Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-27
RESIGNS HIS POSITION
Admiral Baird Retires From
Board of Education.
WILL NOT DISCUSS ACTION
VIM. D. Hoover Named Today as His
Successor.
RUMOR REGARDING PRESIDENCY
Two Candidates Believed to Be Con-
sidered-Capt. James Z. Oyster
and Prof. Evermann.
WILL NOT DISCUSS ACTION
RUMoR REGARDING PRESIDENCY

The resignation Of Rear Admiral George
w. Baird. president Of the board Of educa-
ton, from membership on the board was
today accepted by the justices Of the Dis
trict Supreme Court. who Immediately an
nounced the appointment Of William D.
Hoover. vice president Of the National
Savings and Trust Company, to the va
cancy on the board.
Admiral Baird, under date of June g,
wrote the judges that he desired to sever
his connection with the board, assigning
no reason for his action.
Admiral Baird stated to Star reporter
this afternoon that he had good reason for
rendering his resignation. but further than
that declined to comment on his action.
Mr.. Hoover. the new appointee was born
in the District of Columbia. October 6.
1884; was educated in the public schools.
and is an alumnus of the Central High
School, class of 1883. He subsequently
took course of law at Georgetown Uni
versty, from which he was graduated in
1882
Mr.. Hoover entered the employ of the
Real Estate Title Insurance Company in
1884. and served in almost every capacity
with that company. including the position
of vice president which he relnquished in
1902 to accept the position of trust officer
pany. He is now, as stated. vice president
of that institution
Although tie resignation of Admiral Bair
comes in the nature Of surprise, yet
rumor is busy with the selection of a sue
cessor as president of the hoard. The name
of Capt. James F. Oyster seems to be most
in evidence. and 1t is understood that
well defined movement has been started to
secure his selection as head Of the bboard,
when the members reconvene in August
Prof. Evermann an Aspirant.
1t is rumored that Prof. Barton w Ever
mann. vice president and acting president
of the board. will make a fight for the
presidency. Prof. Evermann has not been
in full sympathy with the administration
of Superintendent Chancellor, and it is
belived that the superintendent will exert
his influence to secure the election of
another member as the executive officer
Capt Oysters aspirations to become
president of the board are not approved by
several of the members, it is said. and
rumor is af1oat that if he attempts to force
his election there may be tie VOTE or he
may be defeated On the other hand. it is
understood that Prof Evermann would not
nav nave a clean sweep Of it by any means.
toned as compromise candidate who is
not identified with the factions on the
board.
Expressions of Opinion.
Admiral Baird is a very fine man." Com
missioner Mcfarland said, land regret
tina. he has felt obliged to give up an office
In which I know he was deeply interested
Capt. Jay J. Morrow. Engineer Commits
sioner. said: "It is with much regret that
1 learn of the resignation of Admiral Baird
as member and president of the school
board. During his service on the board the
admiral has frequently conferred with Col.
Biddie and with me regarding the location
OF sites for school buildings and the con-
struction and repair of buildings, and he
gave much thought. time and consideration
TO these matters. and his advice and assist
ance has been invaluable. His resignation
Is distinct loss to the schools"
When the resignation was brought to his
attention Commissioner West said:
regret exceedingly to learn of the
resignation of Admiral Baird as a member
OF the board of education. He has been a
conscientious and painstaking official and
his resignation is loss to the community"