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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-24

AS holders of the pursestrings the com
gressional experts claim they can cut Z
division or unnecessary department com,
pletely out of existence If they believe II
wise to do SO. An executive investga4
ton such as that now to be undertakes
cannot secure within % per cent of az
good returns as a congressional invests
cation could said a member of the Sen.
ate the other day.
There have been both kinds as forerun'
ners of the present inquiry. The Dockerl
commission, in 1893, appointed by Com
gross, spent Sal 900. and claimed to havt
brought about economies of S601,500 IL
the annual expenditures of the governs
ment. The Keep commission. headed BY
Charles II. Keep. and including James Fl
Garfield, Clifford Pinchot and Lawrence q
Murray. is still fresh in the public mems
Dry. 1t went through the department.
under Roosevelt's direction and suggested
important changes in the interest of pub,
tic economies. Like the present posa
office Investigations, its expenses weH
borne out of the regular funds for gov
eminent expenses
The cost of the Dockery and Keep comA
missions Of the present postal investiga
ton, of the scores of minor internal ing
vestigations looking toward economy anS
of the changes in weapons and equipment
necessary to carry out their Recommending
tions. IL these expenses could be ascer
tained, would send the total of Unch
Sans doctor bill we'll up toward the twos
million dollar mark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-24

body-it is indeed a busy time for poor
old Uncle Sam, who is accused by Sena-
tor Aldrich of being s3Oo,0Oo,oC0 too cor
pulent and of living most riotcusly ex-
pensiye life.
The business doctors are in control OF
the federal government today. In prac-
ticaIly every branch of the government
organization they are working in the at
tempt to discover surplus tissue, to clean
out aged and useless material and to
train Uncle Sam down to a condition that
will satisfy the millions of people who
needed Senator AldrichS remarks and
overlooked the fact that he failed to sug-
gest any remedies.
IF l were a business man, and could
permitted TO do il. | would undertake
to run this government for $500, 100000 d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-24

of old currency. the proposed reduction
in the size of paper money. the dropping
of aged clerks the reduced size of the
revenue stamps, new labor-saving de-
vices. are all parts of the scheme that
is to be carried out to put the Treasury
on scientific basis of operation. Sec
rotary MacVeagh, with the assistance OF
Mr.. Norton, has already squeezed out of
Congress $4,000 solely for business In
vestigations'; s1SO,OG0 to carry out the
recommendations for changing the Treas
ury building. and $4,000 to make over
the New York subtreasury. And it is
admitted that the work of reorganization
has only started.
show an immediate annual saving OF
81, 10000 on a business Of $50, 953, $50.
Postmaster General Hitchcock. whose in
vestigations have been extensive but con-
Quoted almost entirely with existing cler-
ical forces. claims the Post Office Depart
ment will save 5.724,OO9 through new
methods Other departments do not
make claims. Secretary Meyer has been
using money in the Navy Department.
and this year secured an additional $780,,
600 to establish business systems Of
greater efficiency at the navy yards and
stations.
The 100000 or more spent at the gov
eminent printing office was not even as
successful as that spent In the land office,
where the cost Of operation went up. but
greater efficiency was secured. In the
government printing office, which spends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-24

ment Is carrying out extensive plans for
reorganization of the land Office, based
upon $4,000 doctor bill.
Finally Congress is holding up its sleeve,
all ready to start it when the time is pro-
pitious legislative investigation of gov
eminent business methods. which it is es-
timated will cost fully 100000 simply to
determine where we are at
AS the business of the government eX-
pands the cost of operation will contin-
ually Increase; but Uncle Sans guardians
claim that the annual saving through
new business methods will yield big re-
turn upon the amount expended for the
investigation and recommendations The
new economies begin with the operations
of the government at Washington. but
they reach out to every citizen of the
country. When you buy a money oder
the postmaster no longer sends an "ad-
Vice to the office where it is to be paid.
That cost about $4,000 a year and was
declared to be 4 useless protection.
When you finger a clean-looking SO
note 1t may be new or it may have been
chine. which is designed to prolong the
life OF paper money. The revenue stamp
on your box Of cigars will be smaller IN
the future. because 1t has been found
that the large STAMP is unnecessary and
only an extra burden of expense. The
new currency that occasionally comes
into your hands is 'signed and sealed
now at the bureau of engraving ana
printing, as 1t cost $1O5,OuO year Tor me
extra operation of hauling the printed
notes to the Treasury building and hav-
ing the seal put on there.
The mail carrier who brings your let
tiers this summer is probably carrying
half Of some other mans route, while
the other man is on vacation. This
doubling up is expected to save any
where from $3.50. 900 to $S0O.cOl annually
in salaries. II the mail man brings you
a registered letter he probably won't ask
you to sign receipt card; for special
receipts are to be secured only when the
sender demands 1t. It costs Uncle Sam
money to get that extra receipt.
The letters will ultimately be handled
on the trains with new tying device.
which will save over $175,000 in Irvine
bills. force of thirty clerks has just
started work in Washington to find out
exactly what it costs the railroads to
carry the mails, in the hope that great
economies may be secured for the gov
eminent In that direction. Incidentally.
the citizen who patronizes the registered
letter window has a chance to help pay
directly part Of this big financial doc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-24
MILLION

