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The Washington times., 1907-04-28
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NEW FIRE ALARMS
CHANGE SYSTEM
Details Being Arranged by
Chief Clerk
Watson.

Chief Clerk Watson. OF the District
Fire Department. with his corps OF as
sistants, is busy working out the details
OF assignments of the change in engine
companies responding TO fire alarms,
made necessary by the several new FIRE
stations opened, or soon to be opened,
in several sections of the city.
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Orders Issued to Officers
In Revenue Cutter Service

April 1S-Capt. D. P. Foley directed to
proceed to Washington and report at
the department on official business; Sec
ond Lieut.. W. II. Shea granted ten days
leave en- route under orders Of the I1th
inst; Second Lieut. F. L. Austin granted
ten days leave en- route, under orders
of the 11th inst
April 19-First Assistant Engineer F.
c. Snyder detached from the Gresham
and ordered to the Mackinac; Chief En-
gineer G. II. Foote granted ten days
extension Of sick leave; Chief Engineer
J.. t. Jones directed to report to chair
man of medical board at Galveston.
Tex. on April %. for medical survey.
First Assistant Engineer 3. A. Minor
retired from active service by direction
Of the President, on account OF physical
disability.
April -Engineer-in-Chief C. A Nc
Allister directed TO proceed 10 Newport
News. Va. on official business: Capt
J. II. Quinan detached from the Semi
mole and granted sick leave for thirty
days, with permission to apply for ex-
tension; Second Lieut.. G. c Alexander
detached from the Fessenden and as
signed to temporary duty in connection
with patrol OF ST. Mary's river.
April 22-Capt. ]. f. WIZ. directed 10
reJoin the Apache upon her arrival at
Baltimore and resume command.
April 23-First Lieut.. John Mel. orders
- 1A4t ANASAt AtNohtNs QeLacneQ from the
Window and ordered 10 proceed with
out delay 10 the sanatorium of the Pub-
lie Health and Marine Hospital Service
at Fort Stanton. N NJ, for treatment.
Second Lieut.. w. T. Stromberg ASSIGNED
10 temporary duty, in charge OF the
Arcata until the arrival of First Lieut.
g. c. Carmine.
Captain P. II. Uberroth. detached from
duty in connection, with the I.ife-savinp
Service and ordered 20 temporary dutv
IN command Of the Boutwell,
Captain S. NJ. Landrey, detached from
duty IN connection with the Life-savinp
Service, and ordered TO temporary d,,tv
IN command Of the Morrill,.
First Lieut.. B. NJ. Chiswell. detached
from tae Boutwell, upon relief and as
signed TO duty in connection with tho
Life-saving Service.
First Lieut.. W. A. Wiley. ordered n
the Morrill, for temporary duty.
First Lieut.. A. L. Gamble, detached
from the Morrill, upon relief and as
signed to duty in connection with the
Life-saving Service
Second Lieut.. H. w Pope. detached
from the Gresham and ordered 10 the
Dallas for temporary duty.
First Assistant Engineer q. B. New
man, detached from the Onondaga and
ordered to Arundel Cove, Md, for duty
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Notes and Personals

Frank Greenawalt. Of the division OF
appointments, who is one Of the best
golf players in Washington, VIII take
part in the annual tournament Of the
Columbia Golf Club, OF which he is a
member, on Thursday. Friday. and
Saturday or this week The tournament
will take place on the links Of the Co.
lumbia Club.
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As sufficient eligibles were not secured
In the recent examination for the po-
sltion OF Inspector in the Customs Serv-
Ice at the jamestown Exposition. a new
examination has been announced To be
held on MAY s.
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Clerk Daniel E. Miller
Attends Baptist Conference

Daniel E. Miller. clerk in the division
oD correspondents, Bureau OF Immigra-
tlOh ana naturalization. was at Union
brioge' Nd. on Monday and Tuesday
atteholns the annual conference Of the
German BAPTIST Church for the Mid
die District Of Maryland Mr. Mixer
was the delegate from the German Bap-
list Church, OF THIS city. lie repor1s
an interesting and instructive confer
ence, and hospitable entertainment
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Work Of Repairing East Front
To Proceed With Rapidity

