Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-06

he never fully recovered from its effects.
He was a lifelong citizen Of the District OF
Columbia, having been born here about
seventy-three years ago. Ever since he
was a youth Mr.. Davis was identified vita
the business interests Of Washington. and
had ever taken a leading part in all move
ments for the, upbuAdng of the city His
wife, who was formerly Miss Margaret j.
Keller. survives him.
+, Mr. Davis retired from the firm of Lewis
Johnson & Co., bankers. 1919 F street north
west, about two years ago. after having
its Organization in 1883. He was a member
Of the Metropolitan Club and Of the Chevy
Chase Club, was president of the Sons of
the Revolution of the District of Columbia,
was one Of the trustees of the Columbia In
stitute for the Deaf and Dumb. and for
more than thirty years was senior warden
Of the Church of the Epiphany. Mr."Davis
was also a. former president of the Column
bia Historical Society. and a member of the
st. Nicholas Society of New York.
He was one Of the three members of the
District of Columbia sinking fund commits
sion. an important body at the time of its
formation. He was president of the stock
exchange and one of the original members
of that influential body.
MIR. Davis was, a recognized leader N
local financial circles. owing to his prob
ity and his extensive knowledge Of the
banking business He became identified
with banks and bankers in the good old
days before the era OF financial crashes.
when he was but mere boy. His first
experience in the profession of finance
was with the old Washington. Savings
Rank, which was established by mis-
grandfather at the corner of 10th street
and Pennsylvania avenue many years
ago. When he graduated from that bank
he formed the present company OF Lewis
Johnson & Co.
Deceased was an energetic worker and
was as punctual at his desk in the morn
ing as were any OF his employees. He set
an example of punctuality and required
his workers to follow it,
It was saying with him that he arose
with the lark in the morning, and those
who were associated with him say he was
always one Of the last to leave his place of
business at the CLOSE of the commercial day.
Mr.. Davis was enthusiastic over any
movement that had as its object the In
creased prosperity Of his native city. but
he never allowed his enthusiasm to run
awsy with h s good judgment. He was re-
garded as an authe rity on financial mat
tiers, and because of his extensive knowledge
on those subjects he was frequently con-
suited by his friends before they embarked
in any monetary enterprise.
Of Revolutionary Stock.
AS he came from old revolutionary stock,
Mr. Davis always manifested the liveliest
interest in matters that affected that crucial
epoch in American history. His grand
father was an officer in Gen. George Wash
ington's army, and the deceased banker
was therefore an active worker in the ranks
of the Sons Of the Revolution and other
patriotic organizations. Several Of the or
carnations of which he was member are
expected to hold meetings this evening and
take suitable action on the death of their
late associate.
ARRANGEMENTS for the funeral will be
made late this afternoon.