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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
6
Departmental notices show widespread leave as many employees take rest while others fill in. Officials report security alarm tests amid construction, with numerous staff returning from trips and some new assignments within the government offices.
District officials expect E. E. Helm chief of the record division in the engineering department to be named successor to John Twohey, who resigned as superintendent of street cleaning. Helm, long in district service, would be promoted with a salary of 1800 while the street cleaning chief earns 2500. Commissioner West favors Helm, and the appointment may be made in a few days.
Rodney Rose the zoo keeper who was bitten by a diamond rattlesnake last Monday is recovering in hospital. He feels fit to leave in a few days and will return to caring for snakes at the zoo. He recalls thinking he was out of reach when the snake struck, learning how far a rattler can spring.
Inspectors Stoy and Norris urged four warrants for lunchroom operators in Georgetown after finding open garbage cans in two kitchens. Eight others received formal warnings to clean up. Purdy Carter, at 605 K Street, fined for unclean floors and tables amid a lack of running water and a nonresident owner under tied up estate complications.
District board of assistant assessors completed its triennial review of real and personal property showing higher values across the district. About 150000 pieces in the district and 90000 in the county are slated for assessment, likely about 10 percent above 1908’s 255 324 834 total. Gas companies were newly assessed for service pipes at Washington Gaslight 56000 and Georgetown Gaslight 23600, with prior lack of pipe assessment now addressed. Saltwater Berking at Chesapeake Beach noted as a pleasant day spot.
N J Corey presented a lecture recital with stereopticon views and vocal selections by Melba Patti Calve Schumann Heink Caruso Tamagno Terrazzini and others using the Victor talking machine in a darkened hall His talks compare grand opera to real performers and scenes with an audience saying the singers appear present The event cost over 50000 to hire the artists but the machine brings them within hearing The beloved lecturer has appeared in New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago Pittsburgh Detroit and many cities The note also lists a $1 25 fare to Baltimore and return via The Electric Line Twilight excursions 1 00 round trip 4 pm to midnight weekends excepted See schedule
Judge Himball links craps to most local crimes, urging harsh penalties for craps shootings. William Payne fined for disorderly conduct after a craps game dispute. Silas Campbell dodged charges after arguing a cab stand conflict. William Jones fined for driving fault that injured two boys on Pennsylvania avenue. Other cases involve short measure potatoes and faulty scales with small penalties. Sail ad and electric line notice wrap the page.
Funeral services for Mrs Julia Jones widow of Maj Gen Samuel Jones and great granddaughter of George Reid were held yesterday at the family home 2005 I street NW Burial will take place today in Hollywood Cemetery Richmond Va The Rev C H Holmead officiated Jones leaves a daughter Also mentioned are a Chesapeake Bay bathing note William A Torrey will leaving entire estate to Adah Torrey and Venereal Horsford s Acih Phosphate beverage promotion
Fragmentary city bulletin ad items list pantry staples and home goods with prices from J. T. D. Pyles' stores and others. Mentions bread, beans, Jewel Gas Ranges, and local dealers with partial addresses and promotional lines.
The Marine Band conducts a program this evening under Leader William H. Santelmann featuring a salute to Washington. The set includes scenes from Vittorio Auochecs, Marche, Allegro maestoso, and arias with selections from Boheme, Gucia, Witcomb, and Beethoven. The Star-Spangled Banner to close with Sanford Massenet conductors cited.
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