The Washington herald., 1910-01-25

In the reorganization Of the new board
of District Commissioners yesterday
morning. at a meeting held Immediately
after the formal leave-taklng and pre-
sentation to the retiring Commissioners Of
the testimonials. Commissioner Rudolph
was elected to succeed former Commits
sioner mcfarland as president of the
Of the board, the duties Of which he as
sumed at once, presiding over the first
session.
Some time was spent IN a Encouragement
Of assignments, the public safety depart
ments-police, fire, and health-being as
signed to Commissioner Johnston, Com
missioner Rudolph viii look after inside
matters. particularly the business and
finances.
Commissioner Rudolph takes the old
suite of offices formerly occupied by Mr..
mcfarland, IN the northwest corner OF
the corridor on the top floor, while Com
missioner Johnston IS quartered in Mr..
Vests handsome suite in the northeast
corner. both sets Of offices fronting on
Pennsylvania avenue. When the assign
ments had been completed the new Com
missioners went TO their Offices and re-
ceived heads of departments. Returning
from lunch, at $50 o'clock. they disposed
Of some business and received a number
OF callers, among them being J. Fred
Kelley. chairman Of the central Demo
cratic committee Of the District who
called on Commissioner Rudolph. Both
The new Commissioners left their Offices
about 5 O'clock,
Commissioner Rudolph had this TO say
after adjournment Of the board:
VIII Strive 10 Please.
In taking the oath of Office az a Com
missioner, ] realize fully the grave re-
probabilities ii entails upon me. The
President Of the United States by nomi-
mating me; the Senate, by confirming
that nomination, and so many fellow
citizens have manifested their confidence
in my ability 20 perform satisfactorily
the important duties Of the high Office,
that to show my appreciation OF their
belief in me 7 must and viii strive dill
gently 10 justify this confidence and de-
vote all my time, energy. and thought
10 the best interests Of all concerned.
The material sacrifices made In seVering
my connection with business interests
and Withdrawing from the numerous
other activities that have claimed my
time and attention are OF no moment
when compared to the opportunity that
presents itself for rendering larger serv-
ice to the community
The two distinguished gentlemen who
have just voluntarily terminated a long
and honorable service as Commissioners
leave behind them a record that any
successor can we'll take as an example
10 follow, and ] will be quite content If
at the end Of my term I can say that
have done nearly as we'll 'The secret
consciousness Of duty well performed
is theirs
AS a citizen. 7 regret sincerely TO lose
their services for the District. AS a
member of the new board IL Is most
gratifying TO be associated with man
who, by his able and efficient services,
has In few short months won the con-
hdence and respect Of the entire conf
munity and second colleague who
brings TO his new position ripe business
experience, tried and proved executive
ability. and a well-knOwn devotion TO
the civic advancement Of the nations
Capital
Many heads Of departments IN the
present municipal government and many
OF the employees are well known to me-
and / am glad TO feel that I am 10 be
part Of this large organization that has
such faithful. intelligent workers, labor
ing IN that harmony which is so essen
tial 70 success.
Without permitting the invasion Of anv-
thing that viii detract from the beauties
OF our city, we should strive 10 develop
her commercial interests and encourage
light manufactures. so as 20 afford bet
ter opportunities for profitable employ
ment for our young men and women
With Congress. composed as IL is Of the
representative men Of the entire country
acting as our common council we can
always feel that no better or wiser gov
eminent for any municipality can be de-
Vised- And with two great trade bodies
and many well-OrganiZed citizens assO-
Citations constantly considering our COM
merciai, economic, and social problems.
bringing every need 10 the attention of
the Commissioners, and with the earnest
cooperation of our citizens, we may all
we'll hope to make this the model city Of
the nation.
Respective Responsibilities.
Encouragement Of assignments, as ofici-
ally given out, are as follows:
Commissioner Cuno H Rudolph-Au
unassigned matters, almshoUse anatom-
iCal board. assessments, assessor, assist
ant assessors, auction matters, auditor.
bathing beach. charities. hoard OF chill
dren's guardians. claims against District
of Columbia. coal furnished for use OF
District government, collector OF taxes.
appointment Of trustees Columbia Hos
pital, corporation counsel, dental exam
iners, dlsbursing officer, dog tags, drug
gists 10 the poor, excise board, historical
tablets superintendent Of insurance.
Free Public Library. licenses, liquor IL
censes, boards OF medical examiners,
board or medical supervisors, municipal