MILLION dollars
in doctors bills,
and his case not
yet fully diagnos-
ed,
Scores of bust
ness doctors at
work on every one
of his financial ar
teries: professional
and amateur dag
nosticians hammer
ing away at his
Co.. -~@-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-24

tor bill of the government; for the new
ten-cent registry fee, replacing the old
fee of cents, is expected to add
Sl,OOO,O00 to the annual income Of the
postal service.
1t is in Washington that the most
striking effects of the new business re-
gime are apparent The expert investi-
cation of the land Office under Secre-
tary Garfield in 1908 was one of the
first of the present series Of economy
inquiries, and great changes are being
made in the systems o. the department
as a result of the expert advice for
over $4,000. One single book Of land
records in the land office has been made
to take the place of .wenty-one sepa-
rate books formerly in use. In another
case two sets oe records take the place
of nine. Sixteen forms of record in the
land department Of the government have
been made to do the work of eighty
three forms. The ancient system of
gave way to the typewriter and carbon
sheet. reducing the force of clerks from
thirty to eight.
Higher efficiency is being attained in
every branch of the land office. but 1t
is actually costing more money tEan be-
fore the business doctors took hold. In
many cases these expert investigators
have added to the cost of the govern
nent service. rather than reduced 1t.
This is true in the Interior Department.
the fact that modern business doctors
cannot appreciate what poor business
systems have been good enough for
the government in some Of the offices.
The land office, while paying more for
its work, now has a system giving ade-
quate protection to the government and
the public, which was not true in the
past.
The east side of the Treasury building
must be remodeled. and the high steps
pulled down, because the business ex-
perts say it stands in the way of eco
nomical progress. The ground floor must
be turned into typical banking floor,
with the money handling operations con-
centrated there. The people must be
reasoned out of that curiosity which
makes them want to look at the money
whenever they visit the nations capital;
for it costs money to keep the money on
exhibition.
Hereafter the Treasury building Is to
be run exactly like bank building. and
it is promised that huge sums will be
saved thereby. The moving OF the
money printing operations to the bureau
of onorovipp ond pr}ptfnO the washing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-24

Y! lll'll2 49, E4A p%f'4&9 4l2 )ll! elll1
Send Willie B;
BY Herbert
Willie york. the month he has eoquenty
sueny seadasy ophstical earnestly argued Ohy he must
quit school,
He insists already enough He yearns
instead of learn With brave show Of self sacrifice he procam
that have than done your duty In tones Of voluntary
responsibilities
He has heard the call ambition urging him his
way-to onwardto without additional guidance
He has burst through his chryas Of dependence
aching to flap in flight
His present education far beyond yours when became
captain of He setting forth with to his
credit and is determined to prove a credit you.
Avaunt idle hours! Away with pan1perng paternaisn
FareueU soft theory Nou the time to become PRACTICAL
plunge into the human uorexo west from the resto take
his knocks and take lesson from then1 ETC., etc.
And you with fine show of sternnes have fTowned and
grated and lost and n1ed and have
peempto denied his demands And all the WHILE sneakg glow
of fools pride has warmed heart to think that YOUR boy
volunteers share your burdens instead of income
You visualize second Marshall Field Edison, and inside of
fortnight you'll catuate and casually at Browns table,
discuss crops weather. tariff baseball the Market and incidentally
refer that headtong cub of who simply won listen to
much disappointment but ahe! fine
felowstavar type know the Sort ETC., etc., etc.
truth be known however, Willie doesn't know enough to
knou he doesn't know enough he had sufficient brains
with trained he'd be clever enough realize
that he needs all the education he acquire.
Uncle Sans Million Dollar Doctor Bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-24
By Herbert Kaufman

