sentences:  Miner was also president of a lithographing company, which produced advertising and posters for his theatrical productions, and he was publisher of the American Dramatic Directory, and president of the Actors' Fund Association.In addition, he possessed ownership stakes in banks, real estate, railroads, and other ventures.Miner was elected as a Democrat to the 54th Congress (March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897).