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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-09
Recommends Sub-Bu1eaIs.

I suggest the establishment Of the fol-
lowing bureaus under the Police De
partment:
BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION
This bureau should enforce all ordi-
nances in relation to street traffic, IL
censing Of cabs, carriages, express
wagons, trucks, push carts, street
stands, and have care Of lost articles.
1t should give particular attention 10
the enforcement Of ordinances regulat-
ing the use of the public highway by
carriages, trucks. automobiles, and bicy-
cles. In the consideration Of this sub
ject I have the aid OF William =.
Emo, who rendered valuable service IN
establishing the rules Of the road N
New York city. In a conference with
him and with Commissioner Vest and
Major Sylvester. the Importance OF such
regulations was recognized, and GER
tain of them have already been put
into operation.
l urge also consideration OF the in
PRODUCTION Of taxameters to be attached
TO all cabs hired on the streets and at
railway stations I made a personal
investigation Of the use OF taxameters
in Berlin and Paris. questioning police
officials, cab drivers and citizens, and
all three had unqualified approval OF
them The police stated that the adOp-
ton OF taNameters had driven many
dishonest drivers out of the cab service.
The drivers declared that former con-
flicts between them and cab owners re-
garding the return Of the full amount
OF fares had been eliminated while citi-
zens generally testified 10 the removal Of
irritating conflicts with cab drivers. for
meTly inevitable. I may add that the
London authorities have recently voted
to introduce the taXameter into that
city, and that a private taxameter cab
company has been organized in New
York I recommend that this important
improvement in the cab service OF the
National Capital be adopted. / am glad
10 state that Commissioner West Is al
ready giving the subject confederation.
BUREAU OF THEATERS AND
AIARKETS-This bureau should super
wise all theaters. entertainment halls.
common shows and public markets. and
see TO the establishment and enforce
ment Of all regulations concerning
them.
Bureau of Identification.
The important work done by Major
Sylvester in establishing a National
Bureau of Identification of Criminals is
worthy OF the highest recommendation.
This bureau should be officially and
permanently established at Washing
ton. / have had occasion TO examine
the workings of the national police bu-
reaus at Vienna, Berlin, Paris, ana Lon
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WeschleI's, &c "a. Ave. ~,

A reliable auction house. Goods sold only
on commission You will be pleased with
results. Next sale furniture. pianos. &c,
Saturday, 10 a m Telephone NJ 12S2
my6-4t
SINfMS REPAIRS and puts in order Ice
boxes and gas stoves. 1S41 It'll St nv
Phone y. 1884 K ap90-3Ot
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Civic Interest in the District.

The Importance Of the service Of civic
organizations I'm the District of Column
bia is emphasized. not diminished. by
the absence Of the right TO vote. On
the material side such service is rem
dered by the Board Of Trade, the Bust
ness Mems Association. the Jobbers and
Shippers Association. and various sec
tional associations. These organizations
have also shown an interest in the gen
eral civic concerns Of the District.
There does not, however. exist any
strong organization charging itself pri-
marily with the disiuterested promotion
OF the general public welfare. Such an
organization Is greatly needed, and I
suggest the propriety OF your naming q
committee OF 100 to be composed OF rep
resentatives OF all elements and to eX-
press the varied interests of the Dis
trict IN relation TO all questions OF social
reform and administration. 1t would
differ from commercial organizations,
whose primary Interest is material and
personal. in tina its primary interest
would be civic and general The recon-
mendations of such body would un-
doubtcdly have weight with yourself
with the Congress, and with the admin
istrative officers Of the District and It's
conferences would furnish a forum for
discussion and the expression and en-
lightenment Of public opinion
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-09
More Power for District Officers.

MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES the
absence OF municipal council or terri
torial assembly the power 10 draft or
dinances has been in the hands OF the
District Commissioners. Under the pro
posed plan regulations for III admins
ratiOn Of departments might properly
be intrusted 20 the executive head Of
such departments. The power 10 pass
general ordnance might best be given
TO a council con- posed Of the commits
sioners at the had Of the various de-
partments of ths District government.
Session Of the council should be public.
and ordinances when passed should be
subject 10 the approval OF the governor,
after notice in the daily press OF the
passage Of such ordinances and after
public hearing.
It would be greatly 20 the advantage
OF the District and relieve the National
Congress Of unnecessary burdens OF
District administration IL larger powers
were granted both to the executive and
legislative departments Of he District
government.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-09
Pawnshops and Loan Companies.

