The Washington herald., 1906-11-26

house, in which he also had a financial
interest He became sole proprietor OF
the Ebhits about two years ago.
In addition TO his interest In the Ebbitt
Mr. Burch was a large stakeholder IN the
Raleigh Hotel, and was one of the six
members Of the New Willard Hotel Com
pany. His estate will probably foot up
half a million dollars. His investments
yielded him a large income apart from the
profits of his hotel.
President Mckinley, on his first inaugu-
ration, was driven from the Ebbitt House
20 the Capitol TO take the oath OF office.
II was at the Ebbitt House that the
members Of the Egan cOurt-martlal lived
when the alleged "embalmed beef fur
nished to the troops in Cuba was under
investigation. Mr. Burch had a meal of
the soldiers beef prepared at his hotel
and served to the members OF the board
so that they might have a practical
demonstration of the food served to the
troops.
He leaves a wife, two sons, DR.. W.
Thompson Burch and II. B. Burch, and a
daughter, Mrs. X. J. Hampton, Of Louis
vile, Ky. All were with him when the
end came.
y
been completed, but it is understood that
the men who worked under him will be
the active palibearers, and that his bust
ness associates viii act in an honorary
capacity.
Courteous, Honorable Gentleman.
Those who knew Henry G. Burch
hoEored him highly. He was a true
gentleman, kindly, courteous, eonsiderate
None viii miss him more than his many
employees TO whom he was more than
employer They We're all devoted TO him
for his goodness. None who had served
aim Loyalty was ever allowed 10 suffer
Il never knew a kinder or more warm
hearted man" said Mr.. Edward J. Stell
wagon, a close personal friend and bust
ness associate His death brings deep
grief to all who knew him. He was an
honest honorable gentleman. and Wash
ington loses a good citizen To his en-
ployes he was always apprCachable, help
full, and cOnsiderate He took an interest
in their welfare and they loved him in
return. In business life he was conserva-
tive and far-seeing. and his counsel was
always of value. Friends here and
throughout the land will mourn his
death"
Ideal Hotel Proprietor.
"One cannot say too much in praise
Of Mr.. Burch. said Mr.. F. S. Hight, man
ager Of the New Willard last night His
was a most admirable character in ev-
cry phase. Ever courteous and obliging
/ 10 guests and business associates alike,
he was the ideal hotel proprietor. By
most Of his associates he was regarded
as the dean of his profession. for he had
practically devoted his lifetime TO IL. II
I am not mistaken, he had been connect
ed with the Ebbitt House for thirty-five
years
In that peviod-the average length OF
a generaUon-he had come in contact with
very many of the great men of the coun-
/ try and with celebrities from foreign
4 lands. One secret Of his success was
/ doubtless the fact that he was a pro-
/ found student of human nature. Natur-
ally Of genial temperament, he studied 20
/ please and long ago reduced the treat
ment Of guests 10 q fine art.
/ These same attributes were noticeable
/ In his dealings with others. and in his
Office as vice president Of our organiza-
/ ton. Il was my great pleasure to meet
/ with him in that capacity. and it is a
great and sincere regret TO mourn him
dead"