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his work In the sixth division.
Joe Dries. of the sixth division. has re-
turned from a visit 10 his old home ia
Minneapolis. MINI.
Clyde ]. Sheriff, who recently resign
cd from the printcry TO locate in Seat
tie Wash. writes 20 friends here that
he is at work. and IS well pleased with
his new home
". A. Moore, of the document division,
has returned from his vacation, which
was pleasantly spent at Liganore Hills,
Nd.
Howard Youngs. time clerk Of the
document division, after visiting at va
rious points in New York State. has re-
turned TO the office.
Thomas Conway. Of the main press
room, returned 20 the office this week
after spending his annual vacation TAX
ing I'm tho sights at Atlantic City.
George sylvester. OF the third di-
vision. has reported for duty after TAX
ing his annual leave.
Miss Minnie Hegeman. a popular clerk
fl the document division. has returned
from her vacation. which was spent
with home folks in northern New York.
She also made several side trips 70
other points in the State.
Miss Jennie Grace Johnson, copyholder
in the specification division. has re-
turned from her vacation, after having
as IT her old home in Connecticut She
IS much improved In health and reports
"a delightful trip.
Charles l. Harvard. OF the folding
room. is spending his vacation with rela-
lives IN New York city.
James NJ. Mcdaniel. OF the folding
room has returned from his home IN
South Carolina. where he spent fifteen
DAYS OF mis- annual leave visiting friends
and relatives
r. NJ Allen. Of the bill section of
the folding room, has returned 10 the
office. after an extensive trip through
several Of the New England States and
Canada. He also visited friends at his
old homo in Watertown. y. Y. a city
of which he at one time had the honor
IF being mayor.
William Aetinhead. Of the folding
room, has been granted thirty DAYS
leave. He viii spend most of his vaca-
tion with friends at Frederick. Md.
John +. Desmond has returned from
his annual vacation, which was spent
principally in Boston.
Miss Anna HausbOrough, OF the docu-
nent division, has returned from her
vacation which was spent in New York.
Boston. and New London. Conn. At the
latter place she visited her sister, the
wife of Lieutenant WOlven, L. S. A.
l. r steely, a popular clerk in The
document division. was granted fifteen
DAYS leave Saturday. Accompanied by
his wife, he viii visit friends in Mary
land and Virginia.
John Williams has returned from Col
orial Beach. and is again at his post
Of duty in the sixth division.
A jolly party Of proof readers from
the Office who have been playing the
role of tourists and fishermen for sew
eral weeks, returned 10 the city the
nrst Of the week after an enjoyable
trip to Canada The party consisted of
Albert Reid, Harry Watkins, John 5.
Huston, ard Harry Hum bic.
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Old Sign Boards Replaced.

The old warning iron sign boards 10
the public hidden in the underbrUsh. ct
the Capitol grounds, have been replaced
with new painted panels at each en-
trance 70 the grounds. and no one can
now complain OF Ignorance OF the
law"
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ANCIENT ART TAXED.

The proposal TO impose a duty OF ~
per cent on ancient objects art entering
France has been officially accepted by
NJ. Poincare. and VIII be included In his
budget Tor 1907. II Is viewed with the
greatest 8nt9gorism by French hne-art
dealera
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GaPItok ~

among the handsome rooms newly
decorated al the Capitol is the ofhce Of
tbs Sergeant-at-Arms Of the House o.
Rapresentatives
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VIII II. Kervin. an efficient and popu-
lar clerk in the office Of the supern-
tendent of the supply division, has been
given an increase in salary. being
raised from Sl,O75 TO Sl.400 per aunum.
Mr.. Kervin is a native of New York.
and has been employed in the ONCE for
the past twelve years
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Personal Notes.

W. 7. Rennisou. Of the finishing room
OF the 5lndery. returned Tuesday from
trID 10 81 Louis and other points
along the Mississippi river. lie was the
guest of his sister in ST. Louis.
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Col James 4. Stratton snd daughter.
the former of the examining division,
are in Boston at present, and expect
soon 10 sail from that point for Halifax,
Nova Scotia.
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Personal Notes.

