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The Washington bee., 1910-07-23


New Duties at Once.
President Taft has appointed White
field McKinlay, of o36 F street North
west, real estate dealer, collector OF
the port Of Georgetown, to succeed
Howard S. Nyman, the presnt 1ncum-
bent.
Mr. McKinlay, when informed of
the Presidents intention, expressed
great surprise.
Il was positively not candidate for
Ire place" said he. Il presume that
some of my friends have been active
in suggesting MY name, but Just who
proposed and urged it l do not know.
About three days ago some one came
to me with a rumOr that my name was
being considered. That was the first
intimation that l had.
Il told the bearer of that infOrma-
ton that | knew nothing about the
matter and tried to find out from him
where the rumor originated, but he
could not tell me. Since then several
persons have talked to me about the
matter, but | knew nothing and know
nothing now except what The Star
tells me. 1t IS a tremndOuS surprise
to me.
"Were Brig.-Gen. Clarence Edwards
in the country | might attribute the
appointment to him, because he is
one Of my best friends, but he is tour
ing the world with Secretary Dick
inson. | do not know whom to thank
for this honor besides President Taft
Native of Charleston, S. c.
Mr.. McKinlay was born in Charles
ton, S. c., in 1857, and attended Avery
Institute in that State until he was
seventeen years old, when he was ap-
pointed to West Point by former Rep
resentative Ranfer. He entered the
Military Academy, but remained there
only few months.
He returned to his native State and
entered the University OF South Car
olina, but left it in 1877, because IN
that year the institution was closed
to Negroes. Mr.. McKinlay taught
school for a time, and then went to
Iowa, entered the Iowa University,
and graduated from that institution.
He came to Washington in 1884 and
was engaged in various pursuits until
1887, when he established the real es-
tate business in which he is now en-
gagged at o36 street Northwest. He
lives at the Fred Douglass home, at
w and I4th streets Southeast. He is
secretary and trustee Of the organiza-
ton which mad this permanent memo
rial to the colored leader in charge
He has supervision over the home.
Mr.. McKinlay was appointed q
member OF the homes commission by
former President Roosevelt. This was
the only public place that he ever
held.
He lett the Government Printing
office. where he was employed as d
labOrer, to enter the real estate bust
ness, in which capacity he was a sue
cess. Being successful in this bust
ness. the Capital City Savings Bank
was established, and he was made one
of its stockholders.
The Washington bee., 1910-07-23

the colored Americans who had not
done their duty.
The Washington bee., 1910-07-23
McKINLY APPOINTED
SURPRISED AT THE NEWS.

Declares He Was Not Candidate for
the Position-Lived in City Since
I8s4-Probably VIII Take Up His
New Duties at Once.
The Washington bee., 1910-07-23

Read The Bee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-13

Hog ssas no place on the closed car
These are just a few things which I
wish the public would consider before
they cr-ticise so severely a system in
augurated for their comfort. as well as
that OF employees
Respectfully JOHN SIMPSON
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-13
GOVERNMENT NEEDS
COMPETENT WORKERS
Civil Service Examinations TO Be
Held July % TO Procure
Them

Competent stenograuhers and typists,
q coIorer Of lantern slides, teachers
physicians and trained nurses for me
Indians are among the professional peo-
ple desired by Uncle sam within the
next fs- weeks. according 20 state
msnt issued by General Black. the Civil
Service COMMISSIONS, and Examiner
Wales
Notwithstanding the fact that the post
Of stenographer and typist for the Gov
eminent carries with IL a salary OF 500
a wear. 81 has been found difficult 10
Obtain competent persons to iii these
varancfes. and it has been announced
that an examination VIII Dc He-d on
J11Iv p and another IN september 10 tE9
10 an the positions now vacant
Tbe post Of coIOTeT Of lantern slides
for the Government IS one OF me least
Known i'm the service. The duties are
fr-lIy- explained by the uLe- the peFsuI
L-l5ire he position having 10 color the
slides made by the Agricultural anu
Crher Departments as desired
The post carries a salary If Sir-l3 q
wear. and in addition large amount OF
-ra,-lIiuc but IS only open 70 women
vim a practical knowledge OF the sun
7ect who are over twenty years OF age
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-13
BRITISH EMBASSY
IS BEING REPAIRED

