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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01
THE STAR

In the dispensation of public Dement'S
The Star was not remiss during the year
lust ended. Last summer two Dig, ex-
cursions to Luna Park were organized
They were enjoyed by hundreds of per
sons as the guests of The Star. The
frs. was July 13. when 400 Star news
boys invaded the park, dug it up by the
roofs and examined il section by section.
They took in everything that was to be
taken in and made the day historical
one. Later. August s, much larger
crowd. armed with free coupons clipped
from The Star. obtained admission to
the park ard to many Of its amussments
gratis, and, escaping the heat and tur-
moil of the city, spent the day in freedom
and enjoyment.
Another step taken by The Star for
the benefit of its patrons was the estab-
lishment, July II. of a new Office in
London. The new quarters are at ) Re
gent street in the heart OF the city and
within easy reach of many of London $
principal objects of interest. They over
look the famous Piccadilly Circus. >the
center Of activity in West London. Those
who visit London will find every con-
venience at their command in The Star $
London Office. They may have their
mail sent there; they may register their
names and addresses and find the Amer
lean newspapers of the most recent date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01
IN THE
DEPARTMENTS

Changes have been happening rapidly il
One of the first and most important
moves was for the entire reorganization
OF the consular service This was first
noted in an order of the President Jan
uary g. There was a rafting of dry
bones in the service. bat the ukaSe had
gone forth. and the past year has seen
many changes in the way of putting the
service on a thoroughly modern footing
The Secretary of State took up the mat
ter seriously. and there was general
shifting of posts Some of the old posts
were abolished and more new ones es-
tablished Men who had been in the
service and who had proved their worth
We're promoted both by seniority and by
merit. There were competitive eXami-
nations established for entering the serv-
ice. and the knowledge of at least one
modern language was made an essential.
The service was made more of life ca
reei for the men who Were In it. and they
were shown that there was a chance for
transfer and promotion as Il reward for
efficient work.
A. the same time the President urged
a large extension of the civil service, and
recommended the inclusion in Its pro-
visions all the employees of the census
bureau
There were a number OF changes. also
in the higher offices of the federal de-
partments. February Louis A. Coolidge
was made assistant secretary of the
Treasury Controller Ridgley of the
Treasury Department then resigned, and
l.. o. Murray. assistant secretary OF COM
merce and labor, given the place.
Then a vacancy occurred in the head OF
the bureau of engraving and printing,
and Joseph Ralph was given the position.
The death OF Drank Sargent. the com
missioner OF immigration. was one of the
regrettable incidents of the year. He
was succeeded by Daniel J. O'keefe.
There also a new division created
in the bureau of immigration. that Of
the division of information. and T. V.
PoWderly WAS appointed to the new office
OF director.
The reclamation service "as also sep
arated from the geological survey, under
which it had operated for a number OF
years. and F. II. Newell the chief en-
sineer of the service, was made director.
In the same bureau Charles ID. WalcOtt.
the director of the geological survey.
was selected secretary of the Smith
sonian to succeed the late S. r. Lang
Icy. and Frank Otis Smith of the
sIlbordinates OF the survey. was made di-
rector.
The most Important cnsHSe in the ca d.
met was the resignation of Secretary Taft.
July I, to accept the nomination for the
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presidency. He was succeeded by Gen
Luke Wright of the Philippine commits
sion and afterNard amba ssador ia Lamar
one OF the minor changes in lie de-
partmental staff at the same time of in
tereS: to many Neutrality-suspicious. was ,ho
promotion Of Merritt .. Chance the chief
clerk of the Posi- Office Department IA
ne "nditor February 1. He was Succeeded
by Charles A. Conrad. I
In the Interior Department Commits
sioier OF me Land Office Bsllinger re-
signed and in the bureau of Indian af
fairs Maj Larrabee resigned as assistant
commissioner.
Printing Office Affairs.
ihere mad been Il great deal OF discus
sion OF government printing office affairs
1or year past and February :, Charles,
a. Stiiilnss, the public printer was sus-
pended pending an investigation of the
census office was appointed the next day
Dy the President to make an invhstjea-
t1on OF the affairs OF the government
printing office. and found that the Office
was practically run by commercial or
winch had all the purchasing of supplies
ana other privileges that the government
Is not In the habit of deIegating TO pri-
vate parties. Stllinss was never re-
turned to Office. and was succeeded as
public printer April by John S Leech
the public printer of the Philippines. Mr..
Leech held the place till he was sue
ceeded November 20 by S. b. Donneny.
mere were some scandals in the fed
eral service unearthed in the course of
the year. One chemist of the bureau OF
engraving and printing was convicted of
taxing rake or on ink supplied to the
bureau and was fined $4,000. He dis
claimed Intention of wrongdoing. There
was the arrest of an assistant examiner
ana some outside parties in connection
with charges of fraud i'll the patent office
Several attorneys We're also disbarred
from practice before the Interior Depart
ment on the ground OF unprofessional
conduct in connection with pension cases
They made hard fight against the ruling
of the Secretary of the Interior and one
OF the firms was finally restored to prac-
tice.
One Of the other federal troubles not
yet settled broke out April 81 when the
committee on appropriations Of the
House discovered that the employees of
the secret service in the Treasury De-
partment We're being loaned around to
the other departments and even had been
employed in collecting private evidence
government had figured. In fact. il was
alleged that the government was main
tanning a black cabinet quite equal to
the notorious third section Of Russia
This led to numerous exchanges between
the Congress and the President. the leg
islators declaring that the secret service
men should ne restricted IN their duties
of running down counterfci:ers and safe
guarding the person of the President.
The President on the other hand de-
claied iiatiy that Congress was afraid OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01

