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The Washington times., 1906-08-19

sam B. Chanee. station clerk OF the
Seventh precinct and incidentally one
OF Izaak Walton's ardent disciples, is
now exploring small streams OF upper
Maryland, and writes his friends that
he has made several big catches
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Assistant Superintendent Rhodes has
gone for two or three weeks inspec-
tion trip through the Middle West and
Northwest Just al Jhis season when
repairs. changes. and improvements are
being made in the public buildings In
various cities OF the country it necessi-
tates the personal supervision, in many
instances. OF those in charge OF such
buildings.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Captain Doyle IS now putting his men
through a course OF training for the
prize Wight flag. TO be presented TO the
best trained company IN the District
during the fail. This trophy IS coveted
by every precinct
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Thomas K. Wallace, Of the office Of
Auditor for the Treasury, who has been
connected with the department for
nearly forty years, has been confined to
his home for several weeks by a serious
illness. but his friends and associates
are hoping that he viii soon be out
again to enjoy many more years Of life.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Lieut.. J. L. Sprinkle. whose rise from
the bottom rung OF the ladder has been
rapid and deserved. IS now acting cap
tain OF the Second precinct during the
absence OF Captain Sullivan on vaca-
ton. Sergeant DuvaI IS acting
Lieutenant
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
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best books of the year. and who ranks
high In the musical world. Stanley has
devoted a number Of years 10 the study
Of music, studying at home and abroad,
and IS an instructor IN the Ithaca Con
servatory Of Music
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

NJ. @. Porter. for many years idenu-
fed with the quartermaster generals 8
Office, but for several years past on
duty IN the Philippines is seriously III
in the United States Army General
Hospital Preside San Francisco. Cal.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

happy in the memories OF an enjoyable
vacation spent IN a tour around a cir
cult which included Niagara Falls. down
the st. Lawrence TO Montreal, and
thence back by way Of Lake George and
New York city.
Frank NJ. HOadley. one OF Mr.. SearIe's
assistants, left Thursday for Asbury
Park where he expects to remain until
the middle OF September.
Howard L. Leslie. Of the Bureau OF
Insular Affairs. is Spending ten days IN
Newark y. J.. New York. and the sum
mer resorts along the coast
Walter H. Collins is enjoying a yacht
ing trip on Chesapeake Fay with his
family and friends.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Sympathy is felt among an members
Of the police force for Policeman Mar
tin Brown, who. 1t Is feared, VIII never
entirely recover from an unfortunate
wound received several weeks ago, when
his revolver accidentally discharged
while he was boarding "a street car.
The bullet pierced his leg and shat
tered the bone. II is probable that he
win never be able. to resume his duties
on the force. though he viii soon be
able 10 be taken 10 his home
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
Crowd at the Armory Nightly.

Although the Guardsmen a.e not com
PEELED 20 report AT the Center Market
Arnory until further orders, scores OF
them flock there each night 20 recount
tales of camp life. ana participate IN
social and stag events held In the COM
panV rooms.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
OStlict BuildiEtgI
cSEsS2Y -YcN

Requests for leave Of absence have
been pouring into the offices of the chief
clerks at the District Building Ia the
past few days. This IS due TO the
fact that every body seems 10 want 10
take a vacation in which Labor Day
will be included
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Several faces are missing from the
ranks OF the Second precinct force,
Among them ara ", =. MulhaH. J. n
McGrarh. j. S. NandeWalker, ]. D.
Hauze, and J. J. Kelly.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Engineer Commissioner John Biddle
left Washington Friday evening to be
absent for two weeks. Mr. BiddIe went
10 indianapolis where he Will remain
several days, after which he viii go
70 Hot Springs. Va. 20 rest up before
the fall rush.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

A. I. Hughes. Of the quartermaste er
generals office, has been transferred TO
Vancouver Barracks, Washington, re-
linQuishinE the departmental service for
that Of the department at large
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Secretary Shaw has returned from an
extended trip throughout the West dur
ing which he made a number OF
speeches. The Secretary was a partici-
pant in the Iowa State convention OF
his party recently held.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

John 2. Brooks. OF the same office
left yesterday for a short fishing trip
on the lower Potomac.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Robert s. Person, Auditor for the In
terror Department. has gone TO his
home in South Dakota on an indefinite
leave OF absence.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Commissioner Henry 3. T. Mac
farland. who has been travelling in
Europe. arrived In Washington yestvr-
day and is expected 10 brighten the
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Miss Virginia L. LeCOmpte. OF the
inspection branch, quartermaster gem
erals Office. VIII begin her leave Mon
day. upon which day Mrs. Helen Weeks
is expected 10 return to work
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Miss Edith Meredith Of. miscellan-
eous division. Internal Revenue Office,
Is back from a three weeks vacation
epent in Ohio and visiting points OF in
terest on the Great Lakes
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
Personal Notes.

