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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-01

Grace Church. thirteenth and Corcor4u
Stress northwest. Rev. j. Il. A. Duer-
mann. pastor-Seryic-. with sermon by
the pastor. at II a. m. and 1:3e %. "a;
sunday school, $50 a. M, midweek seTv-
ice. Thursday. 1870 p. m. Seats rec.
Church OF She Reformation. PennsyI-
vauia Avenue and Second Street south
east W. r. Pars0u. ID. D.. pasJ1r-SuFiay
school $3.50 q. M morning service. II
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-01
UniversaIist.

Church Of Our Father. Thirteelrh and
L Streets northwest. Rev. John Van
Setback IT., pastJr-Services at Il a. m
and $50 p. ~. The pastor viii preach.
sunday school. 9-45 a. m; kindergarten.
II a. M Young Peoples Christian Union.
$50 D. m, prayer-meeJing Thursday.
p. n All invited
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-01
New Church.

The Rev. Frank Sewau. pastor Of New
Church. Sixteenth and Coreoran Streets
northwest. viii preach at II a. IN. on
Jesus the Mighty Cod Sunday school
lc-l5 p. A. evening service at 1-30
o'clock. With lecture by the Rev. Louis
c. Hoeck Of Brooklyn. On The Christ
and the Word" All welcome
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-01

All Souls Church. Fourteenth Street.
corner OF L northwest. Rev Ulysses c. b.
Pierce. minister-At 9-f5 a. m. sunday
school and class in comparative religio. %.
10 a. m. unity study class, II, morning
service sermon by the minister. 6-45 D.
M, Young Peoples Religious Union
meeting in chapel S. evening service.
subject. Spiritual Adjustment" All
seats free at evening services.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-01
Reformed.

Grace Church, Fifteenth Street. be-
tween Rhode Island Avenue and II streets.
Rev J. ~ Schick. D. d. pastor-SeCond
anniversary Of the present pastOrate;
regular service at II a %. and 1-33 p. M;
Sunday school az $3.50 a. m lecture on
church history every Thursday evening
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-01
TEE REV. C. C. ALBERTSOE.
Eloquent Pulpit Orator so AddreS.
Mems Meeting.

T he Rev.
Charles C. Al
bertson one OF
the leadingpas-
tors OF German
town Pa a
brilliant and
eloquent pulpit
orator. viii ad-
dress the men s.
meeting OF the
Young Mems
Christian Assoc
citation at Co
lumbi9 Theatre
tomorrow aft
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-01
Presbyterian.

West street Church. Street. between
Thirty-fTst and Thirty-second Stree S,
Rev ". C.. Alexander ID. d., pastor
Preaching at ii a. IN. by the pastor and
al 7.30 T. 10. by the Rev. Charles Brown
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-01

Mr. Wilbur j. Carr. who has been APP
pointed TO succeed Mr.. Robert s Chiffon.
jr. as chief of the Consular Bureau of
the state Department. mr.. Chiffon hav-
ing resigned TO take effect at the close
Of the present month. is a native OF Ohio.
but was appointed TO a clerkship IN the
department from New York during 1892
on probation. He was PUT on the perma-
nent roll December 1892 in class L. He
was promoted to class 2 ia 1881. 20 class
8. March. 1896, and TO class 3 in April
1888, which he has held zap 90 the present
time His promotion 10 the head OF the
Consular Bureau was made solely on the
ground OF his efficiency and good conduct.
The retiring chief has long and bonora-
Die record. He was born ia this cirv
in 1851 From 1871 TO 1877 he
resided in Canada with his father.
who at that time was Consul at
Clifton. Ontario. He entered the Consular
Bureau in 1877 as a cirr1. ana rcce1vpu
various promotions He resigned fourth
class elerkship in 1899 to accept appoint-
ment as private secretary to Vice presi-
dent Levi p Morton. and resigned this
position at the end o. Mr. MortOn's term
eE~NPt lAS appOAutuueuL OF cnlel clerk
OF the State Department; was reduced
10 fourth-class clerkship upon close OF
Administration Later he was sent to Tur-
Key 70 open newly established Consulate
at ErzerOum. but through the refusal o.
the Turkish Government 20 grant an exc
quatur he was unable 10 get beyond Trebi-
zond- While in Turkey h. was appointed
Chief OF the Consular Bureau and was
ordered home During the years 1886
and 1885, he made a tour AZ inspection OF
Consulates visiting Canada Cuba. Mex
leo, Europe, Ceylon, Singapore, China.
Japan, and Honolulu.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-01