the chairman ex officio OF the
hoard and the position is no" iilieu y!
w = Richards. his successor. JIG
,oe,nhers of the board a:c Alexander NC
L-anzin r, G. Davis and 5. I. haipl US.
'ri,ara are now go rat2i! and l:"' "i."le
saIe iuuor places in the District MdiA
of the former applications FOR rene" al
have been held up, however. an" WIZ
tbey are acted the NUMBER hihH ~
further reduced
Two New Bridges.
Two of the. most ornamental! anu i"ise
,,r;does i'm the District were opened Tor
traffic during the past year. ShoruN
after January the use Of the new 'oh-
nectirut avenue bridge over ROCK creek
beqan. The new span across the East
.rn branch connecting Washington CITY
r,roner and Anacostia was completed anu
Tho first vehicles passed over II Dece"-
Der II. l., ,r ,f
The District department In charge OF
highways has had one of the busiest years
in it's history Because or the many
h,,ges of street railway tracks ana the
Iaving of new lines. as a result OF the
onaninr of the Union station mucn extra
work has been created for the hlgh"ay
ne,cials An official OF the department
recently stated that the fall WORK TINS
year was probably three times as mucn
as that done any previous ran
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01
EVENTS OF THE YEAR IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST TO WASHINGTON
WASHINGTONS MESSAGE
TO HER SISTER CITIES

Asst night when the clock twelve when the rang
rafting hearty
the faint bornng sigh
then did all things the the exchange their New
they young
began Mountain grumbd and whispered
and with of booming surf roared greeting reply
Over their borders and the nation called nation throne
spoke neghbor
What hast thou done they asked and What wilt thou do? 1t
ignore the
things gods shining pebbles
And these little ourselves said stared hope
full the future Happy New Year and them
your heart DESIRE
But what did when the midnight roll aed
For this land that did
could ALL There that smell there
wckednss few, very
and sleek and smooth of skin that hide beneath this
the festeed canker O corruption.
What did give when midnight roll
Did she
"Oh, my my
Young and fair of body clean of mind have kept faith
live and grow, and the strength the spirit
makes for good My the path that leads
flowers by the leave not the shining star that guide
My have fed sick have healed workers have
my rich have peasud The that hath
the rain that coos hath washed fair share of the
hath been And grateful This
"Now my to will amy young but time
has been be- those dwell within me- nv little people
year much They and 60 They born
die But in the thousands of my little people there
change. young but also the Capital and blood
the East Day by day. century century,
My streets will WIDEN will extend the buildings
little people dwell will multiply and blossom like the
aar the little people of thine will sit
clasp No other
city world like this. But my land
One day will rule rule all Of thee 1t shall be
example that teach to put order thy houses where disorder now
reigns. 1t shall be teach thee cleanliness mind
honesty and the municipal faith shall be
and show thee the soul of the beauty that lies within
beauty shines without will rule for the Capital it
shall be mine call the midnight roll for thee for of thee
This sister cities of the land this will do
And that the when the midnight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01
Hearings of Special Interest

