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The Washington times., 1906-07-15
2etires After Forty Years Service.

Col. William NJ. Wallace, Fifteenth
Cavalry. upon his own application, Will
be retired from ,ttve service under
Congressional act of June 80. 1882 to
take effect October p. At that time
Colonel Wallace will have completed
forty years service. In the the mean
time the colonel has been ordered 10
his home 10 await his retirement
orders
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Transferred to Pekin.

orders have been issued transferring
Captain Louis NJ. Gulick from the Ma
riue Barracks. in this city. 10 the Le-
cation guard at Pekin. China. Major
John T. Meyers, also of the local bar
racks, will command the guard.
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

hughes; financial secretary, Lawrence
Kenney; treasurer, Timothy J. Casey.
Division No, . Of the Ancient order Hi
beruiaus viii hold its monthly meeting
today at 80 Pennsylvania avenue north
west. at 2;SJ .. N. Il Is expected that
q large accession to the ranks OF the
division will occur at this meeting, and
all members OF the order IN the city are
cordially invited to be present
In the absence Of President Haltigan,
Vice President Joseph McEneTney viii
preside. Arrangements will be made az
this meeting for the joint outing OF
divisions 1 and ?. which will occur in
the near future. Committees are now at
work psTfecting arrangements for the
outing, which promises to be q very
pleasing outdoor social event
The Washington times., 1906-07-15
UNION PRINTERS
BIG CONVENTION.
Washington Delegates Pre-
pairing for Trip to Colo
radO Springs.

to sever his connection with the big
printery on account OF failing health.
The right OF the Government Print
ing Office 10 discharge temporary en-
ployes on the morning after a holiday
without allowing compensation for the
holiday Will be submitted 10 the proper
authorities for a decision.
The meeting OF Columbia Typograph-
ical Union. no. 101. takes place this
afternoon al 2:8O O'Clock. Considerable
business OF Importance will come up for
consideration, and it is expected that a
large attendance Will be present. Dur
ing the past month there has been one
death among the membership. that OF
IT, -. Brodie. who died Of tuberculosis.
The hearing on the application OF the
TypCtheJa Of Washington 10 have made
permanent the temporary injunction
against Columbia Union is being held
at the ONCE or Leon TObriner, counsel
for the Typotheta
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

The Irish-American Union. the oldest
Irish organization in the District of
Columbia, held its semi-monthly meet
ing last Sunday at its hall. FOur-and-a-
half street and Pennsylvania avenue. A
larse attendance OF members We're pres
ent. The Irish-American Union has been
In existence in this city for the past
thirty years. and it is one Of the most
patriotic bodies OF citizens of Irish birth
or parentaSe. The present officers Of
the society are: President, J. Frank
O'Neara. vice president, Maurice j.
Sheehan; recording secretary, Andrew
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

In the last twenty-six years the Cigar
makers International Union has paid
benefits 10 its members amounting 10
nearly 100000
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

The delegates 10 tho International
Typographical Union convention. which
meets at Colorado Springs August 13
are busv making preparations TO attend
that gathering. The delegates from the
local union are F. c. Roberts. F. d.
Smith. John r. Berg, and Miss Teresa
Mcdonald President Lynch of the IN
ternationaI Typogra phical Union has re-
quested +. c. Roberts 20 serve on one
or the committees during the sessions
Of the International body
Mrs. A. W Bowen. who was elected
president OF the International WOman's
Auxiliary. will assume the duties Of her
office AT the convention. Mrs. Bowen
Is a Washingt0nisn, and has been tden-
tifed with the local branch Of the or
ganizatIon over whose det linies she has
been called 20 preside for a number on
Years Being an energetic worker. pos
sessed Of an executive ability adequate
to meet oil demands. her friends pre-
diet O brilliant administration OF the In
teruationars affairs under guidance.
The program arranged by the conven-
ZION committee OF Colorado Springs is
a most attractive one, and includes the
following:
Saturday. August 1l-Reception and
entertainment IN Temple Theater; re-
Ccption and entertainment for the mem
bers OF the auxiliary and visitors In the
parlors Of the headquarters hotel
Sunday. August "Trip over the
Rockies TO Cripple Greek. where a com
pIete tour will be made Of the district
av electric line and an opportunity
given the visitors 10 see the workings or
several Of the mines.
Monday. August 13-FOrmal opening
or the convention I'm Temple Theater.
Special exercises will be held in the
theater for the presentation Of books
10 the Home library.
Tuesday. August 14-ConventiOn wiz
take special trains for Ivywiid. a tho
hours ride through the famous Ute
Pass. At IvyWild. IN the heart of the
Rockies. the arrangements include
Wild West show and ali kinds Of wild
and woolly stunts
Wednesday evening formal Tecep-
ton and dance will be held at Broad
moor Casino
Thursday will be Home day. begin
ming at p. N. with q formal inspection
of the grounds and buildings. A Rocky
Mountain barbecue VIII be served in
the afternoon.
Friday and Saturday Will be given Up
10 general sightseeing.
Personal and News Notes.
Miss NJ Rosella Watts. the secretary
treasurer OF he Press Feeders and As
sls:ants' Union. No. 4. IS one Of the
most sn-iring officers in looking after
tho welfare OF her union. She has
se:yed in the capacity OF secretary
treasurer for a number OF years. and
her services are highly appreciated by
her organization.
Theodore Kelsey has resigned from
the Government Printing Office and
I'm tnkn IN MS rnsidnnce III Auhnrn
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General Labor Notes.