Mr. John r Cow. who occupies a con
hdential position in the Office Of the Sec
rotary Of state. came 10 Washington from
Ohio with former COngre ssman Smyser.
When the latter was defeated for re-eIec-
tiOn on account OF the Democratic reds
tricting OF Ohio Mr. Cow was appointed
TO stenographer's place in the Census
Bureau Of 1890. Showing unusual capa-
bilities he was made a special agent and
sent South along the Atlantic Coast 90
make a report on the oyster industry.
Mr. Cow became an expert on the juicy
bivalve. Later he studied law. and upon
graduation at the Columbian Law Uni
versity left the Government service 20
practice law with a prominent firm IN this
city. The legal road proved rough ia
Washington. and when a golden opDor-
tUnity was placed before him Mr.. Cow
forsook Blackstone and again entered the
Government service where his efficiency
was soon recognized and rapid promotion
followed until he attained his present i'm
portant position
Policeman Joseph Acton has been on
the force for more than thirty-iiye years.
and IN that time has made many impor-
tant arrests. But for his innate modesty
be could possibly have been al Jhls time
a lieutenant He was for a long time q
sergeant. but several years ago was al
his own request reduced TO the ranks.
Mr.. Acton Is a native Of Charles county.
Maryland. but came 10 Washington nearly
forty years ago.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-01

Mr.. Frank G.. Getzendan- er. clerk in the
cmce Of Auditor for the state and other
Departments is a country boy who has
made most cnvishle record. He was the
son Of welI-to-do farmer and foltowcd
the pillow like all West Virginia boys
who are taught by their parents 20 work,
After graduating from the farm Mr.. Get
zCndanner took "a civil service eNamina-
tiCu and was appointed TO a position in
the Treasury Department From clerk
in class 1 he worked into grades until he
is now drawing a compensation OF 81. 800
per annum and his next promotion viii be
10 that Of chief Of a division should a va
cancy occur and he expresses a desire for
the place He is a native OF Jefferson couu-
ty, W. Va. and has beena resident Of Wash
ingtCn since 1898. He comes from a long
line Of Republican workers in his State
his brother having cast the deciding vote
which elected Senator Scott AIR Getzeu-
danncr has been frugal and is now the
owner Of n fine farm near Rockville Mont
gOmery county Nd Here he resides and
makes daily trips TO and from the Office.
Mr.. John ID. Hall is one Of the copyists
in the office OF the Chief Of the Bureau Of
Navigation. Navy Department. He en-
tered the Government service in 1894 as
assistant messenger in the National Al
mauac once of the Naval Observdtory.
The same year he was transferred TO a
similar position in the Office Of the Sec
rotary Of the Navy and served i'm that
capacity until 1897. when. for faithful and
e1cient service. he was under civil serv-
IS fer i D.
clerk copyist In 1891 was promoted
90 be copyist az Sl.Ce9 per onnum. which
he now holds. he is a ma we Of Ala
hama.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-01