The contract for repairing the east
front of the Treasury building having
been awarded, it is expected that the
work will be started soon, although the
contractors have until December 1, 1908,
10 complete the job.
Among these repairs viii be the re-
placing the present crumbling sandstone
pillars of the portico with some thirty
one-piece granite columns and facing
the entire eastern front with granite.
This work will probably be done in sec
tions. which will facilitate its plogress
and al the same time not interfere with
ingress and egress or the duties of the
employees of the department whose Of
fees are located on that side of the
building facing Fifteenth street.
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Major Sylvester Makes Plans
To Entertain Police Chiefs

Maj. Richard Sylvester, president OF
the international Police Association,
that will hold its annual convention at
Norfolk IN June, is making arrange
ments TO entertain the delegates. who
Will pass through Washington on June
10. Major Sylvester says he is looking
for about a hundred police chiefs 10
stop off here, and he wants TO show
them the city.
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MILAN-PAvIA CANAL

There is now a canal connection he
tween Milan and Pavia. about twenty
nVe miles long. through an ancient
channel, which has been in use for more
than 900 years. Thousands OF canal
Doats from the Po so to Milan every
year pass through the citv's canal sS,s-
tenn, which IS founded on the Old de-
fensive inoats Of the middle ages. and
proceed northward 10 the italian lakes.
or vice versa
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Solicitor Hayes to Speak
Before the Y. NJ. c. A.

Solicitor a. B. Hayes, Of the Internal
Revenue Bureau, is scheduled as the
principal speaker Of the week before the
Y. NJ. G. A. meeting to be held in the
gymnasium at the association building.
The subject viii be The Young Man
and the Nation" and those who have
heard him speak predict an interesting
and entertaining lecture for those in at
tendance
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The force OF the stenographers' room
OF the division OF appointments has been
rather depleted during the past week.
W. N. Brown has been absent on duty
for the commission. Mr.. Fields and
Miss Warren have each been absent a
few days on sick leave. Those who
were left were much rushed to keep
up with the correspondence.
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Scout, Spy, and Nurse.


Mrs. Thompson acted as scout spy,
and hospital nurse ami otherwise rem
dered valuable assistance TO the cause
she so dearly loved. She gave to the
Union forces the information that led
10 the capture OF John MOrgan's COM
mand and the death Of that great Con-
federate general, which occurred on
september 1, 1864. Mrs. Thompson has
IN her possession many letters and affi-
davlts 10 prove this fact
John G. johnson. second lieutenant OF
the Thirteenth Tennessee Regiment.
wrote as follows. The bearer hereof
Mrs. S. E Thompson, was at the time
OF the death Of Gen. John Morgan. Of
the Confederate army, a resident of the
town OF GreeneVille. Tenn She was
present there at the time OF the hattie.
and gave TO our forces the informa-
ton that led 70 his detection and death.
at the risk OF her life and future fer
tune. When the Union forces fell back,
Il became necessary for her 10 leave her
nome IN order TO escape the rage Of the
ConIederates- l was present and took
part in the battle, and was at the home
OF Mrs. thompson and took charge of
her and her children, placed them In
an ambulance, had them cOnvsved 10
Bulls Gap. Tenn. procured a passport
Tor them, and sent them 10 Knoxville.
tenn"
Edward J. Brooks, at that time a leu
tenant OF the Tenth Michigan Regiment.
wrote as follows: Il know that Mrs.
thompson was the person who con-
veyed the information to us Of the nres-
ence OF General Morgan in Greeneville.
The information resulted in the move
upon Greeneville and the death of Nor
gan and the defeat of his command. She
was very often engaged as a spy: she
had been. short time before the death
or Morgan, as far as WytheVille Va,
on spying expedition for US. brought
her Information 70 US at Strawberry
Plains, and retuEned TO Creeneviue, hay-
ing been seriously injured by the fall
OF her horse when the rebels were in
pursuit OF her, as was reported to us.''
Andrew Johnson Made Dolls.
Mrs. Thompson says that as a young
girl she played in and about Andrew
Johnson's tailor shop at GreeneviIic
and that the man who later held the
highest Office in the land. made her
many rag dolls. Mrs. Thompson also
admits that she and Bob" johnson.
q son or Andrew, were sWeethearts
Mrs. Thompson did hospital service in
Raytown, Knoxville, and Nashville
Tenn. Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio.
ana Louisville, KY. She spent some
time delivering lectures on war topic-
IN Oh1o, Pennsylvania, and other North
SEE states, near the close Of the war
For the last thirty years Mrs Thomp-
son has been connected with the Gov
eminent service in this city, and.
although within few months of Tie
allotted -score-and-ten years is
with care ana precision She is n mem
Der of the Woman's Relief Corps If
Burnside Post. Grand Army of the Re-
public of this city.
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SCHOOL OF OcEANoGRAPHY.

