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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07
Department Flooded With 1880
Registrations for Years Supplies

Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
DeGraw, who has supervision over the
division OF supplies. in order to bring
about some system in the matter Of sup
plying the postmasters over the country
Syith office supplies. issued an order ad-
Eising that the acquisitions be made out
on a basis Of one years supplies. AS a
result the pOstmasters have flooded the
department with acquisitions, about 49,
200 untitled acquisitions now being on
hand The receipts of acquisitions, how
ever, which a week or so ago ran I'D TO
over loo daily, are now only between
900 and 600 a day. and the division is
Elling between 100 and ], 100 a day, so
that within two weeks it is expected
that all acquisitions will be filled
promptly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07
Emil Carlson Made journey
To Maine to Finish Painting

At the National Academy exhibition
in New York the Inness gold medal has
been awarded to Emu Carlson for his
picture Canaan Mountains" The work
OF Mr.. Garrison VIII be remembered ia
the recent exhibition at the Corcoran
Gallery by his realistic canvas, Surf. %
No. 2SS It is known to a few that Mr.
Garrison was reluctant about sending
this picture TO the exhibition. as It was
then unfinished, and that no made a
trip TO the coast Of Maine. taking this
canvas with him, and completing II
but few days before the time for send.
ing in work expired.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07
EDWARD CONNOLLY TO PLAY
AIDES "MARSE covINGToN'

George AIDE, author OF Fables in
lang." The College Widow Wood
land, and a little OF everything hum
orous and tuneful. will be represented
at Chase's next week by his most re-
markable literary effort. the one-act
sketch which attained fame in Chicago
last fall. entitled ''Marse Covington,' II
being especially written for the we'll
known comedian, Edward Connolly, who
viii present it here with the support Of
such eminent actors as Gerald Griffin,
Stephen Maley. Ernest Carr, Arthur ED
belts, etc. OF this sketch David War
field said, Il would like to play n that"
The other offerings embr1ce Tom Ed
wards, the Aribos, the Sl,ook Ministries,
Villa Holt Wakefield Hal Merritt. FiIZ-
sereld and Giley. and the comic motion
pictures called TEDDY Bears"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07
THEATER NEWS AND CHAT

IONA. Mr.. Serrano's most brilliant per
formances probably were as the crazy
brother in Mrs. Leffingwells Boots. +"
Napoleon" with Virginia Harmed, and
IN "A japanese Nightingale" for KIaw
& Erlanger. Mr.. SerranO has had the
best Of schooling. having begun mis-
career IN 1892. IN Augustin Days com
pauy. and since that fine, has been as
ISOLATED with Daniel E'rohman, Richard
Mansfield, William II. Crane, and Tari-
Gus Charles FrOhman, Klaw & ErlanseT
/ companies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07
william Keith, Veteran Californian,
Is Exhibiting in New York

In New York. at the Macbeth gal
leries. there is now on exhibition the
work Of William Keith, the veteran
landscape painter. Of California. Mr..
Keith has Iabored hard in the prepare
ton OF pictures for this event, for the
reason that he was a large loser of
available exhibition pictures by the fire
in san Francisco a year ago. Two pic
lures. 1.-THE Oak Farm" and Majestic
Oaks" by this artist, were on exhibit
ton in the recent Salon at tbs Corcoran
gallery, and their marked attractive
ness and sincerity win be remembered
bv those who made a careful study
OF this exhibition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Same is true Of religion ana OF oenoe-
raey. IN very case we cherish tho sys-
TEN and blame those who violate its
principles"
The April number Of the international
Association of Machinists' Magazine Is
out. It is an exceptionally goa num-
Der.
John II. Finuegan, now OF New York.
for many years conovted with the Wash
ington Navy Vary, was in the city last
week. He paid a visit to his friends ct
the Navy Yard and received a royal
welcome.
Samuel Lescallett. assistant foreman
Of the East Gun Carriage shop, wash
ington Gun Factory. Is dead, aged forty
i've years. He was beloved and the
idol Of the men who worked under
him.
Potomac Lodge No. II. Junior Order
Of Mechanics, international Association
Of Maehinists, is growing rapidly with
new members admitted each week At
last weekly meeting Recording Secre-
tary Henderson delivered a lecture on
contract work. illustrated by blackboard
sketches. Ex-President Turner spoke
on the conditions OF the yard under
! Commissioner Leutze. which was more
than Favorable to the liberal spirit
shown the men by the commsndans.
Harry L. Sparks. Chairman q the
! Brotherhood OF Locomotive Engineers
committee that brought the charges
/ against AIuIhan and Mathews, alleging
| that they caused the death OF Engineer
Murphy. IN the Southern railway wreck
last September, by official interferencs
with wreclng rescGers, say that his
organization has spent $500 so far Ia
that case and stands ready 70 spend
i ten times that amount 10 see that the
men. whom he alleges, are IN q way re-
| spfnsible for Murphy's dean are pun
ished. Mr.. Sparks says that unless the
police trlal board soon renders a verdict
| in the case his organization VIII take
| legal steps IN the courts to compel
them to render verdict.
The decision Of the Navy Department
| to have al the ordnance work for the
two new battlesli3s. provided BY Con-
| gress, constructed in the washington
gun factory. instead Of placing that big
! amount OF work with private cOuTrac-
tors, as had been practically decided
j upon, which would have necessltated
the discharge of 1.0oe or more men. has
made everybody Ia the navy yard happy
and that happiness has infected the
merchants IA the Southeast AMI North
east, where most Of the men who work
IN the navy yard live. The decision
assures three years work TO three
shifts. Only two shifts are now work
ing. The additional shift viii necessitate
the employment Of a large number Of
new hands.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07
oTHE BELLE OF RICHMOND"
MISS PURNELL'S SECOND PLAY

