The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29

years. A portrait OF Mr. Marbury. execut-
ed in crayon. occupies prominent position
in the assembly room Of the association.
which also contains a remarkably fine pic
ture OF the first president, Benjamin Ogle
Tayloe
James A. Wineberger, the marshal, was
born in Georgetown, d. C.. January 9,
1921 where he lived until he removed with
his parents to Washington city, in 1892.
He is self educated, but in spite Of this
fact. he managed to acquire early in life
a remarkable knowledge Of books, for
which he always had a passion. In con-
nection with Edward Waite. he published
many years ago a weekly newspaper called
the Bee" He was the pioneer in the
book and stationery business on + Street,
and kept a store under the Ebbitt House
for more than fifteen years. He, however,
continued to use his pen, and has issued
many valuable and amusing publications.
Mr.. Winebetger was the originator OF the
Department directory, and in all lore deal
ing with the early history of the city. he
is regarded as an authority. He is genial
In manner. and this. with the wonderful
stock Of information. makes him an ex-
cellent raconteur. He is one Of the old
est members Of the association, and is
especially proud Of the fact
The senior on the List.
William ". Birth is a native OF this city
and is the oldest member OF the
society. as he is the senior in point Of
years. having been born opposite the
six Buildings" on Pennsylvania Avenue,
near Washington Circle, OF January H.
1903. Mr.. Birth is Of the opinion that if
the young men now would live as he has
lived more Of them would give promise OF
attaining a good, old age.
Although ninety-two years old, Mr..
Births memory is remarkably clear and
exact, and he is physically as capable as
ever, save for the effects OF
a recent accident which crippled
his lower limbs He remembers
many amusing incidents OF his
boyhood days; how the teachers used ~
fog the BOYS and how the boys used to
treat the teachers Ia return. After leaving
school in 1923. he went to work for his
father who kept a marble yard and re-
manned with him for ten years. In 1898 he
went TO Raleigh. y. c., to superintend the
construction Of the masonry work Of the
State House in thar city. The following
year he Joined Capt. D. Bingham. a civil
engineer. and went With him TO Alabama
where both accomplished the surveying for
three lines Of railroad All three roaGs
failed as did many OF the cotton planters
and merchants in 1870 Mr. Birth re-
turned North and accepted position in the
office Of the Baltimore American" At
the end OF three or four months he came
back TO Washington and was employed as
a clerk ia the jeWelry store OF Robert Key
worth on Pennsylvania Avenue. near Ninth
Street He married relative Of his en-
ployer in 1884 but his wife died q ye;.i-
later From that time Mr. Birth has lived
the life OF a widoWer. His professional
services have been employed by the Gov
eminent upon several public works Of inn
por.auCe. He ceased the exercise Of an &C
tive career in 1887. Mr.. Birth has only
lately commenced 10 wear glasses.
Dr. James T. Howard corresponding
secretary. was born IN Washington, d. c.,
July :. 1892. lie attended t,a school of
J. l. Henshaw. Fourtceath g. Z G Streets
northwest and afterWard the academy Of
Rein Beck. on Sixth and II Streets north
west, and In 1903. at the solicitation Of
the late DR.. johnson Elliott. he matricu-
lated in the Georgetown Medical College
receiving from that institution the degree
OF NJ. D., in March. 1859. He entered at
once upon the practice Of his profession.
and on October 80, 1851. WAS appointed by
the late Mayor wallach physician TO the
poor OF the Fourth ward. He was reappoint-
ed TO the same office. July %. 1862, and
declined third term in 1868. In the latter