Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-13

selects a successor to Mr. West he will
consider the desirability and the ad-
vantages Of having a lawyer as q MEM
Der OF the board OF Commissioners. Mat
daily presented to the Commissioners. all
of which cannot perforce be referred to
the corporation counsel. The advantage
OF a legal view on any matter presented
to the Commissioners can only be OBJ
tanned at the time Of its first considers
ton by one Of the members Of the board
having a trained legal mind. 1 am not
unmindful of the fact that during the
land has passed the bar examination and
been admitted to the bar, but I empha-
size that In my opinion the board of Com
sioners needs a man who has long been
in active practice in this Jurisdiction.
"In comparatively recent years William
B. Webb, Lemon G.. Hine and John w.
Ross have dignified the position OF Dis
trict Commissioner. Before appointment
to that position each Of these men had
taken high rank at the local bar. and
building they took to the deliberations of
the board of Commissioners a knowledge
of presidents and decisions In this juris-
diction which strengthened every board
on which they sat"
Endorsed by Friends.
Mr.. Tanning heartily Endorsed Chaplin
Brown for the place.
Prominent friends Of Mr.. Leckie held a
conference today and decided to place
his name before President Taft for one
of the vacancies. 1t was said that he is
peculiarly fitted to fill the position.
Still another name added to the list to-
day was that Of Frank p. Madigan. at
torney for the Mercantile Association OF
Washington. 1t was said in Mr.. Madi-
gan's behalf that he would make a most
acceptable Commissioner. especially to the
younger element of the District.
The numerous friends of Hopewell HI.
Darneille. former assessor of the District,
are urging his appointment to one Of the
he il q business man, and an energetic
one at that, and has made a splendid rec
ord. both in the government service and
in private life and the world of BUSH
ness. They will make q strong presenta-
ton of his name to President Taft.
William v. Cox. president Of the Second
National Bank continues to be a leading
candidate for the place at the hands OF
his many friends. In view of his work
before Congress for the protection Of the
American flag from dissertation, 1t was
said many patriotic bodies in this city
will support him for one of the places.
Members Of citizens associations are
still pushing the claims of c. c. Lam
caster and Louis p. Shoemaker. William
F. GUIDE is the favorite Of many citizens.
Col. Arthur E. Randle has a strong fol-
lowing, and the East Washington Citi-
zens' Association has Endorsed the candi-
a retired capitalist Of West Washington.
has been entered for one of the to-be
vacated Offices by strong friends In old
Georgetown.
A number Of the District democrats
have apparently conferred their efforts on
Edwin A. Newman. District member of
the democratic national committee. for
one of the Commissionerships.
The friends of Maj. Richard Sylvester
have developed strong following for him
in the past twenty-four hours. Since the
resignation Of Mr.. Mcfarland was an
nounced his admirers have renewed with
Increased vigor their efforts in favor of
his appointment. The friends Of J. M.
Stoddard are also doing some tall hus-
thing for him. and some Of the labor
leaders are working like beavers in the
interest OF James L. Feeney.
Commissioner Vests Comment.
II have learned with sincere regret Of
the resignation Of Mr.. Macfarland. My
asso citation with him during the past
seven years has been of the most agree
able character, and have learned to
respect his high character and admire the
high ideals which always actuated his
conduct =
This is Commissioner Vests tribute
to his colleague. Commissioner Macfar-
land, whose resignation follows on the
heels of his own.
He has labored with great industry
and effectiveness for the good of the Dis
trict, and has made a lasting impression
upon the National Capital. His determi-
nation to enter upon the practice Of law
is. in my judgment, a wise one. and I
am sure he will have the best wishes of
the entire community for his success.
His record as Commissioner has been
unblemished. There is no question but
what he can look back over his achieve
ments with satisfaction"