Pawnshops and loan companies are
a necessity 10 people Of limited means,
but the former always require careful
inspection. and also the latter, as 1
am told they have been the undoing OF
many in the public~service at Washing
ton.
The adjustment Of the supply and
demand of labor is of the highest I'M
portance. The public machinery for
this adjustment is licensed employment
agencies, which should have far more
serious consideration In this country
than they receive at present A care
full canvass of employment agencies
Of the District of Columbia last spring
indicated that these agencies are no
better and probably no worse than those
OF other clues, but their value Is far
below what IL might be 10 their patrons,
both employers and employees. They
require more than mere police inspec-
ton, and should have especially quail
filed supervision to prevent abuses and
to enlarge their utility.
The growth Of the National Capital,
and the increase Of trade and manuldc-
ture necessitate proper factory and
shop laws and definite responsibility
for their enforcement
BUREAU OF INSURANCE-In place
Of a commissioner Of insurance, with
one or two clerks, a fully organized
bureau with chief and adequate staff
Is needed. Particular attention should
be given to tho economic effects OF In
dusuial insurance. while other means
OF saving, such as banking insurance
and postal savings. should properly
come under the attention and inspection
OF the bureau.
II Will be noted that I have made no
detailed comment on the Fire Depart
ment beyonG combining II with the PO-
lice Department. ! have also made no
comments on other existing departments,
except where such were required as a
basis fOr recommendations In my sur
vey 1 have found several isolated Offices
IN the District government. such as coal
Inspector, Inspector Of weights and meas
ures and sanitary inspector These
offices should be joined to some apprO-
PIRATE department abovs named, TO
whose commissioner they should be re-
SnnnSihla-
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Department of Health.

]. The Department Of Health:
II has been urged by many citizens
that this department, already rendering
a valuable service, needs reOrganiza-
ton. increased efficiency and an enlarge
ment Of it's force. The number Of work
ing sanitary inspectors undoubtedly
should be increased and the scope Of
the department extended
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-09

FOR RENT OR. LEASE-Desirable
wharf space on Eastern branch: IGSA551;
l9 II OF water; side slip; paved street
to wharf. Owner. JAMES MARTIN IS53
South Capitol apN-S0t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-09

The present size Of the District Of
Columbia imposes large and important
responsibilities upon the different de-
partments OF its government. and de-
mands well organized departments with
efficient heads. For this reason, and in
accordance with the suggestion OF
single chief executive, 1 therefore recon-
mend the establishment of the follow
ing departments under independent COM
missioners, to be appointed by the
President upon nomination by the gov
ernOr of the District OF Columbia: De-
partment Of Health, Department OF Po-
lice and Fire, Department of Street En-
gineering, Department Of Charities. De-
partment of Corrections, Department OF
Buildings and Public Works, Depart
ment Of Housing and Labor
AS 1 have already presented TO you
a report regarding the Department Of
Education, and as that department has
been recently reorganized by the Con-
gress, L have thought it not wise TO
make any recommendations regarding
IL. until the present law has been more
thoroughly tested, but believe It should
ultimately be brought within the pro-
posed scheme of reorganization
l did not include the Finance and Law
Departments in my plan Of reorgar'lza-
ton since my Investigations have re-
lated primarily TO problems OF social re-
form. But ] should hope that consider
alton would be given 10 the adoption
OF the standard system OF public &c
counting now employed Increasingly In
our cities. The purpose Of this system
IS the simplihCation OF municipal &C
counts. so that they may be more in
telliEible to the public and may furnish
a basis for useful comparison between
cities.
The guiding purpose IN the plan OF
reorganization that l suggest is 70 de-
fine, locate and cenralize more exactly
official responsibility. and 10 extend the
power OF the Government of the Dis
trict 10 better protect the health Of It's
wage-earners and remove existing in
ecualities of opportunity. In the fur
Their presentation OF this plan I wish to
comment briefly upon the actual ana
proposed work of the various depart
rnenfS namal lhnNe-
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NOTICE. 10 HOLDERS OF OUT
STANDING BONDS OF THE CAPITAL
TRACTION COMPANY, D c
L. 4
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Urges More Bureaus.