faow has ptoDed his mindobser
Uaton has furrowed his brow.
He's talormadt clothes feDer Oirulent at his
Spending money u.s. than likely, another of trouble
He hears the call of the theaer and the lights of the
cafe district The blood of Ancestor Esau him to
his future for musical comedyore suits with founch
cuffs and regular supply of Turkish deathsticks
Give him full rein today and before days he will
the permanent checkrein of handicapped mcompetency
You forget that things have been happening the rate of
hour threw textbooks You
look the You confuse the mental of
forty years ago with those of 1910.
doesn't that graduated from colleges
this spring than turned of academies in 18779hat
quite used university businsstat there
much available material wearing A. B. and S. tags that
regard of your degree of culture almost terate
Willie doesn't keep with his books he'll be lucky he
gets*abeter post3than bookkeeping
He must meet different competition than faced We're
travelling faster and the ticket that admitted you
opportunity won't him through the gate We're raising
standard because education raising better
standard Of mentor
We haven't changed in theory that action far
important than information BUT since CAN afford them
shops factories and Offices naturally choose the
With the trained brain AND the force his Information
into action.
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
OLD FIRE HORSES
NOW HAULING DIRT
Veteran Workers for the Depart
meHt Are Retired Without
Pension.

After giving the best years Of their
lives 20 the service Of the Fire Depart
ment two OF its most faithful members
have been retired without pension. In
stead Of spending the remaining years
OF their lives in idleness, they VIII be
employed In the hauling Of dirt.
The veterans, Frank and Dick, were
regarded as among the best horses
owned by the District government, but
their energies have been exhausted in
answering the alarm Of FIRE Condemned
as no longer TT for the strenuous work
OF lhe tlfe department. they have been
transferred 10 the Street Cleaning De
paTtmeut.
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
.CUBANS ASK ROOSEVELT.

HAVANA, March IA resolution
inviting Colonel Roosevelt TO visit
Cuba was adopted by the Spanish war
veterans of the island. The resolu-
ton declares Colonel Roosevelt 20 be
that tllustriOUs statesman. our com
rade In the war Of independence. and
always our great and good friend
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
MUSICAL PROGRAM
FOR ALEXANDRIANS
Westminster League of Sec
ond PreSby ,rian Church
Has Entertainment.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA VA. MARCH H.

The Westminster League OF the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church, held an in
teresting meeting in the lecture room Of
that church last evening which was pre-
sided over by the newly elected officers.
During the evening a musical and liter
airy program was rendered as follows:
Vocal solOs-Richard Writ, Forrest Bir-
rcll, Miss Lucy Graves; duet-P. J.
Dempsey and G. r. kennedy; residing
Mrs. G. ". Mander; cornet solo-Harry
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
CHARLES G. GLOVER
INJURED BY FALL
Mishap Overtakes Bank President
as He Steps From
Car.

Charles C. Glover. president OF the
riggs National Bank. Is confined today
10 his home. 100 K street northwest, O.
the result Of injuries received by falling
from a street car. SIR. Glover was or
his way 20 the theater last evening. and
while stepping from car Ga front NJ
the Municipal building, lost his balance
and fell 20 the pavement He wa
shaken up and bruised. but not serious
Is hurt
After the accident Mr.. Clover return
ed 10 hts home. and Dr. 3. L Hardin
summoned
The Washington times., 1910-03-12

The Rev. George NJ Cummings, the
pastor OF the Garden Memorial Presby-
terlan Church, has taken an active DaIt
IN the campaign for the passage Of the
pm providing Tor the observance OF Sun
day as day or rest, and he has stronr,
hopes. after hearing the various express
slons on the subject from legislators anH
'thers, that the bill will become a law.
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
Close of Free Distribution Is
Marked by En-
thuSiaSm.
TO WORK WITH VIM
FOR BIG ACCOUNTS
Provision Is Made for Deposits
by Out-of-Town APP
plicants.

