Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 280, 16 August 1909 — Page 8

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This Is What All the Treasury Department Clerks Expected to Do. m" EACH ONE GIVEN A CARD THEN ASSISTANT, SECRETARY NORTON EXPECTS TO READ FROM COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVEO THE CHARACTERS. Washington, D. C Aug. 16. Charles Dyer Norton, assistant secretary of the treasury, will go down in history as the character reader of the United States '" government. He bids fair, likewise, to strip Frank H. Hitchcock of the reputation of being the champIon card index man of the government service. ... ' "Show me what a man has to say when he writes and how he writes it, and I will tell you the characteristics of the individual," says Mr. Norton. In support of his theory the assistant secretary has formulated a system of reports from treasury department employes which are due to lay open to him this coming week an extensive and interesting chapter in human nature. Tomorrow marks the expiration of time for Washington clerks handing in the "blue cards" and the "white cards," and it also marks the incepcard indexes that ever has been set up in a government office. Hitchcock Beaten from Start. Postmaster General Hitchcock will be beaten from the start, for that individual never had a slmon pure card index only the reputation of having maintained one in the successful operation of his campaign for the election of President Taft. Secretary Norton's "blue cards" are destined to contain disclosures of interest, for they will come direct from the hands of the employe. The - 'w.KIIa Aovila" will srma frnm tha latitat

of the bureau of the division and will contain only what he knows, or thinks he knows, concerning each person directly under his supervision. Handwriting does not figure in the character disclosure to be furnished. In fact,-the assistant secretary has expressly ordered that a typewriter be used as much as possible in making up the reports. The place on each card where human nature will have its fullest play Is on Its back, where the orders are "to state briefly any facts regarding v.. your efficiency and the conditions of your work which It ? is desired to bring to the notice of the department." Eight lines on a generous four inches by six inches card are allotted for whatever the employe cares to write on this subject. One Clerk Simply Couldn't Wait. As a harbinger of what may be coming in several instances a note has reached the assistant secretary in Jhlch the writer discloses only that e is a clerk In the department of internal revenue. This individual apparently could not wait for a blue card to convey his criticism. He says: "Your honorable committee has left out one of the most important questions to be asked clerks In each department, especially in the office of Internal revenue. It is, 'How much time do you lose parading corridors and visiting other clerks, and indulging in - scandalous gossip?' " There are upwards of twenty thousand employes in the treasury depart

ment, r located in Washington and throughout the country. The outside employes are given until Aug. 31 to present their reports. Full History of Career Wanted. , Each will be expected to give his or HlYtrtlafia iloA Hit tliA awa uiiuvv, uuiu w vii vu c v vu full history of his or her career in the service with the changes in salary. In tackling the important duty of writing about his or her efficiency, each employe is directed to bear in mind that Important features of the Some Dodder Some Think They Think A Few Really Think. (ft, ii - is Pood tlelys one Think! There's o Reason" By the way, If you haven't yet found "The Reason" take a "Post" graduate courts by investing 15 cents in a pkg. and carefully think over the facts in the little; book, "The Road to Wellvllle," found in every third pkg. (One goes In every third pkg. since we passed the 100-mlllion mark. Formerly eae was put in every pkg.) It win well repay anyone to add to his general education the facts of life detailed in the little brochure. POSTUM CEREAL CO- LTD., Cattle Creek, Mica.