Urges More Bureaus.
To meet the above requirements I
suggest that the following bureaus be
constituted under TINS department:
BUREAU OF STATISTICS-This bu
reau should obtain and publish infor-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-09

TRUNKS. SUIT CASES and GRIPS re-
paired by an expert. eQS K S. NV q. e.
ANGLOTZ. aplg-SOt
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Carpet Cleaning.

Drop pOsLai ana wagon VIII call
THOMAS I. KELLY, 1l2 1lTh st. nv.
ap5-3Jt
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N dSuill 3 lOns u l.. May :. -Jul-
Notice is hereby given 10 the holders
u the outstanding bonds Of The Capt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-09

The Red Label very best grade-all
colOrs- Special for the next thirty days,
tl-6J gallon r. NJ Brow, 9Th ana y sJs-
Spu-3mO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-09

GEORGE 7. DUNLOP.
President OF The Capital Traction Com
Pany- my7-25t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-09

DE. WIZ. n. WALDO, DENTIST lsIU
K Cap. street,, Is now located al HOT
q st. n. WI hours, TO $685. evenings
and Sundays By appointment apl0-30e
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-09

7. p. CALLAHAN, The Clock Nan,
723 10th St n. W
Drop postal ana have your clocks re-
paired at very liberal rates. apl3-SJt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-15
SECRETEKPERIMENT
ON GERMAN AIRSHIP
Gas Bag Kept Aloft Four
Hours Under Perfect
Control.

BERLIN, July 1.-THE trial of the
government airship, built under the su-
pervision OF Captain Won krogh, was
conducted with great secrecy, the eX-
perts going 10 a secluded spot at night
The gas bag was kept aloft four hours
and seemed to be under perfect control.
at an average speed Of forty-five kilo-
meters an hour.
The greatest advantage of the airship
lies In the stability of the cigar-shaped
gas bag. which is obtained by two inner
balloons, one at each end Of the ship.
which arc inflated from gas machines
on the platform. The airship can cir
Gle for hours within the space OF a
square mile at a height Of LOO yards.
The platform contains room for six men,
wo quick firing guns and an apparatus
10 throw explosives into the lines Of the
fortifcations of the enemy. Weights
running along the shaft over the heads
of the operators are used in balancing
the ship after the discharge OF explos-
ives OF ballast from any part of the
platform.
OF the two motors. Of light but pow
erful construction, only one Is operated,
the other being the reserve Tor an
emergency.
Captain FIIldebrandt whose balloon IS
being built for the St. Louis race for
The International Cup, was one OF the
spectators at the trials and IS entnusl-
astic over the result.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-15
SAYINGS OF POOR GIRL
FOR RETURN OF PET
NEW YORK. July H.

NV AOAsAr July H.
REWARD-If finder OF poor working girls
pet fox terrier. very small. tan and black
markings. viii return. she viii give all her
savings. No. 3JS West Twcuty-third-
Anna Jensen. Norwegian girl en-
plOyed IN the family Of Walter p Terry.
35S West Twenty-third street, placed the
above advertisement IN a newspaper, in
the hope that her little fox terrier. Bar
ney. who has been lost since July 4.
might be returned 10 her.
She said that she has saved up at
least SIS. and that every cent OF the
money can be obtained by any person
who Will return the dog 20 her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Terry have had Anna in
their family several months. and value
her highly They also thought a great
deal of Barney. and Mr. Terry said that
the girl was grieving herself III over the
loss Of the dog.
Anna took the dog for an airing or the
afternoon Of July 4 Barney became
frightened over the din of frecrackers
in Ninth avenue, and ran away. The
girl tried 10 follow him, but he lodged
around the corner at Twenty-secOnd
street and all trace Of him was lost.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-15
MILL MEN EGG
GAY BURLESQUE
OdorouS OmeletS Handed
AlmoSt-ActreSSeS Near
Pittsburg.

