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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17
VISIT OF FAMOUS
YOUNG PAINTER

Washington entertained recently quite
a distinguished painter. Frederic Lane,
"A member Of William Faversham's the
atrical company. Mr.. Lane. whose name
in private life is Frederick Koekkoek
was born in London I'm the seventies
He received his early education in Hol-
land. finishing at St. PaUls and Uni
versity College London. Mr.. Lane
comes of an ulustrious family of play
ers. having no less than four genera
tons If ancestors who won distinction
and much honor IN their chosen pro-
fession- He is the son Of the celebrated
marine painter. Chevalier Hermanus
koekkoek. Of London. His grand
father. the late n KoekkOek. while
making a sketch of Admiral Nelson s
feet, lying of the coast Of HaIand. was
taken prisoner under the misapprehen-
sion that he was a spy. Admiral Mel
son released the distinguished artist
when be was convinced ne was not a
spy and had him finish the picture
while on board the English flagship
Mr.. Lanes grandfather was court
painter TO King William III. Of HoI-
land, the last male descendant Of die
Oranges.
The last honor bestowed by King VII
liam III was given Mr. Lanes father
The latter is nov at the head Of the
Holland Dutch Church. in London. Of
Austin Frlars."
The accompanying picture Is a re
production OF painting from the brush
Of Mir. Lane. 1t is a scene in Noordam.
Holland. painted there last summer
whine he was on his annual sketching
tour. This picture is in one of the most
notable private collections in this coun-
try
Mr.. Lane came TO the States about
five years ago, and has visited I'm every
State in the Union.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17
EACH LOYAL TO HIS WIFE.

Out on the South Side there is a social
club composed OF young married people.
The other night they had a .tacky''
dancing party. Every one came in ap-
propriate costumes and masked. A
prize had been offered for the best cos
tune worn by woman. The men took
a secret ballot to determine the winner.
UFon counting the votes it was found
that each husband mad voted for his
wife. The janitor was permitted to vote
on ne second ballot and the tie was
bro'seD Kansas City Star.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17
Many Promotions, Transfers,
And designations Take Place

A number of promotions have just
been made in the Coast and Geodetic
Survey as follows: George r. Put
ram, assistant. from $500 to $780,
Isaac Winston, assistant, from g, 400 to
$500: William G. Hodgkins, assistant
from 5000 10 $500: Robert L. Faris,
assistant. from 5000 10 200: Charles
G. Yates, assistant, from 1880 to 5000:
lillian n. Burgher. assistant, from
$3.50 to 81 500: Walter c. DibreU. as
slstant. from Sl.4OO 10 81 900: Joe s
Hill. assistant, from $500 70 81, 400;
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17
DR.. Chapman's Father Dead
After Short Attack Of Grip

DIR. +. 2. Chapman returned Thurs
day from a ten days absence from the
division OF appointments He was call
ed away very suddenly on March 20
Farmersville. Texas. by a telegram an
nouncing the serious illness of his
father. This illness terminated fatally
before DR.. Chapman was able to reach
his fathers bedside. The doctors faith
er was sixty-seven years of age. and
his fatal Illness. the grip. the first 10
which he had ever been subjected
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17
F. G. GreenawaIt Plays First
Match Game With Dr.. Swormstedt

F. G. Greenawalt, Of the division Of
appointments, who is known as one OF
the best golf players on the local links.
played mis- first match game of the sea
sOr on Thursday with DR.. Swormstedt.
who is also regarded as one Of the most
skillful drivers Of the little white sphere
in the District. The game was played
on the Chevy Chase links and was won
by DI. Swormstedt but. as the boys say.
81 is the best two out OF three that
counts"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17
Chess Match With State Justice
Won by Pew, of the Agricultural

The result Of tn, chess match be-
tween the ASEies ard State-Justice was
decided on last Saturday evening, when
l. w. Pew, OF the Aggies, succeeded in
cefeating w r. Boreland. Of the Jus
uce team This match was scheduled
and played on February 13. with the
exception Of the above game, and re-
suited in draw, and Mr.. Pew. by win
ming from his adversary, placed the
match to the credit of his team
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17
LEGRAND JOHNSTON
TAKES NEW STUDIO

