Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 85, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 February 1910 — SELECT NEW NAVY SURGEON [ARTICLE]

SELECT NEW NAVY SURGEON

Dr. Rixey’s Successor Will Be Decided at Meeting Today. Washington, Feb. 4.—The appointment of a surgeon general of the navy to succeed Presley M. Rixey will be decided at the cabinet meeting today. Dr, Rixed has been surgeon general since Feb. 5, 1902. There are two candidates for the office. Dr. Rixey will not retire for age until 1914, although he is eligible for retirement under the thirty year service law.