The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-14
New Members Elected.

New Members Elected.
c w. Simpson, Z. H. Etz,
Morgan Royde, a. @. Taylor,
w. w Chiswel, Edward +. Albert
+. T. Sanner. a. G. Newmeyer,
II. b. Newland, Scott G. Bone,
Harry Wardman, George White
S. =. Thompson, Maurice Never,
II. z. Bones, r. T.. ClaughtOn,
+. Engler, Isadore Grosner,
r. J. Earnshaw, Daniel Doody,
w. r. Sale, William T. Ballard,
q: NJ. Oyster, jr, Jesse 3. Wilson,
VIM. +. Chancellor J. l. Saks,
J. 5. Hass, John l. Weaver,
H. Moran. Clifford NJ. Lewis.
w. l.. Hilton. Thomas L. Hume,
r. j. EcklOff. Edward A. Mosely,
John Williams, Charles j. Cassidy,
Maurice Flynn, G. Y WorthingtOn,
S. Sowerbutts, L. Il. Breuninger,
Ralph Gait, w d. Brown,
s. T.. TOmlinson. Oscar j. Brothers,
b. S. simons' James II. HamiIe,
DR.. j. Richardson, John J. Nolan,
J. S. Swormstedt, TnOs r. Robinson,
II. G. Bergheimer, John Othen,
=. +. Barnes. J. ;. Wiley,
OdeI s. Smith, II. l.. Colt,
NJ. J. Sheehan, w +. DanfOrth,
A. s. Trundle, II. V. Sanford,
J. s. Poole, r 3. Pyle
T. Upman. William Ramsey,
G. b. Farquhar, F. /. Vision,
N l.. Sansbury, r. w Lee,
+. c. Bairstow. /. /. Simpson.
A. II. Baker. w. d. Mealey,
Thomas SOmerville.l F. b. Miiburn,
w II. Saunders, James Martin,
C. z. Walker, Henry G. WEIGH,
/. c. Barr James p Roots,
]. G. Weldon. r. l. Lamb.
c. L. Cake.
President Harper then made a brief
but ringing speech in announcing
the purpose OF the meeting. He said
that he felt great qualification at pre-
siding at the largest gathering of Wash
ufraou 90 Ff1ar- ed
ness proposition. that had ever been
held in Washington. and urged the
members 70 vote for directors who
would most effectively serve the best
interests OF the Chamber. and 10 forget
personal ambitions and wishes in max
ing the selection.
Advertised Ballot Disclaimed."
James F. Oyster, first vice president,
followed Mr.. Harper with an appeal to
the members Of the Chamber to vote for
those who had been instrumental in
bringing about the merger of the two
old organizations. to whose efforts had
been largely due the success of the
organization Of the Chamber, and who
had proved worthy and valuable di-
rectOrs in the Business Mems Assocfa-
ton Captain Oyster disclaimed. on the
part or the officers OF the Chamber,
any authorization of the ballot adver-
tised in morning paper
ID. J. Kaufman. who was one Of those
whose names appeared on this ballot
Indignantly denied his authorization OF
the use OF his name on the ballot adver-
used, and denounced the proceeding as
an outrage. He named J. L Tucker as
responsible for this action, and called
upon him to make exclamation but
Mr.. Tucker was not present at the time
Inc election Of directors was then
begun President Harper appointed
George d. White. r. II. Lynn. land r.
A. Cloughton Judges of election and
J. b. Kinnear. Percy S. Foster. William
H Saunders, Edward s Albert d 7
Parker, b. 5. Barnes. F. G Roach. Rich
ard Sylvester and N. J. Ward tellers.
Mrs. Haines Votes.
A feature Of the baIlotlng was the cast
ing Of the only vote by a woman, Mrs.
+. A. Haines. a member of the Jobbers
and Shippers Association since its or
ganization. She was greeted with APP
plause as she was escorted to the ballot
box by A. F. L. Leckie.
ne task OF casting and counting the
ballots proved 10 be a huge one, but
was conducted in an extremely method
cal and expeditions manner. the MEM
bers forming a line around the room
The casting of the ballots occupied the
greatest part of an hour.
During the counting the members par
took of a buffet luncheon, served in the
room adjoining the banquet hall. and
talked over the prOhable outcome of
the election and plans for the new or
ganiZation.
Before the ballOting was begun Will /
liam V. Cox, John Flemming, William !
Hahn, Harry Ring. Dana S Lincoln. /
and Watson ]. Newton withdrew their /
names from the nomination list
After President Harper announced the !
result OF the election a vote Of thanks
was passed TO the tellers and judges of |
election, and their assistants. The man
agement OF the Arlington was also voted
an appreciation OF its courtesy.