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The Washington times., 1906-12-23
RATHER A TALL FISH STORY.

A remarkable case has just come to
light at the headwaters of Gander creek.
Ten years ago Columbus Allsop went to
that point to fish and cut a willow pole
and set his hook and line. sticking the
pole in the bank. He then got engaged
in something else and forgot llis fishing
pole. After a lapse of ten years he
thought of it few days ago and went
20 the scene at once, and there he found
that his pole had grown to be a willow
tree three feet in diameter The line
was its usual size and when he raised
the nook he found several generations
of hsh on il, the one that was originally
caught on II having raised a school OF
nne ones each season. When Columbus
drew up the old fish all the others fol-
lowed and he loaded them all In his
wagon and drove home, wondering at
the strange occurrence. - HogwalloW
Kentuckian.
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cember l. Miss thinner is a graduate
during her career there won the warm
admiration of her superior, Miss Clara
q. Williams. superintendent of nurses,
for her de"Otion 10 duty.
Superintendent OF Construction w L
Webster takes great pride in the his
trionic abilities of his talented daughter,
Miss Emile. AS a pupil of the Hick-
man Dramatic School. Miss Webster has
developed unusual talent and versatility
for acting. Her Characterization Of
Queen Titania in a recent production
of "A Midsummer Nights Dream
at the Belasco Theater won warm com
mendation from the local critics. and
many look forward to see Miss Emile
enter promising stage career later.
Danny Donovan. the Auditors guide.
Will not act the part OF Santa Claus to
his household of youngsters this Christ
mas With Mrs. Donovan and the
children. he will go to Frederick on
Monday to spend two weeks, and In
consequence the family scene Of the
Christmas festivities viii be transferred
to the historic Maryland town.
District clerks will be given a half
holiday tomorrow in which to do their
Christmas shopping Following their
annual custom. the Commissioners
passed around the half holiday order on
Saturday
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Majestie-"A Jolly Baron"

Billy Clifford. IN his new musical
oddly. a jolly Baron" is coming to
the Majestic New Year week. The piece
Is said to be above the average Of mu-
steal comedies, and the cast presenting
it is a large one. including number OF
Well-known people The production is
complete in every detail, and should
prove a very acceptable Offering to peO-
pie who enjoy the lighter class OF en-
tertainment.
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julius Staats. of section FIVE of the
printing division. who is also CORES
pondIng secretary Of the Plate Printers
Union, has given up his residence In
Kensington. Md, and located in the
northeast section OF this city.
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Aeademy-sheparPs Moving Pictures.

shepard's moving pictures. in a pro-
gram combining comedy. pathos. drama.
sensation, and novelty. viii be the at
traction At the Academy tonight. Owing
To the popularity of Chester r. Spen-
GERS illustrated songs Mr.. Spencer will
be retained as a permanent feature OF
the entertainment, presenting new songs
at every exhibition.
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Miss Blanche A. Richardson, a popu-
lar employe of the Bureau, while visit
ing at her home near chesapeake juno
ton. was thrown from her horse, but
not seriously injured.
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30 have done the best work OF his
career. The English version was taken
from the French by George GrossEith.
and the music. 20 which carle has added
half a dozen original numbers. Is by
Ivan CaryIl, composer Of THE Duchess
OF Dranzic.' - Runaway Girl" etc.
The story told Is that OF a Partisan law
yer named Girdle. who has an annual
attack OF spring fever"
With the approach Of this particular
spring and with the recollection Of past
ones, Babori's wife, in distress. sends
for her American parents. Her father,
Ambrose Girdle, mas stll another OBJ
ject in visiting Paris-consultation With
a celebrated specialist. TEe doctor
gives him an infusion or lambs blood.
and he becomes as "skittish" as his
son-in-law- Hence, the mother and
daughter have two problems instead of
one. A lively old time follows. The
company includes Victor Morley, who
plays the chicken and Emma JanvieT.
as Mrs. Girdle. Miss Janvier mas
capital chance in The Spring
Chicken" +" Others who have prominent
parts are Bessie Mccoy. the New York
HipprOdrome dancer: Blanche Deyo.
Adele Rowland, May Bouton. Amy Dale,
Richard Ridgeley. Arthur Conrad. Syl-
vain LanglOis, and Tony Sullivan.
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Maiestie-Mayers, Sunday Concert.

The popular Mayer concert at the
Majestic Theater tonight promises to be
unusually interesting. Baltimores fam
Gus Maryland Quartet will appear for
the first time In this city. Motion pic
lures will include. "A Trip 10 Mars" a
comedy film; An Escape from Sing
sing;" travel scenes OF a Journey across
the Sahara desert: a unique French
novelty film in colors. and others equal
ly as interesting.
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Chase's-POlire Vaudeville.

