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The Washington times., 1906-11-18
Sus r. h. Dahlherg. OF /

Gus r. L. Dahlberg, of the cor ting
division, is again At his post Of duty
after spending five weeks in Chicago,
where he voted and did missionary work
in the interest of the Republican ticket.
Afr. Dahlberg Is a constituent of Repre-
sensitive Philip Knopf, and takes pride
IN the fact that he has not missed be-
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The annual chTysanthemum show.
given by the department. which has
been in progress for the last two weeks.
has come To a close. A large number OF
visitors attended this exhibition. and the
beautiful white blossom which attracted
so much attention and was so greatly
admired, has been christened Mrs Don
aid Mel can
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Personal Notes.

John Paul. OF the folding machine di-
vision, has returned from southern uli-
nois, having spent thirty days pleas
antly with friends in that section.
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Rnslm0UreaU

Frank a. warheid. chief. Western
division, has returned TO duty. having
voted in Connecticut while on leave
William A. IFoIger, Western Cfvision.
was visiting among official friends the
PAST week. and is much improved after
"A long and serious illness.
J. E. Burriu has been transferred TO
widows section, Western division.
Mrs Margaret Hughes. of the mali
division. is confined 10 her home by i'll
ness.
Miss Bangs. Western division. has re-
turned 20 duty
J. Nj. Churchill. Western division, is on
leave in New York State.
&. $. Wilder is acting section chief.
widows section. Western division, dur
ing the absence OF Mr.. Mcintosh.
Mrs. Alice Russell joyce. Of the army
division. IS detained AT home after a
serious accident from a fall, by which
her left arm was fractured in two
places.
II. w Vandervort. Western division,
has returned TO his desk after an ex-
tended leave in Illinois.
Miles +. Bailey, Western division, is
again on duty after "a lengthy vacation
John !. Carroll Western division, has
returned after casting his vote in New
York State.
Miss Hardin. stenogrspher, old war
and navy division, has been transferred
TO the Eastern division.
Peter w. Blazer il at his desk after a
long absence with typhoid fever.
NJ r. schaffer. Western division. has
returned after his leave.
J. W. Davis, Western division. is
again on duty.
cant. ]. Tyler Powell, Of the record
division. IS at his desk again after a
visit at his homo in Illinois, where he
went to look after his property inter
ests and to attend the election
J. O'C Roberts, OF the board OF re-
view, is again III and has been taken
10 a hospital 30 undergo an operation.
Cant. ]. F. Nash, chief OF army divi-
sion. celebrated his birthday on Thurs
day last
Mai. Edward Howard. Of the Eastern
division. made a trip to New York the
past week.
A K. Meek has been transferred from
the board of review to the Eastern divi-
sion, where he has been promoted to
chief Of section. Mr. Meek is one Of
the younger men OF the bureau and
is a wen-posted man in pension work.
George D. Horner. formerly OF the
Western division, has been detailed as
a special examiner. ana is stationed at
Mobile, Ala.
Miss NJ. Z. Weeks, OF the Western
division, is again at her desk after a
week leave OF absence.
Miss Grace d. Hays, stenographer OF
the Western division, has been detailed
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the exterior trimmings OF the depart
ment building
A large uum0er Of employees Of the
department have been kicking the pig
skin at the noon hour. affording them
recreation and exercise before returning
20 their desks.
Secretary Wilson returned 10 the de-
partment from his Western trip Mon
day.
Harry NJ. Price. OF the Assistant Sec
retary's office, returned last week from
a few days vacation.
Charles HoImes. Of the Weather Ru-
reau, who has been spending his vaca-
lion al his home in Hanover, Pa. re-
turned TO duty yesterday.
William Berry. Of the Weatbsr Blu
reau, IS spending a portion OF his va
cation at Waldorf. Nd.
L. d. Ycrby. auditor OF the depart
ment, II taking q months vacation in
Virginia AIr -Yerby is an enthusiastic
hunter. and-ls enjoying the sport in the
q. ". Dawson. OF the Bureau Of Plan,
Industry. returns Monday from his an
uual vacation.
Miss NJ n. Emmous. Of the Bureau OF
Chemistry who has been away on an
uual leave IOr twelve days returns u
uuty Monday
l. c. Higham. OF the Weather Blu
feau. returned % duJy on Tuesday. after
spending his vacation AT Fairfield, Pa
H. = FTedenbuTg. Of the Bureau OF
Soils. has returned from a few weeks
vacation.
". = Gochenorn. Of thc Bureau 0t
Plant Industry. is taking d few weeks
annual leave ia Florida
William Grant. OF the once OF Pub
lie Roads. who mas been absent since
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SCapItoL A