Mr.. r. LeGrand Johnston, for many
years a resident in this city, well known
as a landscape painter in which sheep
are made the chief point of interest,
and one of the local painters repre-
scented in the late American salon. has
recently taken a studio at 1905 F street
northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17
FIRST AMERICAN SALON
PICTURES BEING RETURNED

At the Corcoran Gallery OF Art the
employees are busily engaged in the
packing for return shipment of the pic
lures recently exhibited In the recent
exhibition of the first American salon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17
Notes ard Personals

r. NJ. Prindell jr.. OF the division Of
appointments. has given up his city res
idence and returned 10 his country home
at Prindel, Nd, for the spring and
summer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

MISS Florence Hedges, Of the Bureau
OF Plant Industry. who has been fl for
some time, is rapidly improving. and
has gone to her old home in Michigan
during her period Of convalescence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

DR.. George II. Havenner, chief Of the
division Of printing, was detained at
home for a few days the past week on
account OF Illness
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

Bonnie II. Goldsmith, of the division
81 publications, who has been absent
on annual leave, returned to duty on
Wednesday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17
Notes and Personals.

George Y. Fowler. Of the forest SER
vice. returned to duty the past week
from three days annual leave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

Harry Bingham, of the Secretary's
office. has been transferred to the meat
inspection division Of the Bureau Of
animal Industry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

J. o. Collins, OF the division Of print
ing. went TO Atlanttr City yesterday for
weekend visit. He will return about
TUESDAY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

James c. Monaghan. chief Of division
in the Bureau Of Manufactures, has re
signed his position, which paid SIC per
annum, and will 60 10 Milwaukee Mr..
Monaghan was formerly in the United
States Consular Service, and he is also
the author OF a series OF lectures on
patriotic topics.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

Herman c. MetcaIf Of the forest ser
vice, who was ill the past week, ha,
returned to duty
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17
Not Many Cases of Illness
In the Office at Present

The several employees Of the commits
sion who have been reported III with
the grip during the last two or three
weeks. have nearly all recovered. and
the records Of the office show little sick
ness now.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

Edwin c. GarretsOn has been trans
ferred from the position Of stenogrJpher
and typewriter in the Immigration Ser
vice 10 the position or cOpyist in the
Bureau of Corporations.
DR.. William d. Alexander. OF Hawaii.
has resigned as an assistant at s., 600
per annum in the Coast and Geodetic
Survey.
Edgar c. FearnOw. Of West Virginia.
has been transferred from the position
Of assistant car messenger 20 a clerk
ship in the division Of fish culture. Blu
reau Of Fisheries.
Edward c. Schubel. Of Michigan. has
been appointed a copyist at $500 per an
mum IN the Bureau Of Statistics.
Rowland r. Colcock. assistant mes
senger IN the Bureau Of the Census.
and Harvey s Wilson, Eatemaa in the
Immigration Service at Ellis Island
New York, have exchanged places.
Thomas J. Armstrong. copyist at 500
per annum in the Bureau OF Labor. has
been made clerk at $1,000 per annum.
William BirdsalI. skilled laborer in
the Bureau Of tho Census. has been
transferred 10 a position as Waterman
on the watch force Of the bureau.
Henry Ittig. clerk in the 81 400 grade.
Office of the Coast and Geodetic Survey.
has resigned.
Arthur Rosenblum has been appointed
an apprentice in the Bureau OF Stan
dards.
Therrett Towles. clerk at v:.GG8 IN the
Office Of the Light House Board. has re-
signed
Hugh 3. Meloy. a special agent in the
Bureau Of the Census. has been given
an appointment as a clerk IN the bureau.
Fred Vaughan. of PaintsviIle. Ky.
who formerly was clerk i'm the Bureau
Of the Census. has been selected by Rep
resentative Langley as his private secre-
tary. Mr.. Langley on his return from
the IsthmUs of Panama viii engage in
the practice of law at PikcviIIe. ky
He proposes to practice his profession
70 a limited extent in addition TO attend
ing 10 his Congressional duties.
Wallace c. Franklin. a former popular
clerk in the Bureau of the Census. who
is now established with the Dawes In
dian Commission at Muskogee, J. T,
has been in the city for several days on
official business. He will return to
Muskogee IN about a week.
Harry L. Simpson. Of Virginia. has
been appointed second mate in the Light
House Service.
Hugh p. Campbell, Of Texas. a spe-
cial agent to collect statistics of cotton
ginning for the Bureau Of the Census.
has resigned.
George W. r. War has resigned as as
sistant keeper of the Maryland Point
Light Station, in Maryland.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