The smallness OF the world was once
more illustrated 10 me. said a promf-
nent Treasury official. by an incident
which occurred or the train which bore
my father from Detroit to Washington
on a visit the other day.
Back I'm the eos my father was en-
gineer o. one Of the old stern wheel Mis-
fissippi River steamboats, plying between
Illinois towns and St. Louis Some pretty
exciting games Of poker were played on
the old Mississippi River boats. and The
one on vaich ,ls old gentleman was en-
Ei1cer was TO exception. The professional
gamblers who made trips 20 81. Loo Tor
tho purpose Of fleeing sometimes un-
wary travellers usually got the coin bg+
not always, and the point Gf the tnri1en-
am. telling you about was enc OF the
exceptions
Sly father was sitting I'm The smoking
room OF the train the either evening
chatting with an acguaiutauce. also en
route 70 Washington from the rl.. OF the
straits Casually pulling ont his watch
70 see no" time Wageed. the ae1gaiBf-
bhee commented on the rather ola am
DeaFahce or the watch which led 20 %
closer examination. The watch sas an
ora one unlike the ones in use these days
Hao COLO face. wound with O KEY and
maker
m elderly gentleman With long u-lisIl-
ers occupying the seat opposite Inc Da-
troiters Ead been. uD TO nj :. fspa ~ ~.
talk ABOUT the watch. atteaiiyeIy reading
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-01

Mr. Hart Nomseu IS the chief clerk Of
the agricultural division OF The Census
Office. He is one OF the busiest men iu
the Census. having one Of the largest de-
partmlHts In the Census Bureau 10 look
after His force is not only at the main
building at the corner Of First and 3
Streets northwest. but is also iu the
Union Building on G. Street. Mr. Nom
sen is gentleman Of great executive
ability and has the good feeling Of-uH his
clerks lie is a man Who stands several
inches over six feet and weighs several
pounds over two hundred He hes been
or the football field as a right tackle. and
has played many g. mes Of baseball.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-01

Mr. d. j. DonHoTau clerk in The Au-
ditor's department. ia known ia the Dis
rict Building as most capable Official.
DE was appointed several years ago under
the operation Of the system governing
-rIoiHtments TO the Office Of the Auditor.
which IS equivalent 90 an examination
under civil service rules 10 one can be
placed in charge OF accounts in this office
unless he can stand a rigid examination
-n general and special bookkeeping. Mr.
Donovan sought the test and passed far
above bis competitor Since his appoint
ucnt he has served with credit 90 him
self and satisfaction 20 the Auditor. who
Us known as an eyleting officer. Mr.
Donovan Is popular with his felIow-em-
rlCyes and stands well with those who
know him in ar Official and social Ca-
TlrI-y-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-01
Other Services.

Theo-Progressive Spiritual Chur h.
Northeast Temple. Twelfth and II streets
DOrtheast-Services at 3 p m lecture by
Dr. r r Roberts. messages from spirit
land by Mediums Temple collar. and Ter
" All welcome
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-01
Oak Bedroom Suites.
Mahogany ChiffOuiers.

Unusual reductions Tia
Dinner Sets. Tea Sets. and
Toilet Sets p per cent dis
coaut on an Baby Carriages.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-02
New Balloon Record.

Dire Berson and Susring in their ball
loon trip from Berlin last week, reached
the greatest height ever recorded in
aeronautics. After ascending from the
Meteorological Institute the ballonn
reached record height of 81, 400 feet.
more than six and half miles.
Al a height 500 feet short of this DR..
Berson and his companions became un-
conscious and remained in this state
three-quarters of an hour while the hal
loon SCARED many feet higher through
dense masses of cloud. The last figures
recorded by the instruments showed "a, 400
feet but the daring aeronauts must have
gone considerably higher while uncon-
scious.
Drs. Berson and Suering relate that at a
height of $3.50 feet the cries of geese and
cattle We're still heard, and the sound Of
a railway engine was audible up to 10000
feet After that perfect quiet reigned.
I Freezing point was reached at a height
jf 24e0; at 20,oG0 furs were put on. and
at $4,000 the aeronaute had to resort TO in
halation.
The newly-invented '.thermophor'' proved
an excellent expedient for keeping the
blood warm when the thermometer was
somewhere near zero. Thermophor IN the
shane of plates had been put in their
boots and pockets by the. aeronauts.
Messrs. Glaisher and Coxwels. IN Sep
ternber, 1882 attained a supposed height
Of 1850 to $1,000 feet, but the figures were
not exactly noted.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-02
HOOS PRESIDENT.
Board of Tax Commissioners
Gives Clarke Handsome
Present.