c. ". Bennett has returned 10 duty
after his annual vacation spent with his
family IN Illinois.
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John Z. Alyerson. clerk in Timekeeper
Entriken's division. has recently been
granted a handsome increase in salary.
He was raised from Sl,4o0 TO 1880 per
annum.
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J. J. Crayne. who was called 20 Mis-
souri, on account Of the illness of his
aged mother, is still at her bedside. lie
has the sincere sympathy Of his brother
officers az the Capitol.
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service district. and wife are enjoying
the cool weather at Ocean City, Nd
Mr.. Grif1th's outing extends from Sep
tember ] to l9.
P A Hord, of the examining division.
is visiting relatives at Covington and
Naysville, Ky.
Miss lea NJ Reilly, of the division Of
appointments, is enjoying the invigor-
ating air and ocean breezes at Asbury
Park, n J.
Miss Lillian Thomas, niece of Daniel
BrobSt OF the division of appointments,
left Saturday for her home in New
York, after a visit of two months at
The home Of Mr.. Brobst. She returns to
enter school.
Miss L. L. Tracy has returned from
a vacation journey to Michigan and
New York
II is expected that the clerk examiner
examination viii be scheduled within
day or two. Most of the employees Of
the commission were appointed from
this examination.
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w A Pollard. nf the document di-
vision. is among the number receiving
promotions during The week
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B. W. Kumler. OF the examining d.
vision. returned Friday from a four
weeks visit in Seven Mile. Ohio.
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Joseph Il. johnson. of Capitol police. is
stIl on leave at his home, IN Newport
r. I.
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jeremiah B. Wilbur. Of the record di-
vision, with his wife, is spending his
vacation at hinsale on the lower PO-
tomaC.
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W. B. Dorsey. of the office of the
superintendent Of supplies. was given
an Increase in salary this week.
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capt. John r. King. United States
pension agent, is again on duty after
his trip to Yellowstone Park and the
Pacific Coast.
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Miss Anna De Sales Lovejoy, OF the
appointments division. viii return Tues
day from a vacation trip 70 New York
city and other Eastern points
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Personal Notes

Miss Edna j. Sronord. Of the examin-
ing division. has returned from visit
20 her parents IN New York state
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Lewis II. Wilcox, The obliging door
keeper at the main entrance 10 the old
building, has recently returned 10 his
post of duty after six weeks with his
home folks in Michigan.
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p. Hepburn has gone on his annual
vacation 10 WestmOreland county, Va.
for a two weeks fan fishing and hunt
ing trip. He is staying with Fred Isel
this week at his cottage at Colonial
Beach.
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turned 10 the Office and again taken up
his work In the sixth division.
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Miss Mamie V Mitchell. OF the record
division. is al Atlantic City for q two
weeks vacation.
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nnsimOUreaU
V 5SszS @S

vacation. during which he visited !.
Minneapolis and other points in the I
West.
George Reyes. messenger Of the west
ern division. is enjoying an extended
leave.
Charles Reed is still acting chief Of
the western division.
Jim Hensley Of the board OF review.
has returned 10 duty from a vacation
spent In Maine.
Capt James McCauley chief Of the
invalid section Of the board Of review.
has returned from his vacation.
John ". Bates. OF the board Of review,
is away on annual leave
Miss Mary Z. AcHenry. Of the board
OF review. Is at Atlantic City for two
weeks.
Charles p. Wise, Of the board OF re-
view. is spending his vacation among
the West Virg- mia mountains.
Peter ". Blazer. of the special exam
ination division. is dangerously Ill With
typhoid fever.
Miss Nettie Hamlln. Of the board Of
review. IS away on annual leave.
Maj Phil. ". Coleman. assistant chief
Of the board OF review. has returned
from his vacation and is acting chief
Of division IN the absence OF Major T.
I. Dallon.
Frank White. Of the board Of review.
is away on annual leave
Col. Alexander vangender. Of the
board OF review, is away on annual
leave.
DR.. A. S Helton. qualified surgeon Of
the medical division. has returned from
three weeks vacation at ST. Georges
Island.
Judge W B. Pettus. OF the board OF
review, has returned from his vacation
Lincoln Bomberger. chief Of the rat
ers section. OF the board OF review, is
away on annual leave.
Morris Ketcham, Of the board Of re-,
view, IS away on annual leave.
Morris Thorne. Of the board Of review,
Is away on account Of sickness
Miss Mamie V. Mitchell. Of the record
division. is at Atlantic City for q Two
weeks vacation.
jeremiah B. Wilbur, Of the record di-
visioa. with his wife, is spending his
vacation al hinsale on the lower Po-
tomac.
Mrs NJ l. De Wolf OF the record di-
vision, Is visiting her daughter at White
sulphur Springs.
Mrs. VI. F. CASTOR. of the record di-
vision, has returned 20 duty after a two
weeks pleasant visit 10 friends in west
Virginia.
Captain Hmyer. Of the army division.
has returned to his duties after a de-
lightful vacation.
Mrs. ". ". Cordeu. wife of Section
Chief Cordell. left on Thursday after
non for an extended visit 10 their old
home in east Tennessee
Miss Hattie Carey is spending her va
cation on the Maine coast
Miss SaIie CuIbertson has returned TO
her desk after visit to the White Sui
phur Springs
j. R WeatheTs, Of the army division.
is visiting friends in Vincennes, Ind.
August Donath. OF the army division.
made a flying visit TO Chester Pa, this
week. TO register a voter.
Fred c.. FreaT. OF the army division,
Is keeping his friends we'll supplied with
oTtolan and reed birds
Capt William Smith army division,
will be absent a month on his annual
vacation.
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Clyde ]. Sheriff. who recently resign
cd from the printcry 10 locate in Seat
tie. Wash. writes 90 friends here that
he is AT work. and IS well pleased with
his new home
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Patent Office

