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Disbursing Clerk soleau's New Duty.

The duty Of paying on the employees
Of the Bureau Of Fisheries in Washing
ton and its very much larger force
throughout the country IS now Ia charge
of Discussing Clerk ". l. SOleau at
the central Office. having been trans
ferred from the Bureau OF Fisheries al
the beginning Of July. The care Of
some $4,000 annually Is added 10 the
amount formerly disbursed. OF the
nearly 100000 that will be handled in
the ensuing year the larger part VIII
be expended away from Washington for
the immigration, steamboat inspection
and fishery services. The Secretary
Of Commerce and Labor recommended
in his last annual report that the dis
bursting Offices now existing IN some OF
the subordinate bureaus be consolidated
with the disbursing office of the de-
partment. II is thought that later the
other outlying disbursing Offices referred
10 will be consolidated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-29
Revenue Cutter Service.

The following orders in the Revenue
Cutter Service have been issued,
July 19-Chief Engineer c. +. Nash
OF Tered 70 inspect launch machinery al
New York; Chief Engineer II. +.
Schoenborn ordered TO proceed TO Read
ing. Pa. on inspection duty. upon com
pletIon Of which directed 10 return 10
CoatesviIle, Pa; First Assistant Engi-
neer r. G. Snyder ordered 10 proceed
10 Pittsburg on inspection duty.
July 2o-Capt. W. r. Roberts. detach-
ed from the Manning. ordered home
end granted thirty days leave,
July H-SeCOnd Assistant Engineer J.
L. Sheedy granted twenty-thTee days
leave, to commence August l.
July 23-Chief Engineer II. W. Spear
granted thirty-five days leave. 10 com
menCc August Is,
July 24-First Lieut.. p. II. Uberroth
leave extended ten days.
July 25-Capt. +. II. Newcomb, grant
ed thirty days leave. 10 commence Au-
gust I; First Lieut.. W. V. r. Jacobs
granted ten days leave, to commence
August J.
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Commerce &LabOr
$500 ~ e i2ka - q =

The division u printing mas attained
70 the somewhat unique distinction OF
having reduced the departments annual
printing bill from 500 900 to a little over
10000. or from $3.50 a day 20 about
Seh' day When the division came into
peln6 three and a half years ago no red
tape was inherited 20 hamper getting
'hinss done by direct business methods,
ana young man OF practical experience
IN printing. gifted with energy. great
grasp or details. and good executive
aDlllty was placed IN charge. improved
system. careful scrutiny TO prevent
duplicated or superhUous work, and
pruning OF copy before Il goes 10 the
Government Printing OnIce are response
Die for the great saving and vet no
complaint IS heard Of insuficiency OF
supplies or poor Typography. The
amount and diversity OF printing re-
CURED by the department is amazing.
but no less so than the Wilderness Of the
Interests served by its 1900 employees.
They are scattered everywhere; guard
ing immigration. caring for lighthouses,
inspecting steam vessels, looking after
seamen and shipping interests. charting
the oceans and recording magnetic varia-
lions. standardlzing and testing all
kinds OF weights and measures. breed
ing fish, disseminating information for
pushing trade abroad, recording our i'm
ports and exports, investigating labor
problems, keeping tab on corporations,
and securing census statistics With his
corps of experienced subOrdinates, the
chief Of the division Of printing. DR.. O.
c. HRvenner. is not only able 20 plan
many reforms. but 20 carry them into
practical effect
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-29
The cherubim Plan Vacations.

The weather must be warm indeed
when the commissions messenger boys
are unable 10 find = great JOY IN living
The three cherubim, as they are ar
fectionately called expect 10 take their
several vacations during the month OF
August. Their schedules Of frOllc and
enjoyment follow; Fern Myers will be
the first 10 break home ties lie eN-
poets 10 leave with party or BOYS on
August In his little green canoe. the
Wanderer. They viii cast anchor of
the coast OF Virginia and make n jour
ney of exploration mp Aqua creek. The
party will return on August Is. D. j,
Miller viii leave on August 10 and be
away until the 5th of September. He
will visit friends and acquaintance at
his old home In the Delaware valley.
y J. The last Of the boys to 20 will
be Elmer y. Wallace. Elmer hasn't any
leave remaining 10 speak Of. so he may
be compelled 70 do double duty at
pIeasure-fnding on Saturday half-hoh-
days. But il his plans mature. he Will
go with a number OF other fellows on
a cruising trip on the Potomac in the
steam launch Thelma The boys will
run down to a point near the mouth Of
the river. The secretary's division Will
hardly breathe easily until the boys
have all returned safely.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-29
AN EXPERIENCE AT THE MINT.