sion who have been reported IN with
the grip during the last two or three
weeks. have nearly all recovered. and
the records Of the office show little sick
ness now.
William B. A. Ahlgren. who is on the
departmental clerk register with a grade
OF oighty-six. has been offered proba-
tion3ry appointment on the rolls of the
commission at $40 per aunum.
NeIs Kuutson. Of Minnesota. has been
offered probationary appointment on the
rolls OF the commission ut $40 per
annum. Mr. Knuts0n's name appears or
the departmental bookzeeper register
for Minnesota.
John II. Cooper has been chosen for
probationary appointment on the COM
missions rolls at SSi0 per annum from
the stenographer and typewriter register
from the State OF Massachusetts
John r. RICHARDSON, whose name APP
pears on the departmental register for
the state OF Maine with a grade Of S5.S5.
has been offered probationary appoint
ment on the rolls Of the commission at
$50 per annum-
NJ. f. Ball. of the examining division.
has been absent from his office during
the past week. owing to a severe fall
which he sustained last Sunday.
Miss Grace Ross. Of the examining d.
vision. will take part in concert per
Torrance TO be given at the Soldiers
Home. on March q, by THE Quintet. "
a local concert company, Miss Ross will
give several readings
william II. Cheesman. Of Mr.. Brobst s
office in the division of appointments.
has been chosen to fill the position left
vacant by Ernest =. Armstrong, as
assistant to Matthew F. HallOran, OF the
division OF appointments. IN the work
Of certifcation Of eligibles 10 the var
ious departments of the Government
service Mr.. Cheesman has proved 10 be
a valuable and efficient clerk. and is
the right man for the place.
Henry BehIert, Of the application di-
vision. was absent two days Of the past
week
William J. Quinn, OF the division of
appointments. is spending few days at
Atlantic City.
DR.. J. L. Long, Of the division of
appointments. was away from his di-
vision Saturday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

II. G. Merrill. Of the Forest Service.
Is absent enjoying "A few days annual
leave
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

a. J. Browning. Of the solicitors Of
fee. took few days annual leave the
past week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

p. T. Flavin. Of Pennsylvania. has
been appointed a stenographer and clerk
in the meat inspection division Of the
Bureau of Animal Industry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

F. L. JOY. of the Forest Service. re-
turned to duty last week from a few
days aunual leave
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

a. e. Loder. Of the office Of good
roads, is absent on annual leave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

r. Fl. Rawl. expert in dairying in
the Bureau Of Animal Industry. return
ed to the city the past week from a
short Southern trip.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

August Mayer, of the Bureau of Plant
Industry. who has been absent on an
nual leave, returned TO duty Friday
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

Miss Mary z. Bell stenographer in
the dairy division Of the Bureau of AMI
NAL Industry. received the sad news
from her home in Portland. Ore. last
week. announcing the death Of her faith
er, who had been IN for some time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

w. J. Nevius. Of the office Of accounts
and disbursements. and l. w. Pew. of
The Bureau of Animal Industry. sue
ceeded in making a very CTeditable
showing in the whist tournament.
which closed last Wednesday evening
at the Washington Chess and Checker
Club.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

William 3. A Ahlgren. who is on the
departmental clerk register with a grade
Of eighty-six. has been offered proba-
tion3ry appointment on the rolls of the
commission at E720 per aunum.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