Organized labor in Birmingham. Ala.
has established a rate Of wages Is per
cent higher then that prevailing Eve
years aEO.
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

The American Wire weavers' Protsc-
tive Association will hold its information
al convention at Springfield. Mass. be
ginning July y.
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GHe LzRn1Y
BB

caused by the expiration of the detail.
July 8, OF Major Millard F. Waltz.
Major Waltz is assigned. in turn, to
the Sixteenth Infantry. and is detailed
as an acting military secretary till fur
ther orders.
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Personal Notes.

Capt. Robert B. Powers. Of the Sev-
snso Cavalry, has been relieved Of duty
sa the University OF Arkansas. Fayette-
vile. Ark, and will rejoin his regi-
msnt
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

There is some talk OF a departure
from the custom which has prevailed
fer years past IN the celebration OF
Labor Day. The celebrations OF labor
holiday have lately taken the form OF
picnics, excursions, and barbecues. but
there are many members Of organized
labor who believe that the present
would be "A good time 10 demonstrate
TO the public just how strong the local
bodies are. This sentiment IS growing.
and it would not be surprising II iei
should result in e monster parade OF ell
the unions in the District.
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

labor in the lower house Of the British
parliament.
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

The Central Labor Union. of PaduCah,
KY. IS arranging for a labor carnival.
The union label VIII be one OF the
most Conspicuous features of the eX-
hibitiOu.
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

The engagement Of Lieut.. Charles G.
Allen, Thirtieth Infantry. to Miss
Frances Leavitt. OF Butte, mas been an
nounced. Lieutenant Allen Is an aide
on TIE stan Of General Wint. OF the
Department OF the Missouri, with head
quarters at Omaha.
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

The home for aged and infrm mail
carriers is 10 be located at Colorado
Springs, Col. adjoining the Union Print
ers' Home The natural advantages %
benefit derived by inmates OF the latter
institution. are the Inducements which
brought about the decision regarding the
matter.
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

Assistant Civil Engineer Carl A. Carl
son who has been in the city the past
week, stopping at the Chapln, on leave,
left Yesterday for his new station at
the navy ward at Charleston. While
here he took his examination for pro-
motion,
The Washington times., 1906-07-15
Personal Notes.

Rear Admiral Upshur, retired. and
Mrs. Upshur, of this city, are at Mar
ragansett Pier for the summer.
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

The universal eight-hour system has
gone into effect on the government rail-
ways in New Zealand,
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

The Iron Molders' Union Of North
America is in a healthy condition. much
credit for which is due 20 Joseph r.
Valentine. who. as president OF the or
ganizatiOn. has met with great success.
especially as an organizer and adjuster
Of trade disputes. Mr.. Valentine j.
eighth vice president Of the American
Federation OF Labor
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

The carriage and wagon workers in
Toronto, Canada. are endeavOring 10
establish a shorter WOrkday.
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

Lieut. Com. c. 5. Williams, executive
officer Of the battleship Iowa, was in
the city last week on leave.
The Washington times., 1906-07-15
LIEUT.. CHARLES +. PECK.
THREE BICYCLE SERGEANTS.
c. L. Plemm0ns.
]. Z. Wilson.
Albert ]. Head.

