The Washington times., 1906-10-07

fort the people OF the country had was
their ability to learn through the tele-
graph OF the safety of their loved ones
and through its immediate and ready
aid assistance was sent to thousands
who otherwise would have had weary
wait and heart breaking anxiety.
Prominent Members.
Among the prominent people VINO are
members of these organizations may be
mentioned Andrew Carnegie. Thomas A
Edison, Gen. Thomas T. Eckert. Clar-
ence H. Mackay, George J. Gould,
Charles H Glidden, of Boston. and many
others who might be named.
William II. Young, OF the Western
Union telegraph office. Washington, y.
C. Is. president Of the Old Timers: VIII
liam B Wilson, OF Holmesb1rg. Pa. Is
president OF the Society OF the Military
Telegraph Corps.
The chairmen Of the various commit
| tees for the reunion are: Finance. W
| H McKeldin; entertainment. J. T. Bres-
nahan: hotels r. q. Callum; badges,
| p. z. Brown; reception, p. V. De Grlw.
/ banquet. ]. w. Collins; press and print
ing. j. B. Austin: ladies' reception, Mrs,
/ p V. De Graw.
1t is particularly appropriate that the
| coming meeting should be held In
washington. the home OF the wonderful
/ art which has done so much TO civllize
/ the world and bring nations within
closer touch Washington was the
! scene of the operations OF the first prac-
/ teal telegraph ever built and operated.
and where Prof. Morse planned and
worked and experimental. until at last
the wonderful achievement was record
| ed in the simple message, What hath
| God wrought"
Headquarters of Convention.
The headquarters OF the two associa-
tlons Will be at the Arlington Hotel
| Lafayette square, near the White
House.
No place in the United States Is 90
close to the telegraph as the city o.
! Washington. II Is the right arm OF the
| Government In peace as it was IN war
and II would be a difficult matter q
carry on the Government without It's
aid. Indeed, when the telegraph fails
for any reason. business OF all kinds
is practically at a standstiu
The life stories Of the m1mbers OF the
convention are tales Of business and ad-
vancement.
George J. Gould. OF New York. 2
vice president, director and member OF
the executive committee OF the West
ern Union Telegraph Company. the
former position Of which he has held
since September 10 1884, Is "a son OF the
late Jay Gould. and the largest owner
Of the company's stock, was born IN
I ~ 4
doubtless surprise many 10 know that
Mr. Gould IS a practical telegrapher
/ yet such is the fact. Although a man
interested in vast enterprises, pre-
I eminenuy a man ~ business, he never
theless possesses genial nature. is
kindly in his manner and characteristic
| cally just
| Clarence Il. Mackay. New York. presi-
1 dent OF the Postal TeleETaph-Cab
Company, rs well as OF the several
! commercial cable interests. Is the only
living son OF -hc late John =. Mack1y
and succeeded 10 the control of the vast
/ telegraph properties OF his father on
4 October l. lg12. following tie death Oi
the latter, which occurred on the prev
ious July IL. M. Ma@Say was born IN
san Francisco. Cal. April u. lS14. Since
he assumed the direction Of these trusts,
although "a burden OF heavy responsible
ity for 50 young nan. ne has never
/ theless displayed consummats skill IN
their management ard in conducting
their extension.
From Manager to President.
/ Col Robert c. Clowry, president and
general manager CT che Western Union