Kathryn Purnen and her excellent
company viii offer for the second week
OF her engagement at the Majestic the
powerful melodramatlc success, 1.-THE
Belle OF Richmond It is described as
q strong dramatic story OF love and
passion. il VIII be given an elaborate
mounting. The gowns worn by Miss
Purnell are said to be revelation. Bar
gain matiness win be given Monday,
Wednesday and Saturday. all seats re-
served, . cents.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07
jackson Due Private Secretary
To Third Assistant P. NJ. G. Lawshe

Third Assistant Postmaster General
4awshe has appointed Jackson A Due.
Of Birmingham, Ala, his private sec
Fetary. AIr. Due was private secretary
to Henry 1de while the latter held the
position Of minister Of finance and JUS
Feer and also as governor general of
the Philippine Islands. Mr.. Due has re-
gently been employed as court reporter
Tor the Alabama Great Southern rail-
way. He reported for duty Yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07
(ContInued from - -

thirty-three years ago. His father vas
a Spaniard. and his mother was a prom
inent member OF the Irish aristocracy.
Before entering the profession Of the
stage, Mr.. Serran0 was an attache OF
the Columbian legation in Washington.
where. on account Of his proficiency IN
several languages and In diplomatic Ell
quette. he served for a number Of years.
Aside from his great success In 'Ari-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07
Assistant p. N. G. Hitchcock
Has Returned From Chicago

First Assistant Postmaster General
Hitchcock returned to the department
from trip to Chicago where he was
called on official business.
Postmaster General Meyer enjoyed a
lively game Of tennis at the White
House tennis court on Wednesday
afternoon
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Mrs E. L. Janney and Miss z. V. Pen
lleton, Of the Office of the auditor for
hhe Postofice Department. have been
transferred from the asserting to the
inspecting division.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07
"The HypocriteS," KaHch,
And Shan Play Coming

George S. Spencer, Claus Bogel, George
g Christie. Josephine Florence Shepard.
Mary Z. Baker. and Gladys Hulette.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Department. has received word from
Ashland. KY, that his mother IS show
ing improvement from her serious IL
ness.
A. II. Stamp, OF the inspecting divi-
sion. office Of the auditor for the Post
Office Department, who was taken sud-
denly I'll IN the department several days
ago and conveyed to the Emergency
Hospital. Is now at his home, al Tenth
street northeast, where he IS reported
to be greatly improved
R L. McNaughtOn, clerk in the rural
free delivery division, Bureau Of the
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General,
has returned to his desk after an Illness
of two weeks.
Capt. W. s. Belden. chief OF the re-
cOTdlng division Of the Office Of the
auditor of the Postoffice Department,
who has been III for the last two weeks
with q troublesome case OF rheumatism,
/ is reported 70 be greatly improved.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

