Evening star., 1897-01-09

Mr.. A. T. Britton Is a~leading spirit in
every movement that seeks to advance the
progress of Washington He is a lawyer
and a capitalist, and was chairman of the
executive committee having in charge the
ceremonies attendant upon the Inaugural
ton of President Harrison.
Mr.. Myron NJ Parker is one of the lead
ing real estate operators of Washington
and interested in many capitalistic enter
priSes. He has been a Commissioner of the
District of Columbia, and is at present a
member of the national republican commit
tee from the District of Columbia.
Mr.. James G. Berret is one of the oldest
and most popular citizens of Washington.
He was mayor of the city during the time
that municipal government was in force
here, and was chairman of the executive
committee which had charge of President
Cleveland's inauguration.
Judge John G. Long is Floridian He
has been member of the national repub-
ican committee from that state for many
years, but spends a large portion of his
time IN Washington, and is always ready to
aid in its advancement
Mr.. Crosby S. Moves is the editor of The
Evening Star.
Mr.. Beriah Wilkins is the proprietor of
the Washington Post and was for several
terms representative in Congress from
Ohio.
Mr.. John F. Cook is one of the most
prominent colored men in the country. He
was for long time collector of taxes for
the District of Columbia.
Mr.. Charles G. Conn was at the time of
his appointment the editor and proprietor
of the Washington Times.
Mr.. w. w. Dudley is a native of Indiana,
and is a prominent politician of that state,
being at one time the commissioner of PEN
sions.
Mr.. Charles G. Glover is leading capt.
talist. He is the president Of the Riggs
National Bank and vice president of the
Capital Traction Company.
Mr.. Lawrence Gardner Is native of
Washington, and has been actively identi-
fled with the democratic party for many
years. He is secretary of the democratic
congressional campaign committee and of
the National Association of Democratic
Clubs. He was general manager of the in
auguration ceremonies four years ago.
Mr.. Henry E. Davis is one of the leading
members of the Washington bar and q
young man of brilliant attainments.
Mr.. R. Ross Perry is also a lawyer of
high standing. He is active in everything
that pertains to the benefit OF the national
capital. and as a member of the Washing
ton board Of trade has been of valuable
service to Washington. .s-
Mr.. A. M. Clapp was for long time pub
lie printer, and w&ss the editor of the old
National Republican,. He was a delegate to
the first republican, >convention, held in
Pittsburg in 1856, aad is consequently
regarded as one of the fathers of the re-
publican party.
known men in the country. and is inter-
terested in many enterprises in Washing
ton and elsewhere. : He is the proprietor of
the Washington Times. which he recently
purchased. e., t.
rank Of the patent attorneys Of Washing
ton, and is man of urge means and great
energy. He is theapEesident of the Jack
son Democratic A4spciation. of which his
father was presideatsfo for many years before
him. and during A,e past campaign was
assistant treasurer of the national demo-
Mr. BENJAMIN Hitterworth gained na-
tienal fame as representative In Congress
from ONO. serving sseyeral terms in that
capacity. He is now apractieing law with
much success in this city.
Mr.. Milton M. Holland is q representative
colored man. He originally came from
Ohio. and made very brilliant record as q
soldier in the late war. He occupied q
prominent place In the Treasury Depart
ment when Senator Sherman was Secre-
tary He Is now practicing law in this city.
Secretary Fred Bracket is well known In
Washington and well liked. He occupied
the same position which he now SO ac-
ceptably fills during the preparations for
the Inauguration Of President Harrison, and
was at one time the chief clerk Of the
Treasury Department.
Recording Secretary George II. Walker
Is newspaper man Of experience, and q
Mason Of high degree. He Is q warm friend
Of President-elect Mckinley. and in his
capacity as q correspondent accompanied
that gentleman on many Of his campaign
tours. Mr.. Walker also has the honor OF