James L. Chase, Of the Treasury De
partment. has been placed IN charge Of
the office of accounts OF the Bureau Of
Animal Industry
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

David c.. Cheesman, who has been
taking a seashore vacation or some
length. has returned.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
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partment who IS assigned 20 precinct
and she has as her assistant Mrs
Thornburg. Mrs Pennehrs services are
frequently IN demand at the First.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

b. F. Constantine, foreman Of the
Treasury branch printing office, accom-
scanled by his wife, left Thursday for a
b to Norfolk and return by boat.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Commissioner West is keeping his va
cation site a secret. He will probably
leave Washington before the end Of this
week
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Captain McCathran's bluecoats have
doubled up on their work because Of a
large number Of sick cases among the
prfvates. Among those who are III at
their homes are George w. Boyd. Rob
ert ODyer. Adolph EcklOr, Lewis j.
Raw, James r. Walsh, stephen -
Walsh. and Edward Wall
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

i Miss Ellen A. Fcatherstone, of the.
branch Of the q. p. o.. located I'm the
Treasury, has gone for "a fifteen days
trip 10 Niagara Falls.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

William H. Lemon. chief OF the miscel-
laueous division, office Of the Auditor
for the Treasury, Is away on annual
leave.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Miss Gertrude /. Farrelly has return
ed from a vacation spent in her old
home town in Pennsylvania and In New
York city
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

J. NJ. Jones. Of the Weather Bureau.
has been transferred 10 his old home
az Memphis, Tenn. MI Jones left for
that city on Saturday last.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Sergeant Edward Curry. one OF the
lucky ones under the reorganization OF
the department. who has gained disunc-
ton as the president Of the local police
association. has relinQulshed his duties
at the sixth precinct for a few days
and has gone 10 enjoy the HE OF the
salEhure.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

District Building with his smiles tomor-
row. Secretary Waldo Hlbbs VIII also
make his appearance tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Miss Mary B. Rhodes has gone TO the
Adirondack Mountains for the summer
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Miss H NJ Terry has gone to Boston
for a visit OF some time.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Miss Mary G. Morgan, OF the Treas
urer's office. is at Atlantic City for sew
eral weeks.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Miss Ethel B. Martin is at Atlantic
City for her vacation.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

DR. William Tindau, secretary 10 the
Board OF Commissioners. IS sojouming
IN Seattle. wash.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Miss Elizabeth Tower. Of the office Of
Auditor for Interior. left the 18th instant
for a visit TO her home in South Dakota.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

J. Daniel stuwe, OF Treasurer Office.
accompanied by his mother, Is spending
the summer travelling in Europe.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Mrs. X. l. O.Toole Is visiting relatives
in Virginia
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Miss EsteIle Thorn IS back after three
weeks spent in New York city.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

John r. Roberts. Of the editorial Of
fec Of the Bureau Of Animal Industry,
accompanied by his wife, left the past
week for Newport News, Va. and vi
cinlty. where Mr.. Roberts will spend the
greater portion Of HIS vacation.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Mrs. j. NJ. Vincent is sUmmering at
her old home in New York State.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Deputy Auditor AIOnzo TWeedale re-
turned from Atlantic City on Friday.
He will not resume his duties until to-
morrow
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Miss Alice Lanahan has returned from
q visit 10 Bluemont Va,
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Assistant Secretary Edwards has re-
turned from "a three weeks tour OF
northern New York and Great Lakes
cities
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