During the year the Commissioners con-
Quoted many hearings Of special interest
Besides those mentioned1n connection with
the investigation of charges asains; the
building and the engineer departments the
most important were the licensing of the
practice of chiropractic, Sunday closing
pt.IS before cong esS, proposed law
giving the Commissioners power to use
discretion in the award OF contracts 10
firms working men over eight hours per
day, new regulations governing stables
and fireproof stairWays
The contract for collecting ashes for the
next two years was awarded to the Pol
lock Drayase Company, and provides for
two collections per week from city resi-
dences.
The Commissioners were called on to
decide the location of the railway sub.
station in the southwest section of the
city. At first the site AT I4th and Wafer
streets southwest was approved. but la ter
Commissioners Mcfarland and West Sc
lected ith street and Maryland avenue
southwest as the proper place for the sub
station. The District Supreme Court to
which the mater was referred. decided
that the Commissioners, having once ap-
proved a site. could not withdraw their
approval.
Work of Excise Board.
Several changes occurred in The office of
the excise board. and indications are that
the board will grant fewer licenses this
year than last, which will reduce the
number OF saloons and wholesale LIQUOR
places. There are now fourteen less
liquor places than there were las, wear
Attorney Albert L. Shoemaker. represent
ing the Anti-Saloon League. made war ON
many applicants for renewal of licenses
and expects the board will take action
which will further decrease the number
~ such places. determined fight was
started against the renewal of the licenses
held by alleged fake clubs.
The death of r.. W. w. CIR fin. assessor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01
Changes Among officials.

Next in importance were changes among
officials who direct the Districts affairs.
Vt the beginning Of the year Capt. ]. ].
Morrow. Corps OF Engineers. U.S.A., was
the Engineer Commissioner. His promo
lion TO the rank of ma jor was announced
January -. He continued to ho'd that
position until December II. when the Pres
ident Unexpectedly ordered his transfer.
In his place Maj. Spencer Cosby. who had
been in charge of the Washington aaue-
duct Was appointed He assumed his new
duties the afternoon OF December II.
Daniel f. McComb superintendent OF
sewers for many years, also resigned to
rake charge of paving and sewer work In
Havana Cuba. and Asa +. Phillips. who
had been assistant superintendent was
promoted to be the head OF the depart
ment.
Death removed the District assessor.
-. ". W. Griffin. who was another vet
sran employe of the District. W. Il. Rich
ards Wa CHOSEN 10 the position. \ shift
Of District officials occurred in the fall,
when t.. g. Davis. collector of taxes.
was transferred 10 membership on the
icsi estate tax board: Charles c. Rogers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-01
DISTRICT AFFAIRS

While many events will make the year
1908 stand out as notable In the history OF
he District government, none will be bet
ter remembered than the removal OF the
offices from the cid District building TO
the paIatiaI new structure on Pennsylva-
ria avenue between 1"l2 and 18th streets
Ceremonies, beginning at 1880 O'Clock
am. with the hosting of the Stars and
stripes over the white structure and last
mr. until 1890 o'clock pm. with the flick
erIng out of the hundreds of lights that
Illuminated Pennsylvania avenue, were
reid July T. in connection with the dedica-
ton of the District governments new
home.
At the ceremonies in front of the new
structure John Joy Edison presided. Rev
NJ Ross Fishpurn delivered the invocation.
Gen. John NJ. Wilson read the Dec aration
of independence Commissioner Macfar-
land spoke in behalf of the District gov
crnment Secretary of the Treasury Cor
relyou spoke in behalf of the ational gov
ernmeut Adds Il. Browne for the Board
Of Trade. Chaplin Brown for the Chamber
Of Commerce and Charles b. Hanford re-
cited 1.-The Star Spangled Banner. In
the evening there was brilliant display
OF fireworks and an illumination of the
avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-13
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-A fine high grade up
right piano (almost new); must be
sold at once Inquire at "a Washing
ton Street dec29d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-13
VIEWS AND VARIETIES.
Clever Sayings.

