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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07
KEEP COMMISSION REPORT.
Recommendation Made to President
Respecting Printing Office.


The report made to President Roosevelt
by the Keep commission in 1906, regarding
the government printing office. has beer
brought into the limelight again in con
nection with the Investigations of the
establishment now being conducted by Mr.
Rossiter for the President and by the
printing committee of Congress for the
legislative bodies.
The Keep commission inquired into EEK
cessive expenditures for public printing
excessive size of documents originating
in the departments: the printing of unim.
portant department documents: waste
from defective distribution, and unneces g.
sary printing for Congress ITSELF
1t was found that the cost of production
BY the government printing Office "can be
reduced by better administration. better
discipline. by better methods Of purchas-
ing supplies. by the employment of labor
saving machinery and the dispe nsng with
unnecessary employees"
1t was also found that the public printer
had an almost free hand in purcha sing
supplies. etc. in many instances; that a
public printer had purchased 100000
worth Of typesetting machinery, free
printer us an Independent offlcer. under
nc supervision or control. expanding over
$6,OO.O0O per annum." The report of the
Keep commission therefore suggested thai
1.-The ofi1ce could be materially improved
by making the public printer a bureau
officer under the supervision of cabinet
officer
1t was stated today that the foregoing,
especially the bureau officer recommends
ton. will be given consideration by the
congressional committee in the near flu
ture. This can be done. it was added.
without interfering with the complete con-
troll by Congress.
The Keep commission further reported
that 1.-The unit cost of work turned out at
the government printing Office is material
iy greater than 1t should be-: that "thera
should be established in the government
printing ONCE a proper system of cost
keeping; and that I'VE recommend a
general committee on bookmaking. ad-
visory to all the departments. to consist OF
the librarian of Congress. as chairman;
the public printer and representative OF
the department which requires the largest
amount of printing. with two printers OF
experience. not in the public service. to
serve without compensation other than
travelling expenses. this committee to be
appointed by the President"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07
IN THE OFFICE BUILDINGS.
Plans to Keep Occupants Apprises
Of Proceedings in House and Senate

O1 6IOCSeOAuSS Al 0OuoC ouu 0eAotS
Mr.. Elliott Woods, superintendent o.
the Capitol. proposes to give a demon
stration next week of a novel plan fol
Keeping the occupants Of the new House
Office building constantly apprised of tht
proceedings in the House and Senate. Il
the plan proves acceptable to Congress
men the system can be extended to com
mittee rooms in remote parts OF the Cap
itol 80 that senator's and representative,
while at work In committee or attending
to their correspondence will know ever,
minute exactly what is occurring In tn,
House and Senate.
There will be placed at a convenien
point in the new House office building al
instrument about the shape Of and hal
the sise of an ordinary typewriter
will print in typewriter characters on al
endless sheet Of paper the width 81 ordi
nary letter paper statement prepared
by the journal clerks of the House ans
Senate Of what Is going on at the time II
each body. The machine il operated b!
electricity. from a keyboard which viii
be located In the basement of the Capitol
For the purpose Of the demonstration an
other machine will be placed in the mem
bers' lobby in the rear of the hall of TIN
House.
The demonstration will he under tn
direction Of of1cials Of the House. an,
nothing will go on the machine excep
an official transcript Oc proceedings.
the plan Is subsequently adopted, it i
proposed to locate similar machines IL
the uptown departments SO that senator
and representatives while away from tn
Capitol can keep in constant touch will
the proceedings OF Congress. and be abb
to Judge whether their presence is de
manded on the hill or not.
Another advantage claimed for the pia,
is that II makes. record of the pro
ceedings so that a congressman arriving
at the Capitol late in the afternoon, Cal
tell at a glance what has occurred in hi
absence. This Is only one OF a number o
plans which Supt. Woods proposes to tr,
out. the most feasible one to be hnall.
adopted. 1t is recognized that 1t will b.
absolutely necessary to devise some wa,
to keep the occupants of the new ONO
buildings appraised Of what is transpirinl
In legislative session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07
SURGEON STOKES IN COMMAND
The Hospital Ship Relief Placed in
Service at Mare Island.