Herbert H Dyke, who vas said 10
have resi- gned as an employe in division
p. does not contemplate such step.
Mr.. Dyke is at present spending his
vacation in Denver, Col. he VIII return
to Washington the latter part OF this
month
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Joe Dries. of the sixth division. has re-
turned from q visit 20 his old home ln
Minneapolis. MINI.
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Morris Thorne. Of the board Of review,
Is away on account Of sicknes.
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John O'ConneT. Of the eastern divi-
sion met with a painful accident on
Wednesday. In attempting 10 board
street car his foot slipped. throwing
him to the street and severely injuring
him He was taken 70 the Emergency
Hospital and has since been removed 70
It's own home.
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Mrs NJ l. De Wolf OF the record di-
vision, is visiting her daughter at White
Sulphur Springs.
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VIII A. KemPer, Of the examining
division. has returned from a three
weeks vacation spent at Lorton Valley,
Va
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Morris Ketcham, Of the board Of re-,
view, IS away on annual leave.
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Mrs NJ. F CASTOR. Of the record di-
vision, has returned 20 duty after a two
weeks pleasant visit 10 friends in West
Virginia.
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john IaylOT Is sum at MS ASiLIS III
Milwaukee, Wis.
C. +. Whitney. is on leave at his home
in Michigan. He reports fine fishing at
the lakes.
Dr. W B. Greene, who went on his
wedding trip TO his home in the wilds
of Maine. is expected to return on the
18th and will go to housekeeping in this
city. Doc" will be missed from the
ranks Of the old bachelors on the police
force of the Capitol
W. Townsend starts on his vacation
this week and viii be accompanied by
his wife and children.
". H. Estey is reported at Weiser,
Idaho. this week. He says everything
is booming in the gold country OF the
far Northwest.
T. y. webber, ST.. the Capitol detec-
tive. spent last week in old Kentucky.
He reports that the politics of that
State are as hot as the Indian summer
Of the South.
Capt J. P. Megrew, of the United
States Capitol police. is expected to re-
turn next week from his summer home
at Lake Skaneateles, n. Y.
Col. Henry Casson, the genial ser-
geant-at-arms, House of Representa-
tives, stopped over from his home at
Madison. Wis. on his way TO New York
last Saturday. He Is brown as a nut
and looks as though the Western cli-
mate has made a well man of him.
James Kenney, Of sergeant-at-arms
office. is still dangerously III al his home
in Massachusetts. lie is sadly missed at
the Capitol and has the sympathy Of
his many friends.
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Capt. James McCauley, chief Of the
invalid section Of the board Of review.
has returned from his vacation.
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George Reyes. messenger Of the vest
ern division. is enjoying an extended
leave
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Charles p. Wise, Of the board OF re-
view. is spending his vacation among
the West Virgins mountains
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Charles Reed is still acting chief OF
the western division.
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J. Hanson Boyden. of division q. re-
signed from the ofiice last Tuesday to
accent a position with Myers, Cush-
man & Ray, patent attorneys, Of this
city.
f. w. Swanton, OF division 2, is away
from the office on a months leave. He
is spending part of his vacation at his
old home in Bath. Me, and part in Mas
sachusetts
John H. Anderson, division s. has Just
returned from a months visit 70 Cleve-
land, Ohio.
Miss F. F. Castle. division Z. has this
week gone TO her home in Medina. n \.
l. :. Anderson. division q. is spending
some time at While Springs, Va.
c. A. ROwley, division y, is spending
a week in New York city.
J. II. Bruninga division 90. is absent
from the Office on a weeks leave.
". ". Townsend. chief Of division 2S.
las been spending couple OF weeks az
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Miss Nettie Hamlin. Of the board Of
review. is away on annual leave.
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DR.. A. S. Helton. qualified surgeon Of
the medical division. has returned from
a three weeks vacation at St George 8
Island.
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Lincoln Bomberger. chief Of the rat
ers section. OF the board OF review, Is
away on annual leave.
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Captain Hillyer. OF the army division,
has returned TO his duties after de-
HEhtfui vacation.
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Recent letters from Miss Peachie, who
has been In Seattle, Wash. during the
summer, state that she is improved I'm
health and will probably return about
October l
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Miss Mary L McHenry. OF the board
OF review. Is at Atlantic City for two
weeks
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Judge ". B. Pettus, OF the board OF
review, has returned from HIS vacation
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Peter ". Blazer. Of the special exam
instion division, is dangerously III With
typhoid fever