The bill for New Year week at Chase s
will be led by Joseph Hart's latest
creation, called The Ten Crickets,' a
tabloid spectacular musical comedy.
Quigley brothers will offer Election
Day" That Quartette" will be heard,
and other numbers will include Ladell
and Crouch, the Four Dunbars, Zena
Keife and her pony, Austin Walsh. and
the motion pictures. The Merry FTollcs
OF Mephistopheles."
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Commerce & Labor
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The wheels of commerce and labor
continue to turn, Notwithstanding that
the department standing sponsor for
the great industries has undergone
change in It's directing head durtrg the
past week. Secretary Straus is fast
familiarizing himself with the operation
and extent of his department.
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Mr. Sarqent Expected Home.

Commissioner General Of immigration
Frank p. Sargent is expected TO arrive
IN Washington tomorrow from Hawaii,
where he has been for several weeks on
business connected with his bureau.
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Foreman Harry Szegedy, of the print
ing division. who is one of the best
known labor leaders IN Washington, is
away on vacation until the first Of the
year.
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II. Nick. Luckett. of the division of
disbursements, was advanced to the
position OF senior warden in Pentalphia
Lodge, +. A. A. NJ, at the recent cleo
ton in that lodge. His degree work has
already been pronounced of the best
and his friends in the department feel
confident that he will fully sustain the
high reputation Pentalphia Lodge has
for good wark
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The following clerks in the main Of
fee are away for the holiday season:
Miss Elizabeth A. Clarkson, Luther III.
Brown, Thomas ". Goss. James W.
Helm. Albert z. Thomas. Miss Ellen
Burke, Miss Mamie c. Withers. ]. VIII
Erw in, and Miss Florence b. Callahan.
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FROM the beautiful land Of SeVflla
Ot castanet, fan, and mautilla,
There rode a bandido.
All proud and Splendid,
To the tune Of merry quintilla.
As he entered the gates Of Grenada,
he stopped at the nearest Posanda,
And cried. con spirito,
My armor complete
Defies ev'ry lance of espada!"
Now at this. two brown eyes. oh! 50
deliciosO,
Shot thrO' TO his heart: and he cried,
furioso,
I'm wounded at last! For love her; I
know so!
You Gypsy! I'm Spanish 'gitana).
And he thought were he only a contra
bandista
He'd smuggle her on. And he cen
might have kissed her;
She preferred her lips, but at such a
sweet vista.
He stammered and suffered. Ma
mana"
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George Kane. plate printer on the night
shift. returned during the week after
being away for several days on account
OF an attack OF appendicitis.
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Notes and Personals.

G. G. Shearer. clerk in the division Of
printing, ONCE of the secretary. has been
promoted from the 500 to the 81 900
grade.
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Notes and Personals.