The naval hospital ship Relief was
placed in service" at the Mare Island
navy yard today, with Surgeon Charles s.
Stokes in command. according to a dis
patch received at the Navy Department.
Gradually the vessel Is being prepared for
service with the battleship fleet. 1t will
leave Mare Island in time to arrive at
Magdalena bay a week or more ahead Of
Admiral Evans fleet. which IL scheduled
to arrive there March II.
The men Of the Hospital Corps who are
to do duty aboard the ship. numbering
about fifty men, are at San Francisco, and
the civilian crew is being shipped. The
Relief IL the only vessel OF the navy in
command Of q staff ofiicer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07
Four New Marine Officers.

OF the candidates recently examined for
appointment as second lieutenants in the
United States Marine Corps. N. A. East
man of New York. Fl. N. Butler of Ohio,
John Dixon of Washington and Franklin
H. Dreese of Iowa passed successfully and
will be commissioned at once. 1t is said
that there are still nine vacancies In the
list OF second lieutenant Of marines open
to appointment from civil life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07
ELECTRIC CAR TO ANNAPOLIS.
omcial Inspection Party Reached
Destination in Good Time.

Special Dispatch to The Star
ANNAPOLIS. Md. February THE
official inspection party Of Washington,
Baltimore and Annapolis electric railway
reached Annapolis at ITO O'Clock this
afternoon, making the run from Academy
Junction. a distance of fourteen miles. IN
II minutes. and allowing slow downs at
curves and grade crossings. The car de-
veloped a speed of mile minute.
After leaving Baltimore the party IN
speeted the big repair shops at Academy
Junction, which are models In their way
and as near fireproof as can be con-
structed. The roadbed to Annapolis Is In
sp,endid condition, and the cars or the
handsomest type In this section or the
country. The train left for washington
at 2 o'clock, and will probably arrive at
18th and H streets about O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07

Funeral services over the remains of
Prof. Edgar Alfred Tibbetts. translator Of
the library Of the Medical Museum. who
died at the Homeopathic Hospital yester-
day morning, will be held at 10 o'clock to-
morrow morning at Lees Chapel, S32
Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
The interment will be private.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07
Another Suspect Released on Lack Of
Evidence-Still Sitting Theories
and "Clues."
Record of Police Activity.

Two weeks ago tonight Henry W. Reid.
saloonisf at North Capitol and F streets
and Massachusetts avenue, was murdered
and robbed. Detectives and policemen
have worked on the case day and night
since that time. but this afternoon no
uniformed man or detective in plain
clothes was able to answer the cues
ton:
"Who Killed Henry ReidP"
1t is the belief of the officers that Reid
was killed by negro. but the question
of his identity is another thing. They be-
lieve the murder was committed by one
of the two men who were seen standing
on the F. street side Of the building in
which Reid sold whisky short while be-
fore the crime was committed. Fenwick
MOreland saw them. He was on his way
home at the time, and he is positive he
can identify one or both of them. but
who they are and where they belong the
police have not ascertained. some of them
believing that until tale identity of the
men is learned they will not be able to
answer the question:
who killed Henry Reid?''
Coroner Waits in Vain.
Coroner hewitt had hoped to be able to
conclude the inquest before this time. He
kept the case open in order to give the
police an opportunity to make a further
investigation. believing that the mystery
would be solved in few days. He now
fears there will be no early solution, and
today announced that he would conclude
the hearing next Monday.
II am taking a chance by postpOning
the hearing so long," the coroner said to
Star reporter today. II had believed
something might be gained by post
ponement. but I now realize that should
something happen to prevent juror from
continuing to serve 1t would mean the
expenditure Of additional money to go
to Manassas to have Reds body diSin-
tered and viewed.
Inspector Boardman said today that
the detectives and policemen we're work
ing hard on the case, and he felt that
they would eventually succeed. There
was nothing new in the case today. the
police stated this afternoon, and they
were merely working out theories and
looking for clues. One reported clue took
them to Brookland yesterday. They had
been told that Reid and a resident of
that place had had trouble and they
wanted to ascertain something of the ma
ture of 1t. They learned that there had
been a difference between the two men,
thy say, but it was of more than five
had nothing to do with the homicide.
Lee Thomas. the last suspect arrested.
has been released, leaving Charles Phil
lips. the witness In jail, the only person
held in custody in the case. While
Thomas was released. the detectives are
holding the watch stem taken from him
and arc trying to identify 1t as being part
familiar with the watch carried by Reid
this cannot he done
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07

eral talks with the President about his
bill. and is inclined to the view that 1t has
the hearty support of the President. Con-
sideration is now being given to various
phases of the questions to be discussed,
but the message has not been framed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07

Clinton +. Brown. special officer en-
ployed at 9th street theater. was ar
raigned I'm the Police Court today, charged
with assault on N. Carroll Downs of 1457
Park road Brown entered a plea Of not
guilty, and his personal bonds were taken
for appearance next Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07
Downtown Temperature.