son, appointed assistant paymasters I'm
the navy from July 10
Mate j. j. Eresuahau. detached Cleve-
land. 20 Franklin. navy yard. Norfolk.
Mate j. CuenCa. detached Denver. TO
Franklin, navy yard
Mate ID. G. Conway. detached Paw
tucbet to Philadelphia. navy yard,
Puget Sound, Wash
Paymaster's Clerk L. T. Deeds resig-
nation as a paymasters clerk In the
navy. duty AIaTblehead. accepted 20 take
effect july T.
Paymastrr's Clerk ID. T. Hancock. res
iguation as paymaslsr's clerk in The
navy. duty navy yard. Boston. accepted
90 take effect July a.
Paymaster's Clerk u. ". Arms. ap-
pointed q raymaster's clerk iu the navy
for duty al the navy yard, Boston.
Aids Sons Of Revolution.
a clause in the naval act provides for
the transfer OF all records relating TO
the personnel and operation Of public
and private armed vessels Of the North
American colonies iu the war of the
Revolution now in any Of the execu-
tive departments, 10 the Navy Depart
mcnt. This w-s brought about through
Allt fllbl - D- AlAt tihllN h- Att' ahtAfNat
can Revolution. For q number OF
years this society has experienced great
difficulty in verifying claims 81 many
applicants who based their eligibility
on the service Of their ancestors on
board privateers during the Revolution.
The passage OF this act will facilitate
establishing these claims and c0nss-
quently increase the membership OF
this society.
Lightning Caused Panic.
An incident occurred iu the telegraph
Office of the department during The Sc
we're storm Of last week which. though
amusing. had an element OF danger
The operator was demonstrating to
several friends the method employed in
breaking circuits when, just as he was
pulling a plug from the switchboard,
there was a vivid flash OF lightning and
an electric flame darted from the in
strument sending the operator against
the wall. Fortunately he was not hurt
People in the audience. who but a mo-
ment before has been Dragging about
their presence of mind, fell over each
other IN a wild scramble to reach the
door
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

According to statistics compiled by the
Government. labor gets II per cent Of
what IL PRODUCES.
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

Orders were issued 10 army officers
yesterday as follows:
A board Of medical Officers TO consist
Of Maj. John /. Phillips, surgeon; Capt
Theodore c. Lyster. assistant surgeon,
and First Lieut.. George II. Crabtree, as
sistant surgeon. is appointed 10 meet at
Ancon. canal zone, Isthmus OF Panama
on July 81 for the purpose OF conduct
ing the preliminary examination OF ap-
plicants for appointment in the medical
corps OF the army.
Major Babbitr Leaves Manila.
Mai. Edwin b. Babbitt. Ordnance De-
partment. is relieved from duty as chief
ordnance officer. Philippines division,
and as commanding officer. Manila ord
nance depot. Manila. and will proceed
October 10. 10 San Francisco. Leave Of
absence for one month is granted Major
Babbitt
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

Lieut.. Fred r. Payne, of the training
shir Constellation, has gone TO New
sort. after having been ia the city for
examination for promotion
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

Brig. Gen. f. A. Carr. retired will
spend much Of the summer at Weque-
tonsing, Mich
The Washington times., 1906-07-15
Personal and News Notes.

one OF the distinguished Washington
ians who will address the delegates.
both at the public meeting on Tuesday
afternoon and che banquet on Thurs
day evening.
Patrick J. Halugan. OF this city. ed
tor OF the Natonal Tribune, is also
programmed for an address on both &C
casi0ns Archbishop Far!e'- the ma
tIonal chaplain OF the order. who Is
absent in Europe. has delegated the
Right Rev Monsignor MCCready. An
cient Order Hibernians, county chap
liam of New York county. TO represent
him at the convention. and 10 beStow
the. apostolic beuedictIon upon the dele
gates and their friends at the solemn
high mass on Tuesday morning.
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

Lieut. Yates Stirling, jr., Of the battle
ship Indiana, has been in the city the
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

Among the candidates mentioned foe
the national presidency Of the Ancient
Order Of Hibernians at Saratoga during
the coming week is the Rev. John n.
Kennedy. of DanbuTy, Conn.,. one of the
most popular priests In New England
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

The Catholic Knights Of America,
which has a substantial membership in
the District of Columbia, is striving
energetically to increase its membership.
not only locally but throughout the
country The order is one Of the strong
est fraternai Catholic insurance soci-
eties in the country, with headquarters
at ST Louis
The Washington times., 1906-07-15
Marshall Hall Excursion.