Edinburgh has a school of oceanog-
raphy which has been established large
ly through the efforts OF w. S. Bruce.
the leader of the Scottish Antarctic expe-
dlrion. The new institution was recently
opened by the Prince OF Monaco.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

with the State authorities looking 10
the Improvement Of roads generally. and
especially those upon which rural de-
livery is established, several States have
enacted laws providing for the keeping
Of roads in proper condition.
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COL. CRAIG SELLS
SUMNER HOME
Mountain View," in Vir-
ginia, Sold to North
ern Capitalists.

Col. A. L. Craig. chief of the South
eastern division, has sold his summer
home. Mountain View" near Herndon.
Va. TO Northern capitalists.
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MRS. SARAH E. THOMPSON,
Of Postofice Department, Who Was
Scout, Spy, and Nurse During War.
Furnished the Information
Leading to Morgan's
Death.

Mrs. Sarah Z. Thompson. a clerk in
the asserting division OF the office OF
the Auditor for the PostOface Depart
ment. possesses a record for services
rendered the Union cause during the
civil war that stamps her as one Of the
heroines Of that great conflict.
Mrs. Thompson who is now sixty
nine years Of age was born in Greene
Vile, Tenn, and as was the case with
most people living in east Tennessee at
the outbreak OF the civil war cast her
fortune with the cause OF the Union
and gave 70 II her best devotion, as did
her husband, a captain in the Union
army, who fell a victim to the enemy s
bullets, while On recruiting duty within
their lines.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Mrs. Maggie V. Benner, formerly OF
the Western division. who was trans
ferred to the board Of review, is said
TO be making a good record upon her
new work.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28
Miss Shepley Starts for Europe
For Tour With Mother and Sister

Miss Sadie z. Shelley. of the chief
clerks branch. sails for Liverpool on
Friday. Miss Shelley is accompanied by
her mother and sister and will be abroad
about six weeks visiting Ireland, Scot
land, and the continent
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Thomas J. King. jr-, and c E Mol
ster. clerks in the division OF disburse-
ments. returned Tuesday from a pleas
ant trip t. Boston. They made the
trip by way Cf the Merchants and Min
ers' Line from Baltimore. The trip was
devoted to pleasure and sightseeing.
part OF the time being spent in ex-
ploring the winding streets Of Boston.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28
Notes and Personals.

Miss Grace d Mayo. OF the Western
division, has ben on detail in the room
Of the Deputy Commissioner during the
last week.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28
Rural Free Delivery Helps
T Improve Country Roads

One Of the advantages TO the travellers
of country roads that has grown out OF
the establishment of the rural free de-
livery service is the great Improvement
in the roads upon which the service is
now being operated II is stated that
since the POstOffice Department. in con-
nection with the Department OF Agricul-
ture, started the plan Of cooperation
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Raymond r. Crist, assistant chief OF
the division or naturalization. mas
rented a coy cottage at Washington
Grove for the summer. and will take
possession Of same about the Ist OF
Alay. SIR Crist has recently spent
much time in the tropics, and he says
ne Ieels II necessary 10 get out a piece
from the asphalt Tor the good old sum-
mer time.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Mayor John T. Clements, chief of the
Southern division. is confined to his
room with a very severe attack Of the
grip.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

{. H. Dewey. clerk in the division OF
disbursements. IS spending several days
away from the department in order 20
review his medical studies for examina-
ton In George Washington University.
The present IS Mr.. DeWeys fnal YEAR
The Washington times., 1907-04-28
Notes and Personals.

Suburban residents employed in the
District government can be easily pick
ed out as they leave the District build
ing these days. Their identity is dis
closed by hoes, rakes, shovels, spades,
lawn mowers. picks. and other tools
and implements that are used in garden
ing
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Capt c. S. Wilder, Of the widows sec
ton, Western division, has been added
10 the force at work upon the new law
cases
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

LeFerne Beales. a special agent In the
bureau OF Corporations, has been pro-
NOTED from $3.50 70 Sl,4O9 per aunUm.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Capt. Henry T. Martin, DR.. P. J.
Byrne, and 3. +. Chase spent Friday
up the river after perch and bass
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Ralph b. Pratt. secretary to Commits
sioner West, and DR.. William H. Little
page, former assistant secretary 20
Commissioner Biddle. are making ar
rangements for a fishing trip. Both are
lovers Of the rod and reel and made sew
eral large catches last summer.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28
Notes and Personals.