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RELATIVE'S ESTATE tJ 'k . S i.;v-:il S. These pictures are from photographs of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Sterry, Jr. Mr. Sterry recently killed his father and then injured himself. Mrs. Sterry ha3 invoked the aid of the law to secure her father-in-law's estate. same to be considered are absence from duty, the economical use of government supplies, the quality and quantity of work done, and a disposition to work in the interest of the government with the same zeal which is displayed in private business. Assistant Secretary Norton is chairman of a committee on economy and efficiency in the treasury department. His new card index is supposed to furnish advance material on which to begin work. LEEDS PLAN WAS GIVEN APPLAUSE AT A LOVE FEAST (Continued From Page One.) plied graciously and thanked the city officials for their kind remembrance of him. He begged before the speeches had been completed not to be adorned with any more bouquets, as he felt that he was no better than his associates. Those present and who responded with impromptu remarks included City Attorney T. J. Study; John Hollowell, president of the board of works; Watson P. O'Neal and B. B. Johnson, the two other members of the board; Mayor R. A. Schiliinger; City Clerk C. E. Merrill; City Controller Webster Parry; City Engineer Fred Charhles; M. J. O'Brien, member of the sinking fund commission; Fire hief E. Miller; Chief of Police Georra Stan bach; Superintendent of Parks William Klopp; Street Commissioner Fred Krone, Sr; former Street Commissioner Ed "Dye;, and councilmen. Harvev Brown, H. H. Englebert, John Burdsall, E. G. McMahan, Charles Wettig, Oliver Leftwich, William Bartel. Ar gus Ogborn, Henry Deuker, Oscar Williams and Alphonse WeishauDt. repub lican councilman-elect from the First ward; Kenneth Craig of the Evening Item; Willard Jessup of the Palladium; Lou and Adam Feltman, Joseph KuU ter and Mr. and Mrs. Von Pein. FIND BODY HANGING (American News Service) Pittsburg, Pa., Aug. 16. The body of a man seventy years old, apparently has been hanging to a tree In Mt Royal cemetery and attaches of the coroners office say from the condition of the .remains the man must have been dead two or three months. No clue as to his identity has been louna. ',111 IS PLACED One of the large steel columns has been placed at the entrance of the new high school building and the work of pouring In the cement has bean start. ed. The column Is 56 feet high and weigns iwo ana a Hair tons. It was placed by means of derricks. Several more of these huee columns win k erected soon, the largest one of which will weigh four and a half tons. Work on the new ; building Is progressing Tery npldljt

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Barn and Most of Its Contents Destroyed by a Lightning Boit. OWNER DECEIVED A SHOCK WAS MILKING IN THE BARN WHEN LIGHTNING STRUCK AND HE WAS KNOCKED FROM 8EAT A NEW STRUCTURE The large barn . owned by Eugene Anderson, at Elliott's Mills southeast of the city was struck by lightning Saturday evening and burned to the ground. No exact estimate has . been placed on the loss but it is thought that it will aggregate several thousand dollars, at least. Mr. Anderson was engaged in milking a cow in the barn at about 7:30 o'clock during the most severe part of the heavy storm, when a bolt of lightning struck the building, the force of which knocked him to the floor. Upon recovering himself and looking around he perceived that the barn was filled with smoke. Mr, Anderson immediately gave the alarm and help arrived on the scene in time to get all the live stock out of the burning building. Efforts to save the barn however were futile and it was totally destroyed. All of Mr. Anderson's farming implements were lost in the flames as well as twelve or fifteen tons of new hay. Was Spectacular. The fire was a very spectacular one and owing to the burning hay made a big blaze which was seen for a distance of several miles. A large number of people were attracted to the scene despite the rainy weather, and very effort was put forth to save the burning structure. It is claimed a defective lightning rod on the barn was responsible for its destruction It is stated that the barn was valued at $1,500 to $2,000 and was partially covered by insurance. It was one of the largest structures in that vicinity and was comparatively new, having been built by Mr. Anderson but a year ago. Grain and other property was destroyed by the blaze. VERDICT RENDERED The verdict of Coroner A. L. Bramkamp in the case of William N. Linn, a patient of the Eastern Indiana Hospital for the Insane, who died at that institution has been filed with County Clerk Harry E. Penny. The verdict says that the deceased died of acute enteritis. Testimony of the physicians of the hospital shows that Linn refused to take nourishment and that it had to be given him through a nasal tube. However it was impossible to give him sufficient food in this manner. On August 7 he developed symptoms of the disease from which he died on the following day. BIG TIM NOW HOME (American News Service) New York, Aug. 16. Traveling , incognito "Big Tim" Sullivan, the Tammany leader, returned to New York today on the Holland-Amerika liner, Neiu Amsterdam. "Of the sixty days I was away it rained fifty-six, and here it rains when I get back," he complained. Then he added, "but the longer one stays -away the bigger your appetite gets for New York." It was said that Sullivan traveled under an assumed name to avoid a demonstration by his political asso ciates. HOW 10 WIN. Determination and Unity of Purpose Will Work Wonder. Once you have chosen your occupation or profession bold fast thereto. Let nothing allure you from the main traveled road. Having chosen, bold like stecL Make everything feed into the main current of your life. Even modest talents, organised and unified, have conquered great distinction and worldwide success. History Is full of illustrations of the unifying power of a great purpose. Witness the poor child Hastings looking at a distant manor bouse that once had belonged to Ms fsther. The determination to win back that estate before be died lent power and momentum and produced Lord Hastings. Witness the Influence of purpose upon that little Scotch boy, eut upon a holiday on the banks of the Clyde, with three precious coppers as his entire posses slon. He determined to build house on the hilltop overlooking the river snd forty years later moved Into the castle, from which he looked down upon twenty ocean steamers be had built. Witness tbe purpose of William the Silent, filling all the days and nights for the here struggling to deliver brave little Holland from Spain. Witness Milton's voir to writs a poem that the world would not willingly let die and who therefore Uved an epic life. Witness Paul's resolution to do one thing and one thing alone and who, with that unit purpose, achieved democracy for all subsequent peoples and centuries. Aimlessness will make your We Hke a sand heap. Rev. NawoQ Dwtgnt Hints. Out of a total of eighteen south pole expeditions nine have been British.