Miss Luelah Rothrock of the Bureau
OF Statistics. has returned to duty after
q few days annual leave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

Nels Euutson. Of Minnesota, has been
offered probationary appointment on the
rolls OF the commission ut $40 per
annum. Mr.. Knutson's name appears on
the departmental bookkeeper register
for Minnesota
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

J. F. Bond. Of the Forest Service. is
absent on leave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

Miss Leola Chapman. of the Bureau
or Animal Industry, who has been alb
sent on leave, returned TO duty Monday
last
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

Frank Phillips. Of the Forest Service
left the past week for a few davs' ,-isff
TO his, old home at Grand Rapids. Mich
From there he will go TO New Mexico to
do field duty in connection with the
Forest Service.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

William Weber, Of the Weather Blu
reau, returned 10 the bureau on Thurs
day after a few days leave
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

Edwin G. GarretsOn has been trans
ferred from the position of stenogrUpher
and typewriter in the Immigration Ser
vice 10 the position or cOpyist in the
Bureau of Corporations.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

John n. Cooper has been chosen for
probationary appointment on the com
missions rolls at S,i0 per aunum from
the steuOgrapher and typewriter register
from the State Of Massachusetts
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

Walter II. Beale, chief Of the editorial
DIVISION or tne once OF Experiment Sta
tons, visited Ashland. Va last Wed
nesday evening in company with several
members of Phi Della Theta. and was
initiated into the secret mysteries 81
MS college fraternity. Mr.. Beal was
Kappa fraternity which was absorbed
b. Phi Delta Theta. The Washington
Alumni Club. Of this fraternity Is a
live and active body. and a smoker is
being planned for the near future
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

John r. Richardson, whose name APP
pears on the departmental register for
the State Of Maine with a grade Of S5.S5.
has been offered probationary appoint
ment on the rolls Of the commission at
$40 Uer aunun
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

DR.. William d. Alexander. OF Hawaii.
has resigned as an assistant at 1900
per annum in the Coast and Geodetic
Survey.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

Harry L. Simpson. Of Virginia, has
been appointed second mate in the Light
House Service.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

Wallace c. Franklin. a former popular
clerk in the Bureau of the Census. who
Is now established with the Dawes In
dian Commission at Muskogee, ]. T,
has been in the city for several days on
official business. He will return 10
Muskogee IN about a week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

VI. f Ball. of the examining division.
has been absent from his office during
the past week. owing TO a severe fall
which he sustained last Sunday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

Hugh p. Campbell, of Texas. a spe-
cial agent to collect statistics Of cotton
ginning for the Bureau Of the Census.
has resigned.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-03-17

Edgar c. FearnoW. OF West Virginia
has been transferred from the position
Of assistant car messenger 20 a clerk
ship in the division Of fish culture. Blu
reau Of Fisheries
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-08-22
New Railroad Delayed.

Construction on the Pine Bluff
North and South Railroad has been
delayed on account of some doubt
existing IS 10 the legality of the action
of the County Court enjoining the
railroad company in constructing
free highway bridge in connection
with a railroad bridge across the
Arkansas river at Pine Bluff 1t is
said the money has been secured to
complete this important enterprise and
that active operation has been delayed
simply because of the technically re-
ferred to. The people behind this pro
position in Pine Bluff, as well as the
capitalists in the East, have SO much
faith in the financial success of the
enterprise when completed, that they
will not only build the road as prom
Used, but will also construct the bridge.
1t will not, however, be a free bridge.
The company will, in the near future,
ask the County Court for authority to
construct a toll bridge in connection
with its railroad bridge.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-08-22
State Capital Notes