The Washington Times savings plan
campaign came to a successful close to-
day with the distribution OF the re-
naming few Of the 5000 checks and
pocket safes which have been given
away this week 10 all who desired them.
From the first. interest in the under
taking has constantly increased. Pro-
fessional men and women, business
men. working men, housewives, and
boys and girls in every station of life
have each day waited in line, all enthu-
Eiastic in their comments upon the gen.
crosby Of The Times.
when the Fourteenth Street Savings
Bank was offered the opportunity to as
Bist The Times IN this PLAN" remarked
m officer OF the bank today. I'VE did
not dream that the plan would meet
with such universal interest and enthu-
siasm as have been aroused.
Pleased With Depositors.
I'VE are especially pleased with the
class OF depositors who took advantage
OF the opportunity given them by The
Times to start accounts at this bank %"
Every letter received at The Times
office this week iaclosing stamps and
for some out-of-town reader viii receive
attention
But no banks and checks will he
mailed In response to letters received
Rfter today. Those who were prevented
from applying I'm person at The Times
office and who wrote letters Of appli-
cation IN time, will have the opportunity
soon Of opening their accounts by mail
with the Fourteenth street Savings
Bank
In order 20 open such an account. IL
IS only necessary for the out-of-town
deposition TO send to the bank a check
on the local bank. pcstodice order or
express order for the amount 10 he de-
posted. and he will receive Immediately
from the Fourteenth Street Savings
Bank 8 passbook.
Some Big Accounts.
II IS interesting to learn that the ac-
counts which have been opened as the
result of The Times savings bank plan
are by no means all for the minimum
amount Of s.. but that many range from
that sum to substantial figures.
These 5000 men. women, and children
have always known that a savings &C.
count would be a good thing. but they
have never made their start. Now thai
they have begun, il is safe to predic
mat they will keep adding TO their &C
counts and VIII watch the growth o.
their savings with a vigilant eye
6I.25 Baltimore and Return. Baltimore
4 Ohio P r Every Saturday and Sun
day All trains both ways both davs
except ROYAL Limited. City offices, III
The Washington times., 1910-03-12

Al the Methodist Episcopal Church
South last evening the Rev. r. J. Pref
lyman, presiding elder Of the Washing
ton district, delivered the sermon. After
the services the fourth quarterly con-
ference was held.
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
frame house

Lenten deVOtions were held last eve
ming in ST. Teresa's Church. consisting
OF the stations Of the cross and benedic-
ton, and were conducted by Rev. NJ. p.
Egstn, assistant pastor, in the presence
OF a large congregation.
The Washington times., 1910-03-12

The Rev. Charles NJ Bart, the pastor
OF 81 Teresa's Church. who has gone
70 Nortolk- Va, 10 spend a number OF
weeks FOR che benefit of his health. Is
reported TO re much improved.
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
SI.2s to Baltimore and Peturn

Saturdays and Sundays via Pennsyl.
vanla Railroad. Tickets good returning
until Sunday night. All regular trains
except Congressional Limited. '-AdVt
The Washington times., 1910-03-12

At the First Baptist Church tomorrow
morning the pulpit will be occupied by
DIT. B. c. Henning- In the evening the
pastor. the Rev. W. T. Watson. WI
preach. taking for his subject. "a Young
Man Rejecting"
The Washington times., 1910-03-12

In the Braddock House Mission Rooms
commencing at 7.30 O'Clock tomorrow
night Or. Blackwell viii preach, taking
for his subject The two faces Of the
Kingdom, one Divine and the other hu-
man"
The Washington times., 1910-03-12

Hayden; selections by the choir Of the
Sunday-school
An address was delivered by the Rev.
J. r. Sewer, the pastor.
The Washington times., 1910-03-12

Lucille Gator. daughter OF Mr. and
MIS-; Alfred Gator. OF Nichols avenue. is
conhned to her residence, suffering from
appendicitis
The Washington times., 1910-03-12

Russell WEIGH. the infant son Of ~
ing and Katherine WEIGH died al Their
home. u Duke street this morning ms
remains vim he sent TO Remington, Va,
for buria tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
NIDWEEK SERVICE
TO Be WEDNESDAY
Baptist Church TO Change
Weekly Meeting to
Earlier Day.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ian Y ct ANACOSTIA. MAR. L.