District Building with his smiles tomor-
row. Secretary Waldo Hlbbs win also
make his appearance tomorrow,
DR.. william Tiudau. secretary 10 the
Board Of Commissioners. IS sojouning
IN Seattle. Wash.
Deputy Auditor AIonzo TWeedale re-
turned from Atlantic City on Friday.
He will not resume his duties until to-
morrow.
snowden Ashford. Building Inspector,
will leave the city tomorrow ou two
weeks leave Of absence at his country
home.
c. T. Shoemaker. OF the chief clerks
Office. in the Engineer Department.
leaves tomorrow TO go TO Deer Park.
Md. where he viii spend a fortnight
Ralph Pratt. STYLED 'the swiftest steno
in the building has gone on his leave
OF a fortnight
Trueman Lehman. jr.. OF the Parking
Department, has left FOR two weeks,
after materially assisting his father iu
preparing the annual report FOR 1896 and
estimate for 1903
A. K. Selden and W. J. Evans leave
tomorrow for visits 20 their country
homes.
Miss Emile Buhler. OF Dr. Tindalrs
once is now IN Atlantic city
c. s. Reeves has been appointed In
spector OF asphaIts and cements at a
/ compensation OF 1880 per annum
Following suit with their superin-
tendeut. A. I. Philips, j. A. Daley, s.
J. Gass. and S. a Sagrario. Of the
/ sewage pumping station. have asked for
/ two weeks leave dating from tomorrow.
George ". Darby has been recon-
mended by Commissioner Biddle TO the
appointment Of assistant inspector OF
/ buildings at s. per diem
W. r. Chapel, OF the surface division,
! IS expected at the desk within the next
/ few days.
| II. NJ Moss. Superintendent Of Streets.
] is on leave for month.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Charlie Chalmers. the popular station
clerk OF the Second precinct. who. be
fore becoming a member Of the Police
Department. had an enviable record as
a member OF the Marine Corps, and
who has gained wide popularity as an
athlete. left New York during tne pres
emf week for a trip abroad Chalmers
viii cross the Atlantic and visit the
principal cities Of Europe, returning 10
his post OF duty within three weeks.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Mrs. NJ Roe, OF the division OF
publication, is spending her vacation
IN the West.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Miss A. C. Davis has been granted an
extended leave of absence.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Snowden Ashford. Building Inspector,
will leave the city tomorrow on two
weeks leave Of absence at his country
home.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

G. B. Oyar. OF the Bureau OF Ento-
moloKy. left Saturday for his vacation.
going 20 his old home al Boston. Mass.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

J c. T. Shoemaker. OF the chief clerk
/ Office. in the Engineer Department
) leaves tomorrow 10 go TO Deer Park
/ Md. where he viii spend a fortnight
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Detectives Hartigan. Muller, BauT'
and Cornweu Captain Boardman's ex-
Derr COMMITTEES on who 10 fish for and
why" are now getting their para
nhernalla together preparatory 10 a
two weeks trip to the creks or Mary
land. On a former fishing trip when
these same men were angling Tor any
thing from catfish down 10 eel, q pass
Jumped over into their boat, ana tie
pleasure Of the incident was spollSu
when they were heard explaining inc
matter 10 the sheriff of the county.
cant. Robert b. Boardman. who for
twenty years has been known as one
Of the most genial and big-hearted men
in the department. has smile Iof
everybody. Though he carries out the
stern mandate Of the law fearlessly
and without WaVerinE. his sympathy rs
f-souentIv stirred by pathetic incidents
which from time 20 time come beloie e
him. Captain BOardman ls Ihe DlsleSL
zen IN the police department W ME
others are running the gamut or pleas
ure vacation time, the captain remains
home and holds EN- down
Precinct Detective Fortney over in the
SacoDd Drecinct Is becoming a terror to
al sorts of criminals. His most recent
achievement was that OF apprehending
a trio of criminals who were just
Emerging from a house they had plum
5e-ad and were hauling away bundles
~ thafr booty Detective Fortney sin
ole handed put the men behind the bars
Snd secured a conviction the Following
day in court.
cant George A Williams. OF the
r7,-st nrecinct. has thrown of the Of
80 a1oalx and IS now in the noun
tei,,s ~ Virginia on a visit 10 relatives.
During Capt. Williams absence Lieu
+ensDf Hartley is acting captain.
Mrs. Pennefl, the matron OF the
First precinct station, has returned
from the mountains of West virginia
where she spent several weeks Mrs.
Pennefl is the only matron in the de-
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