E. B. Bateman. T. J. Finneran, 4
Lowe. a. Longpre, and F. Moreiand'
delegates elected to Central Labor
Union from Electrical Workers Union,
No. 2e. have been seated IN Central
Union.
Emmet L. Adams. president Of Dis
trict Lodge, No. A. International Asso-
citation of Machinists. is back from an
extended business trip to the East in
the interest of Government machinists
In navy yards, naval stations, and prov
ing grounds He gas a caller the past
week at the Navy Department in the in
terest of his organization.
Henry steir. Of Carriage and Wagon
Workers Local Union. No. r. was in
Baltimore last week IL connection with
the settlement OF some trouble among
the workmen in that city connected
with his organization. Mr.. stein said
that the strike assessment that has been
on here among the carriage and wagon
workers for year, which was original
~ 80 per cent or s. a week. had been
reduced from time 10 time until the last
reduction was made this week 10 81 a
week. lie said his organization could
not supply the men needed here and
in other cities 10 do carriage and wagon
work. and that the strike. while official
~ on, was IN fact at an end. the strikers
being perfectly satisfied witE the situa-
ton.
Columbia Typographical Union has ap-
pointed this committee 20 push the prin-
ters' union label among the various
secret and fraternai orders Of the city
T. A. Bynum. for National Union and
Knights Of Sythias. d. V. Chisholm
Odd Fellows and AIasons; Alex. Cor
don, Masons; W. J. III Evoy, Catholic
/ societies: Samuel Solomon, Young Mems
| Christian Association
George L. Jenries, for long timt
connected with the Government Print
/ ing Office, has left that service 10 &C
/ cept a position with the United State,
Forestry Service. and viii be located Il
New Mexico.
Public Printer suilings has estab
/ Iished an editorial section for the divi
sion Of public documents. Government
] Printing Office whose duty IL viii be q
pass upon the legIbility Of all copy com
I ing there Those appointed 70 conduc
/ TINS new TEXTURE are LLauElS A. LLlu
! DAN. Charles ". Otis, W. S. Campbell
| and W. q. Brown.
Raymond +. Crist, a former pOpula
union man OF the Government Prinuul
/ Office. has been promoted in the Depart
ment OF Commerce and Labor 20 as
/ sistant chief OF the division Of maturall
/ zatiOn. He was private secretary Z
] Secretary Aletcalf when he was heal
4 Of that department. He recently re
! turned from an extended foreign trip.
A movement has been started tha
has for its object through the officia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07
JAPAN BUILDING MANY SHIPS.

Shipbuilding in Japan employs 10000
men at Nagasaki. 5000 at Kobe, and
1000 at Osaka. AL the japanese yards
are fu1 Of orders.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07
40 GRFAT MARKET ZOE "a.

The prices Of fine writing paper are
10 be advanced, but the prices OF fne
writing continue dull and unchanged.
with little demand.--1ndianapo EeESs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Miss Mabel Hurst, who has been hold
ing a temporary position in the assert
ing division, office of the auditor for thu
POStOfhce Department. is now in the
Forestry division of she Department Of
agriculture
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07
Notes and Personals.

Harry Scott, of section of the print
ing division, continues III at the hos
pital but latest reports from his bedside
note an Improvement in his condition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Stanley Houchen of the division of
salaries and allowances, was i'll FOR sew
ETal days last week
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

f. 7. Bushnell. assistant superinten-
gent OF the division of salaries and al
lOWances. is making trip 10 points
tn New England ana the East on Official
business.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07
Charlestonians Have Gossip
And Tea at Their Exhibit

II Charleston, s c.. they have an
original and highly effective plan to
stimulate interest in art matters. With
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Charles B. Cameron, Of the printing
division. leaves tomorrow for Lynch
burg. Va, to attend the annual meet
ing of the American Funeral Benefit
Association, of Baltimore. He goes as
the delegate of the local branch Of the
order, and expects TO remain throughout
the week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Miss Katherine Manning. Of the diVi-
sion of salaries and allowances. was
away III the first part of last week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

William D. Leissler, president OF
Plate Printers Union, Local No. ., who
IS employed IN the. printing division
was enjoying the balny spring time on
vacation last week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

George L. Wood, OF the division OF
Salaries and allowances, is in the South
on official business.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07
PRINCETON TRIANGLE CLUB
IN "THE MUMMY MONARCH"

The Princeton Triangle Club, which
win be seen here on April q at the, Be-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Conrad Neuman. of section 3 OF the
printing division, has returned TO work
after being de aimed al home for two
weeks with a ably sprained wrist.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

John Chisholm, Of section Of the
printing division, viii be on leave all Of
this week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Mrs. Mary z. DOugherty has been
appointed as a temporary clerk in the
asserting division. Office of the auditor
Sor the POst0f1ce Department.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

George Snyder. who recently resigned
his position, has secured employment In
New York city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

J. II. Connolly. of the Wetting division.
has returned to work after an absence
of four weeks, caused by illness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Harry Nelson, who has been employed
in the printing division as plate print
er. has resigned his position in the bu-
reau.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

c. D. McCarty. Of section 10 of the
printing division. has been detained at
nome for several days nursing a sore
hand.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Miss Redding. the popular and accom-
modating messenger in section g. has
been transferred to the Treasury De-
partment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Joseph Burns, of section :. printing
division, has been on vacation for sew
eral days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Assistant Superintendent Baldwin, of
Che division of salaries and allowances.
has returned from jamestown, where
DIE was for several days on matters con-
nected with the postal service.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Edward Myers and Theodore Helmer-
icks are planning a trip to jamestown
for the latter part of this month
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

