Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-16
LAWYER IS FAVORED
Sentiment for Legal Repre-
sentative as Commissioner.
MANY new CANDIDATES
Maj. Sylvester and H. F. L. Allen
Not Aspirants.
BOTH NAMES WITHDRAWN
A. E. L. Leckie Gains Endorsement.
Sinclair's Friends to Besiege
White House.
9TH NAMES WITHDRAWN

To the list OF candidates for the Dis
trict commissionerships other names
have been added and some have been
withdrawn.
In view Of the apparently authentic re-
port that President Taft will not take
up the selection Of successors to Messrs.
Mcfarland and West until about the
time Congress convenes, advocates of
some Of those named for the prospective
vacancies are taking time by the fore
lock to strengthen the claims of their
favorites for preferment.
Sentiment for Lawyer.
Sentiment in favor Of the appointment
Of lawyer as one Of the District Com
missioners seems to be growing In
strength in financial, business and legal
circles. The view Is continually expressed
that there should be one broad-gage bust
ness man and one experienced lawyer
upon the board.
The names of Sydney T. Thomas. for.
mer corporation counsel. and Attorney
William H. Singleton were today added
to the list Of available legal material for
Commissioner.
Friends of A. Leftwich Sinclair. the
Districts special counsel. and formerly
assistant corporation counsel. are ar
ranging. II Is said. to bring his qualifica-
lions to the notice of the White House.
They assert that he is familiar with the
workings of the local government on ac-
count Of his long connection with the
District.
Mr.. Sinclair Is a director Of the
Chamber Of Commerce and is chairman
Of the committee on law and legislation
past six months has been engaged in
the study of the present form Of gov
eminent of the Dristict.
Those in favor of the appointment Of a
lawyer as Commissioner argue that the
presence of a man learned in the law on
the board Of Commissioners would con-
duce to expedition in the transaction of
the Districts business, and would rem
questions to the Commissioners legal ad-
wiser for decision. and thus avoid delay
in the final settlement Of matters coming
before the Commissioners.
Other New Candidates.
DR.. Richard A. Pyles, a practicing
physician OF Anacostia, was brought out
as a candidate by well-wishers across
the eastern branch Of the Potomac. He
has all the requirements to make a sue
cessful Commissioner. those who urged
him assert.
Another added to the list Of available
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another is Andrew wilson. Thomas W.
Smith Of East Washington came as a
suggestion today from a prominent bust
ness man. The names Of p. T. Moran
william Morgan Shuster and s. H.
Hines have also been mentioned.
Among those who have announced they
are not aspirants is Maj. Richard Sylves-
ter, superintendent of police, who also
Aav.fa - Sp0x hn O.
signing as head Of the police department.
The name Of Herbert +. L. Allen was
also withdrawn today.
Announcement was made today that
representatives Of the citizens assocta-
lions in the eastern section Of the Dis
trict will hold q meeting at o'clock
Saturday evening In the Office of d. A.
Edwards, 225 Pennsylvania avenue south
east, to consider the Endorsement of a
suitable man from that section for one
OF the vacancies.
The executive committee of the Civic
Betterment League and the board OF
managers Of the Personal Liberty League
Of the District Of Columbia have Endorsed
the candidacy Of A. E. L. Leckie. He Is
described in the resolutions OF the former
association as "a man OF ability and
probity. who would make a model and
modern Commissioner.
Since mention has been made OF the
name of Cuno H. Rudolph as one Of the
candidates. his hosts Of friends In the
District have taken the cue and are work.
ing up q strong sentiment in his favor.
It IL their opinion that his appointment
would be hailed with satisfaction by q
great number Of residents OF the Dis
trict.
Mcfarland Will Not Reconsider.
Although numerous requests have been
made Of him by citizens in calls or letters
that he reconsider his determination to re-
tire from the commissionership. Com
that. while he appreciated their motives
and their approval Of his administration,
he could not withdraw his resignation.
He believes he has done his full share
Of onicial work for the District Of Column
bia. he has said. and the time has come
for him to look to his own future, al
though he will never cease to serve the
interests Of the District to the best Of his
ability.
Mr.. Macfarland has expressed himself
several times as grateful for express
sions Of esteem and commentator,
which have come to him. and has de-
clared them to be q reward and an
encouragement.
Mr. mcfarland said also that he was
particularly appreciative Of the cordial
welcome to active practice at the bar
which had come to him in letters and
calls from leaders Of tho bar Com
missioner Mcfarland is considering
several propositions which have peen
made to him In regard to his law
practice.
In referring to the canvass now be-