George Washington University Law School - Class Book Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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FRANK KEIPER. Frank Keiper, of LaFayette, Indiana, was born in that city on june I2, 1870. In acquiring his education he spent nine years in the public schools and three years in the high schools of his native Stateg four years in Wabash College, finishing a classical course as a B. A., three years at Purdue University, taking the degrees of B. M. E. and M. E.g after which he received the degree of M. A. from Wabash College. In the Columbian Law School Debating Society, Mr. Keiper distinguished himself, there being no more for- cible speaker in the Society. His speeches showed him to be the possessor of a most extensive knowledge, and that he knew well how to draw on that store was clear from the manner in which he met every adversary. But he was at his best when discussing politics, and gleefully accepted all opportunities to speak on the issues of the late National campaign. In a published report of one of his speeches it is stated that he talks politics like he was de- fending his life. Surely one would grow eloquent under such circumstances. Mr. Keiper is an Assistant Examiner in the Patent Office, having been appointed to that position in August, 1894. JAMES B. LACKEY. James Benton Lackey was born at Washington, D. C., August 24, 1873. He is a graduate of the Washington High School, Class of 391. Immediately after his graduation he accepted the position of clerk with a law hrm in the city of Washington, and while occup- ying that position commenced the study of law, entering the University Law School in 1895. Early in I. ,, ,. 1896 he resigned his place with the law Hlrni to take the more responsible position of private secretary to the president of one of W3ShlllgtOH,S electric companies, and has since assumed the oiiice of assistant secretary 1 1 l the same company. Mr. Lackey is also of 1 l identified with street railroad interests in the Capital, occupying the position of director of one of the suburban railways. Mr. Lackey expects to make a specialty of corporation law, but has not yet decided as to where he will locate.

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CHARLES ALBERT JOHNSON. Charles Albert Johnson was born in Washington, D. C., November 14, 1873, which place has been his residence since that time, with the exception of a few years spent in Maryland. Received his education in the Washington public schools, and graduated from High School in 1893, and the Washington Normal School in 1894. Since the latter date he has been employed as a teacher in the Washington schools being at present principal in the Amidon Building. Is a gold Democrat politically MADISON R. JoNEs Madison Ralph jones was born in Martinez California December 15, 1872. He was educated in the Martinez Grammar School the Oakland High School, and the University of California from which latter institution he received the degree of A. B. in 1895. At college he was a member of Beta Theta Pi and Skull and Keys, Senior Society.. After leaving college he studied law and was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Cali- fornia in August, 1896. He held the posi- tion of Deputy County Clerk for a short period. Entered the Senior Class of Colum- bian in October, 1896. He is a Repub- lican, and will practice on the Pacific Coast. 52

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HENRY LECNA RD. Henry Leonard was born in Washington, V. , July 31, 1876. Attended the public schools until 1891, when he entered the V-V1A High School, and also enlisted in the Cadet i2,i' 5 1 Regiment. Was graduated in the Class of .,,, ,Q4, and again in the post-graduate Class of .p ,9 5. Served as a high private in the rear rank in Co. F of the regiment during the I il' I iirst yearg promoted to be corporal at the -'-'- Wm i c' -r' commencement of the second year, and to be captain of Co. F at the beginning of the third year, and was appointed to be lieutenant-colonel of the regiment during the fourth year. VVas business manager of theEczs!6r1zer, and social editor of the same, manager of the foot-ball and base ball teams of ,94-'95, and a member of the Classical Club of the School. Mr. Leonard will make a specialty of criminal and corporation law. A GEORGE R. L1N141Ns. I George R. Linkins was born at Washing- 5 ton, D. C., on September 8, 1875. He at- , tended the public schools of his native city and was graduated from the High School in 1893. He immediately entered the 1 A Spencerian Business College and was gradu- Q ated from two of its departments in 1894. , Upon leaving college he accepted a position with The Washington Title Insurance i Company, which he still holds. In politics he is a Democrat. 54