The usual summer renovation OF the
British embassy is now under way, and
the work, which began several years
ago, OF remodeling and changing the
first floor is being continued This sum
mer the decorators and plssterers are
concentrating their efforts on the great
hallway Of the embassy, where they VIII
tear down the imitation white marble
columns so as 10 give an effect OF
greater spaciousness-
The color scheme OF the first floor IS
being changed from oak 10 white. the
heavy oak panels in the ball room hav-
ing been changed 10 white ones The
British government eEpends about $500
annually on improvements IN its en-
DaSsy here
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-13
ONE COMPANY DEFENDER

To the Editor or The washington Tines
As so much adverse criticism has been
passed upon the street railway CON
panies Of the city for using closed cars
during the summer. I wish TO say a few
words in defense. as I am familiar with
the situation both as patron and en-
pI0ye
The closed cars are far easier TO work
from the standpoint Of the empIoye. as
they are partially protected from sun
shine and storm Think Of the condUc-
tor Of an open car in the case o. a
storm He cannot remain inside but
must 90 from one end OF the car to the
other. walking along the running board
Of the car collecting fares. as psssen-
gers get on at every corner. getting
wet TO the skin, and not being able 10
change his clothes for Serhaps hours
II the people would put themselves in
the place of the employees I do not think
they would make SO much complaint
The average kicker is the Govern
meur clerk. working only seven hours q
dav IN an Office made as comfortable as
possible only sending as q rule, from
fifteen minutes TO half an hour twice a
day in the -'freless cooker, IS the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-13
PEOPLE INDIGNANT.

To the Editor % The Washington Tines
wish 10 join with the tens OF thou
sands of others who have, either pub
HcIy or privately, expressed their dis
approval Of the action Of -he local trac-
ton companies in operating hot. stutfs
closed cars in the summer season The
public is Indignant, but most Of the PEG
Die have RETAINED from express+n g
themselves because they have had no
hope Of accomplishing any good results
The crusade OF The Times should stir
them 10 action. and cause them 20 give
public EXPRESSION 70 their feelings
I also believe that no traction COM
r,z0v should be permitted TO put in com
mission any more OF the Sfoe-Seatr OF
.-f~,uzft1-5ir a 2 arranged. seat cars on
any local street railway line only the
r-0Ss-Seat cars should he allowed 60
be used. whether the cars are or the
C0en or the closed type
Let rs hope that the other local news
nzuer~ viii unite in the effort 20 CalI
for the people what Is Justly theirs al
the hands % the public service corpora
rf1nS. the railways the EaS company
p-c q. W KIT EESAIAN-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-13
HUNDREDS SUFFER.

To the Editor % The Washington Times
Allow me tn heartily commend your
effort 10 secure reEef for the people OF
Washington from tHe "F-IreIess Cook
erS" during the hot months OF July and
August The managers Of the various
street car companies in Washington are
making such large profits and are en-
5oyinE their automobiles 50 much that
they care little for the comfort or the
masses Of working people whose only
breath Of air could be obtained from
a ride on the open cars
Hundreds OF men and women riding
To and from their Offices were refreshed
IN the open cars Hundreds of mothers
and babies had life in the hos months
made 5earahle 10 them by outings in TIE
open cars Why not insist shat the car
companies give us a. least convertible
cars Nearly all the cars on the Four
IeeuLE street line are Side-Seated- Am
pc room for standing, bu1 when q
stray breeze manages 10 penetrate the
windows We the passengers who are
fortunate enough 20 obtain q seat. re-
ceive the breeze al the back Of per
spring neck
GERTRUDE LOCNG-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-13
Interstate Tribunal, Bur
dened by Rate Cases, May
Defer Ruling.
AGITATION PROVES
OF SOME BENEFIT
One Line Gets Better Service and
More Open Cars Are
Expected
Continued from First Page)

