Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-19
Address by Mr.. Rudolph.

with brief address, in which he paid a
tribute to the loyalty of District employees
and expressed the hope that the days
which they are to spend in their new Off
cial home will be fruitful and happy. He
said:
Just a brief word of welcome to the
two gentlemen about to take the oath OF
Office You before you. Mr. Siddons
and Mr.. Newman, many of those with
whom you will be officially associated.
They are men and women who have
faithfully served the community, some
for many years. others for lesser
period, but all have shown themselves
loyal to their trust. and efficient in the
discharge of their duties.
There is, in my opinion, no more COM
petent staff of municipal servants to be
found anywhere. They have had with
the retiring board of Commissioners a
real part in what those Commissioners
have been able to accomplish for the Ma
tional Capital. / know / express the
sentiment of all here assem- bled when /
tell you that we wish for you the largest
measure of success in your work, and
hope that the days to be spent in your
new official home may be happy and
fruitful"
Responses by New Officials.
Mr.. Newman responded briefly. He re-
marked that he was reminded of the new
locomotive in the roundhouse in that the
new board has all its mileage before it.
Il intend to do my best" he said, Ito
justify the confidence of the President,
the expectations OF friends and to meet
the needs of the whole people of the
whole District of Columbia
Mr.. Siddons then spoke as follows: In
this great city, the capital of the nation,
which Is so much IN the heart, not only
of It's citizens, but the citizens of the coun-
at large, what greater honor could man
assume than part In the administration
OF its affairs? / shall try To add in a
small degree TO the pledge given by my
beloved colleague and, If you will per-
NIT me- i shall quote, as l am fond of
quoting from the psalmist: If l forge,
thee dear city of my hearD let my RICH,
hand forget her cunning. let my tongue
cleave TO the roof Of my mouth il l pre-
Ter not thee above my chief 1oyr"
The assemblage stood as DIR. Tindal
administered the oath of Office. The
commissioners We're then sworn In By
Mr. Young as members of the public util
lies commission, following which they ex
changed seats with Mr.. Rudolph and Gen
Johnston, Mr.. Newman occupying tn,
chair of the president
Closes With Reception.
The formalities were closed with a re
ception, with members of both the OLE
and new boards composing the receivin;
line. Louis C. Wilson, disbursing officer
stood at the head of the line introducin.
the guests. Among those who greeted tn,
new heads of the municipality were For
mer Commissioners Henry B. Macfar
land and Henry L. West.
Prior to the beginning of the cere
monies the Commissioners am
their predecessors met in the office O
President Rudolph. They later yisite,
the Offices OF Gen. Johnston and Col
Harding before proceeding 10 tn,
boardroom. Gen. Johnston who is spend
ing the summer at Thousand Islands
came to Washington expressly for tn,
purpose of attending the exercises
Commissioners Newman, Siddons en-,
Harding will attend the dinner TO b,
given by officials and employees of tn
District at Rauschers tonight in honor
of Mr.. Rudolph and Gen. Johnston
Corporation Counsel z. H. Thomas Ii