H. ". Szegedy. foreman OF section
Of the printing division, was on vacation
last week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Joseph Garrett, of section Z, printing
division. returns tomorrow from q
weeks leave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Foreman r. Sheehan viii return to-
morrow from a week leave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Miss Virginia Belt, Elizabeth Imrie,
and Anne Pollard have been transferred
% the office of the auditor for the Post
Office Department.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Miss F. league, Mrs n. T. Green,
and Miss Bette Smith, OF the examln-
ing section. and Miss Cummecher and
Miss Minnie Thompson. of the cumming
section have been transferred 10 the Of
fee Of the sixth auditor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Miss L. Y. CheseldiRe, Of the assert
fhg division, has been III for several
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

{ same Is true Of religion and OF demos-
raey. In very case we cherish thu sys-
tenn and blame those who violate its
| principles"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Miss BERTHE NOOnan has been trans
ferred to the Office of the United States
Treasurer, in the Treasury Department
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Miss Irene Flnnigan has been trans
ferred 70 the division Of loans and cur
rency Of the Treasury Department.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Henry NJ Camp. OF the division Of
dead letters. Bureau Of the Fourth As
Eistant Postmaster General. vas de-
Sained at home the latter part OF the
week OE account of the illness Of his
rife
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

pital, but latest reports from his bedside
note an Improvement in his condition.
C. D. BIcCarty. Of section 10 of the
printing division. has been detained at
nome for several days nursing a sore
hand.
Conrad Neuman. of section OF the
printing division, has returned TO work
after being de aimed at home for two
weeks with ably sprained wrist.
]. H. Connolly. Of the wetting division.
has returned to work after an absence
of four weeks, caused by illness.
Miss Redding. the popular and accom-
modating messenger IN section g. has
been transferred to the Treasury De-
partment.
Edward Myers and Theodore Helmer-
icks are planning a trip to jamestown
for the latter part of this month
H. ". Szegedy. foreman OF section z
Of the printing division, was on vacation
last week.
Foreman F. Sheehan win return to-
morrow from a weeks leave.
Miss E league, Mrs NJ z. Green,
and Miss Bette Smith, OF the eXamln-
ing section. and Miss Cummecher and
Miss Minnie Thompson, of the cumming
section have been transferred 10 the Of
fee Of the sixth auditor.
Miss Berthe NOonan has been trans
ferred to the Office of the United States
Treasurer, in the Treasury Department
Miss Irene FInnigan has been trans
ferred 70 the division of loans and cur
rency Of the Treasury Department.
Miss Virginia Belt, Elizabeth Imrie,
and Anne Pollard have been transferred
% the office of the auditor for the Post
office Department.
Joseph Garrett, Of section 7, printing
division. returns tomorrow from q
weeks leave
Joseph Burns. of section :. printing
division, has been on vacation Tor sew
eral days.
Harry. Nelson. who has been. employed
| in the printing division as a plate print
reau.
John Chisholm. Of section of tn,
printing division, viii be on leave all OF
this week.
William D. Leissler. president Of
Plate Printers Union, Local No. 2, whC
! IS employed IN the printing division
was enjoying the balmy spring time OF
vacation last week.
| George Snyder. who recently resigned
/ his position has secured employment II
/ New York city.
Charles B. Cameron, Of the printing
division. leaves tomorrow for Lynch
| burg, Va, to attend the annual meet
i ing of the American Funeral Beneh
1 Association, of Baltimore. He goes a.
| the delegate of the local branch Of tn
| order, and expects TO remain Throughout
| the week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Percy Y. Heating, of the division Of
supplies. IS entertaining at his home a
boy-Richard Varnel-recently arrived.
Mr.. Heating has also been granted a
promotion in salary, and he is now alto
Eether happy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

John II. FinDegan, now OF New York.
for many years como ted with the Wash
ington Navy Vary, was IN the city last
week. He paid a visit to his friends Ct
the Navy Yard and received a royal
welcome.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Edward T Cheatham, clerk in the
division of postofice inspectors, has
been transferred to St. Paul Mimi,
where he viii hold a clerkship in the
office of the inspector in charge OF that
district Agr. Cheatham has been en-
nloyed in the raral delivery. section.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

The April number Of the international
Association of Machinlsts Magazine Il
out. It is an exceptionally goc5 num-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

Samuel Lescallett. assistant foreman
Of the East Gun Carriage shop, wash
ington Gun Factory. Is dead, aged forty
i've years. He was beloved and the
idol Of the men who worked under
him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

J. c. Bulger, Of the asserting division.
pHlce Of the auditor for the Postofict'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-07

George L. Jenries, for a long time
connected with the Government Print
ing Office, has left that service TO ac-
cept a position with the United States
Forestry Service. and viii be located in
New Mexico,