Miss Alice F. Waller, clerk in the
main office, has gone TO the University
of Virginia to spend the holidays with
relatives and friends.
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been transferred TO the Bureau OF In
migration and Naturalization as a
clerk in the 81 200 grade.
Thomas J. Armstrong has been pro-
NOTED 10 a $500 clerkship IN the
Bureau of Labor
Joe A stuntebeck, Of Kentucky, and
George NJ. Patterson. of Illinois, have
been appointed 10 positions in the immi-
grafton service and have been assigned
to New Orleans for duty as clerk
stenographers.
Michael Cotter. keeper of the Cobb
Point Bar Light Station in Maryland,
has rendered his resignation.
William r. Carpenter. clerk in the di-
vision OF printing. Office of the Secre-
tary. is enjoying one Of the department
Christmas presents, having had his sal
airy increased during the week from
s. 600 10 Sl,2G0.
Charles A. Larsen has been trans
ferred from the position OF assistant
keeper Of the Cove Point Iight-Staton,
in Maryland, To a similar position at
Thomas Point Shoal Light-Station, IN
the same state.
Werner Gibson resigned on Tuesday
his position as sl,eo0 e.erk in the Bu-
reau Of Labor.
James l. Brooks. of the Bureau OF
Labor. has been promoted from copyist
at $500 to clerk at s1,0o0 per annum.
Max NJ. Bernstein. clerk in the Office
Of the Light House Board, has been pro-
NOTED from clerk at $50 to clerk at 500
per annum.
Elijah S. Reed has been transferred
from clerk in the office of the Light
House Board at 500 to a clerkship in
the office of the Fourth Inspector at
Philadelphia at Sl.2oo per annum-
The Seneca. twenty-one foot launch OF
Clarence c. Weideman, OF the division
of appointments. and Fred W. Crom-
well. OF the Government Printing Office,
is docked for the winter months Be
fore being relaurched extensive repairs
will be made
Robert Watson. clerk in the Bureau Of
Immigration and Naturalization, left
Wednesday for Lowell. Mass, TO spend
the holidays with his parents.
Miss Lillian a. Dill. formerly en-
pIoyed in the publication division. Bu-
reau of the Census. has been reinstated
in the bureau as clerk at $1,000 per an
mum. and assigned 20 the library.
Elmer + Hass clerk in the Bureau Of
immigration and Naturalization. is
spending the holidays with home folks
at Shamokin, Pa.
MAJ a. ii. Nickerson, of the chief
clerks division. Bureau Of the Census,
has been elected an alternate delegate
TO the department encampment by John
A. Rawlins Post, No, !, Department OF
the Potomac, @. A. +.
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Foreman Thomas Roche is on leave
until the first of the year, a part OF
the time 10 be spent in Baltimore with
his family.
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George T. Clayton, of section three
D. A. Fulton. of section two, and
Charles II. Godfrey, OF section one, were
week.
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Raoul La Mott. formerly employed in
the bureau, but for the past three years
a travelling salesman for athletic goods,
with territory in the Southern States
has been reinstated In the bureau as a
plate printer. and has already assumed
his new duties.
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small river of water had seped through
TO the office below. This time the com
plant came from a certain official
whose word is TO be reckOned with in
District governmental circles. His angry
tones reached the upper floors where
the commissioners have their sanctums,
and that the leaky basin was repaired
forthwith is now a matter Of record.
This. however, does not settle the
elevator service question; but that, the
officials say, will hardly under go I'm
provement until the District Offices are
moved to the new municipal building
two years hence
G. r. Curtis, of the Water Depart
ment. has been promoted to succeed
Norman Kramer as assistant store
keeper. Mr.. Kramer resigned from the
department on December =. The posi-
tion pays $3.50 year.
William r. Lloyd. of the Building In
spector's office, has resigned TO enter
the commercial field.
Roy r. Haynes, secretary to the board
of condemnation of insanitary buildings,
will soon have an extra 500 a year
tackled on his salary. The law Great
ing the board provides thaJ the Secre-
tary shall receive sl.2o0, but upon as
suming the duties OF the Office Secretary
Haynes overlooked the question OF sal
airy. Capt. William Kelly. chairman of
the board, took note however, and has
made the request to Commissioner Bid
die that his assistant receive the in
crease.
Harry Wallace has been appointed to
the engineer branch of the property
clerks Office at a salary of $500 a year.
The appointment is made to NIL the va
cancy caused by the absence of Maurice
Grammen.
On the recommendation of Superin-
tendent Louis +. Zinkhan, of the Wash
ington Asylum Hospital the Commits
sioners have approved the appointment
OF Mrs. Annie S. Morvent as a pupil
nurse at the institution, and that of
Patrick Dillon as an attendant
Miss Anna c. thinner has been ap-
pointed a graduate nurse at the Wash
ingtOn Asylum Hospital TO succeed Miss
Anna L. Hayes, who resigned on De-
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II. ]. Gotthold. OF section twelve, left
Friday for a two weeks vacation.
The Washington times., 1906-12-23

William Torrens, OF section six. has
been on vacation since Tuesday, and
will not return until the first OF the
year.
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left hand, is stin in Philadelphia under
the care of a physician.
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Edwin Lamasure. accountant, returned
the latter part Of the week from 4
pleasant vacation.
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Daniel Higgins, Of the application diyi-
sion. who left on December on regular
leave, has been granted a three months
leave Of absence without pay. Mr. Hig-
gins is visiting his aunt IN Escanava.
Mich
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L. O.. .ArnerI of the application divI-
sion. is spending his holiday vacation
in Mauch Chunk, Pa He will return
20 his division on January >
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Gus Davis. Of section one, who has
been away from the bureau for about
two weeks, on account of an injury
to one of his hands. is improving. and
is expected TO return to work in a few
days.
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Charles Rose, section two, printing di-
vision, has been on leave for the past
week, and will return January i
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'MANANA" A CLEVER EXAMPLE
OF GILBERTIAN RHYMINC

As a sample Of graceful, musical.
GIbertian rhyming, Charles Emerson
cooks lyric in the song "Mauana."
which is sung in the third act Of This
Rose OF the Alhambra," by Louis Cas-
avant, is worth reading. II only for thS
musical Spanish rhythm it suggests:
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Coming Attractions

National-"The Spring Chicken"
In AmeTiCanizing The Spring
Chicken" which he brings to the Ma
tional next week. Richard Earle is said
The Washington times., 1906-12-23

Miss Margaret Mccarthy. of the
force of official guides, is taking a va
cation for several days.
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Paul O'Neill. OF section eight, has been
putting the finishing touches on his an
nual vacation. He will return after
Christmas
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Lyceum-"The Merry Mai1ens."