George I. PAUL. appointment clerk
Of the department. is being urged ty
friends 70 make the race for mayor OF
Eckhardt
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Daniel Barrett, of the Eastern divi-
sion, who has been suffering with par
tial paralysis for some time, Is still in
the hospital, not much improved.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

E s Rochester. OF the press room.
will move his family from Baltimore to
this city early in May. He Will enter
tain party OF friends at a house warm
ing on the arrival Of his family at his
new home, First and NJ streets north
west
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his Ctfice to represent the department at
the inspection OF the new car, which has
been done.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Capt ". W. Case, chief Of the wild
Ows' section, board OF review. has re-
turned to duty from a six weeks trip
TO California and the West.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Herbert L. Anderson, OF Illinois. has
been appointed 70 a position as copyist
at 800 per annum, in the Bureau OF
Corporations
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

George Jaeger, of the certificate divi-
sion. who has been absent on sick
leave, has returned to duty.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Miss Cole. stenographer Of the West
ern division. is on leave.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Captain McEneany, of the Western di-
vision, is i'll with d severe attack Of
rheumatism and lumbago
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Col. Thomas W. Dalton, chief Of the
board OF review. has returned to duty
much improved in health by his outing
at Atlantic CITY
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

H Nj Kintz. assistant superintendent
OF the division OF salaries and allow
ancesY with headquarters at Fort Worth,
Tex, has been in Washington for sew
eral days on department matters
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

J. c. Stewart, assistant chief Of the
law division, is about on leave.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

w. T. Parker, who until recently has
been on detail 10 the law division. has
been returned TO lis old work in the
finance division.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

AIillard c. Marsh. OF New York. HIS
been appointed agent under the Bureau
Of Fisheries for the protection Of salmcR
fisheries Of Alaska, at a salary OF $3.50
per annum.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Miss Gertrude Grosvenor, of the GER
tificate division, is visiting relatives at
Palo Alto. Cal, and will be absent
weeks
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

George B. Henry. a skilled Iaborer in
the Bureau Of the Census, at S72U per
annum, has resigned his position.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Judge L. NJ. Henderson, of the West
ern division, IS Off for a two weeks va
cation.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Third Lieut. r. r. Waesche. detached
from the Mohawk and ordered to the
Morrill, for temporary duty.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Daniel Folkmer. who has been con-
nected with the Philippine service. has
been transferred TO the position Of i'm
migrant inspector at Ellis Island. y V,
at a salary Of Sl.400 per annum.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Third Lieut.. p. F. Roach, detached
from the Gresham and ordered to the
Tuscarora for temporary duty.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

William Wischler. of the law division.
has been transferred to the army divi-
sion
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Mrs. Cuthbert, of the certificate divi-
sion, who has been very I'll, is conval-
escent
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Second Lieut.. W. II. Munter, detached
from the Manning upon relief, ordered
to the Winona and granted thirty days
leave en- route.
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V NJ. Tucker. Of the board OF review.
is at his desk again after an absence
ON sick leave.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Harvey c. BiCkeI has been transferred
from clerk in the Bureau OF Navigation
al $500 per annUm 10 the position OF
copyist at the same salary. in the l3U-
reau OF Corporations.
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Erander Singletary, Of the board Of
review. has returned to duty after a
brief Illness.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

John c. Gauger, aid fl the Coast and
Geodetic Survey, has been promoted
from $3.50 10 sl,l00 Per annum.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