The Tax Board reorganized shortly al
Ter the noon reception to Mayor Fasan.
Commissioner Degnan had presented his
credentials. Commissioner Robert Hoos
was made President OF the Board. Clerk
James IE. Connolly. who for years has
proved one of the most faithful and eff
cient clerks of the intricate tax depart
ment, holds over for another year
Mr. Degnan was remembered by his
friends. His desk was graeed by MANI
moth floral horseshoe. The ne wCom-
missioner was cordially greeted by Con-
missioners Hoos and Dayton.
Commissioner James c. Clarke now
County Register, was remembered in
substantial manner at a meeting of his
confreres, the Boards clerk, the eight
members of the clerical staff of the Tax
Department-four Democrats and four
Republicans-and the map department
held Tuesday afternoon. mr.. Clarke re-
tires from the Board with the best wishes
not only of those connected with the Tax
Department but of the entire city. He
was presented with a beautiful cut glass
table set of twenty y-nine pieces. The pres
entation speech was made by Edward j.
Edwards.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-02
VAN WINKLE, DEPUTY
Steve Egan Goes to Dugan's
Office to Take New Comp
troller's Place.

George r. Hough. who was for years
the City Comptroller, took charge of his
old office again yesterday. He appointed
Frank A. Van Wrinkle, brother of ex-
Assistant Prosecutor Van Wrinkle, as his
deputy. The two clerks in the depart
ment have not yet been disturbed.
Steven Egan, who has faithfully servees
the city for sixteen yong years. steps
aside to make room for Mr.. Van Winkle.
It is understood that he is to take the
place of George r. Hough. the new Comp
troller. in the Office of County Collector
Hugh Dugan.
Mr. Van Wrinkle, the new Deputy Comp
troiler, was employed in the office Of the
superintendent of motive power of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company He IS
twenty-nine years old and was born in
tie house in which he now lives, No. 297
Fifth street. He was president OF the
old Third Ward Republican League when
ii disbanded to form the Samuel Dickin-
son Association, of which he is secretary.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-02
GOOD SHOWING FOR 1901
Commercial Trust Co. Issues Most

The semi-annual statement of the Com
mercial Trust Company of New Jersey
for the year just closed has Just been IS
sued and shows results exceeding the
most sanguine anticipation Of its foun-.
ders.
The company commenced business on
January 2 1900 with capital of $500, 019
and a surplus of s5o0.0o0- Whe nthe books
were closed on the last day OF last year
the figures show that the deposits were
s4, ,004. SO and the amount OF individual.
profits was s127. 7.s17o6. Since the company
has as cash IN hand and in the bank
$3.50 $500 it will be seen that nearly all its
money has been invested
A new featsire OF the company during
the year closed is the savings bank de-
partment, an account of which appeared
in these columns q few weeks ago The
innovation has met with unexpected sue
cess. In all the departments of the in
stitution the business for the yaer 1901
has been exceptionally good and the
prospects for 1902 are of the brightest or
der.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-02
R|NG[E PRESIDENT.
Finance Board Offers Post
to Lembeck Who
Refuses It.

