Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-23

to the people Of the District. Mr.. Clagett has
always been earnest supporter of eyery
movement looking to the welfare Of the Dis
trict. and Is philosophical man Of strong
convictions and unquestioned integrity.
WIN. cRAScH M'INrIRE
was born in this city and has lived here all his
life, except during the war, when he went south
and fought in the confederate army. His
father for many years occupied responsible
position In the patent Office under Judge Cranch,
for whom MIR. McIntire was named When hos
tilitles ceased he returned to Washington and
opened an Office as patent attorney, and has
since followed that profession. having built up
lucrative practice BY acquiring an interest in
several valuable patents he has accumulated
quite fortune, and lives in a handsome house
on Rhode Island avenue, near Scott circle.
MIR. McIntire has an attractive personal appear
ance, being tall and well formed, with face
indicating decided strength Of character He
wears moustache and flowing side whskers
OF the English cut. He is a member of the
Jefferson club and is quite popular IN social
circles. His democracy has been pronounced
but not violent, and he is a member of the Co
lumbla democratic club. He is a man of good
executive capacity, of broad views. and much
general information. He is about fifty years of
age.
WILLIAM DICKSON.
The democrats of the District have honored
MIR. William Dickson by sending him as one of
their representatives to three successive nation
al conventions of their party. He was active.
prior to the convention of 1880. in bringing
about the organization of the District demo-
Gratis with the view of securing the right to the
District delegates to a vote III the national con-
vention. This right was finally secured in 1894.
The esteem in which he was held was shown
by the fact that he was elected a delegate to
three conventions by more than two-thirds
vote. Since 1884 Mr.. Dickson has been a
m of fhn 6nnnnoratin
mittee. He was prominent in the
movement for securing territorial
form of government for the District and repre-
sented the twelfth district in the legislature for
three terms. Mr.. Dickson was born in Phila-
delpha, and at the breaking out of the war he
enlisted in Philadelphia regiment and was
detailed to form a fire brigade for duty at
Fortress Monroe. Shortly afterward he was
ordered to this city, where he was placed in
charge of the government fire brigade. which
rendered such efficient service here during the
war. He, in fact, organized the brigade, and
at the close of the war he was called upon as an
expert to assist in the organization of the pres
ent fire department. Mr.. Dickson established
himself IN business in this city, where he has
since resided.
NOBLE D. LARNER.
Mr.. Noble d. Larner is wel-known, life
long citizen of the District and has served the
city in the municipal councils. He is now
president of the Committee of One Hundred
He was born in this city. as were also his father
and mother. He learned the trade of printer
at the Office of his grandfather, Jacob Gideon,
who at that time conducted one of the largest
printing offices i'll the city. In the latter part
OF 1860 he was clerk in the Interior depart
ment, and at the call of President Lincoln he
enlisted with the District volunteers. and after
serving his time, received an honorable dis
charge. In 1865, at the request of Chas KNAPP
and Geo. W. Riggs and other prominent capt.
talists of that time, he took charge of the Ma
tional Union insurance company, then just or
ganized, as its secretary. which position he has
held ever since. During the old form of gov
eminent he served two terms a member of
the common councils, one term as vice presi-
dent. and both terms as chairman of committee
on improvements. He is now general grand
high priest of the General Grand Chapter of
the United States, the highest Office in Ma
sonry.