In 1898 became Secretary to the United States Embassy in Russia , a position he held until 1901 . Working closely with Ambassador Ethan A. Hitchcock , Hagerman impressed his boss with his abilities and his eagerness to stem waste and corruption . Hitchcock was recalled to Washington in 1899 to serve as Secretary of the Interior . Hagerman resumed practicing law and taking part in his father 's New Mexico ranching interests . In 1903 he was appointed to New Mexico 's Board of Managers for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition , also known as the St. Louis World 's Fair . He was an alternate delegate to the 1904 Republican National Convention
1904 Republican National Convention
1904 Republican National Convention
Herbert James Hagerman