Tee numerous repairs and decorating
OF certain committee rooms and corri-
doris are now receiving their finishing
touches IN. day more and two weeks
Congress will be In session Already
a large number of Senators and Repre-
sentatives are here.
Clerks in the stationery rooms OF the
Senate and House are busy asserting
their large supplies.
Already a large number OF the varl-
Gus committee clerks have arrived.
Among some Of the recent arrivals are
j. +. Kelley and c. r. Bowers, Of South
Dakota; Thomas J, Dawson, OF Illinois:
George Butlin. Of Omaha. Neb.; Fred
Bailey, OF Virginia. and others
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Col L. S Pierce. Of Michigan and
George F. Evers. Of Iowa, have return
ed, 2 and have resumed their duties ia
the ofrice of the erseauI-at-Arms OF
the House OF Representative.
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az his old home Ca Philadelphia AIR
Young belongs to that Iarg, element OF
efficient Government employees that have
been recruited d the service from the
ranks OF neWspapsr writers, having
been at one time connected with the
Associated Press lie is we'll liked 5y
the employee of mis- division and is rated
as "a thoroughly efficient official.
George G. Thompson. assistant chief
clerk of the department, returned % his
desk recently from an official trip TO
points in Ute Middle West having been
away for period of ABOUT Ten days.
Miss Florence T.. Cation, of the disl-
sion OF supplies. has beeH compelled 10y
reason of Illness To- take leave for an
indefinite period, which she is spending
at her home ia Evansville. Ind.
T.. ~. Chatterton, private secretary
10 the CHIEF Inspector. is away on va
cation, which me- is spending with home
folks in Albany, \. y ~EveTybody's
friend" is the way Mr. Chattertou Is
referred 10 by his acquantances in the
department who claim that ne is one
of the most popular young men in the
Government. sCrvlCC.
Henry NJ. Camp has returned 10 his
post OF duty in the division of dead let
tiers after "a pleasant eisht-day visit
with home folks at Norwalk, Conn,
where he voted iT the recent election.
Mr. Camp Is president OF the Connec-
ticut State Club end Is prominently
Identified with Connecticut people and
affairs.
Clarence L. Adams. OF the division
Of dead letters. is making "a three
weeks visit TO his old home in Missouri.
having left here in time TO participate
iu tho election. Mr.. Adams is secretary
of the Missouri Republican Club, Of
the District
G. O. Hardy, q popular clerk in the
division OF postofice inspectors is tax
ing the remainder Of his annual leave.
having left Saturday for a visit 10 rela-
ttvcs and friends at his old home in
Kansas.
r.. \ Logan. clerk IN the dcrision Of
rural delivery. has returned from
voting and visiting trip 60 his old home
in Kentucky. He is citizen of the
famous old Ashland district, now known
as the seventh.
r. T. Waring. OF the division of sup
plies. is making.a three weeks visit 10
friends a; his old home in Wslcott.
y Y.
Daniel $ Shook, clerk in the office
OF ucstoffiCe inspectors. Is entertaining
a little stranger at his home. q boy
having come 20 the household Mother
and son are reported 20 be doing well.
r. b. TUlcy. of the division Of rural
delivery, is taking a vacation.
J. G. BulEer, of the auditors Office,
has returnd from trip 10 his old home
in Kentucky where he visited home
folks and voted
II. c. Menaugh. of the asserting divis-
ion. auditors office. has returned from
visit of thirty DAYS To points IN Penn
sylvania.
Mrs. /. NJ Watkins. clerk in assort-
ing division. sixth auditors Office, made
a flying trip To Winchester. Va sun
day. for the purpose of spending the day
with home folks. Her father is super
intendent of the national cemetery at
Winchester.
Charles Chaplinc. assistant chief of
the checking division. was at his home
in West Virginia for the election.
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TO duty in the deputy commissioner $
room for a part Of the past week.
T. c. Baker. formerly Of the board
Of review, has been made chief or sec
ton in the Southern division.
o. p HaIIsm. formerly chief clerk.
has been transferred to tine Southern
division.
Abraham Myers. OF the Western d.
vision. and Mrs. Myers were among the
guests OF Lincoln Relief Corps az the
dinner given by that order on the 18th
instant.
S. \. Cuddy. chief Of the law division.
IS visiting among friends and relatives
In The wilds OF Wisconsin.
Dewitt - Cook. of the record division.
| made a quick trip to New York, cast his
vote. and is again at his desk.
James b Robinson. assistant chief OF
the record division. is again at his desk.
after a pleasant visit 10 MS old home in
Albany, \. Y, where he voted.
JtIA A SelleEs OF lNe record DIVISION.
has returned 10 duty after a short trip
TO Colonial Beach. where he went on
business and 10 vote at the recent cleo
| ton.
Mrs. Sarah s. Sampson. Of the record
division, is confined to her residence
with a serious affection of the throat
Charles McGiuey. OF the record divi-
sion, cast his vote in Illinois in the re-
cent election and is again on duty.
John X. Hench, of the record division.
has returned to the bureau after a pleas
ant trip to Pennsylvania.
John T. Cam. OF the record division
has returned 10 his desk after a short
trip to his home In Illinois, where he
went TO cast his vote.
A couple OF street car tickets used In
answering want ads, may return thou
sand per cent on tho investment.
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The painters have been busy for TWO
weeks giving fresh coat Of paint to
the exterior trimmings of the depart
meut building
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Notes and Personals.