PITTsBURG, July 15.-"Gay Paree"
may not be what Donora, Pa, thought
1t was, and surely Donora, Pa, Is not
what Gag Farce anticipated.
Eight burlesque girls interpreting
Gay Paree" in a thcatef in DOnOra re-
ceiVec violent criticism at the hands OF
an audience OF mill workers, expressed
by the accurate throwing OF Over-ripe
eggs.
The girls fed out Of the tent, took
refuge In the First National Bank build
ing. then took TO the fire-escape, and
finally succeeded IT. getting 10 the
Donora Hotel under FIRE.
While the informal entertainment was
on the manager OF the company hur-
riedly left town with all the visible
funds.
DonOra now has eight real actresses
on its hands and a population or critical
mill workers who Will not stand Dene-
fit performance. Incidentally, the girls
have no clothes aside from abbreviated
costumes trimmed with omeietS-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-15
COL. KILGOUR DEAD
IN ROCKVILLE HOME

Col. William KilgoUr. a well-known
citizen or Montgomery county, Nd, died
Sunday at his home. IN Rockville, after
an illness Of a month
Colonel KiIgOur. who was seventy-four
years OF age. was a native or Rockville
and an attorney OF prominence and was
known all over. his State as an orator.
de held q number Of positions OF pO-
liuical preferment. both elective and ap-
pointive. He had been a member Of
both branches Of the Maryland State
legislature For six years ne was Com
ElOnwealth attorney Tor Alexandra, Va
he is survived by one daughter, Miss
Mary KilgOuI. of Rockville. and several
brothers and sisters.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-15
GIRL TAGGED,
SHIPPED TO SWAIN
She Successfully Makes
Trip From Russia to
Kentucky.

LEXINGTON. KY, July l5.-Unable
10 speak a word of English, and with
tag, II. Routenberg. Danville, KY"
written thereon, Eva Sprenz, OF Beres-
don, Russia, passed through this city on
her way to Danville, where she was met
by Routenberg. and they were married
within an hour after her arrival. The
marriage was the elimination Of
courtship OF several years duration; in
fact, since they were school children In
their native Russia
When the RussO-Japanese war began,
Routenbe=g was forced 70 leave the
country 10 escape being drafted into the
army. He came to America. and came
to Kentucky, finally locating in Dan
vile, where he established a mercantile
business.
When Routenberg saved money
enough TO send after Miss Sprenz he
wrote to her. and she answered that she
was willing to make the long journey
to America.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-15
VON WREDE
ALSO TO GO FREE
Indictment Will Be Dis
missed in MeCkIenbuTg
Today.

BERLIN, July 1.-the case against
Princess Carmen Ludmilla Won wrede,
chatged with theft and burglary. viii be
called today In the criminal court at
Guestrow, Mecklenburg. The public
prosecutor viii enter nolle prosequi
This course was decided on because a
commission OF medical experts found
that the princess at the time OF the COM
mission Of the acts charged was klep-
tOmaniac.
Charges Of receiving stolen property,
preferred against her husband, Prince
Adolph Won Wrede. and her travelling
companion. Fraulein Weldig. will also
be dismissed.
As reported, the princess was charged
with various thefts of silverware from
hotels and private residences in Berlin.
Munich, and Paris. committed In the
years lS03-l9O6 A butler in the employ
OF the family named Glase, who had
attempted TO use his knowledge of the
thefts to obtain a sum of money from
the princess, was recently sentenced TO
nine months Imprisonment for attempted
blackmail.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-15
The Times has the largest
circulation of any Washington
newspaper.
Apartment Circulation

A representative of The
Times recently made a can
vass Of the Ontario, ROcham-
beau, and Farragut apart
ments. He found at the Onta-
rio fifty-three regular readers
of The Times and fifty-One Of
the Star. There are twenty
one Times and seventeen Stars
taken regularly by occupants
Of apartments in the ROcham-
beau and nineteen Times and
thirteen Stars taken at the
Farragut. These figures are
of regular patrons, not chance
buyers. The names of the Oc-
eupants and numbers Of their
apartments are on record at
this Office and viii be shown
to anyone.
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Method of Delivery

The Times method Of distri-
button is the best possible for
regular service for home deIiv-
cry. There is not a street in
Washington that is net covered
daily by a Times route boy.
The city is divided int seven
districts and a special ageEt
of the paper has jurisdiction
over each district, his income
increasing or diminishing as
the number Of papers taken in
his district increases or dimin-
iShes. The fact that he is re-
sp0nsible for ali collections
makes it certain that no worth
less patrons can get The
Times The home circulation
OF The Times Is much larger
than that of any other Wash.
ingtOn newspaper.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-15
FEARFUL ANXIETY
At BRONX zoo
'Ferocious" Iguana Escapes
From Cage and Frequent
Bulletins Are Issued.