The Finance Board rebrganized shortly
after the new Mayor was installed. Jacob
Ringle was elected Chairman and Clerk
Michael F. Kalaher was reelected, as
tribute to his ability and conscientious
performance of duty. George B. Riley,
his assistant, another faithful and con
scientious clerk, was deposed, however.
by the three Republican members Of the
Board 10 make room for John Rubohn.
Mr. Ringle stood by Clerk Kalaher, as
the vote stood three for Kalaher. with
two blanks.
President Lembeck made the motion
for the reappointment of Mr.. Ka1ahrr
and paid hin, a glowing tribute Mr..
Kalaher responded eloquently, saying
that he appreciated the compliment CON
veyed in the appointment ana that h
would endeavor to see that the confidence
reposed in him would not be misplaced.
Mr.. Lenibeck would have been re-elect-
ed Chairman of the Board, but he refused
the nomination rendered him on the
ground that he was not enjoying the bes-
of health He nominated Mr.. Ringle for
the position, and Mr.. Ringle was elected
unanimously. Mr.. Ringle thanked his fell
low members and said he would do his
best to serve the interests of the city at
large.
The rules of the old Board for the gov
ernment and regulation of the Boari
were adopted.
The bonds Of Mr.. Ely as City Treasurer.
George r. Hough as City Comptroller.
and Thomas ]. Degnan were submitted.
Mr.. Ely had qualified In the sum of
100000 Mr.. Hough in $4,000 and Mr.
Degnan in $4,000 1t was moved to re-
fer the bonds to the Corporation Coun-
sci.
Then came the announcement that Cor
poration Counsel McDermott had resign
ed. The resignation was taken to the
Mayer by Mr. McDermott's law partner.
Mr.. Fisk The Mayor Immediately ap-
pointed George Z. Record, who was at
tending the Mayors reception, to fill Nj.
McDermott's position Mr.. Record ap-
peared before the Finance Board and al
proved the bonds.
Mr. Ely's sureties are Rebecca Ely,
Daniel 3. C1eary. John Wheelihan and
John I'll. Hcye. IN $25, 900 each.
Mr.. Hough's sllreties are Hugh Dugan.
$50 900 and John Menagh and ]. w. Har-
.denburgh, SIS 900 each.
Mr.. Degnan's sureties are Patrick Roo
icy and Richard !. Herbert in 5000 each
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-02
SER He was Colonel of the Fourth Regi-

SER He was Colonel Of the Fourth Regi-
ment- He is in the coal business.
T.. B. Bacon is a member Of the Union
League Club. He is vice president Of the
Hudson Laundry Company.
Edward Fry is chairman of the Exec
utive Committee of the Republican goun-s
ty Committee and has lately been acting
chairman of the County Committee. Five
years ago he was elected Alderman. He
is president of the Minkakwa Club.
Edward w. T.. Bowling is employed as
accountant and secretary for Capt. Cod
dard in New York. Mr.. Bowling belonged
to the Second Ward Democratic Club,
but supported Mayor Pagan in the re-
cent campaign. Mr. Downing is secretary
of st. Michaers Catholic Club and is an
active member of the Order of knights
of Columbus
John OBrien owns and conducts three
saloons. He is what is called a Pagan
Democrat.
Andrew Knox of the Hudson City Sec
tion was recently elected to the Repub-s
lican County Committee. Mr.. Knox ~ a
dealer in teas.
visor for Hudson county year or two
ago. He is in the milk business at No.
151 Monticello avenue. He served as a
member of the ward line commission ur-
der Mayor Wanser.
James Connolly has been a saloon
keeper.
Mr.. Charles A. Merker for many years
has been an active member of the
MinlSalxwa Club, serving as president and
treasurer He is engaged in the paper
box business in New York.
Mr.. Frederick Frambach one of The
new Assessment Commissioners, is well
known lawyer. Mr.. Frambach ran for
Surrogate last fall.
Richard Connolly is butcher at the
Jersey City stock yards. He is an inde-
pendent Democrat and supported Mr..
Fagan at the recent election He has
never held office before.
William H. simmomns is a member Of
the Union League Club and an active Re-
publican.
nomination for the Mayoralty He is Il
lawyer.
Jobn A. Walker is treasurer of the Jo-
seph Dixon crucible Company and viee
president of the Colonial Life Insurance
company. lie was a member Ol Liz
Board OF Education several years ago He
is a prominent member of the Union
League Club and Cosmos Ciup, and he
resides on Van Worst Square.
Henry c. Klute is a Democrat He is
treasurer of the Association of Station
ary Engineers.
John F. Moran is a bookkeeper.
Lipman r. Lyons is in the real estate
business.
Herbert Stratford is engaged with his
father in the oakum business in this city
Charles D. Ridgeway is lawyer with
offices in New York. He is president Of
the Children's Home on Glenwood ave-
nue. and an elder in the First Presbyte-
rian Church. He never held Office before.
Dr.. Murray E. Ramsay is a physician
on Communipaw avenue
Messrs. Ward, Lewis, Tracy. Berger
and Esbert were members Of the Iafs
Board
Joseph A. O'Connor is secretary for the
head of the commissary department of
the Pullman Palace Car Company, this
city. He has been studying law and has
never held office before.
Stephen j. fitzgerald is Republican.
lie is employed as electrician by the New
Jersey and New York Telephone Com
parly
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-02
NOTHING. TO SAY.
Important Interview With
the New Mayor--An
Impressionist Pen
Picture.

