified
with the city almost all his life. having
been in business I'm Georgetown for many
years. A brother of his was former Com
missioner Of the District. He is a mem
Der Of the Metropolitan and Chevy Chase
clubs and has a most influential support
Democrats Not Likely TO Agree.
The advisabiHty Of the Democrats get
ting together through the central com
mlttee and agreeing upon perhaps three
names 10 be presented at the Whit
House has ben discussed, but will hardl,
take form There Is scant likelihood tina
agreement could be reached 10 conCen
trate upon three available candidates. an,
Il is not believed that the President woul,
permit the appointment on one side O
the other 10 assume a partisan phase
National Committeeman Newman state'
yesterday that he felt confident that prec
edent would be followed, and he hope
70 see a sound and capable Democra
named 60 succeed Mr.. West.
William V. Cox, president OF the Seconl
National Bank, and who has long beel
prominent and active In Washington az
fairs. is looked upon as possible Dem
ocratlc choice. and the same is true o
Louis z. Shoemaker. the real estate man
p. T. Moran. Of Georgetown. who ha
consented 10 the use OF his name as
Democrat, has active and earnest SUP
port. not only IN the section OF the cit
where he lives and IS engaged in business
but generally. His friends have take
up his candidacy in an earnest and en-
thusiastic way.
East Washington. through its citizen!
association. has indorsed Michael l. We
Ter Democrat, to succeed Mr.. Yves
Thomas w. Smith. the well-lnown luu
Der man and banker, IS also the choic
OF many people In that section, but b
is giving his support 20 Mr.. Weller
Gen. Wilson Possible Choice.
Gen. John NJ. Wilson's reelection
the board OF directors OF the Board q
Trade. which organization he has serve
as president, has conferred attention upo
him anew as the possible choice to hea
the District board in its reorganization
The question Of eligibility figures (
the use Of his name. since he is a retire
army officer. and 10 Is not known that h
has any ambition for civil honors.
The appointment may or may not
made before Congress convenes. tt
President is exceedingly busy with othC
matters. and does not expect the changes
take effect before the first Of the yea
His views as TO a different form Of GOV
eminent VIII not apply 10 the filing
these vacancies since legislation by Cor
gless win be necessary 20 alter the pre-
ent form. II he should finally decide
recommend One-man direction.
Another new name was yesterday sut
Restcd-E. c.. Ford. OF the WashingtC
Navy Yard. who has resided here since Is