The temperature recorded today by
Feast & Co.'S standard thermometer was
as follows: am, 80; il noon, a.;
pm, -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07
OCEAN LINER MOVEMENTS.

SOUTH WELLFLEET, Mass. Febru-
airy THE steamer La Lorraine from
Havre for New York, was in communica-
ton by wireless telegraph with the sta
ton here when 100 miles east of Nam
tucket lightship at go am. Probably
dock about Q am. Saturday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07

FASTNET. February THE steamer
Campania, from New York for Queens
town and Liverpool. was reported by
wireless telegraph 159 miles west at IL 80
am. today. VIII probably reach Queens
town about 10 pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07

PLYMOUTH, February ARRIVED
Steamer America, from New York 10
Hamburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07

HAVRE. February 1.-Arrived: Steamer
La Touraine, from New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07
Cancellation Of Contract.

ConcurrinG In the recommendation OF
Acting Public Printer Rossiter. the Pres
ident late yesterday afternoon Cancelled
the contract OF the government with the
Audit system. and ordered It's election
from the government printing office at
the end Of six days. The Audit System
is the corporate name of the cost -ascer-
tanning method which was installed more
than year ago by Public Printer Still
ings. Under It's operati ton the government
has paid about $4,000 for the privilege
Of calculating the cost of government
printing and binding.
Representative Lands OF Indiana chair
man Of the joint committee which 10
investigating the government printing Of
fee, says that the audit system as 1t has
been installed and operated In Washing
ton rs a gold brick thinly plated with the
genuine stun. We have paid for this
brick. Mr. Lands said last evening
and before we throw II out we are 60
ing TO extract and retain the modicun of
value II is gilded with. ! mean that YOU
can't run the government printing ONCE
with all tie d ,rarr'~"n.s an. Il u, H.
ployes. without using some method of
cost entertainment. So. IT there are any
good features In the audit system we are
going to keep them. for we have paid for
them many times over"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07
Statement by Mr.. Hossiter.

Nj. Rossiter made the following state
Ynent:
Reports that ! have bee in my bon.
net for the place temporarily vacated by
Mr. Stillings are unfounded. While
remain in the government service 7 an
prepared to do whatever | am told tr
do The President directed me to assume
temporary charge OF the government
printing once for the purpose Of making
certain inquiries. The census bureau gave
me leave Of absence. When ] have I'm
i6hed the special work laid out for me
fully expect 10 return to my regular
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07
Another Message From President.

President Roosevelt has talked with
several members of Congress about the
proba bility of sending in another message
dealing with labor questions. The most
important part of the proposed message.
should ii BE- written. will be recommen-
dation favoring the passage Of a compul-
sorry arbitration bin like THE Townsend
measure now pending in the House. The
basis of the message will be the recent
decision of the Supreme Court declaring
part Of the Erdman act unconstitutional.
Representative Townsend has had sew
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07
Proposes to Delve Deep.

Mr. Lands is authority for the state
ment that the joint investigation commit
tee proposes to take the lid entirely of
and delve to the bottom OF the many
charges. some of them definite and dis
rinct. others Of a public runner character,
which eventuated Wednesday in the sus-
pension by the President Of Public Print
ar StillinGs and his succession by w. 8.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
WATfRVlLLE

