The evening world., 1909-03-09
LOEB SWORN IN
|. AS COLLECTORAT
ONCE TAKES HOLD
Oath Is Administered by U, S,
Judge Holt in His
Office.
HURRlES TO QUARTERS.
Tired Hanging to Strap in Car,
but Shakes Hands With
New Subordinates.
HURRlES TO QUARTERS.

When William Loeb IT, stepped out Of
a subway train at the Bridge station
this morning and made his way to the
Federal Building. where he was to take
the oath OF once as Collector OF the
Port Of New York. he plainly showed
that he had already served his appren.
,tcsshlp as . "straphanger."
His ride from the Majestic Hotel,
where hs has taken temporary apart.
ments, was about as uncomfortable as
II we'll could have been. because Mr..
Loeb had swung to a strap all the way.
and It was evident that the new col
ector was out OF humor.
Mr.. Loeb was accompanied from his
fhotel by Edwin A. Jones. a lawyer and
a lifetime friend Of Mr.. Roosevelts late
secretary.
Quickly Sworn In.
unheralded. they made their way from
the subway to the Federal Building, and
entering the office OF Judge George q.
Holt. OF the United States District
Court. the oath was administered to Mr..
Loeb without further ceremony. only the
three being present at the time.
After receiving the congratulations Of
Judge Holt, Mr.. Loeb and Mr.. Jones re-
turned to the subway and took train
for Bowling Green, and once more Mr..
Loeb was forced 10 swing to a strap
until the short trip was terminated.
The greeting between Mr., Fowler and
Mr.. Loeb was none too cordial. After
an apathetic handshake, Mr.. Fowler
conducted Mr.. Loeb into the Collectors
private office, where they were Joined
BY ChIet Clerk OF Customs Henry C.
Stuart. and there they were clpsted
for about ten minutes.
Meanwhile the news had spread
through the building that the new col.
lector had arrived and there was
scurrying around of division and
bureau chiefs to get into the Col.
lectors reception room and greet him
as he emerged from his conference
with Mr.. Fowler.
Occupying conspicuous position
on the top OF the new collectors desk
rested basket OF beautiful Easter
lilies. lilies Of the valley, carnations
and azaleas. The cluster of blossoms
was tied with huge red ribbon, on
one end Of which was painted the word
Success"
That tribute is from President
Roosevelt" said one OF the assembled
group. This, however. Mr. Loeb de.
clined 10 verify, as he would not =
move the card from the sealed envelope
accompanying the gift until he had
been left alone In his office.
Presented by Mr.. Fowler.
BY the time Mr.. Loeb. Mr.. Fowler and
Mr. Stuart emerged from their con-
sultation about one hundred customs
officials had gathered to welcome Mr..
Loeb, Taking his stand In front Of
the desk he had occupied for the past
fifteen months, Nr Fowler presented
each Of the officials, according 10 his
rank. TO Mr. Loeb who stood at his
right,
There was q ripple OF applause follow
Ing Mr. Fowlers address, but little or
no enthusiasm was noticeable.
Mr.. Loeb was then introduced 10 the
many heads OF departments After
shaking hands with all his visitors Mr.
Loeb said;
Il am obliged to you for this coure,sy
and this welcome. I expect to carry
on the efficient administration Of this
ONCE, but | cannot succeed without
your loyal cooperation In return |
shall treat every man Oh his merits.
shall keep open house here al all times
and | expect tn lheet you IN the same
level, am obliged to you"