The National tribune., 1909-09-23

E: WASHINGTON. D. c., THU
from a p. A. Y. E. car and hunt the
nearest drug store for small change,
recalled an incident that was exactly
like Senator Jones, whether it is true
or not. F
When in New York one day Senator
Jones got on car to ride to his office.
When the conductor approached for
his fare the Senator fumbled in his
pockets and found that he had no
money. The conductor thereupon
stopped the car, and Senator Jones had
to get off. He didn't object. but COM
mended the conductor for doing his
duty When he reached his office after
walking several blocks he Immediately
laid in a supply of nickels. Then it oc-
CURED to him that it would be a good
scheme to have d cane that could be
filled with nickels, which would supply
the person who carried it with car fare
and guard against lapSes of memory.
The Senator expressed the wish that
he have such cane, and it quickly got
about among his friends. out at his
home Judge Goodwin, then an editorial
writer on a leading newspaper. wrote an
editorial about Senator Jones'S desire
friends quietly began to take up a sub
scription. a fund of $500 was raised.
and a handsome stick was purchased
which was provided with a place for
holding niCkels that could be slipped
out as the conductors now take change
from the holders they carry at their
belts. The cane was filled with nickels,
and, at a dinner given in Washington.
the Senator was presented with the
t.,l-
the nickels caused the stick to weigh
lot more than he expected. But he was
game. however, and carried the cane
for Il long time.
Archie and Quentin Roosevelt have
returned from their Summers outing in
Europe with their mother and sister,
and will attend school during the Win
ter at GrotOn, Mass Mrs Roosevelt
and Miss Ethel will remain in Europe,
touring around as suits their fancy for
4 few months. The Roosevelt boys say
they had great time while abroad.
Postmaster-Gener Hitchcock has
appointed a special committee to inves-
gate the money-ordcr system, and rec
such changes in its manage
ment as will reduce expenses without
loss of efficiency. The official report of
the committee is ordered submitted not
later than Dec. /. The committee con-
5ists of Arthur NJ. Travers, Chief Clerk;
Third Assistant POstmastcr-G General
Frank T.. Little. Post Office Inspector
Edwin Sands. Assistant superintendent,
Division of Foreign Mails; Henry ID.
Temple. Assistant Superintendent, Di-
.ision of Registered Mails, and Herbert
). Wood, Chief of the Division of Cor
The special committee is considering
he advisa bility of dispensing with mail
Idvices to Postmasters after a money
order is issued. 1t is estimated that it
,osts the Department more than $780,
100 a year to issue adviCes in cOnnec-
ion with money-orders. More than
a, 900, 900 We're used last year. and it is
that the number will reach in
.XcesS Of 100000 this year. Methods
or expediting the issuance of money
,rders are also being considered.
.'r.,.ar r Ea
How many remembered that Sept! th,
vas the eighth anniversary of the death
If Presitlent Mckinley? IT was very
observed in Washington by
he wearing of the pink carnatiOn, his
tvorite flower" A large wreath of car
roses and lilies was placed in
he Mckinley mausIeum in Canton by
rider of" George Il. COrteiyou, of New
York, who sends this annual tribute to
he memory of the chief under whom
le served as Private Secretary. Many
,ther floral pieces were taken to the
during the afternoon.
Persons who hold Civil Service ap-l
continents in this city and who desire
o take examinations for promotion will
10 longer have to travel back to their
'esident State in order TO take this ex-
1t can now be taken in this
.ity. This question has in the past been
serious one to ambitious workers in
he Government service. Many had
pent considerable time in preparing
themselves for such examination, and
when the time came to take it found
hey would have to travel back to their
,wn State. Those originally coming
rom some of the Pacific Coast States
n particular found this rule very in
Gen. J. c. Black, Presi-
lent of the Civil Service Commission
las given out the following statement
this subject:
This matter, among others, received
he consideration of the Attorney Gen
raj. and acting under his opinion, the
is holding that where per-
sons are in the Government employ
in the city of Washington, and
n the classified service under the su-
)ervisiOn of the Commission, if they
tpply for promotion or transfer, are al
owed to be examined in Washington
or such promotion or transfer. If the
duplication is for an original entrance
o the Government service, it must be
AIKEN by the applicant in the State or
Territory where he resides and is domi-
lied: and this because the statute inn
requires it,"
great disappointment it was to the
people that Admiral
Dewey, the ranking naval officer living.
vas unable to attend the festivities in
;ident to the great commemoration
week in New York. There were two
'easons why Admiral Dewey could not
Jiticiate. In the first place, he was not
commanded by President Taft to ap-
pear as the Admiral of the fleet, and
without that command he would not
hink of acting. In the second place
Admiral Dewey's health is infirm, and
he feels himself unable to accept the
even if ordered by the Presi-
dent. Admiral Dewey says that his
health would not permit him to don
his heavy full-dress uniform for the
strictly official occasions, and that he
could not possibly attend the receptions
and other informal affairs which he
would be expected to attend. He says
mat to appear at banquets-when he
eat-wearing heavy epaulettes
and sword, would tax his strength far
beyond what he is able to endure. Il
know my limitations" he said. Like so
many other men who have lived well"
Dewey finds himself toward the
end of Il long life with impaired diges-
ion, which naturally makes him a semi
Invalid. Live while YOU live" is all