Hicks-How is your fat heated7
Wicks-By growing at the janitor|-
Boston Transcript
Parke-I want to get hold Of that
architect Of yours. Where can ind
him? Lane-How do know? My house
isn't finished yet.-New York Herald
Judge, has you ever tried Esperan-
TOT" "Why-er-yes. That sounds like
the name Of a chauffeur who was up
before me neutrality-suspicious. States
man.
Knicker-Does Jones think himself
some pumkins? Bocker-No; by the
way he runs in debt he thinks himself
a cjty.-New York Sun.
Aud you complained Of the cost OF
your wife's new hat2" YES" answered
the philosophic man; but that was be-
fore saw how big 1t was."-Washing-
ton Star.
Victim disposed to grumble)--
You've robbed me before I've been in
town half an hour. Footpad-Yes; this
is pay as you enter town.-ChicagO
Tribune.
my wife is Judge and Jury up at our
house" And what Part do you play7''
"Oh, I'm the fellow that's always maxi
ing a Observation-Disclosures Free Press.
rs tie new filing system a success?'
Great" And how's business % "Oh,
we've stopped business to attend TO the
filing DISQUALIFICATION Traveller.
You say your patient is not going to
recover" Il am afraid not. He says
that the only way he can pay my bill
is to leave me his auto when he dies.
and his auto is a beauty."--Houston
Post.
Milly-Kitty got the prize for a
Christmas dinner at our cooking class.
Tilly-How proud she must be. What
was il? Milly-A most useful book
First Aid to the Injured.
Bits.
Hewitt-Did you ever have a woman
thank you for giving her a seat in a
street car? Jewett-I am not sure, but
on one occasion 1 thought I saw the
womans lips move.-New York Press.
Il took in two dollars Just now" said
the first promoter. Good enough"
declared the second promoter. 'Shall
we issue additional stock to correspond
with our increased capital, or shall we
have lunch ?'-Puck.
How are things in your liner
well" replied the Fool Killer, "for a
while after the close Of boating, bust
ness was a little slow but the hunting
season helped out some, and there's
lots Of delightfully."- thin ice to skate Oh
now"-Philadelphia Ledger.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-13
BRADLEY THEATER.
1.-THE Man of the Hour"

The largest sale in the history Of the
Bradley theater was recorded last
Tuesday afternoon, when the tickets
went on sale for the Man of the Hour, "
which IS scheduled to be presented at
the Bradley theater Thursday evening,
January 14th, by the original Boston
company. So much interest is being
manifested in the play that we would
advise all 70 secure seats early. With
out doubt, the Man OF the Hour" will
be the biggest theatrical event of the
local stason. Putnam is the smallest
city to see the original Boston COM
pany this year.
The man who has written the great
est hit Of many theatrical seasons,
George Broadhurst. has more real nc
cesses to his credit than any other
American playwright. with the single
exception of Clyde Fitch. His The
Man Of the Hour will be acted here
this CTuesday) night in the Bradley
theater. Putnam. A great cast will
present this wonderful success; in fact,
the same company will appear here
that performed the play for six months
at the fremont theater, Boston. There
will be a car to Webster and Daniel
son after the show.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-13
vaudevilIe at sheedx,s Great.

Edgar Foreman and company at the
Auditorium are presenting a singing
comedy playlet, "A Duel of Hearts"
ami it is without doubt the best act
ever brought to the city. Mae Croker
in illustrated songs and Miss June
Rossmore, the little singing comedi-
enne, are another hit of the bill. Reno
and Smith in a comedy acrobatic act
are doing the most difficult feats per-
formed by any duo with their daring
barrel jumping, blindfolded, and twist.
ers in cyclonic fashion, which holds the
audience breathless. The moving pic
lures are always the best, and the first
three days are being shown Life of an
American Fireman, Dear Old Grandma
AT the Cross Roads. A Love Affair, and
q beautiful colored film, Cave Of the
SpOOks
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-13

FOR SALE-Ten-sectjo Richmond
heater; first class condition; capable u
beating large building. Inquire No. lSS
Washin gton st. dec2Sd
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-13
IMPORTANT Is always found
--.-- : : 49, on this page.
Read the small
BUSINESS NEWS advertisements
------ carefully.
TO BENT.

TENEMENT of five rooms, hot and
cold water, Doth electric light and gas.
on Franklin square. Inquire SQmels
Bros. jan4MWf
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-13
SOMEWHERE.