In connection with fitting out the For
ward. and to that vessel when placed
in commission.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Second Assistant Engineer c. J. Cur
tiss, detached from the Apache and or
dered to the Tuscarora for temporary
duty.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Capt. D. A. Hall. granted leave Of alb
sence until retirement for age.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Second Lieut.. II. r. Searles, detached
from the Manning upon relief and or
dered 10 the TusCaTOTa.
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Mrs. Theresa s Albright. OF New
York, on certifcsti0n by the Civil Ser
vice Commission. has been appointed
clerk at 800 per annum, ia the Bureau
Of the Census.
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Nelson A. Lucas. of the board Of re-
view. is confined to the house by i'll
ness.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Miss l. NJ. Phillips. OF the asserting
division, office OF the auditor for the
department has been III since Monday.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Miss Curtin. of the Western division.
who has been absent for some time on
sick leave. is again at her desk. some
what improved. but not entirely we'll
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Robert F. Luce and EOline R. Hand.
aids in the Coast and GsOdetlc Survey,
have been promoted from $50 20 500 per-
annunn-
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Examination has been announced TO
provide eligibles for filing vacancies as
they may occur in the position Of mes
senger boy IN the departmental service
at washington, d. c. 1t will be held
OF May 16
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her desk for two days on account Of
sickness.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Third Lieut. J. L. Ahern, detached from
the Onondaga and ordered to the Dallas
for temporary duty upon expiration of
leave.
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Notes and Personals
From Treasury Department

John P. Jackson, of the mail and files
division, has been detailed for duty with
the Ter-Centennial Commission and or
dered to report at Norfolk.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Reuben ]. Christman. Of Pennsylvania
has been reinstated as 4 craftsman in
the Coast and Geodetic Survey, for 1uty
in the Philippines, al a sclary OF $3.50
per annum.
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w. w. Kinsley, OF the board of re-
view. who recently suffered a severe
fracture OF his left arm. is much i'm
proved and able to be at his desk.
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Miss Victoria J. Briggs. OF the examin-
ing division, was kept at home for two
days last week by the illness OF her
sister.
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The following appointments have been
announced George r McInturff. jr..
OF Tennessee, messenger boy at $3.50 per
annum, in the office Of the Secretary;
Harrison d. Barrett and Freeman p
Wilson, special agents under the Bureau
Of the Census. at 8 Per lay when en-
ployed, 10 collect statistics Of religious
bodies. Charles l. Murphy, OF New
York. skilled laborer at Sz2o per an
mum, in the Bureau Of Fisheries; arthur
Fl. Herschel, Of New York, a special
agent at $3.50 per annum, Il the Bureau
OF Corporations.
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c. c. Weidemann, Of the division of
appointments, was away for & days
vacation on Thursday.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Miss Mary Wilde. of the Secretary s
office, attended the opening Of the
jamestown Exposition.
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l. S Tenny, Of the rates section.
board Of review, is kept at home by a
severe cold.
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Ifiey were gone one week, and are
mighty pleased With the success % the
trip
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OI IAe clFlslou OF salaries and allow
2nces, with headquarters at Fort Worth,
I Tex, has been in Washington for sew
eral days on department matters.
Miss L NJ. Phillips. Of the asserting
division, office OF the auditor for the
( department. has been i'll since Monday.
Mrs A L. Macomber, OF the asserting
division, officie Of the auditor for tho
department. was taken suddenly i'll while
on her way 10 the department on Tues
day morning. She was taken % her
home.
NJ. F. HaIGeman. Of the division OF
contracts. bureau of the Second Assist
ant Postmaster General. who has been
confined to his home for the last three
weeks by illness. Is reported to be some
what improved.
James r Murrow, or the division oe
railway adjustment, bureau Of the Sec
ond Assistant Postmaster General. who
Lss been absent on account Of illness for
the last six weeks. returned 70 his desk
Wednesday.
A, A. Rock, Of the division Of Railway
Mall Service. bureau Of the Second As
sistant Postmaster General who has
been been absent and seriously, I'll for, tho
poets 10 return to duty soon
c. A. Conrard, chief clerk in the bu-
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ter General. returned 10 his desk We'd
nesday morning after an absence of one
week on account Of illness.
Capt W 5. Baden. chief OF the Pc
cording division. Office Of the auditor
for the department. returned to his desk
on Monday morning after a hard siere
Of rheumatism that confined him 10 fhA
house for forty-one days. Captain Belden
u one or the most popular officials in
slie service. and his welcome TO the de-
partment on Monday was most hearty.
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James H SIee OF the National Bank
Redemption Agency, is away on a fort
nights leave.
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Miss Laura r. Mohun sailed last week
Saturday for two months trip to
Europe
The Washington times., 1907-04-28

Commissioner Yerkes. Of the Internal
Revenue office, has returned from a
short business trip to Kentucky
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Henry T. Hutton, of the board Of re-
view, IS III.