The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-07

Missouri, who has been in the Govern
ment Printing Office since 1898, is in a
hospital in this city in desperate con
dition OF fever He is q popular mem
Der Of the first division. he is q native
Of St Louis
Mr. Charles E. Groome, Of Mississippi,
employed in the first division Of the
Government Printing Office. is one OF the
finest sharpshoOte-s in the country
The Printing Office furnishes many
men for the National Guard and
all the corps that go to make up the
citizen soIdiery. and Nj. Groome is one
of the best OF them He has perhaps
the best reputation for sustained ex-
celIence IN workmanship of any man in
the district organization. He has been
on all the local ranges and on many
others throughout the country. He is
not a warIike man, however. and is
counted fine citizen Of the northeast
He lives at 1924 ! Street northeast and
has an interesting family
Mr. Groome was 2 member Of q mill
LaTT band in Mississippi before moving
TO Washington in 1855. He lived at
Ficksburg, the point al which so much
Of the history of the war between the
States was made. He was an active
member OF the local organizations OF
Nicksburg- On coming 10 Washington
he enlisted IL Company c. sixth Bat
talon. and was promoted TO ser
geancy- Later he was transferred 10
Company 3, Fourth Battalion, and was
made first sergeant q place for which
only the best soldiers are selected be
has paid special attention TO sharp
shooting and has become an expert
He has been a member of several Of
the District rife teams and has been
on the ranges here and in Sea Girt. y
J. This year was his third year Is a
brigade team member.
Mr. GTOome has several trophies TO
show for his craftsmanship. both in
Mississippi and Washington lie has
gold. silver and bronze medals. besides
cups and other prizes for expert shoot
ing on various occasions Last year
he won the Harris individua! match
prize which consisted OF a large silver
cup
3lr. John K Hench, Of the record dl-
vision Of the Pension Office. left yester-
day for a protracted visit to his old
home in Perry county, Pa 8ir Heuch
halls from section that is considered
By many 10 be the garden spot OF Penn
syIvania. therefore. il Is always win
q keen sense Of enjoyment thai he
turns from the routine Of official lie 10
spend a week or Two upon the old home
stead. Il is then his delight 10 engage
in many OF the pIeasurabie if somewhat
strenuous Iabors OF the farm with the
result that ne returns 10 his desk Q pie
tUTe of muscular health.
During the autumn months Mr. Hench
makes frequent visits to his home .couu-
u IN quest Of sport. Being q devO-ee OF
the gun and q splendid shot. the noun
tains OF Perry county offer rare oppor-
tunIties TO the hunter IN the form Of
quail, wild turkeys, and other large and
small game.
Mr. George Jaeger, OF the certificate
division Of the Pension Office. accom-
panied by Mrs Jaeger. Irft -Cdcv fer
York. Pa. where they viii spend a week
with relatives Afterwsrd tney xiIt visit
Reading and Hamburg. Ia. he l51rsr
part Of the month being spent eraong
the Blue Mountains OF that stat M
and Mrs. Jaeger are both connected WIN
some Of the most prominent fallII,z
Of the Keystone state. an for many
years have been accustomed % making q
tour during the summer 70 renew cd
friendships and 10 enjoy .he lospftsIi 5.
Of their numerous kInfoIk-
Nr. Ransom c. Edmonston. of Texas. +
was one OF the War Department clerks
TO be promoted this summer. He Is an
old-timer in the Office. and is distiu-
guished for ability and faithfulness L. /
the discharge Of exaeting duties.
Mr.. Thaddeus Fairfax has been at the /
front Of the Agricultural building for
twelve years and is probably the pre- I
nieT in the Government service il the [
way Of answering questions. He has /
practically the whole OF that burden for
Q department. while in the other de- /
partment there are numerous persons I
who guide the tourists and explain /
things. HIS duties are multilaricus and /
IN the run Of day he handles q multi /
tude Of things Few people have any 4
adequate idea Of the lay OF the land 4
about the Agricultural building and
even Congressman so to the front door !
TO start. Mr.. Fairfax IS q real Virginia /
Fairfax and Is native OF Fairfax coun- /
tv Re is a fine Waterman and guide |
and is known TO most Of the thousands 4
OF people who frequent the department. I