Tie file room Of the Bureau OF Animal
Industry has been moved into its new
quarters in the basement OF the main
b,,gldfuo
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o. p. HaIsm. formerly chief clerk
has been transferred to tine Southern
division.
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W. A Schlobohm, OF Yolkers, y. Y,
and William ROdenbuTg. OF Chicago.
III. have resumed their former duties
in the House document room. after an
extended leave.
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William II. Estey, cashier OF the
House of Representative, has returned
from New York. where he went home
TO vote.
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Abraham Myers. OF the Western di-
vision. and Mrs. Myers were among the
guests OF Lincoln Relief Corps az the
dinner given by that order on the 18th
instant
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Captain Riley. OF the elevator force Of
the Senate. returned Tuesday from
Iowa. from months vacation.
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Fred y. Weber. a member of the
Capitol police force. received quite an
he was elected grand orient Of the
Grand Oriental Court Of the District Of
C8iuTn bia. at the time OF its orgauiza-s
ton In the Masonic Temple, OF Ana
costa. d {
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T. {. Baker formerly Of the board
Of review, has been made chief or sec
ton IN the Southern division.
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capt. Ii. +. Kennedy returned We'd
nesday evening from New York.
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s. \. Cuddy. chief Of the law division
Is visiting among friends and relatives
in The Wilds OF Wisconsin.
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Treasury Department. supervising the
stationery Of the custom houses.
DIR. James r. Armstrong, of the proof
room, has returned from short trip 70
Syracuse, n. Y, where he went 20 cast
his ballot II was also the occasion OF
"a family reunion, he being welcomed
home by two brothers and three sisters
who reside in various parts Of the EN-
biTe State.
L. c. johnson, of the proof room, has
returned from a trip to points in Indi-
ana and Michigan, where he visited rel
atives and friends.
A. II. Chase. q. d. Glass, Ira NJ. In
gals William Rebuschatis, and James
A. West, pTOofTeadeTs. who were at
their homes in Iowa for the election.
have returned.
H d. Beach. of the proof room. is
back from Ohio, where he visited friends
and voted.
George L. Geffrey, of the proof room.
| has returned from an extended visit to
Wisconsin, his native State.
J. a. d. Turner. Frank A Roderck.
and James S. Atkinson. proOfreaders.
were in West Virginia for the election.
Daniel a. Gillen. r. II. Hambright. L.
II. Patterson, e. L, Russ II. w. Temp
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10 duty in the deputy commissioner s
room for part OF the past week.
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These are busy days and nights in
the job division. The force employed
Is bigger than ever before, and the wise
ones aver that IL Will only be "a short
time before the job room viii rank as
The biggest and most important divi-
sion I'M the printery. F"r the first time
since the memorable rush days OF the
1880 census fl has bee-r necessary for
the foreman to organize regular night
shift of eight hours I'm order To make
an impression on the stacks Of jackets
that accumulate in spite Of the hercU-
lean efforts 10 keep them down. Scenes
Of the greatest activity are also the
regular thing in the press room. which
is doing a daily turn of twelve hours
and Superintendent Mcfarland says he
would also run a night force If he had
enough pressmen To man the presses
The number of jackets for printed mat
Ter received thus far this fiscal year
exceeded the number for the same period
last year by 2.U'o. which, i'm race track
psrlanCe, is going some.
Foreman Michael in a search through
the different divisions of the shop for
job printers picked about thirty-hve
men for the night detail, which COM
menced operations Monday night with
Robert 4. Martin. OF the proof room. in
charge
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Frederick Knab. Of the bureau of En-
tomolOgy, returns from a Few days va
cation this week.
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G. L. Grinnen Of the Capitol police
force, has returned after an extended
leave from Gloversville. y. Y
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W. T. Fuchs. of the Forest Service.
returns 10 duty tomorrow from his an
uual leave
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A large number Of employees Of the
department have been kicking the pig
skin at the noon hour. ahording them
recreation and exercise before returning
TO thsir desks.
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William r. Spilman, superintendent
division Of rural delivery, returned TO
his desk Monday from a pleasant two
weeks vacation and visit To relatives
and friends at his home in Manhattan.
Kan, where he cast his vote The re-
cent election.
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George L, Geffrey, of the proof room.
has returned from an extended visit to
Wisconsin, his native State.
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:. r. Smith, OF the Capitol pOIlse force,
has resumed his former duties after an
extended leave in Petersburg. Ind
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Dewitt - Cook. of the record division
made a quick trip TO New York, cast his
vote. and is again at his desk
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Retumed From Hunting Trip.