Little Rock.-About so ex-Confed-
crate veterans and sons and grandsons
Of ex-Confederate veterans enjoyed the
watermelon feast provided by Com
missioner Guy B. Tucker Saturday af-
ternoOn in commemOration of the bat
tie of Oak Hills. A number of large
sized watermelons were carved and
served to the party at O'Clock. The
fruit was red and ripe, and was much
enjoyed by all of Mr.. fuckers guests,
who rendered him vote of thanks at
the conclusion of the feast. The Gus
tom OF eating watermelon on the Oak
Hills battle anniversary at the state
house originated in 1886. A few
days before the anniversary that year
1t was suggested that a banquet be
given in honor of the event. This was
found to be impracticabIe, and it was
finally decided to have a watermelon
feast, which has been given every year
since on August 10 The first was
given while Elias B. Moore was secre-
tary of state, Among those who par
took of the juicy melon on that ocea-
sion were Gen. T. J. Churchill, Maj.
w. E. Woodruff, Maj. w P. Campbell,
Col. Zeb Ward, Capt. James R. Miller,
Grandson D. Royston, Prof. James
Mitchell, Maj John D. Adams, Charles
E. Pencil and many others. The Gus
tom was kept up by every succeeding
secretary of state, B. B. Chism, H. B,
Armistead, Alex Hull, J. W. Crockett
and o. c. Ludwig. On account Of the
absence from the city of Mr.. Ludwig,
Commissioner Guy B. Tucker gave the
feast Saturday and entertained the
veterans in the corridor of the state
house adjoining the agricultural de-
partment.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-08-22
Articles of Incorporation.

The following articles of incorpora-
ton have been filed with the secretary
of state.
Ada H. Sweet Millinery Company of
Pine Bluff capital stock, $4,000, Of
which $4,000 has been subscribed.
Porto Rico Planting Company of
Haywood Jefferson county; capital
stock, $4,000
Farmers Bank of Greenwood; cap
ital stock, $4,000.
Choctaw Telephone Company of
Perry; capital stock $4,000, of which
$4,000 has been subscribed.
Arkansas State Bank of Eureka
Springs; capital stock, $4,000, Of
which 81 900 has been subscribed.
Western Hide and Fur Company of
Little Rock; capital stock. $4,000, of
which $4,000 has been subscribed
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-08-22
Threw Man From Bridge.

Taylor Hunter, of Huntington, was
held up and robbed of $14 by footpads,
and was then hurled from a bridge in
to Cherokee creek. The bridge over
the stream is As feet and inches
high He landed on the bank of the
creek, and was unconscious when
found. In the fall Hunter sustained
three broken ribs and was otherwise
injured. His body was bruised from
head to foot There is no clue to the
robbers.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-08-22
County Debt Reduced.

The annual financial statement of
Faulkner county for the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1907, shows that the
total outstanding Indebtedness of the
county amounts to $4S,670.52, as COM
pared with $54,240.06 last year, de-
crease of $5,569.54, or a little better
than 10 per cent. Two years ago the
indebtedness was $53,6S5.09, and in
1904 is was S56,425.25.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-08-22
Pen Board Meets Today.

The State Board of Penitentiary
Commissioners held an adjourned
meeting Monday for the purpose OF
discussing matters relating to certain
penitentiary contracts. 1t has been
stated, but not from an authoritative
source. that an order would be issued
requiring contractors to be more
prompt than heretofore in their pay
ments for convict leases, 1t was said
that the alternative of meeting these
obligations more promptly or be de-
priyed of the use of the convicts will
be put to the alleged refractory con-
Wet lesseeS.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-08-22
Flogging State Prisoners.

The State Board of Penitentiary
commissioners at meeting held this
week, issued an order for the strict
enforcement of the rule regarding
the whipping of conyicts; that nobody
except the wardens inflict upon con-
victs the punishment of whipping;
that all whippings be reported to the
board at its regular meetings, the
time the whippings occurred, by
whom and the cause therefor. 1t is
explained that the Introduction of the
resolution was prompted by the re-
cent statement of the penitentiary
physician that certain convicts were
worked too hard, and many were
whipped too severely. 1t is said that
men inexperienced in the administra-
ton Of punishment of this kind strike
the conyicts upon the lower portion
of their backs, which not infrequently
produces kidney trouble for which
they must be treated at the hospital.
To prevent these extreme punish
ments was the boards object in pro-
mitigating the order for the enforce
ment of the rule, which requires that
only wardens shall do the whipping.