Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-17
Mr.. Spottswood's Reply.

To this Mr.. Spottswood replied today
your communication of yesterday tender
ing to me the position of foreman of print
ing of the government printing office is re-
ceived
In offering me this place you have con-
ferred upon me a great honor, which, 1 as
sure you, l appreciate TO the fullest extent
For this manifestation on your part in rec
ognZing my long service in this Office please
accept my most grateful thanks. / deeply
regret. however, that the present state Of
my health will not permit me to assume the
responsibilities incumbent upon the posi-
ton, and for this reason and no other | am
compelled to decline.
"In connection with this matter let me as
sure you of my earnest purpose to render
you the best service am capable Of giving
toward making your administration COM
plete success
1t is understood that Mr.. Spottswood was
of opinion that the place should go to
younger man. He was born at Carlisle
Pa, and has been connected with the gov
ernment printing office almost continuously
for forty-eieht years He was first en-
ployed by the first public printer, Cornelius
Wendell in 1858. before Uncle Sam estab-
Hshed 81 printery.
In Line of Promotion.
Mr.. Charles e. Young, to whom the posi-
ton has been offered, was next in line OF
promotion for the place according to the
ant to Mr.. Spottswood and foreman of the
night bill force, and was appointed from
Nebraska. He was born in Milwaukee,
Wis, about forty-nine years ago, and
learned the trade of printer ON the NIL
waukee Herald. His career in the govern
ment printing office began in 1884. since
which time he has worked at the case. read
proof and was the first foreman of the
night proof room. When Mr.. Young took
-. - ,s<xl,f hy1
years ago it comprised from so to 60 men.
Now more than 800 are employed during
the sessions of Congress.
Mr.. Young had charge of the plans of the
interior arrangement, and the designs for
the new furniture and material for the
composing rooms of the six document divi-
sions, which occupy the fifth and sixth floors
of the new building. In Columbia Typo
graphical Union he has held the offices of
reading clerk and member of the auditing
committee.
Friends of Mr.. Young gave it as their
opinion this afternoon that he would accept
the rendered promotion.
Mr.. Oscar J. Ricketts, cleared UP his work
as foreman OF printing today, so that the
new foreman will have clean sheet to sbe-
gin with when he assumes the duties of the
Office Monday morning. Mr. Ricketts, re-
ceived many additional letters today ex-
pressing regret at his resignation, and wish
ing him success In his new venture. Some
of these were from men high In official life,
Ii is said.
Compliment Mr.. Stillings.
At meeting OF the watch force of the
government printing Office yesterday after
noon at which Capt. Harlow presided, 1t
was decided to present to Public Printer
Charles A. Stillings the following communi-
cation, which was signed by all the watch
men:
I'VE, the members Of the government
printing office watch force, take this
method of extending to you our sincere
thanks for the interest you have taken In
everything pertaining to our welfare and
we realize that you will give us fair and
courteous treatment In everything relating
to our interests.
.-The order granting us permission to read
books and papers during Sundays and holI-
days while on duty We fully appreciate, and
the douation given to one of our members
in distress is further evidence OF your kind