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b W. humleT. or the examining Al-
vision. returned Friday from a four
weeks visit in Seven Mile. Ohio.
VIII A. Kemper, Of the examining
division. has returned from three
weeks vacation spent at Lorton Valley
Va.
Miss Hattie B. Crump. Of the division
Of appointments. has returned, after a
vacation OF three weeks spent IN New
England and the East Miss Crump
was accompanied by Miss Agnes c..
Thompson. also Of the division of ap-
pointments, in a visit 10 Somerviue,
Mass. friends.
L. ". CoveU Of the examining divi-
sion. was confined to his home last
week by illness.
F.M. Mclaughlin, OF the rural free de-
livery division, will return Monday from
4 visit to relatives In Prariesburg. Cedar
Rapids. and other cities in Iowa. Mr.
Mclaughlin has been absent since Aug
ust 10.
W. F. NTutchler returned Saturday
from a vacation spent in Easton. Pa.
Mr.. Mutchler has been awa- from his
desk since August Is.
f. f. Brown. OF the application divi-
sion, Will return Monday from a weeks
vacation.
Mrs. c. B. Cobb, who left August 20.
will return Tuesday from two weeks
vacation.
F. w. Haller left September / for a
visit in Pennsylvania and New York
He expects to return the last of the
month.
H. f. Morgan. Of the application divi-
sion. will return September Il from
trip to North Carolina.
F. L. Phipps. of the application divi-
sion, who has been enjoying a visit 10
his home in Ohio since August 20, is ex-
pected back on September "a
The wife and little son of Arthur II.
Bachmann, Of thestenOgraphe-s' room OF
the division of appointments, are eX-
pected to return next week from an ex-
tended visit in New York State. Mr.
Bachmann was with his family for three
weeks
Clarence F. Newton, of the division
of appointments. returned Tuesday from
an extended visit to his mother and
friends in New London. Conn.
S b. Clements, OF the application di-
vision, left the first Of the weel- with A
party of friends for a fishing trip on the
lower Potomac. Mr. Clements viii be
absent about two weeks.
George ". Hall, of the examining di-
vision, will return next week from a
visit In Bangor, Me.
R. H. Griffith. an employe in the Of
Rcs Of the secretary for the fourth civil
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j. A. Cunningham. of the main press
room, who has been on the sick list for
about three weeks. is reported 70 be inn
proving.
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Ed Reinmuth, Of the average room.
has returned from a hiteen-day vaCa-
tion, which was spent with his family
at Colonial Beach.
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vacation. during which he visited
Minneapolis and other points in the
West.
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John ". Bates. OF the board OF review,
is away on annual leave
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R F. Marine. Of division 81, has iust
returned from a two weeks outing at
Ocean City, Md.
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Frank White. OF the board OF review.
is away on annual leave.
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". A. Moore, Of the document division,
has returned from his vacation, which
was pleasantly spent at LiganOre Hills,
Md
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Ed. F. Geyer. of the average room. is
taking his. annual leave, which was
granted him Thursday.
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Maj Phil. ". Coleman. assistant chief
Of the board OF review. has returned
from his vacation and is acting chief
Of division in the absence OF Major T.
I. Dalion.
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Jim Hensley. Of the board Of review,
has returned 10 duty from a vacation
spent In Maine
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John Taylor is still at his home in
Milwaukee, Wis.
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More than 10000 letters were sent 70
the dead letter Office during the year
1915 because of having been mailed with
out any address.
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Thomas Peter and Hynes r. Terry. of
the guide force, have been on the rest
ing list during the week.
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Mr. Keiger Of the eastern division.
has been transferred TO the special eX-
animation division.
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". II. Hodge. OF division a. haK been
spending a month al Bluemont, Va. His
wife and daughter were with him.
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Col Alexander Vangender. OF the
board OF review, is away on annual
I leave
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Howard Youngs. time clerk Of the
document division, after visiting at va
rious points in New York State. has re-
turned 10 the Office.
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Major c. II. Gould. division q, is in
Windham, Vi he viii not return be-
fore October Z
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Mrs. ". u. Cordell, wife Of Section
Chief Coriell. left on Thursday after
non for an extended visit TO their old
home in east Tennessee
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C. L. Beeler. division y. is at his farm
near Charlottesville. Va.
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j. NJ Price has been transferred from
the bindery stock division to the docu-
ment division.
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Personal Notes.

