The Washington times., 1908-09-13
Nstict BaIdina
MANY DOGS PURSUE
THE POUNDNASTER
EinStein Hopes for Quiet
Vacation, But Can't
Escape Cares.

Samuel Einstein. poundmaster, can
take a joke as well as anyone. He saws
so himself At the same time. however.
Mr.. Einstein IS Of the opinion that when
an official Of the District goes away on
his vacation ne should be permitted for
a brief space TO forget the cares OF Of
fee. End thereby hangs a tale
AccCmpa by Mrs. Einstein, the
pound master recently turned his back
upon Washington 10 seek rest and recre-
alton amid the sylvan Businesses Of Vir-
ginia- Il was his desire to cast aside
all thoughts OF Office. He yearned to
Forget the Presidential manifesto relat-
ing TO the muzzling OF dogs. lie wished
20 efface from his memory the anguish
ing wall OF the cats which are con-
signed TO an early death at the hands
Of his subordinates. He longed 10 ap-
pear In the character Of a simple Amer
lean citizen. and not as an official whose
lightest word means death TO those
within his power.
But II was not TO be. No sooner had
he arrived at the Virginia resort on the
lower Potomac than 1t was noised about
that the pOuEdmaster Of the District
was a guest He was the object Of much
attention. which. being q modest man,
was most displeasing o him. But the
worst was yet TO cUmc.
Returning to his room after an even
ing spent on the river shore. his
thoughts far from the sordid things OF
every day life, his SOIL filed with ad-
yniratiOn at the beauty Of the
scene he had just left. ne heard as
he opened the door familiar sound II
y as the barking OF many dogs. Striking
a match Mr. Einstein found tied to
various articles OF furniture a notable
collection Of CANNES, all Of which were
voicing their disapproval at the indig-
mites 10 which they were being sub
jected. Dogs were on the bed and under
the bed. tied 10 the chairs. washstand.
and bureau. There were hound dogs.
bird dogs. shepherd dogs, and cur dogs.
Mr.. Einstein hurriedly descended
and informed the landlord in no IN
certain tones Of his opinion Of such
proceeding That Individual however,
prOfessed ignorance. as did every other
person whom Mr.. EirStein approached
upon the subject
An hour alter Mr. Einstein retired.
after unJytug the dogs and kicking
them out OF the room and down the
stairs The next day he returned 70
the pound
The perpetrators Of the outrage have
not been discovered But Mr.. Einstein
wishes II understood that IL any OF
the residents or dogs Of the neighbOr-
hood Of that Virginia resort appear
Wit hin the confines Of the District Of
Columbia they may expect no mercy
What title to give J. Oliver Frank,
at present known as Sanitary Oficer
Of the District, IS a problem that is
giving the District authorities cOnShder-
able concern Upon Mr.. Frank devo!ves
the duty OF Investigating all cases or
alleged insanity appearing within the
District.
A number OF years experience has
made MI Frank an adapt IN handling
this class OF unfOrtunZJss- Frequently
he Is called upon 70 take into CUSTODY
some individual whose mission 70 Wash
inEtOn is 70 see the President and " nose
actions denote that he may prove
menace 70 the Chief Executive
White House cranks, as they are
known, are frequently returned 10 tnelr
/ homes. or else turned over 10 the au-
thorities Of the Government Asylum
for the Insane.
The title sanitary officer is not
believed to be applicable 70 the duties
OF Mr. Franks position and several
others have been suggested. among
them insane officer" This, however
does not seem 10 Mt the case and N
the meantime. the Commissioners ana
Mr.. Frank are open 10 suggestions
DR.. William Tindali, secretary to the
Board OF Commissioners, has adopted
DR.. Harvey Wiley'S cure Tor DaldneSS
Although blessed with an abundance OF
hair Or Tindall believes in taxing Jllls
by the fOrelOck and is anticipating the
coming Of badness by removing MS nat
/ as often as possible, 50 as 70 give the
sun d chance at his locks
The doctor spent Lar DOR Day AT Altdh-
tic City and iOurneyed from Baltimore
as Ear as Philadelphia by way OF the
Delaware canal Throughout the entire
trip he remained on deck minus a hat.
and returned 70 the District buildlng
Tuesday with a coat of tan that many
4 man has struggled month 10 &C
quire.
The roar Of the surf az Atlantic City
I is augmented by the voice OF Daniel
! Donovan. assistant assessor, who has
arrived at that resort
w. p. Richards. assessor. has return
ed from a visit 10 relatives IN Whining
ton, Del
Charles c. Rogers. collector Of taxes.
gave a dinner to the employees of the
Office OF the dfsburs1ng officer Thurs
day night
/ y. Van Nostrand. inspector in the sur
/ face division at 81 a day, he's been
I placed on the annual roll at 500, sue
! ceeding J. Steinmetz-
L, P. Bradshaw. of the office Of En-
! gineer OF Highways, visited Hagers-
town. Md, last week on official bust
! ness.
w. s. Isham has been appointed tenn
/ porary inspector in the Office Of In
! spector of Buildings at 81 a day
] BENJAMIN F. Adams. assistant as
| SCISSOR, spent Labor Day in Atlatnic
/ City.
Mrs. Alice C. Trow. of the Assessor 5
/ office is visiting friends IN Norfolk. Va.
| Glenn r. Morse, who has been tempo
/ rarily employed in the Office Of the As
| SCISSOR. will return TO college October l.
USELESS.
| a young enthusiastic revivalist had
| been exhorting a congregation in a
! small Western town for over two hours
without percepti5le effect. He was
somewhat discouraged until a rough old
miner interrupted him with:
Say, brother, I'd like to ask ques-
| ton"
The young revivalist beamed- Thank
you. my man. for your interest" he re-
piled I shall be more than glad TO set
YOU right on any question. Your desire
/ for enlightenment IS & good sign, which
, I am very. very glad 10 see Now what