Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-05
HONORED
: ASFR|END0F D. c.
Association Of Oldest Inhab-
jtants Gives Tribute to
Mr.. GaIlinger.
HIS DEATH GREAT LOSS

Meeting for the 1rst time since the
death Of the late Senator Galllnger,
whom it honored at its anniversary BAN
quet moro than q year ago, the Asso-
citation Of Oldest Inhabitants Of tho
District Of Columbia last night adopted
resolutions expressing its sympathy over
his untimely passing and appreciation
Of the services he rendered the National
Capital while in public life.
Will Have Them Engrossed.
The resolutions. which were presented
by George w. Evans, were referred to
committee consisting Of Mr.. Evans,
Sunny, who will have them engrossod
and presented to the family OF the de-
ceased statesman. They recite:
In meeting assembled, this date. the
the District Of columbia has learned
with profound sorrow Of the death of
the Hon. Jacob Harold Gallinger. who
for twenty-seven years was United
Hampshire and who passed away from
life on the 18th day Of August. 1913;
at Franklin, N. H.. in the eighty-second
OF n1d aE st her deb be It dis.
tinguished and greatly honored friend.
Senator Gallinger. is sincerely mourned
by the Association of Oldest 1nhabi-
sy al Of ss ezsas sa
District. and it is especially sad and
painful to US from the fact that he
was for long period OF years during
his entire senatorial career associated
intimately with the public affairs of
the Nations Capital and was univer-
sally recognized as its loyal friend.
to M 81 hs
Capital city. With unswerving faith
in its continued advancement and pros
perity he gave his best efforts and in
toward making It the most beautiful.
the most magnificent Of the capital
cities Of the world.
An Irreparable Loss.
Resolved. That in the death of
Senator Gallinger, the Congress Of the
United States, our government and
arabic loss. He was an American
citizen. whom all delighted to honor.
He was a true and loyal friend, and
enjoyed the confidence of the nation
in every trust committed to his care,
and was most Industrious and ener-
getic, vigilant and active concerning
| the public interests"
Vice President Henry L. Bryan pre-
sided at the meeting. which was held
in the associations headquarters. 18th
ana II streets northwest. He ap-
pointed a committee consisting of
George w. Evans, Washington Top
ham, Benjamin w. Sunny and Ben
jamin W. Reiss- to represent the as
ISOLATION at the exercises in honor of
Lafayette's birthday, to be held at the
Lafayette statue tomorrow afternoon.
Baldwin B. Drane, oldest active
member of the association. invited
the members to his Goth birthday par
ty, which will be given at Dickson
Home. Monday evening.
Two Service Flags.
The association decided to have two
service f1ags-one for its members VINO
are in military service and the OF her
for the sons and grandsons Of its men,
hers. who have shouIdered arms against
the Fnn There is at leas-. one MEM
Der of the organization who will be
represented by d star on the service
flag and the records are to be searched
to determine If any others are eligible
for this distinction.
John Clagett Proctor presented a
historical sketch Of some houses erect
ed by Robert Peter. first mayor of
Washington, in X street northwest,
prior to 1900. The association recently
had been requested for information as
to the origin of the buildings
The association elected to it's mem
bership John F. Freeman of 1876 r
street northwest and Daniel Rothwell
of % 9th street northwest.