A large amot Of the gold used comes
from the famous gold fields of Alaska
and is sent through the Seattle assay
office. Most 80 the silver is dug from
the veins OF 81 metal in the far West,
the copper is q Lake Superior product,
and the nickel chiefly of Pennsylvania
mines. It Is well known that the Gov
ernUent will buy precious metal from
anybody who cares to sell. and this
fact gave me an amusing experience
during a recent visit 10 Philadelphia.
A cabman at Broad street station in
sisted on taking my bag on the box
beside him, TO which l made a decided
objection, and said ii must be placed
alongside of me in the cab. where 1
preferred TO put # myself. He gave me
a puzzled glance, but when l said Take
me to the mint as quickly as possible
he sprang to his seat and we were soon
going out sixteenth street at a lively
pace. After driving several squares
our progress was stopped by the col
lision of a wagon and street car. He
opened the door and said:
"Of course, you want me TO drive you
NO" i answered. TO the Spring
Garden street entrance.
You know. I can drive into the yard
and Ii will be more handy he per-
sisted But / still insisted on the front.
and when he reached the hint he again
came 10 my assistance and lugged the
heavy bag up the long flight of steps.
much against my wishes. as l feared
he would throw IL down at the top IN
the usual cab driver fashion. When we
reached the door he turned TO me, and.
raising his hat, while a knowing smile
PLAYED over his Irish features, said:
"Of course. Miss, l knew you were
carrying gold bars. That is the reason
1 thought the yard would be better.
How did you know II vas sold?' l
asked.
by the weight and the way you
watched it." he returned with a tri-
umphant Sherlock Holmes ar.
| had not the heart 10 breaI the iliu-
sion-the bag contained merely a heavy
Photographic outfit.
Many foreign countries, among them
Mexico, Santo Domingo. Panama, Costa
Rica and Venezuela. have sent gold and
silver here TO be coined for their use
fiatteriDg tribute to the superiority OF
American process and skill, and, al
though the amount of II oney handled
runs into billions, the in gnificant loss
by the Government is a higher tribute
10 the honesty of the officials who
make and handle Uncle Sans COIN
Leslie's Weekly.
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GoVfRnufineOfEice

One of the most popular employees OF
the Government Printing ONCE Is Wal
ter E. Bennett one reason for this
is that he is the Office paymaster and
has charge Of the strong box. Mr.. Ben
nett succeeded the late Major A. f. elf
ford as paymaster OF the office about
two gears ago. and has given eminent
satisfaction IN the position. The aver
age amount paid out every week Is
about $1,000 ali OF which goes through
Mr.. Benefits hands and for which ne
Is responsible. He is ably assisted by
+. J. WilveT, the efficient assistant pay
master.
ON pay day the strong box is turned
over 20 Mike Kane. another useful en-
pioye Of the paymaster's office. who is
well qualified for this part Of the busi-
ness because he Is one Of the strongest
men physically IN the service.
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Plea for Fractional Leave.

w. y. Brockwell. Of the Record proof
division. makes the following plea for
fractional leave at the G. p. o. I'm this
weeks Trades Unlonist:
a very substantial favor 10 The en-
pl0yes Of the Government Printing OF
fee would be an arrangement by which
leave could be taken IN fractions OF a
day ] am told that such a plan pre-
walls Ia the departments. and that IL Is
a great convenience 20 most employees
AS II is now IL one wants TO take a half
day OF a couple Of hours of d whole
day must be consumed from the annual
leave allowance. A change IKE the one
here indicated would certainly be great
Is appreciated 90
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-29
D. S. Por,er Resigned.