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A HEAVY RAIUFALL Over Two Inches Fell in This County During Past Week. STATEMENT BY Y0SLER

The weather report for the past week as recorded by Observer Walter Vosler, located at the pumping station east of the city, shows that the week made up for the preceding week in respect to rainfalL The rainfall for the preceeding week was not sufficient to record, while for the past week it amounted to 2.24 inches. Sunday of last week also holds the record for being the hottest day of the year so far. The daily maximum and minimum temperatures were as follows: High Low Sunday,. .. ,. , 91 59 Monday ..89 61 Tuesday ..85 68 Wednesday ..83 56 Thursday .. .. . ,.S6 62 Friday ; ..83 68 Saturday ..85 66 MAKES NEW RECORD Maggie Wlnburn. sired by Oratorio, the fine stallion owned . by George Amsden, the well known horseman, established a new record at the Blue Grass Fair, at Lexington, Ky., last week by going a mile in 2.-084 The mare is a three year old and the performance is regarded as remarkable. A number of other young horses which are just breaking in on the turf this season which were sired by Oratorio, have made good records for themselves. Mr. Amsden stated that of his horse's colts had made marks of 3:10 or better this year. PLANTS WILL OPEN Canning factories in this community are making preparations for the opening, of the factories this week. Announcement was made yesterday by H. C. Bullerdick & Son, proprietors of the largest factory of this kind in this city that their plant will open Tuesday morning. Tomatoes will be the principal product canned. Prospects are that the tomato crop this year will be very large, although in some localities the gardeners report the vines are making unusually large growth, but are not producing many tomatoes. However the canning factories are preparing to handle the usual amount and it is believed that the extent of the crop will be lowered below the average by reason of the poor conditions in certain localities. ' MOORS REINFORCED (American News Service) Madrid, Aug. 16. The- Moorish hordes besieging the Moroccan city of Melilla were increased by reinforcements from tbe interior tribes today, according to dispatches sent from the front. The fighting was kept up at irregular intervals through the day. Several attempts were made by the tribesmen to tear up the rails of the North African railroad but they were driven off by detachments of Spanish troops from the city garrison. General Marina is still waiting for more troops before moving from the city. pENSLorie: ' . None better than Gold Medal Ylour. VSBOJflCA.

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FAMOUS TWC ARTIST Mme. Tussaud Had an Exciting and Dramatic Career.