Mayor Fagan was interviewed by re-
porter of 1.-The News" during lull in
the stream OF visitors.
Though it was not yet one o'clock and
the Mayor had been receiving congratu-.
lations for less than an hour he appeared
to be much worn out. He was uneasy
and restless. Never was that character
istic evasion Of the eyes Of those whom
he meets more apparent In the new
Mayor He extended the right hand au-,
tomatlcally and with eyes cast down and
slightly bent form he listened meek1y to
the words Of those who shook his hand
IN turn His thank you was spoken
in a tone no louder than whisper and
was hardly audible. There was nothing
hearty III the voice or the manner Of the
man. There wae no emotion IN the face,
no expression IN the sombrely dressed
4gure a. he SSood with great hank of
flowers for i background. The sound of|
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-02

corner of the big municipal building The
designs, however, were different Mr.
DATES plants are natural. 1'ne flowers
that decorated all the newly elected A.
deTmen's desks We're woven into immense
'orsesnoes, tokens IF good luck from
the admirers of newly elected Aldermen.
Genial Bill Barry, who carried the
Horseshoe by nearly 500 majority
while The Mayoralty majority dropped 70
about 4Vo, popped through an immense
norai horseshoe token q Barry's e
nous association and looked supremely
happy His brows were knitted however,
ana tins facs can only be accounted fof
Ds ..,hl,.r hls remark: ma e., v,.,,
hat the dlvvll does u mean hoe q
anink they were al elected from tl, The
horseshoe Wen have 20 apply tne
copyright law
fresioenl Anthony Brock took POSSES
SION q the rostrua and showed admir- ls!
apie quaiiacaeioAs a. presiuists oiiissi
rom the start. Later on at the organ
zation ol the flhance 7oard snel5usl'ion-
stiaesa lnAt he Wouia pe q ussiui n'ei''-
''s7n = eiia a'lstsse poa3o
eol'iiiiitles - lfse "aissa upo'1 s''s
new assor % hotiis nm thse lns l,s'w
f'oalo nad organized ana aiaerihaa 81
nohss repo'eihs ler ths eoihif'lNsses sosaA
'eessio,i - sas SOME p'saseat
etpoul stht mayo
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-01-02
BIG BUSINESS IN YEAR PAST
N. J. Title Guarantes q Trust Co.
Issues a Report Of Prosperity.

The year just closed has been a pros
porous one for the New Jersey Title
Guarantee and Trust Company II be-
gins 1902 with new president, Mr.. James
e. Hulshizer, who was recently elevated
to that position as reward for distin-
guished services. The financial state
ment issued by the company unmistak-
ably tells its success. It's capital stock
is S2oo,o0o and the deposits figure to s4.7s7,-
l57.54. It has undivided profits to the
amount of $685., OBS 25. It has in cash in
banks, $685.. .5S1-sf. and on hand s1s7. .s542 2s
Its investments are of the soundest char
acter.
In all the departments of the company
the years work has been remarkable for
the increased business over the figures
Of the previous year and pointing. as
President Huishizer says, to renewed
prosperity in 1902