Mrs. Lillian Brown has returned from
her vacation, the last two weeks Of
which was passed in the Berkshire hills.
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Lewis II. Wilcox, The obIiging door
keeper at the main entrance 10 the old
building, has recently returned To his
post OF duty after six weeks with his
home folks Ia Michigan
J. A Cunningham. of the main press
room, who has been on the sick list for
about three weeks. is reported TO be i'm
proving.
Ed Reinmuth, Of the average room.
has returned from a hftecn-day vaCa-
ton, which was spent with his family
at Colonial Beach
Ed. F. Geyer. of the average room, IS
taking his. annual leave, which was
granted him Thursday.
Thomas Peter and Hynes r. Terry. Of
the guide force. have been on the rest
ing list during the week
J. NJ Price has been transferred from
the bindery stock division to the docu-
ment division.
James II. HesIet, of the main proof
room. will leave on Thursday for To-
peka, Kan. where he VIII visit home
folks for thirty days. He will be ac-
companied by his wife and daughter,
Florence.
Joseph S. Cornish. Of the folding di-
vision of the biudery. is taking his
vacation He was I'm New York city for
a day or so. and viii return to the
Office on Friday.
II. C. Wasson, of the bindery. has re-
turned from a sixty-day trip 10 Iowa
ard Illinois. He was accompanied by
his wife.
Walter Terry. of the finishing division
of the blndery, has returned 10 the city
from his wedding tour and reported at
the office yesterday. He and his bride,
formerly Miss Bessie r. Work, of the
bindery. visited at Atlantic City and
other points East.
Assistant Foreman Grant, Of the first
division has returned from his vaca-
ton, part Of which was spent In At
lantiC City.
Charles George. of the sixth division
took his leave this week. and VIII visit
friends in Chicago.
d. A Cuen, OF the main proof room.
has returned from a vacation spent az
Atlantic City.
7. Frank Morgan, assistant foreman
OF the FIRST division, is back from an eN'
tenSiVe tour of the Northwest He was
a member OF n party that toured Canada.
Robert W Christian, after a vacation
and oTting a. Rehoboth Beach. has re-
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Mr. Cole is enjoying few days at
home with his wife and children. who
have just returned from an extended
visit % relatives in their old home up
the Hudson.
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L. ". CoveH Of the examining divi-
sion. was confined to his home last
week by illness.
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Charles Emery. OF division 80. has lust
returned from n trip 10 ovincete=ss.,
Mass
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G. r. Whitney. is on leave at his home
in Michigan. He reports fine fishing at
the lakes.
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The many friends OF Mr. TAYLOR. OF
the division Of dead letters. are glad to
know that he is now on the way 10 re-
Covery, after . serious Illness.
Mr. DalZeIl. chief of the propertv
branch in the division Of dead letters.
has gone to Ogdensburg. y. Y. his
native place. to spend his vacation.
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W T. Evans. widows files, western
division. has returned to duty after his
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skyland. in the mountains Of Nessh
Carolina
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James II. HesIet. Of the main proof
room, Will leave on Thursday for To-
peka, Kan. where he viii visit home
folks for thirty days. He will be ac-
companied by his wife and daughter,
Florence.
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George L. Morton. chief OF division IS.
is in the Berkshire Hills of Massachu~
setts with his wife. He will not return
before September %