Evening star., 1914-10-10
DISTRICT BUILDING.

District building fans are represented
at the worlds series games c. B.
Hunt, engineer of highways: E. E.
Helm. in charge Of the record Office
of the engineer department.; P. A. Lati-
mer. assistant computer in the survey
or's Office. and others witnessed the
first game in Philadelphia. Messrs.
Hunt and Helm left together Thursday
evening for Philadelphia, while Mr..
Latimer has been absent all week on a
motor cycle trip through Maryland. He
expected to reach Philadelphia in time
for the opening game.
Capt. W. D. A. Anderson, successor to
gineer commissioner, who began his
duties here Monday, has created the
decided impression in the District
building that he is going to prove one
Of the most capable officials the en-
gineer department has ever had. He
has already familiarized himself with
the department routine, having inspect
ed the various branches of the engineer
department which come under his i'm
mediate jurisdiction. Capt. Anderson
is familiar with local conditions. as he
was at one time stationed at the Wash
ington barracks.
Edward Dawson, who represents the
engineer department in the corporation
counsers office, also witnessed the in
itial clash between the Boston Braves
and Athletics in Philadelphia yester-
day. After the game Mr.. Dawson ex-
pected to visit Lehigh University, his
alma mater.
DR.. c. r. Holman, chief sanitary in
spector of the health department.
claims to be the champion fisherman of
the District building. One day last
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ed six big small-mouth bass and eight
cen pike. according to the story he
brought back with him. There are
many devotees of the Waltonian sport
in the municipal building. of whom Dr.
Holman is one of the most enthusiastic
He generally has a good catch" to re-
port.
The latest addition to the clerical
force of the health department is Miss
Lucille Fardiner. who has been ap-
pointed to a position paying 5000 a
year. On account of the work of the
eight-hour law board being placed un-
der the jurisdiction of the health office,
required in this branch of the local
government. Miss Gardiner was select
ed over a number of applicants.
B. N. Moore and f. s. Greenwell Of
the auditors Office. who have country
spectively, are visiting their homes.
Gus A. Schuldt. assistant corporation
counsel in charge of Juvenile Court work.
has returned from a three-week vacation
spent in Boston and New York.
The health department has ordered an
automobile for use by its inspectors. An
Empire car was selected. The depart
ment was authorized to spend $500 for
a motor vehicle.
Dr. A. C. Patterson of the health de-
partment is visiting his son in Cleveland.
Ohio.
Although the board Of eight-hour law
inspectors has been at work several
months. no prosecutions have been
brought under this law. 1t is stated that
the board is directing its energies toward
helping employers to adjust their business
to the requirements Of the law. The gen.
eral situation. it is claimed. is most sat-
isfactory.
One Of the most enthusiastic automo-
bilists in the District building is Alexan-
der Mackenzie. member of the board OF
assistant assessors. Mr.. Mackenzie puts
in most of his spare time motoring and