The joint councils Of the knights Of
Coivmbus. Of Washington. Will conduct
a grand excursion 10 Marshall Hall on
August l3 The excursion Is an annual
affair for the benefit OF the building
fund. 20 which all the orphan children
Of the District of Columbia VIII be in
Vited.
James A. McDevitt. of Spalding Coun-
ell. is chairman of the joint committee
having charge OF the excursion.
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

It is estimated that penny
changes hands 1875, 600 times in its life
1t might. If Aunt Hetty Green did not
happen to see IL 1rst.-Rocheste
Union and Advertiser.
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

cordial invitation has been extended
TO his eminence. Cardinal Gibbons. TO b
present At the Saratoga convention OF
the Ancient Order Hibernians. II is ex-
pected that his eminence will be pres
ent on the opening day. The Rev. ID.
J. Stafford. y. D.. pastor Of St. Pat
riek's Church, this city. has also been
Invited to Saratoga. but owing to pres
sure Of parOchial duties and the absence
OF two of his assistant priests on vaca-
tion. il is feared that ne VIII be unable
TO be present.
The Washington times., 1906-07-15
Personal Notes.

p J. Halugan. accompanied BY his
wife. left Washington Thursday FOB
Saratoga Springs Mr.. Haltigan took
with him a certificate for a four years
scholarship in Trinity College. Wash
ington. to be presented to Miss Mollis
Murphy. OF Norwich. Conn. the talented
daughter Of Col. John P Murphy. Of
that place she having won the scholar
ship which was donated 70 Trinity Col
lege last November IN the sum Of $1,000
by the Ladies' Auxiliary OF the A. o. II.
IN America
Miss Murphy is a very talented youns
woman. and has spent one year already
at Trinity. where she distinguished her
self among the students OF the college
as an exceptionally bright girl. BY the
terms Of the scholarship. Miss Murphy
viii now he entitled 10 a four years
course At Trinity. Miss Murphy. Il -
said. will be publicly presented with the
scholarship certificate during the na-
tiOnal assembly Of the Ladies' Auxiliary
Of Saratoga. where she viii accompany
her father from her home In COnnecti-
cut. She has been a member OF the
Ladies Auxiliary for several years.
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

Carroll Council. of the Knights Of Co
umbus. viii hold its regular monthly
meeting next Tuesday evening al the
X of c. Hall at 8 o'clock. All members
are requested to attend, as there Will be
much business. of importance to come
pp for consideration. Spalding Council
Will meet on Thursday evening Of the
coming week
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

and former minstrel star. is reported
quite sick.
Major Sylvester has decided to relieve
the detectives now stationed at the rail-
road stations from further duty. J. &
Sears and J. c. Berman viii be detailed
at the Central Office. while it is prob
able that Larry 6. O'Dea. who has been
with Berman at the Baltimore and Ohio
station. viii returl 10 duty al the sixth
preciact Detective Barbee will go back
TO the First precinct, where he was for
meriy stationed
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

Mere than half Of the members Of the
board Of supeFintendents OF New York
city are now using the simplifed SPELL
ing. That's all right so long as they
keep 1t out OF the schools.
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

Mrs, Regan. widow of Col James
Regan, Ninth Infantry. has gone to
Sackett's Harbor. n Y. for the sum-
mcr months
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

The Rev Charles G. Pierce. OF Fort
Myer is most energetic chaplain.
Aside from his regular duties al the
virginia army post. Captain Pierce
finds time 10 preach sermon or two
iu the city each Sunday. Last sun
day afternoon he preached at am open
air evensung az the Cathedral Close of
ST Peter and St Paul
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

Brig. Gen Alfred G. Girard. retired.
has gone to Chicago. 20 make his flu
ture home. where De will De Joined later
by Mrs Girard
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

The engagement of Ensign Charles E
Smith to Miss Mary Howard, OF this
city. has been announced.
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

Rear Admiral and Mrs J. V. Bleeker
have gone TO jamestown, r. l., 20 spend
the remainder Of the summer.
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

Capt D. A. SINNER. Of the Medical De-
Iartmeut. has been in the city during
the week. Captain sinners duties are
in the canal zone, and he came ny 10
The States ou leave.
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

Paymaster r. Speer. attached to the
battleship Iowa. is at the naval hospital.
Brooklyn. under treatment.
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

Major Greely, commanding the Pacific
division, has returned 60 his offices af-
ter a delightful trip 90 the Yosemite
valley and southern California. The
general was accompanied on the trip by
Mrs. Greedy and Capt. Frank L. Vim.
An important army order issued yes
terday detailed Major Charles ". Ken
nedy. of the Sixteenth Infantry, to the
Philippine Islands 10 MI Il vacancy in
the Military SecretaFy's Department,
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

Commander r. NJ. c. Brown. retired,
has gone from Berkeley Springs, w. Va,
where he spent some time taking the
waters, TO Deer Park, Md, where he
viii remain for the summer.
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

Hricadier General Funston. iu COM
maud Of the Department of California,
and Mai q. a. Devol depot quartermas-
ter AZ san Francisco. are enjoying some
greatly needed rest, following the try
ing period resulting from the San Fran
cisco earthquake and FIRE They have
gone on holiday along Ine Snake riv-
er where, with some friends. they are
enjoying excellent fishing.
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

past week for examination and promo
ton.
The Washington times., 1906-07-15

Mrs. Mclean and Miss Elsie Mclean.
wife and daughter OF Commander Wal
ter Mclean, are at Nantucket for the
summer
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-07
POLITICAL DRIFT.

