Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-08

highly cre;litable service during the war
with Spain, he recently passed the exam-
nation for appointment as second lieutenant
in the United States Marine Corps, and
made a showing that will rank among the
most notable in the history of such eX-
aminations. His nomination has been con-
firn.ed by the SeTate.
For many years Lieut.. Muir has been a
valued employe of the Traders National
Bank of this city. The directors of the in
stitution. at board meeting this after
noon, summoned Lieut.. Muir before them
and press nt@d him with sword of IN
usual beauty and considerable value, to-
gether with belt and other Accomplishments.
Mr. William A. Gordon, vice president of
the bank. made the presentation on behalf
of the board of directors. He referred to
Lieut.. Muirs connection with the institu-
ton, and spoke of his faithful and intelli-
gent discharge OF duty which had Won the
admiration and respect of the officials; Of
the increasingly pleasant and gentlemanly
personal bearing which had won their love-
Corporations are said in common par
lance to be without souls said Mr.. Cor
DON They, however. act through their
officers. and We as officers of this corpora
ton, feel that some evidence should be
given of our thorough appreciation of the
manner in which you have performed your
duty.
His Departure Regretted.
Continuing, Mr.. Gordon spoke of the re-
gret that was felt because of the depar-
ture of Lieut.. Muir. He said it was ap-
precfated, however. that the first duty of
the young man was to his country, and
that his best efforts and, if necessary, his
life, belonged to his country And we
one and all feel fully assured" said Mr..
Gordon, in conclusion, that you will wear
this sword with honor to yourself, to your
bank and to your country
Lieut. Muir made fitting response and
then received the personal congratula tons
of all who were present. On the blade of
the sword is the inscription, Presented to
John e. Muir by the Traders National
Bank of Washington, D. c., February,
1900
Lieut.. Muir's Record.
When Rev. DIR. Muir located in Washing
ton his son, now Lieut.. Muir, was connect
ed with the Market Street National Bank of
Philadelphia He resigned his position
there. however, to accept one with the
Traders National Bank, when the latter
was established in this city in 1890 He
continued in the employ of the Traders
bank, holding in turn the positions of book
keeper, receiving teller, paying teller and
assistant cashier, until April, 1898. When
war with Spain was declared he promptly
left his civil employment and entered the
service of the United States pay clerk
with Paymaster H. E. Biscoe, United States
navy.
AS pay clerk Lieut. Muir served through
out the on the L. S. S. Yankee. He
saw considerable active and perilous ser
vice off the coast Of Cuba, the Yankee be-
ing attached to the fleet commanded by
Admiral Sampson, and later to that under
Admiral Watson, which was destined for
service near Spain and in the Philippines.
The Hankee participated in the lombard
ment of Santiago and the taking of Guam
tanimo. preparing the way for the land
ing of the marines at that place, and in
the several engagements off Cienfuegos.
AT the close of the war the Yankee was
put out of commission, and Lieut.. Muir re-
turned to this city. accepting a position
with the Union Savings Bank as teller, He
returned to the Traders Bank last October
but now leaves that institution to enter the
Marine Corps. That Lieut.. Muirs services
have been appreciated by the directors of
the Traders Bank was evidenced today by
the presentation of the sword and belt. He
takes with him the kindest remembrance
of every member of the board. to each of
whom he has endeared himself by his I'M
falling courtesy and strict attention to
duty.