William d. Searle. the appointment
clerk OF the department, returned to
NVasbin kton and 70 his desk last week,
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Capt. Dan Sullivan. OF the Second
precinct. whom some OF his frlenos nave
chosen to call the ''plumed knight OF
the baton" is taking his hrst vacation
ir MANY Years. and has gone TO Boston.
Captain Sullivan left Friday tor tne
Hub. and expects TO be away from ms
most NOT more than twenty days. Dur
ing his absence he viii visit several OF
rba cities of the East
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Mcpherson Reynolds. OF the dairy d.
vision. IS absent on sick leave.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Ralph Pratt. STYLED 'the swiftest steno
in the building" has gone on his leave
or a fortnight
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Following suit with their superin-
tendeut A. 7. Philips, j, A. Daley, s,
J. Gass. and S. a Sagrario, Of the
sewage pumping station. have asked for
TWO weeks leave dating from tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

c. w. LcEge. Of the same Office, was
away Friday and Saturday on a short
visit at Shepherdstown. W. Va, where
he formerly resided.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

George W. Darby has been recon-
mended by Commissioner Biddle 10 the
Of assistant inspector OF
buildings at s. per diem
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

C. s. Reeves has been appointed In
spector Of asphaIts and cements at a
compensa1ion OF 1880 per annum
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Trueman Lehman. jr.. OF the Parking
Department, has left Tor two weeks,
after materially assisting his father iu
preparing the annual report FOR 1896 and
estimaIe for lsLN.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

7. H. Mattirgly. OF the eomptroiler's
offce. has gone to Coventry. Va, with
his family.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

II. NJ. Moss. Superintendent Of Streets.
is on leave for a month.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Miss Emile Buhler. OF Dr. TindalIs
once, is now in Atlantic city.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

A. K. seIden and W. J. Evans leave
tomorrow for visits 20 their country
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

W. r. Chapel, OF the surface division,
IS expected at the desk within the next
few daVs.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

7. F. A. O'Keefe, of the Bureau OF In
sular Affairs, is spending a two weeks
vacation in Virginia, among the Blue
Ridge mountains
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

James G. Sanders, who IS connected
with the Bureau Of Entomology. was
married on Wednesday evening 20 Miss
Salome VVingate. OF this city. Mr.. and
Mrs. Sanders left for an extended wed
ding trip OF three weeks, during which
time they viii make a tour Of the Great
Lakes. They will be at home after Oc-
tOber ], at the Sufolh.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Mrs Jennie P. Andrews, OF tie mall
and record division. has gone to Kala-
maZoo. Mich, to remain about a month
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Mr.. Martin won a great number OF
friends. who deeply deplore his death.
He leaves a widow, one daughter ana
one son, besides several grandchildren
70 mourn him,
Notes and Personals.
MURRAY +. snider has returned from
q seven weeks tour Of Europe, during /
which he visited Liverpool, London,
Paris. Brussels. Antwerp, The Hague,
Rotterdam, Berne. and other points OF
interest.
Robert s. Person, Auditor for the In
terror Department. has gone 70 his
home in South Dakota on an indefinite
leave OF absence.
Miss Edith Meredith. Of. miscellan-l
eous division. Internal Revenue office, /
IS back from a three weeks vacation /
spent in Ohio and visiting points OF in
terest on the Great Lakes.
Secretary Shaw has returned from an /
extended trip throughout the West dur /
ing which he made a number OF /
speeches. The Secretary was partici- 1
pant in the Iowa State convention OF /
his party recently held.
Assistant Secretary Edwards has re- /
turned from "a three weeks tour Of .
northern New York and Great Lakes (
cities.
Assistant Superintendent Rhodes has I
gone for a two or three weeks inspec- 1
tion trip through the Middle West and
Northwest. Just at Jhis season when /
lTrTfFTrrET1arTz
being made in the public buildings I'm
various cities OF the country il necessi- /
tates the personal supervision, in many
instances, OF those in charge OF such
buildings.
Miss Elizabeth Tower. Of the office Of
Auditor for Interior left the 10Th instant
for a visit TO her home in South Dakota
Miss Gertrude L. Fareuy has return
ed from a vacation spent in her old
home town in Pennsylvania and IN New
York city
Mrs. X. L O-Toole IS visiting relatives
in Virginia
J. Daniel stuwe. OF Treasurer's Office.
accompanied by his mother, Is spending
the summer travelling in Europe.
Miss Alice Lanahan has returned from
q visit TO BIuemont Va.
Miss II. NJ. Terry has gene to Boston
for n visit OF some time.
Miss EsteIIe Thorn Is back after three
weeks spent in New York city.
Miss Ethel B. Martin is at Atlantic
City for her vacation.
Mrs. j. NJ Vincent is sUmmering at
her old home in New York State.
Thomas K. Wallace, Of the office Of
Auditor for the Treasury, who has been
connected with the department for
nearly forty years, has been confined 10
his home for several weeks by a serious
illness. but his friends and associates
are hoping that he Will soon be out
again to enjoy many more years Of life.
William H. Lemon. chief OF the miscel-
Iaueous division, office OF the Auditor
for the Treasury. Is away on annual
leave.
Miss Mary G. Morgan, OF the Treas
urer's office, is at Atlantic City for sew
eral weeks.
Miss Mary B. Rhodes has gone TO the
Adirondack Mountains for the summer.
David c.. Cheesman, who 'las been
taking a seashore vacation or some
length. has returned.
b. +. Constantine, foreman Of the
!. Treasury branch printing office, accom-
scanied by his wife, left Thursday for
b to Norfolk and return by boat.
Miss Ellen A. Fcatherstone, of the.
branch of the g. p. o.. located In the
4 Treasury, has gone for a fifteen days
trip 10 Niagara Falls.
ALL LIKE TO TRAVEL.
In fact. the bulk NJ the summer eNu-
The Washington times., 1906-08-19
Deparrment Personals.

