Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-11
Candidates Are Many
for Commissioners Place

President TAFT had scarcely finished
reading Commissioner Vests resignation
before q formidable list Of candidates
for the Commissionership was being an
nounced by their friends From this list
as II appeared this afternoon. the Presi-
dent will have plenty OF names from
which to make his selection. The back
ers Of the candidates represent many in
terests. and II Is said an active canvass
will be made at once in behalf of those
who have been named.
One of the first men named for the place
by his friends was Capt. James F. Oys-
ter. president Of the board Of education.
1t was stated that he is a democrat of the
unobjectionable type" as one Of his re-
publican friends put 1t. and therefore
from political standpoint would I'LL the
bill His other qualifications for the re-
sponsible position were set forth
When seen this afternoon. Capt. Oyster
said his hands are full Of matters con-
nected with the educational system OF the
District. He declined to discuss the Com
missionership.
Another name that was prominently
brought forward as a candidate for the
position vacated by Mr.. West was that
trict of Columbia. His friends urged In
his behalf the splendid work he has
accomplished in the office of auditor
William p. Richards. assessor Of the
District. was also placed in the list OF
candidates by his friends. who claimed
that his efficient public service en-
titles him to advancement.
William ". Cox. president of the Second
National Bank. who Is closely identified
with many interests In the District, was
entered in the race by certain of his in
fuential friends as a man who would
make model District Commissioner"
Edward j. Stellwagen, who was chair
man of the last inauguration committee.
was suggested by prominent men today.
Mr.. Stellwagen 10 president Of the Union
Trust Company, and is besides identified
trict.
The friends Of HopewelI II. DarneiIie
believe he could I'LL the bill as District
Commissions acceptaby to all classes.
the District OF Columbia, and as such
made a good record Many Of the young
business and professional men of the city
are said to favor his selection.
spondent Of the Philadelphia Press. who
was Chairman OF the press committee of
the Taft inauguration. 10 said to have a
strong backing for the place.
Other names mentioned prominently in
connection with the vacant Commission
ership are those OF Col Arthur z. Ran
die. NJ. i. Weller. Col. NJ. A. Winter.
who was named by certain local finan-
was brought out by members Of several
citizens associations: Louis p. Shoe
maker named by several suburbanites,
and Thomas p. Morgan, who was chair
man of the inaugural subcommittee on
organizations.
Early Appointment Looked For.
The news of Mr.. Vests retirement
from the position Of District Commits
sioner came a surprise to many citi-
Gems. Some of them expressed the belief
that the place. owing to important mat
tiers now pending just In advance Of the
coming Congress. will be filled by Preai-
dent Taft without unnecessary delay.
Therefore the friends of the candidates
named began TO hustle for their favorites
In the race.
While nominating others for the vacancy.
the business and professional men OF the
city paid a need of praise to the admin
istration OF Mr.. West and expressed re-
greet that he found IL necessary to resign
the ONCE. The consensus Of opinion was
that he was a good Commissioner and
will leave on the records OF his ONCE the
impress Of duty well done.