The resignation of .. s. Porter, for
many years detailed from the Pension
Bureau as clerk 10 the Committee on
Pensions, House Of Representatives., was
recently accepted TO enable him 10 ac-
cept the position OF division superintend-
ent OF the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company, and the telephone
subscribers OF the District will doubtless
regard him as a mascot, for the reason
Tho; the first important public announce.
meut since he assumed his new title
gives the glad tidings OF a large reduc-
zion in rates. averaging from Il 20 p per
cent
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near MIddleburg. Va, and viii be alb
sent about two weeks

near Mlddleburg. Va. and VIII be alb
sent about two weeks.
VIII A dSemper. OF the Rural Free De
livery Division. will leave August Il, in
company with his brother and a friend,
for LoTtOn Valley. Va. and viii be alb
sent until September 4
Harry Stratton. a son OF James A.
Stratton. OF the examining division. is
the guest Of his father. Mr.. Stratton.
IT.. Is a noted organlst I'm one OF the
Presbyterian churches OF Pittsburg. Pa
The two gentlemen sTent Thursday at
Colonial Beach.
f. II. Walker, Of the examining divi-
sion. is spending his vacation at HIS
home in the West
Miss Grace Ross. OF the examining d.
vision. is 70 make an extended trip
through the West in August.
B. NJ. Kumler. 81 the examining divi-
sion. will be absent a month beginning
August = He will spend his vacation IN
Butler county, Ohio. and in Indiana
Rudolph Stratton and c. b. Wait. OF
The examining division. left Saturday
for a nine-days encampment with the
National Guard at Mt Gretna, Pa Mr..
Wait Is a member Of Company K, Sec
end Infantry OF District Of Columbia,
and Mr.. Stratton plays an instrument
IN the regiment band
Miss f. J. Spofford. Of the rural free
delivery division, viii spend her vaca-
81. -
away from her desk from August uu-
Ill September l.
J. J. Kemp, Of the rural free delivery
division. will spend ;wo weeks, begin
ming July 81, AT Atlantic city, y. J.
b. p. Berger. private stenographer 10
the chief Of the rural free delivery d.
vision. viii probably spend his vacation
in New York. and viii be absent from
his division from about the middle OF
August until some time In September.
F. NJ Mclaughlin, Of the rural free
delivery division. will go 10 the State
Of Iowa on August II, and Will visit al
PraiTiebuTg, where his parents reside,
end also Cedar Rapids He will return
September Il.
H. c. Coles. chief Of the rural free
delivery division. will take his family
10 Atlantic City. August l, for a weeks
stay.
Arthur II. Bachmann. Of the stenogra-
piers room I'm the division OF appoint
ments returned Friday 10 his stenO-
graphic duties. after a vacation OF about
three weeks In New York State. a pOr-
tiou OF which time was spent in the
Houven Koph mountains. During his
absence Mr.. Pachmann climbed 10 the
SUBMITS Of two mountains, being accom-
panied on one OF these trips by his
father ana mother. He also increased
lis muscle TO considerable extent by
assisting in the telling Of pine trees on
the side OF one Of the mountains, where
his brother-in-law expects to erect a
residence. Mrs. BaChmann and son
Hollis, will remain in New York sew
eral weeks before returning 70 Wash
ington. Mr.. Bachmann has as interest
ing souvenirs Of his trip a pair of cal
lcused hands and an expanded chest,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-29
[yIl Greasyp~A

Under the act of June -, 1906. known
as the pure food bill, the Secretary
of the Treasury, the Secretary OF Asrl-
culture. and the Secretary or Com
rnerce and Labor are required TO formu-
late and Issue the necessaTy rules and
regulations for carrying ont the proNl-
sions Of that law. and for this purpose
a committee has been appointed, com
posed of enc member rom each OF the
departments named, which hacy viii.
from time 10 time. give hearings 10
those interested In the matter OF pure
food and drug regulations. James l.
Gerry. chief of customs division. was
appointed by Secretary Shaw as the
member from the Treasury Department
and he was elected secretary of the
committee. which position he is well
qualified 20 hold by reason Of his lcnowl-
edge and experience gained through his
connection with the customs work.
Though a young man he holds, rs chief
of customs service, one OF the most i'm
portant posts under the Government
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Cumbersome Titles.

The Official designation Of the Com
missioner General of Immigration had
and naturalization" tackled TO il by
the law Of July J. That man viii be
entitled 10 jublic thanks who can get
Congress to boil down titles so that
one can address AIT. Sargent. or Super
vising Inspector General OF the Steam
boat Inspection Service George Uhler.
Of Superintendent Of the Coast and
Geodetic Survey o. z. TiJJmann. with
out consuming so much time and ink as
now required
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-29
Allen-Reckitt Wedding.

