The Washington herald., 1908-03-12
HAMILTON IS CHOSEN
President of Capital Trac-
tiOn Company Elected.
SUCCEEDS GEORGE T. DUNLOP
Selection of WeII-knOwn Attorney
Recognized as n Wise One-PubIic
Spirited Man of Large Attachments
and Wide Experience-D. A. CarrI
Chosen Second Vice President.

At the March meeting of the board of
directors OF the Capital Traction Com
pany yesterday George e. Hamilton was
elected president OF the company. TO MI
the vacancy caused by the death of
| George T. Dunlop The directors at the
same time created the Office OF second
vice president, and elected d. A. Carl
TO that position.
| Mr.. Hamilton stated last night that his
election 10 the head or the company would
/ bring no change In the policy OF the cor
poration and none in the management
other than what the good judgment Of
the directors might authorize. He said
the affairs OF the company were in ex-
cellent condition. and that it would be
his aim as the executive officer 10 keep
them so.
The election Of Mr.. Hamilton was pre-
dicted several weeks ago. soon after the
death OF the former president. IL was
thought 10 be inevitable that the choice
Of the directors would fan upon Mr.. Ham
ilton. both because OF his well-knOwn
abilities and commanding influence in the
community. and because OF his intimate
knowledge OF the affairs OF the company,
gained by his membership In the board Of
directors. extending over a period Of
about ten years.
Member of District Bar.
Mr. Hamilton is one of the most prom
inent members Of the District bar, senior
member Of the law firm OF Hamilton.
Colbert, Yerkes & Hamilton He is gen
eral counsel for the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company, and has numerous
connections n his general practice of
corporation law. 1t Is Mr.. Hamilton's in
tentiOn 10 maintain his law practice. de-
voting only such time as IS necessary 10
the general affairs Of the Capital Trac-
ton Company, the detail Of management
and operation OF the lines being intrusted
largely 10 the new second vice president
Mr. Hamilton is essentially a man OF
affairs, having wide knowledge Of the
law. particularly corporation law. having
studied municipal affairs deeply. and be-
ing by nature public-spirited citizen His
Judgment is keen. his opinions. formed
from broad outlook upon public, social!
ana economic questions. are recognized as
sound. and he stands IN the forefront OF
the active forces which have built I'd
and maintained the high standard of pro-
Iessl0nal and Official life represented az
the Capital OF the nation.
Was the Logical Candidate.
His election 10 the presidency OF the
Capital Traction Company was the logical
solution Of the question confronting the
directors upon the death OF the late Mr.
Dunlop. and the announcement made
weeks ago that this was 20 be done was
received with approval among The
terested in the welfare OF the local
utility service corporations.
Mr.. Hamilton is a much esteene
! structor In the Georgetown Law s,
where he Is this year lecturer on
| law OF wills In his lectures. Mr. Ia
ton is noted for the simple. clear,
( interesting manner in which he places
subject before his students. and Il Is s
that the classes which pass under his IN
struction are specially well taught on
the topics which he treats. Several years
ago Mr. Hamilton was dean OF the legal
faculty. but relinduished the position af-
ter short service owing 10 the large de-
nands OF his profession upon his time and
energies
Mr. CarrFs Services Rewarded
The election Of Mr.. Carl to the Office
Of second vice president was in special
recognition OF the value OF his services
10 the corporation. covering a period OF
about twenty years. Mr. Carl is an
engineer. uniting a thorough knowledge
Of the mechanical and civil branches Of
the profession. He was selected to re-
build the lines OF the company when the
transition was made from horse cars TO
the mechanical cable, and after the burn
Ing Of the pOwer-house was the active
superintendent during the installation of
the electrical system. he knows every
foot Of the system. for II was built under
his direction In the new position his
duties Of general manager Will not pass
10 new hands. though he will be a little
more intimately associated with the man
agenent OF affairs through his seat in
the board OF directors.
In the election the Office OF first vice
president remains in the person Of Henry
Hurt. who has held Office for several