Rensselaer Republican, Volume 19, Number 3, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 September 1886 — MR. BENEDICT. [ARTICLE]

MR. BENEDICT.

The FnbttcPrtrrterlntervlews His Subordinates and Issues a Few Orders. [Washington telegram.] As soon as Mr. Benedict took possession of the Government Printing Office the several foremen of the various departments were introduced to their new chief. Mr. Benedict, nftej greeting each one individually, addressed them collectively. He announced to them that each one was continued in his present position for the time being, or until he should further communicate with them; that at as early a moment as was practicable he would address to each some inquiries respecting the work in his division, the property in his hands, etc., and would give directions in detail as to the work. Until such time the system in existence under Mr. Rounds would continue in force. Mr. Benedict impressed upon his assistants that he wanted to avoid any interruption or delay in the work of the office. He wanted the work to go forward smoothly and expeditiously. Special vigilance in guarding and protecting public property and interests was enjoined upon the men, and they were urged to be industrious and attentive. They were especially requested to be watchful against fire, as a conflagration now would be peculiarly disastrous. The foremen were directed to report to the Pulflic Printer any work that might reach their desks outside the regular order, and were notified not to undertake any work of any kind unless it had the approval of Mr. Benedict. IT appears that the crocodile, like the faith which formerly esteemed it sacred, is practically extinct in Egypt. The steamers plying the Nile have had more effect in driving it from that river than the guns of sportsmen. “It’s a wife’s duty to .be pleasant,. 1 * says an exchange. Yes, and it’s the husband's duty to make her duty easy. —Philadelphia Call. Truth has a quiet breast.—Shaktpedre.