Fred ". cromwell and Howard W
Eoungs. of the office of superintendent
ct Documents, have returned from a
hunting and sailing "trip down the
Potomac. the "Trip having been made
IN their private yacht Seneca. At
Bally AIcEIToy, the handsome country
estate Of Colonel McElroy, near Deco
guam, Va. they were royalty received
and entertained In that elegant style
peculiar 10 the South. the home of
hospitality. They report game not
plentiful. but after much hunting they
succeeded I'm running down a flock of
dccoys.
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James r Young superintendent of
the division of dead letters. is spending
several days with relatives and friends
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Harry r. Silverman, of Des Moines
Iowa. recently appointed TO clerkshiT
in the department. has reported for
duty and been assigned to the division
Of rural delivery.
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LET THE TRUSTS BEWARE.

II IL heTalded from Washington that
at noon Monday the President laid aside
public business and drove 20 his den
lists. This IS bad news for the trusts
Springfield Republican.
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/ November 1 on d pleasure trip. returns
70 duty tomorrow.
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Miss NJ +. Weeks, OF the Western
division, is again at her desk after a
weeks leave OF absence.
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George D. Homer. formerly OF the
Western division, has been detailed as
a special examiner. and is stationed at
Mobile Ala.
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The Van Rannel Revolving Door Com
paHV has just completed the erection
OF six doors in various parts OF the
building
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H D. Beach. of the proof room. is
back from Ohio. where he visited friends
and voted.
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Albert y. Alexander, a letter carrier
of Albany, ore. has been transferred
to the department and assigned to a
clerkship In the division Of dead letters
at a salary of $500 per annum.
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Maj. Edward Howard. Of the Eastern
division. made a trip to New York the
past week.
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lar. F. f. Thomas. and f. NJ Wheat,
of the proof room. have returned to the
office after trip to Pennsylvania
DR.. J. F. Atkinson. John r. Rankin.
and /. W. Sharp. proofreaders have
returned from Indiana
J. II. Schaffhausen, Of the proof room.
has returned from months stay in his
old home state of Kansas.
John Greene and WTfrid Rouleau. of
the proof room. were at their homes in
Massachusetts for the election and 10
visit friends.
c. ". PaTlow and Otis J. Singleton.
OF the main proof room, and W. II.
Smith. Of the Job room. were among
the number going to Missouri for the
election.
L. r. Taylor, of the proof room. is
visiting relatives in Illinois, having re-
maincd over after the election.
Miss CapitOla Brown. of Ohio, is vis-
iting the family of her uncle. s. d.
Howells, of the proof room, who is a
brother of the celebrated author Dean
Howells. Miss Brown is a talented mu-
sician and Inst -uctor in plano technique.
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J. A. d. Turner. Frank A Roderck.
and James S. Atkinson. proOfreaders.
were in West Virginia for the election.
The Washington times., 1906-11-18

Secretary Wilson returned 10 the de-
partment from his Western trip Mon
The Washington times., 1906-11-18