At the New Lyceum, beginning at to-
morrow's matinee. The Merry Maid
ems" viii present THE Heir TO the
Hoopla." and "A Necktie Party both
arranged and staged by the popular
comedian, Sam Rice. who plays the
principal comedy role in both burlesques.
The company boasts a good looking
chorus and one that can sing, and the
press agent tells a pleasing tale OF ''ac-
cordeon pleated skirts and gaily colored
hosiery" The olie contains such we'll
known performers as the Marvellous
Ferrel Brothers, Miss Patti Carney,
Johnson and Jerge. Edyth Murray. Bur-
ton and Burton. and Ward and Raynor.
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REFRAIN.

Let castanet click
Beware OF the trick.
When played by a pretty gitana.
It's true, as they say
The kiss OF today.
Should ne'er be put of TO mananas
manana,
Should ne'er be put on TO manana.
II
OH he sighed II himself. .'Dios mio.
1 find there's but one remedio;
This maid ViTtuoso.
With eyes amOrOsO.
To life is quite necessario. -
SO ne went 10 her. directamento.
She looked at him so innOceutO,
"Could'st dance a boiero.
I'd take nOticerO-
Find life with you very COntentO.
So he strung his guitar, and Win mans
neT tragico.
He begged her to give ear 10 his ardent
musicO.
He sang TO her. pleading, in words
pOetiCo.
\ touching and fond Sevillana-
I'm a lovesick bandido-torgive my
bFaVado,
Ny mind is upset. and my heart
agitato
Pray. hy with me. quick. to a near
magistradoi'
She smilingly answered ''Manans."
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James /. Brun. Of the division of ap-
pOintments. has been detailed since
Wednesday afternoon To Mr.. Hess room
in the examining division. Mr.. Bruff
Will return to the division Of appoint
ments after the holidays.
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George W. Sizemore is using the re-
mainder OF his annual leave.
The Washington times., 1906-12-23

Miss Marie l. Fernandez, Of the order
room. is among the number taking va
cation for the holiday season.
The Washington times., 1906-12-23

Leon A. Clark rendered his resigna-
ton. on December Is. as private secre-
tary to the Secretary at $500 per an
mum in order 10 accept the position OF
private secretary to the Secretary of
the Navy. Mr.. CIark's many friends in
the department wish him the fullest
measure of success in his new field.
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reflect great credit on the authoress and
star. Matinees Will be given on Tues
day. Thursday and Saturday. and spe-
cial holiday week matinee Wednesday.
There viii be no advance In prices for
Christmas matinee.
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Aeademy-'Ninety and Nine"
A strong heart story of India. from
the pen OF the gifted Ramsey Morris.
is announced as the attraction for New
The Washington times., 1906-12-23

MAJ a. II. Nickerson, of the chief
clerks division, Bureau Of the Census,
has been elected an alternate delegate
TO the department encampment by John
A. Rawlins Post, No, l, Department OF
the Potomac, @. A. +.
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j. 4. Stratt0n, of the examining divi-
sion, will return on January ., after a
vacation continuing since December 13.
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Miss Lillian A Dill. formerly en-
plOyed in the publication division, Bu-
reau of the Census. has been reinstated
in the bureau as clerk at $1,000 per an
mum. and assigned 20 the library.
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Elmer + Hass. clerk in the Bureau Of
immigration and Naturalization. is
spending the holidays with home folks
at Shamokin, Pa.
The Washington times., 1906-12-23

George Peters. of the plate room, will
spend the holidays at his home in Penn
sylvania. with relatives and friends.
The Washington times., 1906-12-23

J. D. Fall, of the examining division,
left on the 18th for a vacation until
January ,.
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Victor G. Croissant has rendered his
resignation as a clerk in the s., 500 grade
in the Bureau of Corporations, in order
to take a position in the reclamation
service under the Department OF the
Interior at increased compensation.
Frederick r. Proctor Of the division
of printing, office OF the Secretary. has
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pEEp AEN