Michael Tanning of Thomaston avenue is visiting relatives in Bos- ton.
 James Christian of Cottage Park is visiting Alfred Emmons of Shef- field street.
 Edward Lachance of Thomaston avenue has entered the employ of John Emmons. .g
 Miss Helen Truelove of Fort Hill is paying her sister Mrs Albert Post of Ansonia long visit.
 Edward Mayer of Sprague street has accepted position with the Ziglatzki-Marks company.
 Paul Garrigus of New York is visiting his grandmother, Mrs H. Garrigus of Sheffield street.
 Miss Catherine Dunn of Thomas ton avenue has entered the employ of the American Pin company.
 Miss Grace Emmons of Sheffield street has returned home from a long visit with relatives in Lakeville.
 The Watervile Tennis club will JOuTHcs tu w dttlD DuEy odbuIudy dl- ternoon to play the Highland Tennis club.
 Mir and Mrs John Deborde and family of Driggs street have just returned from a week at Walnut Beach.
 Mrs George Carley of Bridgeport is spending a weeks visit with her sister Mrs Fred Hubbell of Shef- field s.reet.
 c. Frederick Truelove. I. Charles Slack and D. William Gray left Wednesday for a few days camping at Plucayes.
 There was an important business meeting of the Clionian club held last evening in the parlors of the Me hodist church.
 Edward Watkins of Patterson
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
TIMELY TOPICS

The mid sale of the Joness Morgan & Co forges ahead, making this dull month busy one. s2s suits SIS; s3.50 boys suits 9Sc; $f Terhune oxfords, s2.95; s2.50 shirts s1.Ts; and all straws at half price except Panamas.
 The English woolen Mills Co is offering s25 suits for se; trousers free with every suit.
 Now is your opportunity to get a sIT suit for s14; s6 pair of trous- CTS for sS.T5, and a s1.50 shirt for s1 at Upson. Singleton 6 Co.'S.
 All straws are selling at one half price at Wenzel's, and all clothing has suffered a phenomenal cut.
 If you wish to get insurance. take 1t out at the Root & Boyd agency, no Bank street.
 When you go on your vacation don't forget to let us supply you with a camera. The Ziglatzki-Marks Co. For sale all native stock and fresh eggs now at the Duesler Bros market.
 Let us frame your diplomas. we have five hundred mouldings for you to select from. The Curtis Art Co.
 Special for tomorrow. mems SEQ, SIS and SIS suits at sfIsS: ladies' suits that were s22. s2o. SIS now sIO.ss at the Union Credit Clothing Co.
 A complete close out sale Of win- dow and door screens below cost af Fenner'g
 Watch for the free exhibition of piano playing tonight al Fulton'1 music store
 The Miller q Peck Co Is offering in mems furnishings.
 If you need coal. wood or charcoal call on John Byron. oesce with J. H. Devereaux. zs East Main street GO-earts at the Langley Furniture Co from s17s to s7s.
 Cone ia to-morrOW and look over our specials. The Hub Grocery O.
 The great mill end sale Of the Reid ! q Hughes Co will continue all nexi week
 To-morrow finishes the July clear. ancs sale Of the Grisve. Blrsst & H1i. land Co Cone la and You wiI Ga, startling bargains on the Iast fsT.
 Nohfnr is better than good ic< cream for Sunday dessert. let us far nirh yon with some. the TrDtt Bxf' inE Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have BceN
 Called Away.

William Reed who resided with his sister, Mrs John Dickinson Of West Main street. died yesterday at the Hartford hospital. The remains will be taken to Staten Island for burial.
 The funeral of Bertrand P. Hunt ley was held yesterday afternoon at o'clock from the home of his aunt, Mrs H. Wales Lines. 65 Pleasant street, Meriden. The services were private, Rev A. J. Lord officiating. The burial was in West cemetery. Friends from this city in attendance were Miss Nellie German, Mrs Ada Blakesley and Miss Margaret 0. O.Brien.
 Jacob Harf, aged 5S years, died yesterday afternoon at his home, 1S5 Union street after a short ill., ness. Besides his wife, Mrs Eva Harf. he leaves four step-sons, George, Frank, Paul and William Viering; two step-daughters, Miss Carrie Viering and Mrs George Bis wanger; also two sisters, Mrs All bert Grabinsky of CollinsvilIe and Mrs Elizabeth Bum of New Britain. MT Harf came to this city from Col linsyille and since that time had been in the employ of the Scoyill Manufacturing company. The fun eral will be held tomorrow after noon at o'clock with services by the Rev Mir Walters of the First Methodist church and interment in Pine Grove cemetery.
 Michael Hogan died suddenly at the home of his brother, Richard. at 12S East 112tb street, New York, last evening. He leaves two sisters Mrs Charles Kennedy of New Haven and Mrs F. E. Stephens of this city, also two brothers, Richard and John of New York. He was a son of the late Richard Hogan and had always lived in Waterbury until a short time ago when he went to New York thinking change of air might bene- fit his health. He was employed in the Matthews & Willard factory for thirty years. The remains will be brought to this city this evening by Undertaken Moriarty. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at S:30 from the home of his sister, Mrs Stephens. of 1S0 Cherry street. Interment will be in St Joseph's cenl- etery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
PURELY PERSONAL