the Anacosua branch Of the same
A short time ago the residents Of that
section of Washington were III the EFont
rank OF comuIafuauts because Of the
crowded and Tu-omfortabie condition Of
the closed cars Within day or two
the company has put several open cars
on that line and some OF the employees
are arrrr0~ffz Tor the statement that
more are 10 follow
Cars Accumulate Dust.
As has been pointed out in The Times
on several occasions. and as stated by
Secretary Eddy. of The District Railway
Commission, both street car companies
have a number Of open cars. which are
accommodating dust and rust in the car
barns The protests which have been
vigorously voiced IN The Times have
forced some OF these open cars into
There are stuI some open cars in the
barns. however, which means that there
IS still additional relief IN sight for the
people Of the District SO long as they
continue 10 voice their demands for i'm
proved service
Sparrow Dies In Car.
Ample proof Of rhe assertions Of DIT
Harvey Wiley. chief OF the Bureau Of
Chemistry in the Bureau Of Agriculture,
that the closed cars operated by both
dangerous 10 health. was furnished
this morning to patrons OF a pay-as-yOu-
enter street car OF the Fourteenth street
line OF the Capital Traction Company
A sparrow few int .ssr- crowded car
It few from end 20 enJ from side to
side and made desperate efforts 10 es-
cape The passengers were interested
in the efforts OF the bird 70 make its es-
cape, but they We're startled 20 see
that IN a few moments the bird became
helpless and finally FELL to the floor
dead
There vas no post norton eXamina-
ton. Of course. but there was not a
passenger in that car who did not leave
Il absolutely convinced that the spar
row had been killed by the foul air
with which the car was filled
IT the air In a crowded raE-aS-vou-
enter street car viii XIII a bird In a
few minutes how long VIII u take that
same air 10 IuJure the health OF the
passengers who are subjected 10 sim
liar conditions at least twice a day2
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-13

period OF time. forced the adoption o. the
humane vesJibuIe for the protection Of
the mOtomen- the heating OF cars was
forced by Congressional action the
transfer system and one carfare within
the District OF Columbia were accom-
pIiShed by force, and now the WASH
iHgton Heights Association and the
northwest PATRONS OF the Washington
Railway and Electric Company are
about to declare war for open cars 10
Mt. Pleasant
IL IS strange. very strange that an
street railway company in semi
tropIcal city. apart from the tact OF
This city being the Capital or tle
Nation. should not recognize the ne
Cessirv for Opeu sumner cars as an
fr0p0rtan~ "a tor In SITS equipment ana
take the Initiative in supplying the
public nee - without the usual quar-
Tels before = VIII be aroused rom It's
supine letha. cy-
We want the large open cars similar
to those now used on the Georgetown
branch. and enough OF them-notHlnG
else will satisfy Us, and noting else
should be supplied. We pLria5Se %
T.yht vigorously for our rights rrNuI
this time forth, with no harassiT.E
outcome We viii be equally zeal 'Is
IL sounding the companies praise II
what we ask. which is only reaS' m
able and just, VIII be furnished VI n
cut the CUSTOMARY wrauEllnE and DIS
Durations attendant upon the grant
Ing Of the relief sought. a VICTIM
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-13
COLLEGE REUNION 81.

HAGERSTOWN, Md. July I3.-The an
nual reunion Of the students and faculty
OF the Maryland Collegiate Institute
Union Bridge, viii be held at Pen-Mar
Tuesday. Juiy e.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-13
ACT ONLY WHEN FORCED.
70 the Editor Of The washington Times:

TO The Editor Of The washington Tines
Have the street railway companies
ever been known TO anticipate the rea-
sonable requirements Of their patrons.
or have they been known 10 install
single convenience for the public good
without a fEht2 7 cannot recall one
instance in the last quarter Of a cen
tUry
The companies and its predecessors
deferred the change from horse to cleo
triC power 70 the last moment, until
actually forced 20 action the hardest
kind Of a fight extending over a long
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-13
NOTHING IS LEFT
OF CANBELLTOWN
American Consul at New
Brunswick Post Wires
5000 Are Homeless.

The entire town OF Campbellton, New
Brunswick, is but q waste Of smoking
ashes today as a result Of a disastrous
fire
The American COUNSEL, Theodosius
BOtkiu reports in a dispatch received
by the Navy Department today
Whole Of Completion destroyed Not
a store left ard but few dwellings
Three thousands homeless Consular
records. archives. seals. and stamps in
the vault Condition viii not be known
until tomorrow
stations, powerhouse. hospital, cor
vent. an churches, and the largest
single and lumber plant IN ashes. No
c.isuaIitiss Snoun n Shippings and docks
saved.
Need wall tent for temporary Of
flee
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-13