Can't. ]. r. Nash, chief o. army divi-
sion. celebrated his birthday on Thurs
day last.
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A couple OF street car tickets. used In
answering want ads, may return q thou
sand per cent on the investment.
The Washington times., 1906-11-18

John T. Cam. OF the record division.
has returned 10 his desk after a short
trip 70 his home In Illinois, where he
went 10 cast his vote.
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Daniel a. Gillen, R.-H Hambright l..
H" Patterson, z. L, Russ. II. w. Temp
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WILLIAM R. LAYNE,

Now in Office Of Commissioner Of In
dian Affairs.
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Miss Grace D. Hays, stenographer OF
the Western division, has been detailed
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A. K. Meek has been transferred from
the board of review to the Eastern divi-
sion, where he has been promoted TO
chief of section. Mr. Meek is one of
the younger men OF the bureau and
is a weiI-posted man in pension work.
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]. O'C. Roberts, OF the board OF re-
view, is again III and has been taken
70 a hospital 10 undergo an operation.
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Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
De Graw, as we'll as the officials and
employees of the division Of dead letters
las been generously complimented dur
ing the week on the excellent showing
made by the division for the month of
October. when all previous records Of
work accomplished were distanced.
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u. X. Pardee. Of the press division.
has returned from Ohio. where he has
been on vacation and for the purpose
0f voting
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Arthur Smith, formerly Of the Job
proof ROOM is now travelling for the
The Washington times., 1906-11-18

Frank WhiJted. OF the bindery. was
granted twenty days leave during the
past week
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Miss carrie p. Sherry. of the bindery,
Is taking a vacation and will visit her
home in Pennsylvania.
The Washington times., 1906-11-18

Fred Noise. Of the Bureau Of Plant
Industry, spent a portion of last week
hunting and fishing in the vicinity of
Occoquan. Va.
The Washington times., 1906-11-18

Capt. j. Tyler Powell, Of the record
division, IS at his desk again after a
visit at his homo in Illinois, where he
went to look after his property inter-
ests and to attend the election
The Washington times., 1906-11-18

James b Robinson. assistant chief OF
the record division. is again at his desk.
after a pleasant visit 10 MS old home in
Albany. n Y. where he voted.
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w. NJ. siPher, OF the fifth floor, has
started on his annual vacation. Mr.
Sipher was recently detailed from the
JOB room 10 the monotype machine divl-
sion, and Is reported to have made
rapid strides ia mastering the intrica cies
Of the keyboard
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William r. Bolten. of the main proof
room. reported for duty Wednesday ar
ter a visit to his home. in Des Moines.
for three weeks. Mr.. Rolten is an able
linguist, being especially valuable TO
the office for ti3is reason. He was until
recently assigned TO the Library branch.
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]. 3. Cooley chairman of the first dl-
vision, has lost a son with spinal menin-
gifts
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L. r. Taylor, of the proof room. is
visiting relatives In Illinois. having re-
mained over after the election.
The Washington times., 1906-11-18

Harry NJ. Price. OF the Assistant Sec
retary's office, returned last week from
a few days vacation.
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/ Sidney J. Howell. of the bindery. Is
/ again at work after a visit to friends in
/ OUia
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ing present at the polls on, election day
a single time during his residence of
eight years In Washington
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Dr. g. Hart Merriman. chief of the
Biological Survey, gave a short address
upon the myths Of the Western Indians
concerning birds. before the OrnithO-
logists' Union At the Riggs House Mon
day evening
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J. H. sehaffhausen, Of the proof room.
has returned from months stay in his
old home State of Kansas
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Treasury Department. supervising th'
stationery of the custom houses.
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X. Del85EE az the folding division.
has returned from his vacation, having
visited friends in West Virginia.
The Washington times., 1906-11-18

Frank A. warheid. chief. Western
division, has returned 10 duty. having
voted in Connecticut willie on leave
The Washington times., 1906-11-18

Charles Chapinc, assistant chief of
the checking division. was at his home
in West Virginia for the election.
The Washington times., 1906-11-18

j.. r. Forbes. Of the division Of ac-
counts. is spending morth's leave at
his old home IL Clinton. Iowa.
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Thomas J. Daily. imposer in the FIRST
division. has returned from thirty
day visit 10 relatives and friends III
Chicago, having been accompanied by
his wife. He is7 credited with having
helped pile up that enormous ma jority
received by Representative William Lor-
inner