The many friends of Percy +. Allen.
formerly of the division OF appoint
ments, but recently assigned 10 duty
at the State Department, were much
surprised and pleased this week 10 learn
OF his marriage Monday morning, in
Philadelphia, 20 Miss Susan Estelle
Reckitt of that city Mrs. Allen Is
the daughter of Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth
ReckItt. and a very popular girl. having
a wide circle of acquaintances in the
Quaker CITY.
The young couple left soon after the
marriage ceremony for Macopin. y. J.,
where they viii remain fer several days,
going from there 10 SALISBURY. Md. 10
visit the family of Mr.. Allen Mr. Al
len made many friends while he was
connected with the civil Service Com
mission.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen will be at home
to their friends after August % at li59
s street northwest, in this city
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-29
Promotion ana Transfer.

John o. Collins, who has been engaged
IN editorial work in the division Of
printing, SecTetaTy's Office. entered upon
similar duties in the division OF revi-
sion and results, Bureau Of the Census.
on the 26th instant, by transfer, at an
increased salary. Mr.. Collins. who is
graduate OF Hamilton College. y Y
and Spanish war veteran, is an &C
complished critic and writer. The va
caDcy made by his transfer results In
promotion TO Leroy PlddOck. stenogra-
pheT.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-29
Death Of Judge Mabrey.

The death Of Judge Mabrey. popular
employe OF the fourth division. whose
serious illness was mentioned In this
column last week. was a source Of deep
regret 10 his former cO-wOrkers IN the
office. His remains were sent 10 his
former home IN Doniphan. Mo. Mr.
Mabroy was formerly president Of the
Missouri Society. Of this city. and pre-
vious 10 coming 10 Washington was a
well-known newspaper editor IL Mis-
souri,. He is survived by his wife.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-29
Naturalization Chief Busy.

Richard X Campbell. chief OF the
new division Of naturalization created
by the act of June q. is hard at work
perfecting administrative details for
taking care of the records of aliens ap-
plying for citizenship when the law
goes into effect September 90 The pro-
visions are very stringent, bat Will prob
ably not cut down materially the grist
Of new-made citizens. The responsible
itv Of enforcing both the immigration
and nature HZatiCn laws is placed with
Commissioner General Sargent Mr..
Campbell is a Vircinian and was a spe-
cial immi~-ant inspector before assun-
ing mis- present duties.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-29
CtYiLSrnoeCOrnln.
9@AAAOIi96

There were $500 applications filed 10
enable applicants to be eligible for the
examination for meat inspectors recent
ly held IN various parts OF the United
States The meat inspector examina-
ton is one of the most popular and
most largely patronized Of any of the
examinations given by the Civil Service
Commission. Some three thousand APP
plicants are doomed 10 ppointment
as there Ore only four hundred appoint
mcnts to be made.
The division of applications vas very
busy week or two ago passing upon
the application papers, and now mat the
examination has been neld. every eI-
fort will be nut forth 10 hasten the
grading of the papers
The application division expects the
register for meat inspectors TO he ready
bV August I
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1npn REREsFoRD,s ADVICE.

Lord Charles Beresford IS a stanch
,eetotaler II am now sixty years old,
he said recently. and since I have en-
tIrelv given up wine. spirits and beer
can do as much work, physically and
mentally. as / could DO when was
aIv-ays CHEEKY. iaUgh a. the downs 90
life equally with the Ips, and always
feel nj and in condition If only some
OF the young men would try going with
out liquor for three mouths ! do not
believe they would think liquor al all
necessary again.
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on With District Gnard-

William Y. Levy and Fred S Avery.
clerks in the Bureau Of immigration
and Naturalization. and n L. Molzahn,
clerk IL the Secretary's office left
with the District Guard yesterday for
the encampmeut at Mt. Gretna. Pa Mr.
Levy is senior and Messrs. Avery and
MolZahn are Junior medicos al George
Washington University, and go as mem
bers Of the ambulance corps, commanded
by Lieut. Warren d. Fales, OF the
Treasury Department They are expect
ed 20 return August .. II is thought
there will be more demand on the hos
pital service this year than in past en-
CamDments
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BnsionO bureau
-WEIa&% [zz1Sex- -