Miss Nora 0'Rourke of East Main street is, visiting friends in Flatbush, l.. I.
 Miss Nora Sheehy of Laurel stree. has gone on visit to friends In Mid dletown.
 Miss Hattie Killoughey, East Man street, is the guest of the Langford family, Thomaston.
 Miss Josephine Hurley. typewriter in the probate court, leaves to-mor- row on visit to friends in Southing- ton.
 Miss Mary and Miss Edith Scran- ton, formerly of this city now of New Haven, visi ed friends in town yesterday.
 { Mir and Mrs Edmund Daily and family of Waterville street left yes terday for Woodmont where they will spend several weeks.
 Among those recently registered at the Paris office of the New York Herald were MT and Mrs Francis P. Guilfoile of this city who are on their wedding trip.
 Dr P. Mack of New York is visit ing at the home of Miss Carrie Null ligan on West Main street. Last night a reception was rendered in his honor at Miss Mulligan's resi- dence
 F. T. Reeves, collector of taxes will leave tomorrow to spend va cation at Wells Beach, Me. It is a. noted fishing resort and Mir Reeves intends to put in share of his time trying his luck with the line and hook.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
TIMELY TOPICS

Never before has ]. B. MullInEs & Son offered such values In a cloth ing sale ss at the present time Suits from szs to s5s nov t1sss. suits that were from SIS to s7s now s1lss Great reductions In our boys department. Store open late to- morrow night
 The Model Market says the crash has come Beef trust knocked ou-- See the prices ia to-dsys ad on page '1e.
 The PubIic Market Co is offering great reductions iu their meat sale for to-morrow.
 To-morror the Currzn Dry Goods Co uiu have an assortment Of ready tc wear roo1s o1 safe
 All screens al reduced prices to- morruw at the Hamilton Hardware Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17

Court removed his household We'd nesday to the tenement recently va cated by Dan Hall on Orchard street.
 Harry Shackley, David Ryan and William Lodge. who went with the militia to Pine Plains, returned Tues day. They are as brown as berries and aside from sore feet report a fine time.
 The married and single men of the Knights of Pythias will cross bats on the Pin shop diamond Sat urday. The first game will not be counted in the series as the single men rung in an outsider.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17

Kodol will without doubt help any one who has stomach disorders or stomach trouble, Take Kodol to- day and continue it for the short time that is necessary to give you complete. relief. Kodol is sold by Buckingham Pharmacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
DAILY FASHION ALks
 BY MAY MANToN
A GRACEFUL voRNING GOWN.

GRACEFUL morn
 u ing gowns arc VI always tn de- mand and this one is V " simple and easily made while it takes just the ions lines that mean q desirable effect. Lawn with plain band Ing is the materia. shown in the fllustrs- ton and very dainty and lovely it h for summer wear. but fl q little more elaborate gown is needed foulara eouid be utilized whils for thefimple washabfs ones all the batistes and the dotted musiins. embroidered Suissss and the Eke are in demand, l, ard this sea- son dotted Swiss ln which little eoioced ilcwers are introduced ii q favorite while it makes an exceedingly dainty and sitoeethef desiflkie gown of this sort. There are vcm- en. houever. who iiks high nseks and long sleeves even in mid summer and In addi- tion to its other sdvsn- ta e this gown can bs 60 made fl hIke5.
 For tse medium siss viii b< requirrd IsX yards os material 2A, B. yards B or 6I yards 44 inches wtds unless the material mdst b< cut one vaY. Ia soch case Ie yards 7i. ioH yards g os 7k yards 4i inebes vide viii te needed with 3tt yards ol ban+ tne. A Nay Msntoa pattern. No 6of7. slpes \ 3tto 44 inches but. )wi1 be mafied to any ' address by the Fashion Department ol tkss paper on receipt ot tn cents lif Ia hasts serd an ad5stfonal twc cert s.anp for Ieftss postzre vkkh insures no<s pronpt 4siivrrY1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-17
WANTED.

WANTED-Young man to learn clothing business, steady position, with chance for advancement to right party. Address H. G.. care Democrat. 7-16-3