The record-union., 1894-02-16
Collector Byington Turns Over the
Revenue Office.
a Pleasant Presentation and Cordial
Expressions of Respect and
Esteem.


for the purpose
Colonel II. c. McGlacken, Internal
Revenue Agent, who had been sent from
Washington TO settle up the accounts of
the office and make the transfer, was
present, as well as the District Deputies
who had come to settle their accounts.
There were present Chief Deputy II.
T. C. Wulff of Sacramento, Deputies
Charles Newman Of Dixon, y. a. Thayer
of Grand Island, J. W. Magee of Chico,
j. r. Sweeney of Red Bluff, W. l.. Cole
of Nevada City, L. G. Roeder and d.
Poorman of Sacramento. Clerks Miss
Julia C. Sullivan Of Sacramento. +. j.
Smith OF Woodland and Miss Melissa
Smith of Sacramento. Gaugers i. a.
We'll, John 5. Miller, b. 4. Avery and
W. B. Maydwell. Storekeepers Z. >.
Gridley and q. W. Ficks.
The hour set for the transfer having ar
rived, E. c. Roeder took charge OF
number of mysterious looking bottles
labeled "Mumn," but the effects Of which
plainly belied the name, as they were
partly productive of some excellent
speeches little later ON. Glasses having
been duly filled with the sparkling fluid,
Chief Deputy Wulff gave the toast, II.
w. Byington, Collector of the Fourth In
which was drank with all the h0n0rs.
REMARKS OK G. w. FICks.
George W. Ficks then arose and said:
"Mr Byington, ladies and gentlemen:
IF there ever was time when l felt un-
equal 10 the task imposed on ne, 1t was
the present one. In responding 10 this
sentiment on behalf Of the subordinateS
of this Office l can say that there IS not a
man who does not respect ana love the
chief under whom we have worked for
the past four years. He Is one OF the
most vigilant and palnstakiDg men VINO
ever came under my observation. Many
times have l seen him at his desk when
he should have been taking his rest, but
he seemed 10 say by his actions that he
felt he had been appointed TO this Office of
trust WITH confidence III his ability and
responsibility and proposed to perform
faithfully its duties to the last OF his ad-
ministration. His health has suffered
from his close application 10 the business
of the Office, and he has been more than
once complimenLed by the head OF his de-
partment.
To-day, thanks 10 his eXertions, his
Office ranks No. III the sixty districts in
the United States. The time has come
when The relations sustained here must
be severed and we must separate from
him. perhaps forever. " g desire him as
he retireS TO realize that he takes with
him the respect and affection Of those in
this office.
They have been under his eyes for
four years and he knows them well, and
all but one WHO were here 1Our years ago
are now here 10 bid him farewell.
Mir. Byington, as you have watched
over our welfare 1or the past four years,
We propose to watch you for the rest OF
your lie, and in order to do it properly
now present TO you this token of esteem
from those who have been with you so
long. Wien you look at this watch, we
hope you " i'll call to memory those who
Oner It to you as a token OF lasting respect
and affection"
The watch is a beautiful hunting case
of The highest quality, with a handsome
chain and monogram lOcket attached. 1t
bears on the inside the inscription: Pre-
scented to Il. w. Byington, Collector In
ternal Hevenue, Fourth District, Cal, by
his subOrdinates, February 10, 1884"
MR.. BYINGToN RESPONDS.
Mr.. Byington responded, saying that
this manifestation OF confidence and es-
teen, expressed in this manner and on
this occasion, had taken him completely
by surprise. It WAS an agreeable sur
prise, however, surrounded as he was by
friends and officials Tor whom he had
formed an attachment. Four years ago
he had called LheHl around him to assist
him III performing the duties of his office
and he was more than gratiiied AT the OPP
portunity This occasion afforded HIM 10
express his thanks 10 them Tor the zeal
and efficiency with which they had per-
formed their official duties and enabled
him 10 place the Office in rank second
to none OF The sixty in the United States.
1t IS a tact " Mich each OF them will con-
template in future with pride and Satis-
faction. In taking leave OF them he did
so not without tlnge Of sadness and re-
gret, but it was nitigaled by the social
ties which had bound them together in
unity and friendship that time can never
sever. lie wished 10 thank them for their
manifestations Oh friendship and esteem.
In parting now they surrendered their
trusts to their successors.
THE INCoMING COLLECTOR"
Was the next toast given by Mr. Wulf
Mr.. Stairley responded briefly, but in a
most feeling manner, saying that it was
in order, Oh occasions like the present, TO
make some remarks, but he CId not feel
like il at this time. There are moments
in life when the attainment of goal
brings with it q feeling almost OF anguish.
The ordinary politician looks forward
to success in attaining coveted position
with unalloyed pleasure, but to him the
thought that he was about TO diSplace an
other and better man than himself
brought feeling OF pain. He most
heartily wished his predecessor success
in his future life. He should be glad to
retain all who were III the office, many OF
whom were old friends, but, as they
knew. the pressure behind him was too
great.
r. D. STEPHENS REMARKS.
G. w. Ficks called on r. d. stephens,
who was present, saying thai the latter
had promised MINI good position when
he became Postmaster.
Mr.. SteDheuS said II would have been
difficu}t TO draw him out but for the re-
mark of MIR. ficks. " bile he was can
didate Tor the appointment to the Post
office. he WAS very dlilldent as TO his
chances. and thought others were just as
IikeIy 10 ret it as he. he was used TO be-
ing defeated. for there have been some
very cold days for Democrats.
In keeping With the remarks OF MeSSrs.
Stairley ana Wultf, referring TO the for
mer incumbent, he would say that he
hOnOred man who represents ana De-
leves i'll . principle, and who sticks to
and advocates what he believes TO DE best
Tor the country and people. Mr.. Bylng-
ton IS a sincere and earnest advocate OF
the Republican party, as is MIR. Stairley
OF the Democratic principles, which are
more strongly sho Nh in the present
President than ia any other man for the
past hundred years.
lie said he accorded to others the same
earnestness and sincerity as he himself
has he admired men who were worthy
and competent, because they We're honest,
like Byington and Barnett, whose records
are pure, and was certain that when Mr.
Stairley retires his record would be also
pure.
wUEFF RESPONDS.
Chief Deputy Wulff was called on and
said ne was good worker. but not much
of talker. by attention TO business and
doing every thing IL accordance with law.
he had attained his present standing. Mr..
Byington had attained his success in the