department PERSONALS,
c. Joseph Giers, Of the Military Sec
retary's office. left yesterday for his
home IN Alabama. to be gone a month.
Mr.. Giers' health has been bad for
some time.
John 2. Brooks. OF the same office,
left yesterday for short fishing trip
on the lower Potomac.
A. I. Hughes. Of the quartermastsr
generals office, has been transferred to
vancouver Barracks, Washington, re-
linQuishinE the departmental service for
that of the department at large.
N. G. Porter. for many years idenu-
fed with the quartermaster generals 8
Office, but for several years past on
duty IN the Philippines, is seriously III
IN the United states Army General
Hospital. Presidio San Francisco. Cal.
Miss Virginia L. LeCompte. OF the
inspection branch, quartermaster gem
erals Office. VIII begin her leave Mon
day. upon which day Mrs. Helen Weeks
is expected TO return TO work
Miss A. C. Davis has been granted an
extended leave of absence.
c. w. TlcEge. OF the same Office, was
away Friday and Saturday on a short
visit at Shepherdstown. W. Va, where
he formerly resided
7. r. A. O'Keefe, of the Bureau OF IN
sular Affairs, is spending a two weeks
vacation in Virginia, among the Blue
Ridge mountains.
II. c. Getchcn. of the accounts branch
OF the InsulaI Bureau, began his vaca-
tion Friday, and viii not return TO his
desk until September u.
Preston b. Wright, OF tie advertising
division of the War Department will
spend a fortnight's vacation at Astoria.
Nd.
Mrs Jennie P. Andrews, OF tie mail
and record division. has gone to Kala-
maZoO. Mich, to remain about a month.
7. H. Mattirgly. OF the comptroller 5
offce. has gone to Coventry. Va. with
his family.
William d. Searle. the appointment
clerk of the department, returned to
Washin kton and 70 his desk last week,
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

II. c. Getcheu, Of the accounts branch
OF the InsulaI Bureau, began his vaca-
tion Friday, and viii not return to his
desk until September u.
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Preston b. Wright. OF Tie advertising
division of the War Department will
spend fortnight's vacation at Astoria.
Nd
The Washington times., 1906-08-19

Private J. NJ. Offutt goes on duty to-
day at No. II. and Engineer r ftauIh
viii Dranars himself for a fishing trip
down the Potomac river, near Colonial
Beach.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-11-29
NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD
OF EQUALIZATION.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. THAT
special assessment roll number 1S7,
made for the purpose of defraying the
costs and expenses Of improving
Grand avenue from the west line Of
18th street to the west line Of 7th
street has been filed with the Auditor
and Police Judge, and numbered spe-
cial assessment roll number 1877, and
that the committee on streets and
public ways has been appointed COM
mittee Of the council to sit with the
board of assessors to examine. correct
and equalize the same, and that
Thursday, the 18th day of December,
A. D, 1906, at the hour of 2 o'clock
p. M, in the council chambers of the
city hall, has been fixed as the time
and place of the meeting Of said board
of equalization. All objections to said
assessment must be presented In
writing.
OLOF ANDERSON,
Auditor and Police Judge of the city
Of Astoria.
Dated Astoria, oregon, November
81, 1906. lot