The lid is on tight in Seattle. Shaking
dice and slot machines are on the outlaw
list
Milwaukee and Kansas City Kan, each
plucked a majority rose last Tuesday. Both
were well rooted. One retired involuntarily,
the other resigned
Oral quotations current in New Jersey
show that state senators have tumbled
from the 1900 class to the $500 class. BUSH
ness is slow at bargain figures
Resolved. that we leave we'll enough
alone" is the pithy platform adopted by
the republicans OF Trego county, Kansas
The bleeding commonwealth" shows
symptoms OF content
Second only to the shake-up last fan was
the experience of Philadelphia last Tues
day. when the select and common councils
organized with reform leaders in control.
The old regime expired without kick.
Cincinnati has not fully Aecovered from
the shock produced by ex-treasurers restor-
ing to the county treasury tZ11.OOO in real
money. The sum represents the pick
ings" OF the treasurers, while In office.
With Governor Jeff Davis on the high
road to the United States senate. it is likely
that Governor Vardaman will push for a
seat IN Nut most august aheeIuDidBe IN
the world" The senate hungers for
variety.
Mayor-elect Becker of Milwaukee is a
surprising young hustler. He led a for
lorn hope for the republicans and beat old
campaigners hands down. Becker is the
son Of a tobacco manufacturer and cam
paign cigars, cornoob pipes and chewing
tobacco boosted him into ONCE.
Senator William p. Frye OF Maine. in a
long interview in a Boston paper OF Sunday,
says he does not regret giving up his law
business, which would have made him rich,
whereas he Is poor, for a public career
where he has lived in PLEASANT surround
ings and found infinite satisfaction in the
honors and confidence which his state has
given him.
The reforming mayor OF Schenectady,
N. Y, is an artist with lids to burn. Having
regulated the saloon business TO a finish,
he has turned his attention to peanut
roaster whistles. ragtime music, curbstOne
lecturers, quaTeling wives, Washers and
public dances. When the mayor finishes
tine job he will De ready for gilded halo
and celestial wings.
In November. New York will elect a gov
ernor, a acknowledgement, secretary OF
state, comptroller, treasurer. attorney-gen-
eral and state engineer and surveyor. also
an entirely new legislature, composed OF
ffty-ono senator's and 100 assemblymen, be-
sides thirty-seven representatives in con-
gress and dozen justices OF the supreme
court. The entire control OF the state gov
eminent will be az stake.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-07

seriously interested in hard facts to be
amused or deceived by preposterous
fictions.
The fact is. as Senator Dolliver stated
II. that senators who are consulting and
representing the interests OF railroad
presidents took occasion to throw con
tempt upon the president Of the United
States for consulting with senators in
the interest Of the people, and as Sen
ator Raynor stated. that the strong
hope and hold of the railroad corpora
tons i'm their effort to defeat effective
public control is the senate. This fact
is known everywhere in and out of the
senate and the only place it is not and
cannot be spoken of, according to the
good old honest custom of calling a
spade a spade, is the floor Of the senate
itself
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-07
OF THE IOWA DRUMMER.
Chicago News.


A song Of leathern grip and sample case.
The smile-that-won't, ETC., on the face,
The iuxuries of travel and hotel,
The bunko crowd that seeks me every place
A railroad train that's most a fortnight
late, 60, - -
with brakemen bawlins ''BippppI" so you
He means .ottumwa"-oh. this life is
great!
A hotel bus that never boasted springs,
Though IL has known three-score OF TAILS
and things;
A blank-faced porter with foolish stare
Such dizzy joys our daily routine brings.
And exc a clerk that doesn't seem TO know
That when a man has been two days or so
Upon a freight train in a close caboose
He needs some sleep to keep him on the go.
This clerk Cblaek curse of shieliegh on his
baif an hour after you inscribe
Your name upon the greasy page inquiries:
"Je-want-a-roomP You hate him for his
gibe.
He takes YOU to a stall that's two-by-four.
Containing one cheap chair ana maybe
A stand that like a weeping-willow sways
On crazy legs-you wonder that we roar7
A slop jar. cracked and lidless. stands be-
The washstand with one tiny towel sup
And one small cake OF soap that is as hare
AS granite-this the cell whore reside