A change in the midweek services in
the Anacostia Baptist Church from
Thursday night. as has prevailed for
many years, TO wednesday night. will
be IN effect henceforth in accordance
with a decision reached at meeting
last evening Of the congregation Of the
church. called to meet in business ses-
sion The Rev Frank L. Bardens, the
pastor. was the moderator of the meet
ing. Two members were admitted to
the church through letters from other
churches, while the transferral of one
member 10 a church in Arizona was
made 10y letter The trustees submitted
a report, showing the general conditions
Of the church building The presenta-
ton by the choir Of a handsome cabinet
TO the church was reported
The Washington times., 1910-03-12

meeting or the Relief Hook ana
Ladder Company was held at IN eir haI'
in Prince street last evening BUSINESS
OF a routine nature was transacted.
The Washington times., 1910-03-12

Samuel l.. Lucas is having erected on
premises 2429 Shannon place a neat
frame cottage. h has just completed
Immediately adjoining two other dwell
The Washington times., 1910-03-12

Since the resignation Of the Rev. VII
liam Rrayshaw as rector Of the Protest
ant Episcopal parish at Congress
Heights the EpiscopaIians OF that COM
muuity have been seeking the services
of a minister to take up the work OF
rector in a growing community. As the
Rev. Willard G. Davenport, the rector
OF the Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal
parish In Auacostia, AT one time. prior
to the separation of the two parishes,
acted in the capacity of rector IN both
cornmUuities, the members OF the Con-
cresS Heights parish desire that he shaH
resume this relation and that an as
sistant rector be appointed to serve
under Mr. Davenport and who shall re-
side in Congress Heights. The matter
has been preached TO the Rev. MI
Davenport but before any definite CON
clusion is reached the local vestrymen
will consider the situation.
Edward NJ. Baker. nifty years old. Nv
ing at 15I. Il street northwest. who IS
employed in charge Of the public dump
ing ground adjoining the river IN Ana
costa. was assisting In unloaC~lg
dump cart Yesterday evening, when his
left hand became caught and he re-
cetved a severe Injury He was attended
by DR.. Thomas y. Mudd, after which ne
went 10 his home.
Samuel J.. Lucas is having erected on
premises 2429 Shannon place a neat
frame cottage h has lust completed
The Washington times., 1910-03-12
Some Big Accounts.

SI25 Baltimore and Return. Baltimore
4 Ohio P r. Every Saturday and sun
day All trains both ways both days.
except ROYAL Limited CITY offices. I1T
q -. and 619 Pcnnd. Ave.-Advt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21
LiTCHFIELD.
Hon. Samuel Smith.

Hon. Samuel Smith, after an illness
of many months Of intense suffering
passed away Tuesday night, Dec. H.
at his home at Litchield Plains. lie
was a native of the town. the son or
Thomas and Katharine Young smith,
born April -, 1894. early man
hood he spent q few years at Bath,
Me-, and in Boston and other towns In
Massachusetts, He returned to his ma
tive town in 1851 and in 1862 enlisted
in the United states military service
and was mustered into the 18th Name
Reg, 60. +. where he served until near
the close Of the Civil War; when he re-
turned to his home in Litchiield. In
1862 he married Miss Caroline >.
Smith daughter of Edward G. and
Elizabeth Lord Smith of Litchtield. Mr..
Smith was a successful farmer and
for many years was one OF the prolnl-
nent men Of his town and county, re-
ceiving the highest honors the town
could confer upon him. In 1878 ne
represented his district in the Legis-
lature and later served the county for
six years as one of it's board of county
commissioners. In all the relations of
life Mr. Smith ever stood square and
clean and honorable, commanding the
respect of all good citizens who knew
him in the community where he spent
his long and useful life.
The widow and an only child, Mrs.
Anna Smith Blanchard OF Denver,
Colo, survive. The funeral service
was held at II A. NJ. Friday at the
Plains Free Baptist church, Rev. Mr..
Richards OF the Congregational church
officiating. Services were under the
auspices of Libby Post, G. 4. r., of
Litchfield, of which Mr.. Smith was a
prominent member. Burial at the
Litchfield Plains cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-12-21


and Mr.. Deasey for Flora Pineo. The
question involved is whether Ear island
so called, in F'renchmens bay, Is par
OF the town of Eden or Of Gouldsboro.
The only Knox county case argued was
that of William G. Alden vs.. Caindeh
Anchor Rockland Machine Co, case IN
yolving a promissory note Seth N. Car
ter of Auburn appeared for Alden ana
Job II. Montgomer, Of Camden for the
defendants.
Judge Enoch Foster OF Portland wh'
was associated with Hon. H. II. liasthlss
of Bethel in the case Of Morttier H.
Thurston VS.. William Mcmillan, argued
for the plaintiff John 5. Wright ana a.
+, Herrick appeared for the delepuaitS'
The case involves the legal ownership TO
Lot So in the town. of Rumford, section
of wild land
Penobscot. Piscataquis and Sasadalloc
cases are called for "Wednesday Somer-
set and Waldo cases for Thursday anu
Washington and York cases for f'fiuay.