The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-14


formed under the supervision Of Prof. Hill
IS Of greater volume than that done nv
any magazine or periodical firm IN this
country.
The scientist who keeps a close watch
on the milk, butter. and cheese that is
offered for consumption is Henry E. Al
word. c. E. chief Of the dairy division Of
the Agricultural Department He is well
known among the dairy Industry. end II
IS the duty Of his division 10 maintain q
general survey of the condition of the
dairy industry Of the country AT large.
in addition 10 special enquiries relative to
the status Of dairy organizations. dairy
schools. and facilities for technical In
struction, State dairy laws, the develop
ment for foreign markets for the dairy
products Of this country; the milk supply
OF cities and towns. and laws and ordi-
nances in reference thereto. Reports upon
all these lines come within the jurisdic-
ton of Mr. Alvord, and are prepared and
published. Mr. Alvord. his assistant chief.
and special agents visit the dairy centres
Of the States and the insular possessions
of the United States and in this way
gather and disseminate information use
full TO the industry at large.
Another man at the Agricultural De-
partment whose words mean a great deal
to the farmer is James Berry, the chief
Of the climate and crop service Of the
Weather Bureau This division studies
and reports upon the influences of weather
upon the staple crops OF the country. Gil
mate and crop services have been or
gained in each Territory and State. with
headquarters at one of the regular
Weather Bureau stations therein The Io-
cal or State services keep IN constant
touch with the weather and crop ccadi-
lions throughout the country and report
thereon weekly by telegraph to the cen
trail Office in Washington. where the re-
suits are analysed and published in the
weekly weather and crop bulletin The
climate and crop service also issues a
weekly bulletin in the winter season
showing the depth Of snow that covers
the winter wheat regions and the thick
ness Of ice in the Northern rivers and
lakes 1t also has charge of the distri-
button Of the weather forecasts
Colonel Noske is one Of the watchmen at
the Treasury Building, at the main en-
trance He has held this position for
many years. and his courteous manners to
visitors and strangers who call either on
business or from curiosity has often been
commented upon Colonel Noske knows
every nook and Granny in the big granite
pile and can tell at moments notice
where this or that particular clerk nav
De found. He IS 4 walking encyclopedia
on matters pertaining TO the Grand Ermy
and Union Veterans Union OF which Or
CARNATIONS he is an enthusiastic mem
Der Colonel NosSe thinks the old soldier
should be recognized whenever this is
feasible
One Of the best-natured men IN the De-
partment Of Justice is c. o. l. Cooper.
who is Familiarity known as Colonel"
from the fact that his first three initials
form this abbreviatfon. Mr. Cooper is
one Of the examiners OF the department.
and for this work he is ably fitted. His
work requires great tact and ingenuity
lie has frequently TO argue with the
shreWdest lawyers IN the country There
IS seldom a time that he Is ever PFC
voked or even Tuffied. He can stand a
raking over the Goals by an angry caller
without fiDching and when IL is over
smile at his visitor and wish lin very
good morning"
One OF the hard working men Of the
Census OH2e is Capt E 8 Reaves-
sistant to the Appointment Clerk Of The
Census Office Mr. Reaves is young
naa Of excellent executive ability. His
work at the Office has been quite fire.
qucntly compIimented by the Director Of
the Census Although he is one Of the
busiest men at the bureau he seldom has
so much 70 do that he cannot listen TO a
joke or bit OF hUmoT. Not only is he
fond Of listening TO good story. but ne
is ably supplied with humor himself
There will be a number of ,.erks
dropped from the rolls Of the Census Of
fee today i few clerks have been dis
charged every week since the work of the
census has been diminishing One of d.
rector Merriam,s policies is TO not have
idle clerks around the Office. And, there
fore. when there IS no work for them. he
thinks that Uncle sam should not be
called upon 10 pay them. Mr.. Merriam
viii continue reducing the force each
week from now On until the necessary re
duetion has been made
a useful man in the District Fire De
partment is Frank J. Wagner. Assistant
Chief Engineer, IN charge of the business
section of the city Mr. Wagner is To-
Gated at Chemical Engine House No I.
on D Street. near Twelfth. Besides look
ing out for his district at all fires, Chief
Wagner has supervision over the horses
of the department He makes e tour OF
inspection to the several engine houses
at frequent intervals and the horses are
examined by him Questions
of changing horses Of discarding old or
injured animals OF Of buying new ones
are passed upon by Mr. Wagner Il is
in the department that what
sTr- 4 No l-TI0 o 2
can be safely ignored.
By order OF the District Commissioners
the license OF Allen & Van Warn. plumb
ers and gas-ftters. has been extended for
a period of FIVE wears, upon their fling
a new and satisfactory bond.
By special order of the District Com
mfssioners. Charles y Church, an IN
spector Of the E-zineer Department, has
been directed 20 proceed from Phillips
burg. y. J., to Detroit, Mich, to inspect
casting TO he furnished by the Michigan
Brass and Iron Works Isaac AlbeTtson,
of Camden, N J.. has been appointed in
spector of cast iron pipe and castings
at a compensation Of $3.50 per day when
actually employed.
J. K. Heneh, Of the record division of
the Pension Office, delivered a talk last
evening before the School OF Comparative
jurisprudence and Diplomacy. Columbian
University. His subject was Character
istics of Modern Greeks Mr. HenCh is
an extensive traveller, having spent some
time last summer in Greece.
Captain Perry. of the Pension Office