Page:Men of Mark in America vol 1.djvu/158

90 and experience in fiscal affairs to this well known financial institution.

He is a thorough student of finance, both theoretical and practical, and has contributed articles to various newspapers and magazines. While connected with the Government service he represented the department on several important commissions, both in the United States and abroad. He is a member of the National Geographic Society, and assistant secretary and treasurer of the Washington Economic Society.

On November 25, 1891, Mr. Ailes was married to Miss Mary E. Gowans, of Washington, District of Columbia.