IN THE FRENCH REVOLUTION. During That Era of Bloodshed She Modeled Some of the Heads That Foil by the Guillotine and Was For a Time In Prison Herself as a Suspect. This Is tbe story ef Mme. Tussaud, who was born In Berne In 1760 and died in London in 1S50. and who, during the stormy time of the French revolution, modeled in wax some of tbe besds that fell by tbe guillotine. Marie Gresholtz was tbe daughter of an aid-de-camp of General Wunnser in tbe Seven Tears' war. 8he was born after the death of her father. Her mother was the sister of Dr. John Christopher Curtius ' of Berne. This Dr. Curtius had made many anatomical and other models In wax and had attracted the attention of the Prince de Contl. This nobleman urged Curtius to come to Paris and establish himself as a modeler in wax. The Curtius studio became the rendezvous of the fashionable world, and in connection with this he had a museum of curiosities. Among bis patrons were Voltaire, Jean Jacques, Rousseau. Mesmer. M Ira beau. Diderot. Benjamin Franklin, Paul Jones and many other notable persons. In bis visits to his sister at Berne Dr. Curtius had taught his niece, Marie, many of the secrets of modeling in wax. She showed such ability In this that her uncle urged her mother to make a home with him in Paris and to allow him to adopt Marie as his daughter. Marie began earnest study with Dr. Curtius. and she was so skillful In tbe modeling of wax flowers that this art became a craze. Even tbe royal personages In the palace took It up. and Marie spent some time giving les sons to Mme. Elizabeth, the young sister' of Louis XVI. When tbe revolution broke out Dr. Curtius took the side of tbe people and sent for Marie to come from the palace. It was rather singular that two of his wax models should have played a foremost part In the opening scenes of that awful period. In his collection of models was a bust of tbe minister, Necker. father of Mme. de Stael. and one of Philippe, duke of Orleans. Two days before the storming of the Bastille a mob took these two busts from his museum In the Palais Royal, draped them in black crape to show their sympathy snd started to parade tbe streets with these. As tbe procession filed across tbe Place Vendome a troop of dragoons and one of the regiments charged. A sword stroke cut the bust of Necker in halves, and tbe man who was carrying it was hit by a musket ball in the leg and received the thrust of a sword in his breast. ' Tbe bust : of the Duke of Orleans escaped Injury, but lu the fight to defend It several persons were killed. The soldiers made desperate efforts to demolish it At the taking of the Bastille Dr. Curtius was active and for his services to France was rewarded by the national assembly. A badge of honor was presented to him. and this was Inscribed with tbe famous date and a memorial of his bravery and patriotism. His house was a favorite place of meeting with tbe leaders of the revolution, so Marie bad an opportunity to see them all. There was only one time when Marie was in any danger during this desperate period. She was "suspected" and sent to prison. Here at tbe same time was Mme. de Beaubarnais. who bad barely escaped the guillotine and who was later the Josephine of Napoleon Bonaparte. Her uncle was able to get Marie's release from prison, and she came out In time to see tbe downfall of Robespierre, Dan ton and Desmoullns. In the days of their power she had been called to model the heads of many who fell by the guillotine. She was obliged to take tbem just after tbe fall of the fatal knife. She. did thte

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Lamballe. the queen's friend. When tbe leaders suffered by the guillotine In their turn she modeled their heads. After the revolution her uncle died. and In 1795 she married M. Tussaud. She could not overcome tbe shock of her experiences during tbe revolution, and she persuaded her husbaa to take her and the valuable collections of wax models left her by Dr. Curttus over to England. They established this collection In tbe Strand. The collection was taken all about the country, and In 1S33 It was brought back to London and made a permanent exhibition. Her sons conducted tbe business, and she took an active share In this till she was eighty years of age. Boston Globe. Naming Their Children. It was a musical man who gave his four daughters the following names: Do-re. Ml-fa. So-la. Ti-do. Tbe first escaped with the nickname Dora, the second answered Mlffy. tbe third ownrd up to Solly, while the youngest generally got Tiddy. The case of tbe musical man is matched by that of the provincial printer who named his children from the type fonts he uawl Ruby, Pearl. Diamond. Tbe first two are no uncommon names for girls, only Ruby happened to be a boy. He followed In hit father's footsteps and afterward became a printer's manager In London. London Chronicle. GAMBLING CHARGED American News berTlc Lynn, Mass., Aug. 16. Golf gambl ing which, according to the police has become a favorite pastime with many of the wealthy members of the North Shore clubs, must cease. Both state and city police of Lynn and Marblehead have started a crusade to stop the gambling that involves bankers, merchants and rich men from all over the country. Two weeks ago. Chief Whitney was informed that $1,800 was lost in a game. Another match for big stakes was played by two well known club men. the stakes going to one who Is a resident of Boston and well known in national affairs in Washington. TRIES KILL FAMILY American News Service) Chicago. Aug. 16. Gustave Herring. Sr., aged fifty-four years, of 21S8 North Francisco avenue, attempted to exterminate his entire family today. He first shot and killed his wife. Louisa, wounded his son, Gustave, Jr., fatally and then fired a bullet into his own brain, dying instantly. His little daughter Margaret escaped by hiding. Some family secret is believed to be the motive for the crime. He attempt ed to do the same thing yesterday a year ago and the family has lived In constant terror ever since. TIPTON BANK OPEOS (American News Service) Tipton, Ind., Aug. 16. With seven hundred thousand dollars in gold and currency stacked upon its counters the First National threw open Its doors for business promptly at 0 o'clock. Tbe excitement did not reach the pitch thta some people feared it would. The first man to reach tbe cashier's window deposited a hundred dollars; then followed City Clerk Clyde Porter with two hundred dollars of city funds. There were some withdrawals by farmers and others. The following statement was given out: "The Bank owes $850,000; the available cash amounts to S7.jO,O00i The Shirks will make good $200,000, putting the bank in good shape."

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