The year 1906 has been an eventful
one In the history Of the Pension Blu
reau The ranks OF the army OF en-
ployes have been rapidly thinned out
by the fell hand OF death. Young and
old have been selected; men who have
recently begun to fight the battle OF
life; veterans who have grown old IN
the fray. But the surcease means the
same 10 all. and ii can well be believed
that after Toiliug Cometh Rest
Deaths Harvest.
on July p Daniel Birtwell Of the
western division and for years a mem
Der Of the board OF review, died quite
suddenly after an illness Of months.
Showing great fortltude In his suffer
ing, he came 10 his desk when not IN
condition 20 take nourishment SUFFICIENT
to sustain life 4 floral Offering was
sent by friends Of the bureau.
Edgar J. Perry chief Of the files.
southern division died very suddenly on
July q while witti his family at Co
lonial Beach.
Mr.. Perry had been IN charge Of the
files Of the southern division for about
twenty-five years. and aside flom being
allie and useful IN official lines. ne wpa
an affabIe dignihed man, uniformly
courteous and Of even temperament an
equipment 10 be always appreciated,
but in no place more severely put 10
the test than in the important position
held by him over the years. The bu-
reau friends feel his loss deeply and
extend earnest sympathy to his -
reayed family.
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Another FeYe. Case.

The third case Of typhoid fever 10 be
reported in the commissions force is
that OF A. F. Gallagher Of the examin-
ing division. Mr. Gallagher was taken
III soon after his return recently from
a vacation spent in Allentown. Pa. He
was removed to Providence Hospital
Thursday morning, where Mr. HallOran.
Of the division Of appointments. Is al
ready confined with the same disease.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-29
committee on Personnel Stands.

The order issued last week by Secre-
tary Shaw regarding the committee on
personnel IN department does not, as
some might think, do away with this
committee, but simply defines its duties,
and promotions Will be made upon eN-
aminations as heretofore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-29
Promotions Announced.

The following promotions in the of1ce
Of Commissioner Of Internal Revenue
were announced during the past week:
Reuben L. Isley, 81 200 TO 81 400; Annie
NJ Happier $1,000 10 1920: Mary r.
Matheny. $500 TO 1000: Edward H Har-
dy, 500 10 $500. and James R. Chambers,
S660 TO S72O Der annum.
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Secretary Shaw in the West.

trip 10 the West 20 be gone until about
the middle OF August. He viii make
several speeches while away. DurinS
his absence Assistant Secretary Keep
Will have charge Of the department al
acting secretary.
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Through an error the name of the
manager Of the Treasury baseball team
appeared In these columns last week
as J. Eddie Brown No one seems to
know this gentleman. but J. Eddie Rob
insOn, the manager of the team, Is the
popular private secretary TO Assistant
Secretary Edwards and Is known 10 all
The employees Of The department
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-29
Clerks Detailed.

/ Quite a number Of clerks from different
/ divisions have been detailed 10 the CAL
lfo-nia division, as usual during the
summer months, 10 help out on account
/ of the absence Of the force on leave.
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Commissioner Garfield Acting Secretary.

COMMISSIONS of Corporations Gar
field Is acting secretary In the absence
Of Secretary Metcalf In California and
Assistant Secretary Murray in Pennsyl-
Nania.
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Personal Notes.

Z. \. LoveweIl. of the examining di-
vision returned Wednesday from an
extended vacation spent in South Cor
NTH. VT. Mr.. Lovewell was absent
from his division for a month.
s. r Bomar. Of the application divi-
sion. left Saturday for military duty
at Mt Gretna. Pa. Mr.. BomaT is a
member Of Company L. First Infantry
of the District of Columbia. His com
pany will participate with various or
ganizations Of the regular army In
military maneuvers. Mr.. Bomar wiz re
turn from the encampment on August 5.
w A Wilson and Matthew F. Hol-
loran, two Of the able veterans of the
division of appointments, are the vic
tins OF typhoid fever. Mr.. Wilson's
physician prOnOunces his case one Of
walking typhoid. inasmueh as his
strong constitution has prevented the
disease from combining him. as is usually
the case with the common form of the
malady. Mr.. HalloTan has a more ma
lignant type. Mr.. Wilson was able last
week TO go 10 Frederick. Va. with his
family. where he viii remain until Se
has regained his health,
Miss Minnie E. Hunter. of the secre-
tarys division. will return to her duties
on August l. after an extended vaca-
ton spent at the HILLTOP House, ar
pers Ferry. w. Va.
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Personal Notes.

Dallas B. Wainwright tr-. former
printing clerk for the Lighthouse Board.
has entered upon his duties in the ray
master service in the navy ana mas
been succeeded by Harry Is. Burllh-
game, promoted.