Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-21
DIR. REICHELDERFER
AND CROSBY NAMED
Nominations for Commission
erships, Long Delayed,
Made Today.
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istrative service overseas and his di-
rection of the affairs of the District
Medical Society while its president con-
WINGED the President of his capacity and
fitness to serve with credit as Com
missioner.
Both Gen. Crosby and DR.. Reichel-
derfer are Republicans in their politics,
but have never takep an active part in
the interests of their political party.
Neither of them Is identified with a
citizen association or any other civic |
body, but both are represented as being
intensely interested in the development
of the Capital.
President Hoover has never met DR..
Reichelderfer and his knowledge of him
has been acquired through inquiries and
Investigations made by others close to
him. This physicians name was origi-
nally given to the White House for
consideration In connection with the
commissionership several months ago
by members of the Medical Association
of the District but it was not until
the past week or so that serious con-
sideration was given to it.
President Hoover had met Gen.
Crosby only once before making up his
mind to appoint him. The Cavalry chief
was virtually drafted by the President
for this District appointment. The
President was casting about for some
retired general familiar with Washing
ton to appoint as Commissioner, when
Gen. Crosby'S name was suggested to
him. When the President discovered
that Gen. Crosby's four-year term as
chief of Cavalry would expire on March
20, he determined to prevail upon him
to accept the Commissionership.
Gen. Crosby was out on an inspection
trip In the States when he received a
summons from the Secretary of War
to report at once to the White House.
A day or so later he presented himself
before the President. When the Presi-
dent asked him If he would accept this
place Gen. Crosby's reply was that he
had been a soldier for many years and
that he always stood ready to obey his
superior officer.
Physician Will Head Board.
DR.. Reichelderfer will take over the
work Of Commissioner Taliaferro and
will be chairman of the Board of Com
missioners. 1t has been explained that
the Presidents purpose in having DR..
Reichelderfer chairman instead of Gen.
Crosby was on account of expecting
the latter to give his undivided atten-
ton to the supervision of police and
other departments that will come under
him.
1t was indicated at the White House
several weeks ago that President Hoo
yer desired an entire new Board OF
Commissioners and would assign Col.
William B. Ladue, the Engineer Com
missioner, to some other work under
the Engineer Corps of the Army. The
War Department was asked to select
some one from the Army Engineers to
present time no definite decision has
been reached. It is understood, how
ever. that a successor to Col. Ladue
will be assigned shortly.
A representative of The Star advised
DR.. Reichelderfer of his appointment
today. He said he felt highly COM
plimented that the President had
chosen him and that he hoped to
demonstrate that he merited the con-
fidence placed in him. He declined to
make any statement for publication re-
or to say whether or not he had any
definite policies he would advance when
he took office.
Crosby Eager to Tackle Job.
Gen. Crosby today when notified that
his nomination had gone to the Senate
indicated eagerness to tackle his new
job just as soon as possible.
II have no definite policies, although
4 nave SOIue luedSJ zen. CTOSDy Sd1u 10
a representative Of The Star, "but In
taking over this new work can assure
that I have no intention of any radical
changes in the administration of the
departments Of the local government
that will come under me-"
II am anxious to get acquainted with
the details of the Office" Gen. Crosby
continued, land my first step will be to
go to the District Building as soon as
possible to meet the officials and to en-
deavor to familiarize myself with the
office.
1--WE been doing a little studying of
the local affairs since / accepted Presi-
dent Hoover's offer to take over this
work, but ! am anxious to do more be-
fore formally taking Office
Gen. Crosby was blisily engaged today
explaining the routine of the chief of
Cavalry's once which he relinquished
at mignight last night to Maj. Gen.
Guy v. Henry, his successor.
He indicated that probably tomorrow
or the next day he would 60 to the
District Building to enter upon what
he described as advanced schooling.
Educated in DC. Schools.
DR.. Reichelderfer was born in Halls
VILE, Ohio, 1874. He moved to WASH
ington in 1887, where he has resided
ever since. He was educated at the
Franklin Graded School and graduated
from the Central High School in 1892.
He was colonel Of the regiment Of high
school cadets at the time of his gradu-
member Of the faculty of the Business
High School, where he remained for
four years as an instructor of mathe-
mates. During this period he studied
medicine at the old Columbian Uni
versity, now George Washington Uni
versity, graduating from there IN 1899
with class honors
terne at Garfield Hospital from. 1899
to 1900 and was superintendent and
chief resident physician from 1900 to
1907. He was medical member of the
surgical staff at Garfield, Children's and
tuberculosis Hospitals until retirement
from active practice in 1924. He was
a member of the faculty of George
washington University from 1900 to
1924 He was one of the founders of
1918. DR.. Reichelderfer served %
years as an officer in the District of
Columbia National Guard, first as a first
Lieutenant and inspector of rifle prac-
tice and later attained the rank of
lieutenant colonel of Infantry and
atterward chief surgeon.
In the World War he was a lieuten-
ant colonel in the medical department
OF the Army In France and now is
colonel In the Medical Reserve Corps.
While associated with the National
Guard DR.. Reichelderfer participated in
number OF national rifle matches.
DR.. Reichelderfer was president of the
District OF Columbia Medical Society in
1873 and is q member of other medical
societies. He was married In 1904 to
Mary Macauley. Since his retirement
ne ana Mrs. Reichelderfer have spent
most Of their time travelling.