closed cars have beea designated, while
The employees OF the car companies are
o. duty for about ten hours, on their
seeI the entire time and subject TO all
sorts OF weather.
The closed cars are more comfortable
from the viewpoint Of the passenger, as
those who have seats do not have people
rawlinE over their feet getting on ana
OF cars and they can be quickly closed
in case OF a sudden shower, and II the
front and rear windows were left open.
the rear exit guarded by a chain the
omen one
There are times when any kind of
car wiz be crowded. as people VIII set
on the cars when they see they are
full II forced 20 stand, II is far more
comfortable 10 stand in the a sic OF a
closed car than between the narrow
seats of the open ones
And last but not least the -End-Se7,t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-13
But ONE HOTTER PLACE.

TO the Editor-oc The Washington Tines
want 20 add nv hearty approval IN
al The Washington Times has to say
about the abomi1able street car service
in the District Of Columbia If there Is
anv place in the world more uucouforr-
able than WASHINGTON on a not dav no
weary traveller has returned 10 zDu~ise
Us OF the fact OF all the car services
in the world Washington stands in q
class by itself for uncomfOrtabi S1uffy.
crowded cars. and the conditions seem
to get worse every 6ay-
MARK H BAENI-lT
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-13
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR
CONVENTION OPENED

wAT-KEGAN, III. July I5--An en-
tbYsfastic army Of Christian Endeav-
orers from every part Of Illinois took
Dossessfon OF yVaukeeau today for the
openinE Of the annual convention OF
their state organization me ~ g@es--
r1-7da addresses by weii-knovFn speakers
and many other Interesting features
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-13
MEN WILL PURSUE
DUCKS IN WATER

NEW YORK. July I3--When the ia
nlaIca Fay Yacht Club holds series
Of equatic sports from ITS pier in
Rockawav Beach next Sunday,
novel event win be witnessed IN the
form Of q race between ducks and
men The ducks viii have their wings
clipped. 50 they cannot ny. and the
entrants are 10 dive from the pier in
pursuit. Anyone catching a duck viii
receive q medal, and also eat the duck
for dinner II IS expected few ducks
VIII be cooked
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-13
EARM RRTNGS 81 80

ANNAPOLIS. Nd. July Lz--The farm
Of I5s acres. belonging % William II
Gibson. IN the First district, was sold
for 81. 900 at q public safe conducted bv
Attorney Robert Moss here TuesdaE-
The purchaser was Franklin Owens
The property is situated -four miles from
Lyons creek Station on the Chesapeake
Beach railTcad-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-13
WOMEN CATCH BRIGANDS.

FLORENCE, Italy, July I2-Men may
not be able 10 capture Italian briEands
seeking ranSoms. but women certainly
can Thai much developed today when
women Of the family Of Robert Blot.
OF Boston, marked notes. and with the
aid OF the Italian police cOrTallad two
nrigauds who were caught in the act
Of signaling TIE women In answer TO
notes demanding money for the return
Of Blot who was recently surrounded
bv the bandits and held 2 captive Thu
fneSsa Of the women was mainly re-
spousIbIe for the arrests
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-10-06
Ed. COVey Hurt

Ed. Covey, the popular dray-
man, was severely hurt last Fri
day afternoon while taking pi-
ano down stairs at the Hotel
Baxter. He has moved pianos
hundreds of times, both upstairs
and down, but this is his first
mishap. The piano got away
from him and if it had not been
for the swinging doors at the
bottom of the stairs Mr.. Covey
would no doubt have been killed.
AS it was the impact ofthe piano
against him threw him clear
through the doors. An ankle
was badly wrenched and an ear
was lacerated, but aside from a
few bruises and a lot of sore spots
he seems to be all right.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-10-06
New Walks.

New walks have been put in
along Military street until the
street looks really metropolitan.
This week walks are to be put in
in front of the places of business
of the Chambers Millinery Com
pany, Loves grocery and the Ar
cade barber shop.
A little later on walks will be
build in the block between Neo-
sho and Sheridan streets. In
many places walks were built
years ago before a grade was es-
tablished, but they all have to
come down to grade now.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-10-06
Is He the Moses?