Let castanet click
Beware Of the trick,
You're playing, my pretty gitana.
It's true as they say,
The husband today.
Should ne'er be put Oft 10 mananas
manana,
Should ne'er be put of to manans-.
The Washington times., 1906-12-23

Mrs Ella r. Jordan. of the division
Of appointments. is cOnvalescing after
an attack OF typhoid fever. She is re-
ported 10 be gaming steadily.
The Washington times., 1906-12-23

Robert Watson. clerk in the Bureau Of
Immigration and Naturalization, LETT
Wednesday for Lowell. Mass, 10 spend
the holidays with his parents.
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GOSSIP OF DEPARTMENTS.
CtNlServioeCornrn.
9EAAA0-(.I

Miss z. j. Spofford OF the examining
division, left Thursday afternoon for
Dolgevile, n. Y. where she viii spend
the holidays. Miss SpOfford expects 10
return January 2
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Miss Anna c. thinner has been ap-
pointed a graduate nurse at the Wash
ingtOn Asylum Hospital 10 succeed Miss
Anna L. Hayes, who resigned on De-
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will b. Meyer. of New York. has been
given temporary appointment on the
rolls of the commission as messenger.
The Washington times., 1906-12-23

Foreman Charles Randall, of the
steam pressroom, is away on vacation
until the first Of the year
The Washington times., 1906-12-23

Miss Elizabeth J. Raymond, private
stenographer To the chief examiner, left
Thursday for New York city. She will
VISIT, also. in Connecticut before return
ing TO the commission on January >
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John j. Deviny. of the printing divis-
ion, is reported to be recovering from
his recent attack of typhoid fever,
The Washington times., 1906-12-23

Paul Siege, of section eight of the
printing division. who has been at home
i'll for the past two weeks, is still con-
fined to his bed.
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Miss Margaret Maurer. of the division
OF appointments, leIt on Wednesday of
the past week fOT holiday visit 10 her
parents in GreenvilIe. Ohio. Miss Maur-
er Will return on January ..
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". A. Wilson of the division of ap-
pointments, IS confined to his home In
Hyattsville, Md. by severe illness. Two
specialists were tn attendau~. Wednes-
day.
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ingvald Steenson and Ira c. Tweedy,
both OF Iowa, have been selected for ap-
pOintment on the rolls of the commission
at $l30 per annum. Messrs. Steenson
and Tweedy were selected from the
bookkeeper register. Mr. SteensOn re-
ported for duty on Thursday. and was
assigned to the file room in the division
OF appointments. vice Percy f. Alien, re-
signed. Mr.. Tweedy has not yet report
ed for duty. His assignment Will be TO
the division of appointments
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Miss L. L. Tracy, Of the examining
division, will entertain her sister, Or
+. Tracy, of New York State. during
the holidays. Dr. Tracy arrived Thurs
day.
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Earl Il. Field, Of Boston. Mass, took
the oath of office on December Is. hav-
ing been selected for probationary ap-
pointment in the stenographers' room of
the division of appointments from the
stenCKrapher and typewriter register.
Mr. Field was chosen 10 MI the vacancy
caused by the resignation OF Clarence
+. Newton, who resigned 10 accept a
position at the Library of Congress.
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been transferred TO the Bureau OF I'M
migration and Naturalization as a
clerk in the 81 200 grade.
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A Christmas present slightly i'm ad-
vance was deposited by the stork OF;
Saturday. December Is, at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. II. +. Mitchell Mr. Nit
cheli is member OF tie examining
division.
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The Seneca. twenty-one foot launch Of
Clarence c. Weideman, OF the division
Of appointments. and Fred ". Crom-
well, Of the Government Printing Ofhce,
is docked for the winter months Be
fore being relauEched extensive repairs
will be made
The Washington times., 1906-12-23

A. I. MacDowelI, of the printing divi-
sion, who has been Ill for several weeks.
has not yet returned to work. although
his condition is said TO be improved
The Washington times., 1906-12-23

Joe A. Stuntebeck. of Kentucky, and
George NJ. Patterson. of Illinois, have
been appointed 10 positions in the immi-
grafton service and have been assigned
70 New Orleans for duty as clerk
stenOEranhers.
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| Michael Cotter. keeper of the Cobb
| Point Bar Light Station in Maryland
| has rendered his resignation.
The Washington times., 1906-12-23

William II. Carpenter. clerk in the di-
vision OF printing. Office of the Secre-
tary is enjoying one Of the department
Christmas presents, having had his sal
airy Increased during the week from
81 600 10 81 go
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Thomas J. Armstrong has been pro-
NOTED TO a $500 clerkship IN the
Bureau of Labor