Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-21

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va IN 1906. Capt Oyster. the followins
r.,. was made president of the boa ra'
T''ion winch he has since filled.
Man Of Force and ABILITY
oysters administration as presi.
uent or the board Of education ha.
e'aihpeo MIN as being a man of force ar
wei as OF ability. He has shown that he
possesses the power of analysis to q
marked degree. while he has became
known for the fairness of his decisions
tae., was nohored recently at remarkable
testimonial meeting given by colored rest
aents OF the capital in appreciation of
the impartiality with which he has aG-
minlstered the school law and considered
1ne needs OF the colored schools of the
Advocates Square Deal.
possessed Of decided views as to the
scnooi needs Of the District of Columbia.
oap'. oyster, as president of the boa I'd
VI education. has unswervingly adhered
to the policy of afforling equal educa-
tionai opportunities to all the children
OF all the people.
he Is an advocate not only of free high
schools Tree academic schools, free nor
mai schools and free vocational train
ing institutions. but he favors the edu.
eating and training of girls for home
The plan for a wider Use Of scboo,
buildings SO that they may be made So
clal centers also meets with his an
prevail He favors higher pay for teach
ers; teachers pension law and strict
enforcement OF the merit system with
regard to all employees Of the public
schools.
In short. his policy as to the schools
may be summarized in the following
sentence. contained in the speech which
ne delivered at the testimonial meeting.
at which were present practically all of
the leading educators of the city:
Il believe that the American schools
should teach Americanism: and that
means q zeal to serve our native land in
peace as we'll as in war, a jealous main
tenance Of the civil and political rights
or all citizens, and a practical devotion
to the doctrine Of the square DEAL"
Career in Militia.
Capt. Oyster was a member Of the
Washington Light Infantry Corps and.
later. assisted in the organization of the
National Rifles. In 1880. he was made a
captain in the National Rifles, an Office
which he held until 1895. when he re-
tire@ The title of captain has remained
with him and he Is now president Of the
National Rifles Veteran Association.
In 1886. Capt. Oyster and vfiss Emma
Detweiler. daughter of the junior men,
Der Of the firm of Judd and Detweier,
were married. They have two children,
Miss Helene Oyster and Norman w.
Oyster. Their home is at 1914 Rhode
Island avenue northwest.
Rudolph Born in Baltimore.
Commissioner Cuno II. Rudolph was
born in Baltimore. Md, June g, 1850 his
parents being Jacob and Elizabeth Yea
ger Rudolph, members of an old German
family resident In Baltimore since 1s48
His early education was obtained in the
private schools and the Sadler Business
College Of Baltimore.
Coming to Washington twenty-three
years ago. Mr.. Rudolph purchased an in
terest in the hardware firm of J. H. Ches-
ley q co. he subsequently became presi-
dent OF the firm of Rudolph & West
Company, engaged in a similar line Of
business. being at the head of this con-
Germ at the time Of his confirmatio by
the Senate three years ago as Commits
sfoner Of the District Of Columbia.
Actively Interested Here.
the capital prior to his being named Com.
missioner Mr.. Rudolph had taken an
active interest In District affairs. He
served as president of the Board Of Trade
and of the Washington Playground Asso-
citation. He also had displayed activity
as member Of the board of managers of
the Associated Charities.
In addition Commissioner Rudolph has
been director in the Chamber Of Com
merce. He Is at present vice president of
the Commercial Club and vice president
OF the National metropolitan Bank.
Chosen President of Board.
Following confirmation Of his appoint
ment as Commissioner Mr.. Rudolph was
chosen as president Of the board of Com
missioners. Among the Offices of the To-
cal government assigned to his jurisdic-
ton are those of the assessor, tax coll
lector and auditor. Legislation designed
to make the administration Of these
Offices more effective has been recon-
mended since they have been under su-
pervision Of Commissioner Rudolph, and
still other reforms are contemplated.
Among the legislative matters that will
er Rudolph's attention during the new ad-
ministration are the proposals for an an
nual instead OF triennial assessment of
real estate in the District of Columbia
and changes in the Districts penal code.
the latter looking toward the establish.
parole law for workhouse prisoners.
Reforms in Tax Office.
The interests Of the Fairgrounds will be
given every consideration also. while ef-
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