NEW YORK. July 1.-THE following
news bulletins kept the Bronx z0o
stirred for time:
4 p. m. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. iGuana has
just jumped from its cage. Horrible
man-eating beast is species of lizard
more deadly than a cobra, Great mys-
terry As how it got over three-foot fence.
Man-eater is FIVE feet long and thick
as tree.
4:lO bulletin-News of iguana's escape
has spread through park, and thousands
are fleeing for their lives. Mounted DO
hceman saw an iguana ten feet long
and thick as two trees, but managed TO
escape from It
4:l5 Observation-Disclosures Keeper Snyder,
Of the reptile house, has volunteered to
save the day. VIII bring man-eater
back. dead or alive. Calls for volunteers
10 help.
40 bulletin-Snyder boldly starts out.
after a farewell pat on the head for his
pet Texas RATHER. Automobiles Join
search and make flying dash toward
Bronx river. Declares iguana is fifteen
feet long and four feet thick. Belief
that IL has eaten a man.
AIS bulletin-Snyder has lust detected
man-eater near Bronx river. Was last
seen making daredevil dash in direc-
ton OF iguana- His fellow-keepers. with
tense faces, await news Of his death.
Sounds OF great water splashing and
belief IS that mortal combat between
man-eater and Snyder is on. Bets even.
4:SO bulletin-Snyder seen on the hort
zon staggering toward reptile house
Great anxiety.
AS bulletin-Snyder has Just walked
IN, carrying live iguana under his arm
and Shaping II in the face for running
away. Iguana cries for mercy.
$40 bulletin-Correct all errors. Iguana
not man-eater. Wouldn't bite n mos
quito for fear OF getting stung. Great
piaything for babies. All bets Of.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-15
FIGHT WITH NEGROES,
ITALIANS SKIP BOND

Seven Italians, who were arrested last
night by the police OF the Ninth pre-
cinct, following a free-for-all tight be-
tween a gang OF negroes and the sons
Of Italy, forfeited collateral in the Po-
lice Court this morning The men
Frank Waller Robert Burr. Paul Zorro.
Pascal Punnicfhi, Alexander CollOtta,
Frank Relovio, and Dominic Fetenza-
live at the Italian colony at Ivy City.
According 10 the police the negroes
we're holding a picnic in the neighbor-
hood, when the Italians came down the
road. One OF the cOlored men hurled
a stone, which struck Collotta on the
shoulder. This was followed by volley
Of brlckhats. stones, and other missiles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-15
"TEDDYVILLE" SUGGESTED
FOR TOWNS NEW NAME

TOWN CREEK, Ala, July 15.-Presi-
dents have come and Presidents have
gone. but the great question of changing
the name of Town Greek for generations
has not been solved. There is hope now,
and some citizens are already pracueing
writing Teddyville as their home ad-
dress. Last week some of the good
housewives Of the town gave an inspira-
ton to the leading citizens that is likely
to solve the whole problem. Five sets
OF twins and three sets of triplets were
born in that time Now a campaign is
under way to have the town called after
the President.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-15
ITALIANS DO HONOR
TO GARIBALDI'S MEMORY

The Columbia Theater was the scene
OF a patriotic mass meeting last night
in honor of the memory OF GaribaldL It
was under the auspices OF the italian
societies Of the city and brought out
that enthusiasm for which the sons of
sunny Italy have ever been distinguish
ed. When the orchestra played the
Garibaldi hymn the building rang with
cheers and "Viye Garibaldi.'
F. Bargagni. a veteran who fought
under the great Italian leader. was
warmly welcomed G. de Silvestre, Of
Philadelphia. editor Of the Voce del Pop
ulo. was the orator OF the evening. F.
CuplgiOtu. OF Philadelphia, recently
from Italy. was the other speaker. The
Stars aud Stripes were intertwined with
the national colors Of Italy over the
boxes.