Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-27
WORKERS GIVE
TOKEN TO ANDREWS
Former Auditor of the Treasury
Recipient of Masonic Charm and
Expressions of Good Will.
CALLED IDEAL PUBLIC SERVANT
CFrom a staff Correspondent }

(From a Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, May 26.-(Spe-
c'al Telegram. )-William e. An
drews of Hastings. Neb.. late audi
tor of the Treasury department, who
was recently succeeded by Sam Pat
terson of Arapahoe. was today the
recipient of very beautiful Masonic
charm, handsomely set with dia-
monds, gift from the clerical force
of the office over which Mr.. Andrews
presided for eighteen years. having
been appointed to the position by
President William Mckinley.
The presentation was held in the office
Of Mr.. Patterson, the entire force of 100
or more clerks being present throughout
the ceremonies, which were characterized
by sincere appreciation of the ability,
the patience and the broadmindedness
shown the clerks by the outgoing
auditor.
Hope TO See Him Return.
Theodore F, swayze. former chief clerk
OF the office. presided.
I'm considering what proper testi-
monial should be given" said Mr..
swayze. there were those who thought
a team of mules and a plow would just
about fit the bill. as you are going back
to the farm" addressing Mr. Andrews,
but then the sentimental idea orept in
and another form of testimonial was de-
cided upon" He spoke of Nebraska in
after due season Mr.. Andrews would
come to congress and help the auditors
office in getting what It most needed.
w. NJ. Geddes. former mayor Of Grand
Island. the disbursing officer for the
government at Omaha, Buffalo and st.
Louis expositions, made the presentation
speech. He spoke Of Mr.. Andrews as
Nebraska neighbor and friend of more
than twenty years and in all those years
had found the ex-auditOr living up TO the
high standards set for himself when he
entered Goltics.
Ideai Public Servant.
''The auditors office is one OF disaI-
lowances and disagreements" said Mr.
Geddes, but through all the years OF
his association with this great branch of
the government, William E. Andrews, has
been the ideal public servant"
Mr.. Andrews was vlsibly affected over
the warmth of the ovation accorded him
by his co-workers and accepted the testi-
monial as an expression of loving kind
enss from them
Mr.. Patterson and l had never met
until he came to Washington" remarked
Mr.. Andrews, but | knew he was plow-
ing corn as | was also engaged in that
same occupation. When the time came
for me to step down II was with the
satisfaction that a Nebraskan would sue
ceed me.
Party creed5 and partisans must stand
aside in the conduct OF the business of
the United States and only integrity and
efficiency should be considered as
standards In the government service"
Emblem HiRhIy T'pized.
He spoke of equality liberty and
fraternity and said that when he looked
upon the Masonic emblem It would bring
back the faces OF those with whom he
had labored for nearly twenty years, only
thirty OF the 100 being connected with the
department when he took the oath OF
office
Mrs. w. Z. Andrews and a number OF
women were present at the presentation.
Mr.. Patterson contenting himself by
hearty applause over the tributes paid
his predecessor.
Mr.. Andrews goes 10 West Chester. Pa.
on Monday TO deliver the Memorial day
oration before the Grand Army OF the
Republic OF that city.