Somewhere the birds are singing, some
where mild breezes blow,
But. oh, my ears are singing and I've
a frozen toe;
Somewhere fond lovers gladly stray un-
der spreading trees,
But 1 am bumped up sadly and trying
not to freeze.
Somewhere glad children daily romp
over coral strands
And men and maidens Raily kill tine
while holding hands;
Somewhere the fragrant roses keep
blooming right along,
But here we rub our noses and think
things that are wrong.
Where palms grow men are lying. con-
tent to browse and dream,
While I am vainly trying to get a lit
tie steam;
Somewhere tunes that are pleasing are
lured from vibrant strings,
But l am nearly freezing and thinking
sinful things.
s Il Kiser.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-13
ENpnDTANT is always found
ILalA VN AnNA on this page.
Read the small
RIICINECC NEWS advertisements
DoonleDoD -- carefully.
WHAT is GOING ON TONIGHT.

Vaudeville and Motion PICTURES at
Sheedys Auditorium.
Fenberg Stock Company at Broadway
Theater.
Annual Meeting Second Congrega-
tional Society.
Goethe Lodge, No. 70, I. 0. Q. F.,
meets in Ponemah Hall, Taftville.
Local No. S45. l. &. E. w, meets in
Carpenters Hall.
Thames Council, No. 1851. r. A.
meets in Foresters' Hall
Norwich Lodge, No. l.. A. o. L. W."
meets in Germania Hall
Painters and Decorators Union
meets in c. L. u. Hall.
Sachem Chapter. No. 81 o. E. s.
meets in Buckingham Memorial.
Norwich Grange No. 172, p. of H.,
meets in Pythian Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-13

HORSES FOR SALE-Henry Arnold.
212 Jackson street. Willimantic. Conn
janl7d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-13

FOR SALE-One covered wagon, one
express wagon one express harness.
Carver's Livery Stable. Willow St.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-13

TO RENTAL SO Oak street, nice
tenement, either four or seven large
rooms. first floor. Apply Mrs. w: M
Vars. So Hobart Avenue. dec14MWF
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-13
GALL FOR lTEMIzEo STATEMENT
Senate Passes Foraker Resolution on
Expenditure for Detectives.

Washington, Jan. 12.-Without de-
bate and without reference to COM
mittee. the senate today passed a res
olution presented by Senator Foraker
calling on the secretary of the treas
ury for an itemized statement Of the
expenditure of the 100000 appropri-
ated by the act of March 8, 1899, to
be expended at the direction of the
president as an emergency fund.
This is the fund out of which the
detectives Brown and Baldwin. were
paid for their services in investigat-
ing the Brownsville affair, and for
which expenditure Mr.. Foraker today
sharply criticised the president and
Secretary Taft.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

AT COURT OF PROBATE HELD
at Norwich, within and for the District
of Norwich, on the 18th day of Janu-
airy, A. ID. 1909.
Present-NELSON J. AYLING, Judge.
wich in said District, deceased.
Ordered, That the Executor cite
the creditors of said deceased to bring
in their claims against said estate
within six months from this date. by
posting a notice to that effect. to-
gether with a copy Of this order on
the signpost nearest to the place where
said dcceas ed last dwelt, and In the same
town. and by publishing the same once
in a newspaper having a circulation in
said District, and make return to this
Court.
NELSON ]. AYLING, Judge.
The above and foregoing is a true
copy Of record.
Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH,
tuarlr
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-13
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LEGAL NOTICES.
Special Town Meeting.

The Electors of the Town of Column
bia qualified to vote in town meetings
in said town are hereby notified and
warned to meet in Special Town
Meeting at the Town Hall in said Co
lumbia, on Monday, Jan. IS, 1909, at 2
o'clock p. m. for the following pur-
poses, to wit:
Upon petition Of Charles e. Blakeley
and other electors of said town, Ito
see if the electors of said town shall
vote to employ an attorney to bring
action against the selectmen of said
town by reason of said selectmen hav-
ing without the authority of the cleo
tors of said town, in town meeting as
sembled. drawn an order on the town
treasurer for the payment of the sum
of two hundred and forty-four dollars,
the same sbeing counsel fees and ex-
penses of defendants counsel in the
case of Ethel Fox Blakeley VS.: Joseph
n. Clarke and Hubert P. Collins, and
any other business pertaining to said
acts of the selectmen for the purpose
of recovering said sums SO paid out by
said sclectmen. proper to be acted upon
AT said meeting"
Dated a. Columbia, this 18th day of
January, 1903.
L. EUGENE WINTER.
]. LYNDE PORTER,
GEO. H. CHAMPLIN,
SeleCtmen of the Town of Columbia.
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