Topeka, Kansas.---As much as
the Democrats of Kansas desire
the defeat of Governor Stubba
and his followers at the polls In
November, they want the verdict
rendered on the issue presented
by the two opposing forces. Gov
ernor Stubs has contended that
the Republican party's record in
Kansas is tainted with nisdeeds
and questionable acts, prior to
his term in Office. He has brand
ed many of the members of his
party as grafters and boodlers
and points to himself as the
Moses who Is to lead them ont OF
darkness and bondage. He has
been in Office almost two years
and the much talked of reforms
of which he prateS SO glibly now
as he did prior to his election
have not been accomplished. Now
he asks for two more years in
Office, and this means two years
more of untitled promises and
more pledges WHICH he has Ha
hopes of fulfilling and perhaps
no desire to bring about,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-10-06
A Tax InCreaSer.

Topeka, Kansas. The new tax
law for which so much was
claimed by Governor Stubs and
his legislature has been the
means of increasing the taxes on
every piece of real and personal
property in the state. The farm
er and home owner have been
compelled to bear this burden,
while on the other hand the cor,
porations have been favored with
lower taxes than they paid be-
fore the Stubs administration
measure became a law.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-10-06
Doctors Question.
Much Sickness Due to Bowel
Disorders.

A DOCTORS first question when
consulted by 4 patient is, Are
your bowels REGULAR" He knows
that SO per cent of illness is ate
tended with inactive bowels and
torpid liver, and that this c0ndi.
tion must be removed gently and
thoroughly before health can be
restored.
Rexall Orderlies are a positive,
pleasant and safe remedy for con.
stipation and bowel disorders in
general. We are so certain of
their great curative value that
we promise to return the pur-
chaser's money in every case
when they fail to produce entire
satisfaction.
Rexall Orderlies are eaten like
candy, they act quickly, and have
a soothing, strengthening, heal
ing influence on the entire intes-
tinal tract. They do not purge,
gripe, cause nausea, flatulence,
excessive looseness, diarrhoea or
other annoying effect. They are
especially good for children, weak
persons or old folks. Two sizes,
25c. and 1Oc. Sold only at our
store-The Rexall Store. M. E.
REDnY.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-10-06
No Visible Returns.

Topeka, Kansas The fact
that the Democratic meetings be-
ing held in various parts of the
state are being largely attended,
indicates a desire on the part OF
the voters of Kansas to hear the
issues discussed. During the
campaign two years ago they
were told by Governor Stubbs
that his election meant many
needed reforms, and naturally the
voters are disappointed that none
of them have been brought about.
On the contrary they reglize that
their taxes have been greatly iH=
ereased and they are wondering
what has become of this addition
Al money which has been trans
ferred from their pockets into
the state treasury. Republican
speakers fail to mention this fact
and none of them are in a posi-
ton to offer a satisfactory excuse
for the excessive taxation with
out visible returns.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-10-06

What came near being a disas-
trous fire started last Sunday in
front of Avery Wilbur's place
eight miles southwest of this
city. A man named Primer, who
lives on the place, was out IN his
potato patch pulling and piling
crab grass. Getting quite pile
of It pulled, he set it a6re, and
as there was quite a wind blow
ing from the south, and it being
very dry, the flames soon spread
out, and began going up the
road toward the north. Directly
in the path of the flames is big
barn on the home of Pros. Chubb,
aud II the fire had not been
stopped the barn would no doubt
have burned, as the ground was
covered with dry grass. Mr..
Chubb, who had been down on
his lease in Oklahoma, was driv-
ing home at the time. He rushed
along and wetting some sacks
began a fight on, the fire, while
Mrs. Chubb put in a general call
for help over the phone. Of
course q great many people re-
spouded, and the dre vas put
ont Needles % sa4 the man
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1910-10-06
Buy in Baxter.

Baxter Springs merchants at
this time have the largest and
best stocks of goods ever handled
in this city. Many of our mer.
chants made their contracts for
merchandise of different kinds a
long time ago, before the ad-
vances in all lines, and for that
reason they are in position to
make attractive prices on goods
they carry.
Every line Of goods is we'll
represented in Baxter Springs,
from shoe strings and groceries
to clothing, and people FROM long
distances are coming here TO
trade.
Last Saturday saw people here
who had not been here for years,
and they expressed their iuteA.
tion of coming again. The rea-
sou ia plain. They got what they
wanted much cheaper than they
expected to, and had a big variety
of everything to pick from.
Baxter Springs has a few up to
date merchants and they are do
ing business along up to date
liues,